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@Belatarr @blindsquarel As big retro gamers, news that one of the most well-known retro game stores in the US has been robbed feels absolutely relevant to our readers and worthy of an article.

Given the subject and some of the comments above, I'd like to remind all commenters to keep our Community Rules in mind before posting. Thanks.

@EliSweetG Seeing as this is a remaster of a 12-year-old game that was released on other platforms just last year, we decided to have some fun with the format here.
If you're after a standard review of the remaster, I can recommend a couple here:
Pure Xbox Alan Wake Remastered review
Push Square Alan Wake Remastered review

@Deviant-Dork Hi. I've reviewed the tweet in question and, as I read it, it references the rumour that Walt Disney was an antisemite as the basis for a joke. I can't see how the tweet itself could be interpreted as antisemitic. However, on the basis that there may be a context/reference here that I'm unfamiliar with (and therefore overlooking), I've replaced the embed with an alternative.
Please use the contact form if you wish to discuss this further. Thank you.

@SlowPokemon @Travisemo007 Hi I definitely understand the desire to stay as spoiler-free as possible, but when The Pokémon Company itself has plastered images all over social media and Youtube with the announcement, the toothpaste is out of the tube, no? Obscuring lead images or omitting key details from headlines for fear of spoilers would lead to outcries of another kind, I'm sure.
We are always thinking about how best to approach new reveals in headlines and images (you'll note we're sticking only to officially revealed information with our coverage, too). We are considering backend options that might give users more options over this sort of thing in the future.
With less than a month to launch, I don't imagine we'll see too many more dex details, but TPC has been fairly upfront with announcing reveal events ahead of time, so I can only recommend exercising caution over the next few weeks!

@Impoh While we welcome constructive criticism and feedback, your comment history for the past month repeatedly shows open disdain for NL's articles and writers. This post, clearly labelled 'Random', examines a tiny detail we think will interest Zelda fans, because it interested us. We'll continue writing such posts, in addition to the wealth of other articles we publish on a daily basis.
If you care to offer further feedback regarding the site, its staff, or any other related matter, I encourage you to use the contact form at the bottom of the page. This would be more appropriate than repeatedly leaving comments voicing disapproval of articles that other readers appreciate and enjoy. Thank you.

@anoyonmus We got Bugsnax, too. That feature is from January, and it's not one of our 'evergreen' lists we keep updated. We'll likely do a fresh one in a few months, though.

@CANOEberry

• I played using the smartphone app. I wanted to test a couple of old wired Rockband mics, but I can't find the Wii Sports bowling ball bag I'm 99% sure they're inside.
• There's not a single person on staff who doesn't have perfect pitch and incredible tone. It's part of the interview process, in fact. Ask Jim.
• 'to blag (something)', to get something that you wouldn't/shouldn't have under normal circumstances, usually by employing a trick, or through sheer charisma. Eg. "I didn't have tickets to the concert, but I blagged my way in by telling the security guard I was friends with the band."

@CANOEberry Oof. Where's the ban hammer when you need it?

@Devann Hi there Firstly, there are a great many brilliant Mario Maker creations we haven't been able to cover! This one happened to catch our eye when it flared up on social media, and we decided to check it out and reach out to the creator.

As to our not responding to your submission, my apologies. Searching back, I see you contacted us in April 2020. We get a huge number of emails and, unfortunately, we're not able to respond to all of them.

@Rambler This was someone who worked at Nintendo of America, alongside full-time Nintendo staff, so I'm satisfied with the accuracy of the headline.

@Ryu_Niiyama I'd say there's a semantic debate there, as they were employed AT Nintendo. However, in the interests of total precision and clarity in the headline, I've changed it to 'Worker'.👍

@Tandy255 I’ll look at assembling the article early next week, so let’s say Monday.

@WoomyNNYes I've tweaked that line to make it explicit you should turn it to "High"

Aaand the trailer is back.

@ThePizzaCheese We’re constantly evaluating what we cover and how we approach a story, especially when it comes to rumours. Believe it or not, there are a great many we don’t cover! Whether Grubb is right or wrong (or somewhere in the middle) in this specific case, as I said before, we believe his record and the new details mentioned make this worth bringing to readers’ attention.

@XenoShaun Yep, that list is a little out of date but I feel it illustrates a strong batting average overall. Plus, Jeff himself addresses and explains quite frankly some of his misses, too.

@hymbii6 They are indeed tricky! Finding a balance with coverage is challenging and with so many rumours flying about, there’s a lot of behind-the-scenes investigation and deliberation as to exactly what we cover. Ultimately though, it all comes down to veracity and reader interest. 🙂

@gcunit Jeff Grubb is a well-known and respected figure in the games media with a very solid (not perfect, but solid) record when it comes to vg rumours and leaks. The extra information he shared will be of interest to Nintendo fans, hence why we published this follow-up to the previous article. Establishing his journalistic credentials here didn't feel necessary, but I appreciate the honest feedback. Perhaps fewer readers are aware of Grubb's background and track record than we thought.

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@TheRealKyleHyde @Andgiles62 The art monkeys swang in and whipped out the ‘ing’, actually. I’ve shut the window now and put it back. 🙏

@nymbosox @Krambo42 I wrote a (very general and simplified) summary explaining it in a news post a couple of years back, might be helpful!

"For anyone not up on their netcode lingo, rollback netcode (as opposed to delay-based netcode) is often favoured by fighting game fans for a more satisfying, snappier online experience. In a nutshell, delay-based netcode delays updating the game state until player inputs have been received from wherever around the world they've been sent, and is therefore very susceptible to network fluctuations and often results in a chugging experience for both players - far from ideal in a fighting game.

"Conversely, rollback netcode does things differently; it logs when inputs are received and adjusts (or 'rolls back') each player's simultaneous game state to match. This can result in players appearing to 'teleport' as new input info is received, and can also lead to desyncing between each player's games, but generally offers a smoother online experience."

Further reading here if you want more info.

@Jmjfrank Ah, thanks — I tweaked the line. 👍

@MasterGraveheart Ha, yep. Different reviewers will obviously have different tastes, but every so often I’ll come across a vintage review score that makes me double-take! 😄

@Fiyaball Oof, thanks. I’ll look into this in the morning.

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Thank you to everyone who has contributed positively. Our Community Rules are always available for review.

@DiamondJim We already have reached out to the publisher. We'll update the article with any response they provide.

@Kirby_Girl Ha, @DreamlandGem’s devotion compensates for the rest of the Kirby heretics on staff! 😉

@LivingLegend It’s a timely weekend poll to hopefully foster some lighthearted community chat about a couple of great Nintendo video games. Just a little bit of fun amongst the myriad scandals, online outrage, and negativity.

On topic, it’s got to be Wave Race 64 for me! As one of my first dozen or so 3D game experiences, it was a real Keanu ‘woah’ moment. It seemed impossible that a game like this could exist outside of an arcade.

@WallyWest That code is live too W0RLD22V1CT0RY

https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/pokemon-sword-and-shield-codes-full-list-of-mystery-gift-codes

It's the end of the day in NL's homeland, so we'll be shutting down the comments for the night. Thank you to everyone who has contributed constructively to this positive news. To others, we kindly remind you that our Community Rules are available for review. Thank you.

Philip was a little before my time on the site but reading his words here and elsewhere, I like to imagine we would have got on well. Incredibly sad news.

@PessitheMystic Desperate? Just a fun little Monday morning thing for people living the Nintendo life.

@DK-Fan I missed that out-of-date detail when editing the Tour text, it’s been a while since I played it. I’ve tweaked the entry now. As the entry (and review) says, we liked the game — we hardly jumped on the “hate bandwagon”!

@Screen We do our best to keep lists updated — let me know what you’re referring to and I’ll take a look.

@seaboyluca Zapped, thanks 😊

@Severian You're in luck, as the original is already on NSO

https://www.nintendolife.com/guides/every-nintendo-switch-online-snes-game-ranked?page=4

Okay, it’s the evening where we live so we’re closing these comments until tomorrow. Thanks to everyone who has contributed positively and constructively to the conversation.

@Patendo This is a highly anticipated, Nintendo-published Switch exclusive. So yes, we'll be covering it comprehensively.

Apologies, a behind-the-scenes selection meant only one of our screenshots was displaying. All good now, please enjoy the full set.

@CANOEberry One of them's not interested?!

@Thomystic You're right, of course. Thanks for the spot.

@dionysos283 Thanks for that, I've updated the story.

@YoshiFlutterJump I’ve added a mention of 22 and updated a couple of other entries. For anyone wondering where Switch Sports and MLB The Show are, we scored them both 6/10. While enjoyable, they don’t quite make the cut for the best Switch sports games. Check out our reviews for more details. 👍

@relinqued Golden Daggers does sound cooler though, right!? Thanks

@Panopticon Review incoming.

A compilation review encompassing multiple titles will by its nature always have a focus on the overall package and presentation of the games rather than comprehensive dissections of each included game. You're free to politely disagree with Tom's necessarily brief assessments of the individual entries, but insults and unfounded accusations won't be tolerated.
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Let's return to discussion of the game.

@Wilforce Thanks for the spot, I've added it.

Edit. I've also added in the Fate games, because why not.

While you're welcome to disagree with our review in the comments, I'd like to remind everyone of our Community Rules, specifically 3c. concerning feedback and criticism — insulting authors will not be tolerated.

While you may not agree with the opinion, that doesn't invalidate this review. If you utterly adored the original game, you'll likely find more to like about this version than Stuart did, which would be the same with any remaster or remake. As with all reviews, this is a subjective evaluation. Please be polite if you feel the need to disagree.

We've now locked the comments on this article. Thank you to everyone who contributed in a calm, thoughtful, considerate manner.

@SapphireBlaze This is something we're looking at internally as we evaluate and modify our approach to reviews. We obviously want to provide as much useful info as possible and accessibility features are often lost among other details. We're considering various more elegant, quick-glance solutions than, for example, mandating an accessibility paragraph for every review.
It may take a little time, but watch this space.

@BTB20 Thanks for the spot. Let's blame that one on a dodgy zero key.

Good morning all

To everyone who has complained about the number of Reggie-related articles we've run this week, I addressed our reasoning in the comment linked below:

https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/05/reggie-fils-aime-recalls-touching-advice-he-received-from-the-late-satoru-iwata#comment6965996

TL;DR, the ex-president of NoA wrote a book that spends half its length discussing interactions with Nintendo luminaries and his time at the company, so naturally we — a Nintendo site — are going to cover several of the revelations.

This is the last of our planned Reggie stories, so Reggie content on NL should now resume normal levels.

Yours,
Gavin
Editor, reggielife.com

@Not_Soos @Zyph @The_BAAD_Man @nocdaes

I appreciate not wanting to have the book 'spoiled' (and we're conscious of overdosing on Reggie), but we're a Nintendo site and the ex-president of Nintendo of America has just released a book which discusses many details of his time at the company. Of course we're going to cover it thoroughly!

If you're looking forward to discovering these nuggets for yourself, I'd recommend avoiding anything with 'Reggie' in the headline for a few days, here and elsewhere. However, we're nearing the very end of our coverage, so Reggie-related content will soon return to normal levels.

And rest assured that the book contains plenty of good stuff that we're not highlighting.

It’s the end of the day here, so we have decided to close the comments section on this article for the time being.

While we appreciate this is an emotive topic, we would kindly ask anyone who left comments that were removed to review our Community Rules.

https://www.nintendolife.com/rules

@nessisonett While I understand the general sentiment, the huge number of games releasing each week makes it impossible to cover everything we'd like to. We do our best to review as many games as we can across all genres, taking into account as wide a range of tastes and interests as possible. In the first 117 days of 2022 we've reviewed nearly 100 games, far more than most other outlets, I'd wager.

@Astral-Grain As we've explained before, a high volume of comments rarely means high traffic — it typically means the same small group bickering and bumping the comment count into three figures.

As for the number of "cheap lewd" games we review and apparently prioritise, the number of 'fan service' games on eShop far outweighs the tiny percentage we've reviewed. I'm honestly not sure what we've done to deserve your insinuation that we're giving them low scores on a whim, either.

Have a good weekend all.