The app was exactly Nintendo's brand of creative kookiness, and if you "got" what it was about, then maybe you loved it like me. 600+ questions answered, learned a lot about some online friends and a bit about myself. So I'll miss it.
@retro_player_22: Couldn't it be all of these? The list is of Product Categories, not Products, per se. I was thinking it was Mega Man Legacy but could be multiple Action/Adventure games
The greatest sentence ever written in an NL review: "The second new character, Bullet, could well be the very first playable dachshund in a video game." #dachshundsFTW Seriously folks, support this game so more remakes will feature the Earth's most glorious creature!!
Playing Manticore. Enjoy the battle stages, but still not grasping the ship(s) upgrade system. Might take a few swings at Pizza Pasta in ACA Punch-Out!! too.
@Mips: N64Forever, yes sir, that's where I'm from! I do enjoy the news here (GREAT STAFF). Shoot me a PM there...guessing I know you but Mips isn't registering.
I too hope the fee is per switch, not per player. I’ve got 3 players in my family....and I suspect $20/yr will prove to be a special introductory rate....
@EmirParkreiner: Yeah, I debated RXN Raijin for some time due to that $38 price tag. Then I heard it disappeared from the eShop (which may have only been in Europe).
@NL: For games that have lived exclusively beyond the domain of Nintendo consoles, I'd love a sentence or two about the game in these types of good news articles. I guess its a fighting game with its core mechanic being ?!?!?
Thanks for the review Shiryu! I bought it this weekend. I love the voice acting (wow is there a lot), and the graphics are impressive. I am waiting for the gameplay to pick up a little, but I'm still on my first ship and have not fully grasped the upgrade system (here's where a printed manual would be great).
One knock: when I beat a boss, I want to to see his ship gloriously explode . . . not a cutscene with one last statement of bravado.
I remember playing this in the arcades a ton, and then getting MT Punch-out one magical Christmas . . .and being slightly disappointed that Little Mac was so small, and there was no announcer saying "body blow, body blow, put em away." Of course, that disappointment faded quickly, as MT Punch-Out proved to be one of my favorite video games of all time.
Absolutely amazing to be able to add the O.G. Punch-Out!! to a home console for $8.
@Jayronauron: Sadly, way more kids in my area are taking to soccer than baseball these days. The pace of play at the early levels is unavoidably slow, and for the most part, baseball is limited to boys, whereas soccer is not.
@SmaggTheSmug: Exactly. If a game like this is coming to the Switch, then it seems like they will all be ported. A Wii U collection will be of no significance...better and portable versions of its titles will be on the Switch. #backedthewronghorse.
@NL: Any update on this game? I read that the PS4 and Xbox 1 versions (already released) have many new modes and new player models. Also have historic players (a la NBA Playgrounds). Hoping the Switch version has these. Best Buy says the Switch version has a release date of 4/17, but Gamestop is showing 5/29 . . . . .
@th3r3ds0x: Ha! I'm of similar vintage! I play it sometimes when the kids are hogging the HDTV with the modern consoles. I can't get past the snowfield level without The Code.
@Pandagess: Thanks, but that link isn't working for me either. I just entered [NOGumball.com] Gumroad.com and searched for Contra. Bought the guide for $5 and resisted the smut.
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Re: New Splatoon Secret Project Is Set To "Shock The World" Just Days Before E3
"Splatnite", yes!! "Inklingmon" cards, no....
Re: Nintendo Reveals a Feast of Nindies Coming to the Japanese Switch eShop
Dead Cells looks good but need an NA version. And Shakedown Hawaii is where ?!?!?!?!?!?
Re: Hands On: Shantae: Half-Genie Hero - Ultimate Edition
@SmaggTheSmug: 52 comments before someone referred Mitch getting his "Hands On[] Shantae". Lucky guy, lol.
Solid review; loved it on the Wii U. Not sure I'll double dip though.
Re: Miitomo, Nintendo's Original Mobile App, Passes Away
The app was exactly Nintendo's brand of creative kookiness, and if you "got" what it was about, then maybe you loved it like me. 600+ questions answered, learned a lot about some online friends and a bit about myself. So I'll miss it.
Re: '70s Crime Caper Milanoir Will Bring Flares And Fros To Nintendo Switch On 31st May
Looks all kinds of awesome, but Is Nintendo really going to let 0:30 fly?!?
Re: Scrolling Shooter Black Bird Will Blast A Path Of Destruction On Switch
No . . . just . . . no.
Re: Nintendo's Next Mobile Game Is A JRPG Called Dragalia Lost
Woah, little man transformed into a dragon . . . or a stegosaurus?!?!
Re: New And Improved Left Joy-Con May Be In The Works
“Radiated Spurious Emission”?!? Note to self: keep joycons away from lap.
Re: Rumour: Capcom Has Listed An Unnamed 'Action/Adventure' Game For E3 2018
@retro_player_22: Couldn't it be all of these? The list is of Product Categories, not Products, per se. I was thinking it was Mega Man Legacy but could be multiple Action/Adventure games
Re: Review: Wild Guns Reloaded (Switch)
The greatest sentence ever written in an NL review: "The second new character, Bullet, could well be the very first playable dachshund in a video game." #dachshundsFTW Seriously folks, support this game so more remakes will feature the Earth's most glorious creature!!
Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend?
Playing Manticore. Enjoy the battle stages, but still not grasping the ship(s) upgrade system. Might take a few swings at Pizza Pasta in ACA Punch-Out!! too.
Re: The Switch Port Of Bayonetta 2 Has Outsold Its Sister Version On Wii U
@Mips: N64Forever, yes sir, that's where I'm from! I do enjoy the news here (GREAT STAFF). Shoot me a PM there...guessing I know you but Mips isn't registering.
Re: The Switch Port Of Bayonetta 2 Has Outsold Its Sister Version On Wii U
It’s marketing, actually ; )
Positively brilliant game and hope more Switch owners will pick up a copy. Worthy of breaking that 1M copies plateau.
Re: Sly Spy Infiltrating Switch eShop Next Week
Although the gameplay looks somewhat repetitive, love the 80s feel...and the voice acting is great .....“Sly Spy”, lol
Re: HAMSTER Reveals Next Batch Of Sports Heavy Neo Geo Releases
Baseball Stars Professional!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lucky day indeed. Holy cow is this great and somewhat unexpected news...BRING ON THE AMERICAN DREAMS!!
Re: Details Regarding Nintendo Switch Online Services Will Be Shared In May
I too hope the fee is per switch, not per player. I’ve got 3 players in my family....and I suspect $20/yr will prove to be a special introductory rate....
Re: Video: Use Colour And Co-Ordination To Win In The Wacky Races Of Trailblazers
Don't love the name but the game looks intriguing....
Re: Nintendo's Mobile IP Have Brought In A Massive 39.3 Billion Yen
@Haywired: ROFL!! I enjoyed it too, but Nintendo made nada from me on it.
Re: Nintendo Expects To Sell Another 20 Million Switch Consoles This Financial Year
Clearly RedOut and Steep are ready for release.....
Re: Nintendo's Mobile IP Have Brought In A Massive 39.3 Billion Yen
Could we at least mention Miitomo?!? I realize it’s the WiiU of Nintendo’s mobile titles, but surely it contributed in some manner to these revenues.
Re: Video: Here's Your First Look At Switch Shooter Psyvariar Delta In Motion
@MasterLeon: Thanks, I missed that one somehow.
@EmirParkreiner: Yeah, I debated RXN Raijin for some time due to that $38 price tag. Then I heard it disappeared from the eShop (which may have only been in Europe).
Re: Guilty Gear XX Accent Core Plus R Will Bring The Fight To Nintendo Switch
@NL: For games that have lived exclusively beyond the domain of Nintendo consoles, I'd love a sentence or two about the game in these types of good news articles. I guess its a fighting game with its core mechanic being ?!?!?
Re: Video: Here's Your First Look At Switch Shooter Psyvariar Delta In Motion
Okay, I love shmups but seriously, can we get a full screen, vertical-scrolling, spanking brand new release?!?
Re: Bayonetta 3 Will Be "Crazier, Better, Tighter" Says PlatinumGames
Loved B1 and B2. But, no, B3 doesn’t need to be crazier, bigger, tighter...that’s the flaw of too many movie sequels.
Re: Review: Manticore: Galaxy On Fire (Switch eShop)
Thanks for the review Shiryu! I bought it this weekend. I love the voice acting (wow is there a lot), and the graphics are impressive. I am waiting for the gameplay to pick up a little, but I'm still on my first ship and have not fully grasped the upgrade system (here's where a printed manual would be great).
One knock: when I beat a boss, I want to to see his ship gloriously explode . . . not a cutscene with one last statement of bravado.
Re: Review: Sengoku 3 (Switch eShop / Neo Geo)
Great, another beat 'em up. How about a Batt 'er up, Hamster?!? Baseball Stars Professional please!!!
Re: Review: Arcade Archives Punch-Out!! (Switch eShop)
I remember playing this in the arcades a ton, and then getting MT Punch-out one magical Christmas . . .and being slightly disappointed that Little Mac was so small, and there was no announcer saying "body blow, body blow, put em away." Of course, that disappointment faded quickly, as MT Punch-Out proved to be one of my favorite video games of all time.
Absolutely amazing to be able to add the O.G. Punch-Out!! to a home console for $8.
Re: Feature: Which Retro Classics Do You Want To See Come To Sega AGES On Switch?
Can we please get OutRun for a Nintendo console?!?!?!?
Re: Video: One of You Sent Us a Box to Open, So We Decided to Open It
@cfgk24: Hilarious! Alex playing ARMS with that thing is an instant classic!!
Re: Battlezone Gold Edition Brings Glorious Tank Warfare To Switch This Summer
This looks great! Multiplayer blast-'em-up fun and a Captain Falcon bobblehead to boot.
Re: NBA Playgrounds 2 Rated By The Australian Classification Board
Loved the first. Here’s to another!
Re: Sega Teases "Huge Announcement" To Be Revealed Tomorrow
#NoFaith
Re: Retro-Style Aerial Combat Sim Sky Rogue Is On Target For A Switch Release This Month
"Everything at once!" seems to be the Switch mantra. I think I'll be selecting Manticore over this one unless NL reviews indicate otherwise.
Re: Review: Rogue Aces (Switch eShop)
Thanks for the review @Shiryu! When I saw the ejected pilot start throwing grenades in the trailer, I thought this one might be special!
Re: Nintendo Download: 12th April (North America)
Rogue Aces is the one with the pilot falling out of the plane and grenading an enemy fighter. My kind of chaos!
Re: Manticore: Galaxy on Fire Finally Cleared For Take-Off On April 19th
Yes, eager to play this one. I see from NL's source that its source was an eShop update, so that sounds like a pretty solid date.
Re: Nintendo May Be Facing Heat From The FTC Over Its Warranty Policy
Hold on a sec. An elipse (. . .) can be used to omit additional germane facts.
Re: Senran Kagura Reflexions Brings The World Of Japanese Massage To Switch
Should be touch screen enabled, no?
Re: Nicalis Is Running A Sale On The North American Switch eShop
Nicalis. RedOut. Where?
Re: Baseball And Salted Popcorn Emerge Victorious From The Weekend's Splatfests
@Jayronauron: Sadly, way more kids in my area are taking to soccer than baseball these days. The pace of play at the early levels is unavoidably slow, and for the most part, baseball is limited to boys, whereas soccer is not.
Re: Video: See How Well Gravity-Defying Racer GRIP Performs On Nintendo Switch
@Agramonte: If you're holding your breath for RedOut, I fear you'll have to change your avatar to Inky . . . . .
. . . as for the framerate, it is stated in the beginning of the video this was an "earlier build" and the game is still being optimized.
Re: Legend of Kay Anniversary Will Slash Its Way Onto Nintendo Switch In May
@SmaggTheSmug: Exactly. If a game like this is coming to the Switch, then it seems like they will all be ported. A Wii U collection will be of no significance...better and portable versions of its titles will be on the Switch. #backedthewronghorse.
Re: Save Your Loose Change With SNK 40th Anniversary Collection On Switch
Arcade Baseball Stars Professional, packaged with BS2, and their NES counterparts would be amazing. Please make it happen SNK!
Re: Legend of Kay Anniversary Will Slash Its Way Onto Nintendo Switch In May
My Wii U asks, "Is nothing sacred?!?!?"
Re: R.B.I. Baseball 18 Will Aim For The Bleachers On Switch This March
@NL: Any update on this game? I read that the PS4 and Xbox 1 versions (already released) have many new modes and new player models. Also have historic players (a la NBA Playgrounds). Hoping the Switch version has these. Best Buy says the Switch version has a release date of 4/17, but Gamestop is showing 5/29 . . . . .
Re: Awesome: Hand-Drawn Guide To Contra Proves The Pen Is Mightier Than The Keyboard
@GrailUK : Sorry, Gumroad. Click features. Search Contra. IT'S ON PAGE 2. You do not need an account to search or download/buy.
Re: Awesome: Hand-Drawn Guide To Contra Proves The Pen Is Mightier Than The Keyboard
@th3r3ds0x: Ha! I'm of similar vintage! I play it sometimes when the kids are hogging the HDTV with the modern consoles. I can't get past the snowfield level without The Code.
@Pandagess: Thanks, but that link isn't working for me either. I just entered [NOGumball.com] Gumroad.com and searched for Contra. Bought the guide for $5 and resisted the smut.
Re: Awesome: Hand-Drawn Guide To Contra Proves The Pen Is Mightier Than The Keyboard
I’m all over this! And yes, the Spread Gun is the Best Weapon. Ever.
(@NL: links are reported as broken.)
Re: Astro Is Launching Some New NES-Themed Headsets And Rad Speaker Tags
Tags could and should be far more creative/stylish.
Re: Nintendo Download: 5th April (North America)
@LinktotheFuture: Yes. There are alot of configurations, too, the most interesting is tabletop vertical . . . it gives the old arcade feels