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@spurgeonryan I think this column is specifically for download titles, which would exclude the retail edition of Minecraft: Story Mode.

@Spoony_Tech I really hope Yooka-Laylee doesn't jump ship, since I've been looking forward to it for a while. I understand why companies would do this, particularly smaller outfits with limited funding and a pressing need to get a return on investment, but it's still a drag for the consumer.

Thanks for the review. As a big fan of the Wii U original, I think a 3DS version is a cool idea, but gutting the online sharing features pretty well cuts out the most appealing aspect of the game for me (as a guy who created two eight-world "games" in the engine, and played those made by countless others). Hopefully it reaches an audience, particularly young people with lots of friends who own a 3DS, but I guess I'll be taking a hard pass on this one.

@6ch6ris6 Wow, that's a really great point! I hadn't considered the sales strategy behind being cagey about a Switch Skyrim, but I'll bet you're hit the nail on the head. Also I love your avatar - Toad's my favorite Nintendo character, and I may be the only person in the world who bought a Wii U primarily to obtain Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, haha.

@Great_Gonzalez Yeah, this slightly bums me out, as I was working to play every one of the games in the series by the time of the release in March. After completing Skyward Sword this month, then working through Spirit Tracks and the original Legend of Zelda in early 2017, I was hoping to move right on to Breath of the Wild. C'est la vie, I suppose - as ever, I trust Nintendo to hold it back and ensure that it's the masterpiece it ought to be.

It might be worth adding Best Buy to the US section of this article, since the game will be $31.99 there up until 2 weeks after release for Best Buy Gamer's Club members.

I thought the console looked incredible. Of course, I'm not an early adopter so I'm not planning to pick it up Day One, but I'm eager to learn more about it. On the face, I'd say it looks like a worthy successor to the Wii U, which has been my favorite console since the PS2.

Funny stuff, thanks for posting. I particularly liked their final comment, and I'll be sure to support them by picking up a copy of Steamworld Heist (Wii U) today!

@Xaessya You're right, but it seems like it looks a little bit smoother. I could be entirely wrong about that, but it's a first impression.

I own a New 3DS XL, and it is 100% not worth the upgrade unless you have a mitigating reason. I got my N3DSXL when my wife got more interested in 3DS games and gave her my old one (effectively to be a dedicated Animal Crossing machine, haha). It's nice to have, and I like it for the SNES VC and a handful of performance boosts on things like Stretchmo and Hyrule Warriors Legends, which I've played more than any other 3DS game except Pokemon Y. I've gotten my money's worth, but I couldn't recommend upgrading without a strong reason to give up the old version.

This is an awesome article, and I'm really grateful for the team's work. In much the same way as Trails In The Sky, the love and commitment of the team comes through in just how alive these virtual communities feel to players.

Wow, that's cool to hear - in general, I suppose a higher file size suggests more content or improved textures, etc. As for me, I have a 32GB SD Card but try to buy physical in general (for the purpose of resale or sharing with my spouse). I will almost certainly buy this game on its physical medium, but my 32GB card is still filling up with indie games!

Having played the demo for the better part of this last weekend, I can say that I'm unreasonably excited for this release. It shouldn't work, but it does - I couldn't tear myself away!

@Nico07

Oh my goodness, I hadn't considered the Postman! I hope he gets added to the roster.

Marin's a solid choice. I was hoping (irrationally) for the Wind Fish, given some of the other quirky character choices, but one of my favorite aspects of Hyrule Warriors is the highlighting of the series' sometimes under-utilized female characters, so this is a plus. I haven't played Link's Awakening in a good fifteen years, though, so it might be time to replay in anticipation of this DLC!

@VR32F1END Good heavens, I hope not. I'm playing on Hero Mode and probably clock a few deaths each hour on average. In particular, I must have died five to ten times fighting the miniboss in Death Mountain and then five more fighting the miniboss when you first reach the dried Lake Hylia. A death counter at the end may cause this grown man to weep with shame.

I'm very excited for Pocket Card Jockey, Tokyo Mirage Session #FE, and Metroid Prime: Federation Force. I'm excited (but less so) for Hyrule Warriors Legends, Star Fox Zero, and Star Fox Guard.

I was surprised with the content in the Nintendo Direct, since I was anticipating my excitement for Mirage Sessions if it became localized, since it's such a delightfully bonkers premise, but was completely won over by Federation Force and Pocket Card Jockey. Both looked like really unique, totally Nintendo experiences. The equipment-based "class system" and cooperative gameplay make Federation Force look very, very promising.

Star Fox Zero looks interesting, but it seems like it may be something of a rehash of Star Fox 64. Guard looks more intriguing, but that may just be because my wife and I love Tower Defense games. Hyrule Warriors Legends will likely be a fixture on my 3DS, but I'm waiting to hear reviews on performance. If it plays like a less impressive version of the original, there's no point - I've got Hyrule Warriors on my Wii U.