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I'd love an article so I don't have to watch a video.

More like Pokemon NO #roasted

Remember the days of Nintendo Life past when there was a substantial amount of full articles, even if the original source material was originally from a video? I miss that. Now it's just a quick write up with a link to the video and "Well, so what'd you think?" below the video. smdh. I'm usually on NL when I'm commuting or killing some time in between activities and don't particularly want to watch a video because of sound/eating up my data. Guess I'll just read the same articles from 2008 AKA the golden age of NL

Not sure why this is getting so much attention on the ol' NL; I have spent about an hour with it and came away largely unimpressed. There just isn't really that much to it. The one thing going for it is the nice art direction/graphics but it isn't particularly captivating or engaging or even that wacky. And this is coming from someone who imports loads of traditionally unconventional "wacky" Japanese games.

Guys please, please download kuru kuru kururin. It is such an intense action-puzzler and it is so good. It isn't special to look at all but it has the nastiest, trickiest, albeit super tight gameplay. I have imported them all. Definitely worth checking out.

@Nintendzoey It would have taken less energy to not click on the article than to write about how much you dislike Star Wars. My question: what's the point? Who cares if it's everywhere? It doesn't take away from your day at all.

Hey, Tim Latshaw. Just so you know, calling these fans crazy and insane is super offensive. EarthBound/MOTHER is known to be quirky in it's own right, and has went off to become the very definition of a cult classic. It's worked it's way into the mannerisms of many a fan, simply because of how charming and truly one-of-a-kind this gem is.

These fans are passionate, and continue to do more for the franchise and it's beloved following than Nintendo ever has. To write them off as "crazy" or "insane" really comes off as a downer to something that is actually quite touching.

I for one am looking forward to this release; it may become the first kickstarter I ever back.

That said, I'm sure you meant well but for other, less-impressionable minds (or even for the sake of those who created this project!) you might want to re-think the name-calling.

@CaviarMeths That was the best. You win the internet today, sir.

@Caryslan Gee, maybe because it's really cool to have exclusivity for this type of thing? They're already distributing the mons via wi-fi. This method is a really cool throwback to the Game Boy days where only kids that went to events could get elusive rarities.

Might get the mario one, sand off the mario logo, and apply a MOTHER logo onto the empty space. Classy. As. Crud.

@JaxonH what the heck are you talking about.

If it leads to a Ness figurine I'll be stoked!

Eagerly anticipating this year's Wii U releases, Martin Watts cloned himself with a machine that creates one clone per game. Let's hope there aren't any delays!

You guys really don't get it. Like, I understand that 100 g's is a huuuge asking price for this, but if it's legit and there's seriously only one in the world, you can totally bet that there is going to be a hardcore prototype collector that would have a field day with this item.

It's not about being able to get the debug ROM off the internet. It's not about how many NES games you could buy instead of buying this. It's not about the actual game itself. It's the fact that it's a prototype that, allegedly, is the only one in existence.

I mean, your guys' logic is like, "Oh, why would I want the only copy of the handwritten lyrics to 'I Want to Hold Your Hand' by the Beatles when I could just print it off lyricmonkey.com?"

Sigh... hope this goes to a worthy home.

man, that kid was a freaking tool!

Wow, day one purchase for me. Had this cart back in the early 2000's but somebody stole my copy. For anyone who hasn't played it, it's a truly wonderful game! It's an RPG-like experience with sports minigames ranging from roller blading, skateboarding, surfboarding, and more! All over a huge island acting as the hub world. Superb sound, lovely graphics... look up some gameplay footage! If you like Mario Tennis on GBC you'll probably go for this too!

WHAT?! I had no idea it would be localized so quickly! I just got goosebumps all over my body. Nintendo's taking a huge leap of faith by bringing this title over, I'm so appreciative that they are! Having played the original, we're all in for a spectacular treat.

@Platypus101 It's really no secret that the GBA's screen is garbage. Like, it's really bad. It's really, really bad.

He's entitled to his own (factual) opinion anyway.

what is nintendo's fascination with putting things underwater?

Because of course NoA couldn't do anything like this.

Man... I could really use an all-expenses paid trip to Japan.

One of my biggest pet peeves is when devs/fans/whatevs call something "8-bit" solely based on it being pixelated. There's a clear cut definition for 8-bit, and I can tell from this header that it doesn't quite cut the mustard.

prediction

1) please understand

2) DKCTF info on game mechanics

3) laughs

end

Personally the updated, enhanced port Super Mario 64 DS would be a day-one purchase for me. Loved the heck out of that game. Soooo much was added to it.

Ahh... the days of Nintendo old when they added so much girth to their re-releases...

Never understood why this wasn't day one. Sideways Wii Mote makes the most sense, after all.

@EmperorJumpMad No you didn't I can see where it says Ghastly.

Wow, what a crappy week. No Link to the Past, no SMB3... it's been so long, Nintendo. I don't understand what the hold-up is for two-decade-old roms.

OMG. GBC MARIO TENNIS. I SERIOUSLY JUST GOT CHILLS.

PLEASE, NOA. PLEASE DON'T MESS THIS ONE UP. YOU DIDN'T GIVE US TLoZ:ALttP. PLEASE. I HAVE BEEN DREAMING OF OWNING THIS GAME ON THE SURI DEE ESU.

Yoga pants will sell anyone a Wii U. That's a cheap blow, Nintendo!

@flamepanther I'd agree with you if it weren't for Nintendo supporting Unity; y'know, the method where all developers have to do is plop their game on the Wii U with a few tweaks? Obviously it's not as simple as that, but it sure as heck makes it a lot easier to port indie games to the Wii U, which is why it's so attractive to indies as of late.

Can I just say that it's incredibly frustrating to see all these games add /stretch-goals/ for the Wii U when it was probably Nintendo who started their spark to get into video game design? "Oh, maybe we should /probably/ add the Wii U... but we don't really want to develop for it... Ah! Let's make it a /stretch-goal!/"

Especially games like this, that are so clearly derivative of Nintendo's work. It's like, show a little respect, guys...

The only thing I'm wondering is why in the heck would Nintendo make a huge deal about someday releasing Super Mario Bros. 3 on the VC and announce it prematurely (a la Urfbound), yet one of the most illustrious adventures of our time is uploaded (the week after it's sequel is released) nonchalantly. I will never understand Nintendo.

But I will be thankful that ALttP is on the VC. :333333

I love how it looks, and I totally get that the game isn't even in beta, but they need to work on the animations for me to back this game. Love the idea, looks like it has a lot of potential.

Totally disagree on your review. I found the 2D portions to be an annoying disturbance in my need for more 3D levels! The 3D levels, while open and fairly easy, were incredibly fun to explore and gave me a Super Mario 3D Land vibe.

I think a 7/10 is about right.

I am so freaking tired of NES games. Seriously, Nintendo. We get it. They're 8 bit games. They used to be really freaking good. You have so much more history to put on the VC and offer "remixes" for. This is not what we want.

@JuanitoShet Yeah, that's really dumb of them. Totally obvious mistake. X-X

I'm a huge sucker for SNES midi tones. This was great. Really well done, perfectly captured each instrument.

That is one BIG happy trail.

Knowing how NOA/Reggie have dropped the ball in America, I will be seriously surprised if this shows up on American TV.

Never understood the hate for this game. The controls aren't actually difficult once you can wrap your head around the fact that you're moving the character's arms to change your trajectory, not it's body.

It's really fun! Don't listen to this guy! And I don't even have nostalgia for this game since this is my first time playing!

I'll probably get Clu Clu Land. Animal Crossing GCN made me fall in wub wiff it.

@SetupDisk touche!

Anybody else getting a Quest 64 vibe from the in-game characters? Love it.

"Yay! More NES games on the Wii U VC!" -nobody ever

Hnnnnng I was so worried he wasn't going to be announced. But I'm getting worried about the prospect of new characters... with all these repeats!

@JaxonH lol

I'm so, so so, sooo, so tired of NES games getting the red carpet treatment. It's just overkill at this point. Where's our update for N64 games? Where's more SNES games? Where's all the games that Japan has gotten on the VC that came out in English as well? Criminey...

@GuruOfGreatness Your comment gave me chills!! What I wouldnt give to play through the Wind Waker with a fresh set of eyes... easily one of my most memorable gaming memories. It's such an absolute joy, there's so much love put into this game. I really hope you enjoy this gem!

Ever since moving out of my parents house, money's been super super tight... I had to save up all summer for GTA V. I'm beyond appreciative that my dad pre-ordered this for me- without even asking! I'm super lucky... was so worried I couldn't play my favorite Zelda game on my Wii U. I'm so excited!!

A Lapras mega evolution would make my ears wiggle.

@PokeTune AHURHURHURHUR HAHAHAHAHAHAHAH LEAVE.