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Drat! I thought I had through today for some reason to grab WarioWare. I was so on the fence I didn't pick it up even though I had more than enough coins. I wonder if these rewards will cycle back and if we will see the return of that game at some point.

I was going to get this on Wii U and call it done but now I think I may have to pick up a copy on Steam as well. Sigh....

The good news is there will be Chinese children who eventually play the real thing and have their mind blown. You can copy the style but this certainly doesn't have that "fresh" feel.

A01, I'm so glad you pointed this out because it seems logical. Up until seeing this comment, I had assumed the only reason would be the NX not having a screen but this actually makes more sense.

It's rather sad seeing all the negative comments. I think the app is an excellent and fun concept with some execution that could be improved upon. While with a couple busy weeks I neglected it, I'm getting back into it as of a few days ago and it feels fresh and fun. But, I suppose, I like best learning more about some of my in-person and Internet friends and the fun outfits don't hurt either.

I've been holding out! I am looking forward to my first physical copy of Minecraft. I ALMOST picked it up elsewhere but it makes me happy to have it on Nintendo and happier to have the Matio content.

I just got into the 3.0 set because of it being Star Wars. I admit that the gameplay is somewhat lacking but I started to really appreciate the concept, style and potential. I don't regret getting the Star Wars figures and will get the rest, too. I was planning on getting future Star Wars sets, too. They had me hooked after previously swearing off anything but amiibo.

On another note, Disney shuttering this group and previously shuttering LucasArts makes me frustrated and sad.

New Leaf was the first I played. I wish Happy Home Designer had more love as I really enjoy its more focused approach. Still, New Lead is by far my most played game this generation.

I'm so hyped!

Is this the first game on Virtual Console to include previously eReader exclusive content?

The 31st can't come fast enough!

This is fantastic on mobile! I can't wait to get home and try it on a desktop computer. Thanks for all your hard work and I look forward to the future. Is Nintendo Life the new reward system and unified account Nintendo has in store for us? All signs point to, "Probably not but Nintendo should be looking to promote Nintendo Life very, very much!"

Bummer! I've been planning on picking this up but just haven't yet. They can count on one more sale.

I really am impressed with this game and happy it is finding success with Nintendo. I plan on picking up the physical release and the amiibo and I look forward to the next game they make.

By the way, how many here found out about Shovel Knight through Jon and Arin on Game Grumps?

Sweet! This one has been on my wiishlist but I've been waiting for it to come to Wii U.

I am SO excited! Been wishing this for a long time!

It really is great! I highly recommend it. It's going to be one eShop title I keep on my startup screen for a while, I think.

A match made in Heaven!

So exciting! I'm seriously in the boat that has wanted this and still does! The new Nintendo content will be sweet, too.

Whoa! And to think Microsoft had to go and buy Minecraft!

I wonder what would happen if you put a standard PlayStation disc in there. Would it boot? Is it similar enough?

@Morph Pew is very reputable.

YES!

I think it's far more likely that this would be a simple Virtual Console game rather than a remake. It wouldn't make a lot of sense to remake this game since it is so recent and not as beloved as other Zelda titles. I personally think it's great, however!

@GMB-001 General Electric.

I've been waiting to play this game and buy it until it came to Wii U. I can't wait!

Okay. I'm going to assume others interpreted this similarly and I don't need to say it but I will. When he points at himself, I think Miyamoto is saying he knows, nothing more. In other words, "Yes. I know. But only me."

Seems a well written review, Alex. I would just suggest you edit the conclusion to at least mention the sexual themes so that people who only read the conclusion or who skipped to the conclusion aren't caught off guard and decide to try "just a mediocre hack and slash." In fact, you can still say you're only grading on gameplay but say there are sexual themes some may find objectionable. Just a suggestion. Thanks for your thoughtful review. Your sight is always a class act.

@MetaSmasher Doesn't matter. Just play both eventually.

This should absolutely be a priority for Nintendo since this studio could continue to do well on their platforms. I could see them working very closely with Nintendo in a modern eShop/Nindie way that is similar to Rare and Nintendo in the N64 days. That said, I doubt they will become exclusive developers for Nintendo and Nintendo will likely never hand off a major IP to them. I can still dream, however. And, who knows?!

Steve, I disagree on the swapping of the directional pad and analog stick. I agree on swapping the turbo and "normal" buttons. Still, I think I might check this one out.

Thanks for the heads up, Nintendo Life!

Yay! I got my Palutena ordered. Thanks for the reminder.

Our local arcade has this machine. I'm sure they have received the update. I'll have to go check it out and report back. I will say I was having fun with the machine before but over all it didn't live up to the console versions. I think the drifting mechanic was the biggest thing I was missing so I'm excited by this update.

This looks like one to pick up. So glad to see these quality titles coming to Wii U.

@Miko08 I LOVE your pixel art squid girl avatar.

@Kirk I've actually appreciated the feature to which you're referring. I think aiming is incredibly accurate and well implemented in Splatoon.

That sounds like some good edits. I'm really excited by how much care Nintendo's putting into this game. I hope it continues since I see this as a game that will be enjoyed for quite some time.

@Fandufox I'm not sure precedence is the only factor here. Nintendo could always have an Ace up its sleeve and want to do something surprising. Still, I understand what you're saying and think we shouldn't be getting our hopes up.

@DoctorWily I agree that Nintendo is the innovator of the bunch but I don't think hardware specs parity is going to bring back third parties. (Personally, I think we'd see more third party support if third parties hadn't botched their initial push for the Wii U.) As it is now, big AAA publishers are going to be seeking out the most technologically advanced platforms and (it grieves me to say this as a console gamer) that might not be any console for very long (meaning, I suspect, that Sony and Microsoft are probably barking up the wrong tree). Meanwhile, development costs to bring a game to those advanced platforms are making it incredibly difficult to do so. Meanwhile, Nintendo's innovation and lower specs are more than adequate for indie developers and Nintendo's Nindie approach is perhaps the best inroad for third party support that we've seen. I think it's possible to eventually see a Nintendo platform be at the peak of technical innovation but it would be in a way we have not seen by either Sega, Sony or Microsoft. It would be in a way that is uniquely Nintendo and due to the unique climate in gaming at that time (much the way the Super Nintendo was the superior tech of the 16-bit generation).

@fullyilly Thank you so much for your thoughtful reply. I'm actually far more comfortable with the movement once hearing your explanation and watching the video again.

Something you didn't reply to was the heavy use of blood. I'm wondering if there will be an option to turn this off. I would personally rather play without it.

Thanks for your response and I'm looking forward to this game when it comes to Wii U.

Thanks for that great summary video! I'm pretty pumped for this game and can't wait for it to come out. I'm a little unsure how I'll like the new features but I'm willing to try them out. Personally, I'm most excited for the classic on-rails gameplay.

Wow. I hadn't heard anything about this title but from the looks of it it should be fun. I like the arcade-style brawler with a fantasy theme. I am a little underwhelmed with the visuals, though. It seems like the animations are a bit stiff and I could do without the excessive blood. That said, I'm going to pick it up if it comes to Wii U.

Awesome! I'll be popping this disc in tonight!

I was very pleasantly entertained. I think Sony built the most hype with two incredibly large announcements but Nintendo wasn't far behind. And besides, I think it was far more engaging and exciting than Microsoft's presentation. In any event, I think this shows that despite incredible announcements revealed throughout the year with the awesome Nintendo Directs, it pays to have some aces up your sleeve for E3. After last year, I think people expected more. I'm happy but clearly not everyone is.

@Jazzer94 There may be no more depth than that but I can tell you I'd waste endless hours doing just that. I still have so many projects and milestones in New Leaf left undone precisely because I fiddle around with things like this in the game.

Awesome! Ha ha!

Ha ha! That was a lot of fun.

@RegalSin I'm not sure what you mean. What about the queen doesn't make sense? How does she make less sense than someone who can move between different eras of graphics? Why and how do you compare this to Comix Zone? Why does the blue knight bother you? So many questions!

Corbie's back! Seems like a while since I've read one of your articles.

Excellent article. Yes. Nintendo really does have an important role to play. Splatoon, for example, has captured my imagination and even a bit of nostalgia with it's bright late 80s/early 90s colors and vibe. Yet for all the nostalgic feels, it still is a "fresh," modern game in a genre that still feels unique to me because I so often shy away from others like it due to their dark and military-focused themes. Nintendo's quirkiness is even a part of my own personality and I wonder how much of that has to do with growing up with the NES, SNES and so on.... Stay young, everyone!