I absolutely LOVED Splatoon 1, and I really liked Splatoon 2, but I can't get into Splatoon 3 for some reason? And this comparison doesn't make me want to spend money on the expansion. It makes me want to plug in my Wii U again.
I have a red SP. I actually bought it off a co-worker maybe 6 years ago? He sold it to me (and 6 games and a case) for $40. One of the best things to happen to me at work. lol
I voted for the New 3DS XL. I think it's the best portable system just for the fact of how many different consoles games you can play on it. Don't get me wrong, but I love GBA SP, and it's my preferred way to play GBA games, for overall game selection and variety, I'll go with the New 3DS XL.
@Bret Sorry if you were confused. This is a thread about Game Boy and GBA games, and when I said I’d like to see all of them ported over, I was referring to said Game Boy, GBA games. Haha
Loving Metroid Prime Remastered, and the Game Boy games. I may even bite the bullet and do the online expansion so I can play the GBA games. But I'll wait to see what games are in the next wave, and as I have most of the ones they announced on my 3DS from the Ambassador program.
The banjo playing swamp guy during the Sony presentation will always be my favorite, "huh?" moment at E3. That was the final "jump the shark" moment for the conference, imo.
I'm finishing up with all the Smash ones, and if they make new Zelda or Mario ones I'll get those as well, but I never bought any Splatoon ones, and I only picked up the AC ones when I saw them on sale at 5 Below. I still really like them, but I've never used them in the games. Mine all still boxed and displayed.
For me it's purely what I grew up with. While the Switch might be the "best" overall console, for me, the NES and SNES will forever be the best. I have every Nintendo system made since the NES, and nostalgia will always shape my opinion on this subject.
This looks and sounds like it hits all the sweet spots I love in JRPG's. I normally would prefer playing a physical copy of the game, but I don't think I can hold out until next summer. This might be my holiday vacation game next week.
I'd like to see remakes of CoD 1 and CoD 2. CoD 2 was one of the first online (dial up!) games I played. I loved the maps, and would love to replay those with updated graphics.
I would like to have a CoD "retro" pack for Switch. I don't need the latest greatest CoD game on Switch, but I would love to play CoD 2 (online) again. That's the game that got me into the franchise.
I received my physical copy on Friday, and I'm loving it! I never tire of playing Tetris. I will say, I've had a hard time finding ranked matches though. I've tried at least a dozen times trying to play someone, and I only found 2 matches so far. Conversely, over the weekend I was 3 for 3 finding matches on Super Smash Bros. 3DS. lol
@RareAir23 Yeah, I would guess it all depends on Punk's contract, and if it's bought out or not before the game comes out? And the terms of the buy out. I'm sure he was included in the plans for marketing and I'm sure he was paid (or would be paid) on his likeness and name since he owns it.
So is CM Punk erased completely from the game, or just the advertising? Honestly, I will never buy a game that Omega had anything to do with. I'd rather get a Fire Pro game on Switch.
I still have issues #1-118, plus the last 3 issues of the Fun Club News. Out of all the games/systems I've had over the years, my favorite gaming memories are waiting each month (every other month in the beginning) for the newest issue of NP to arrive in my mailbox. I was also lucky enough to stumble upon the last issue at a local grocery store when it was released.
@Serpenterror I received my copy from LRG last week, so they're getting there. To be fair, this was one of the shorter waits I've had with them, but still, they need to work on getting these out faster.
Saturn is the one console I've never played, ever. So I'd like to see that. If they did a Dreamcast mini, the console would be smaller than the controller.
As a kid, just about every Friday or Saturday night I would go out to dinner with my grandparents. We usually went to a cafeteria style restaurant in our local mall. After dinner we'd usually go into the KB Toys at the mall, and they'd buy me a GI Joe figure or Transformer toy. Sometimes they'd buy me an NES game. And that's how I got Metroid. I never read about it before, I simply picked it out because of the box art and what I saw on the back of the box. I was hooked. Metroid is my second favorite Nintendo franchise, and whenever I play the original, I always think about my grandparents.
I've been buying up used Wii U games lately. I can't image they'll be as pricey as DS and some 3DS games in the near future, but I just wanted to flesh out my collection a little more. Just in case.
@dkxcalibur Yeah, I agree. I do think depending on where you live is a factor on how easy it is to find them after the hype dies down. I think the TG16 was an Amazon exclusive, even though I don't recall ever seeing it officially was? That's how I got mine, but they didn't last long on there either. And I agree on the Game & Watch's. I still see them at my local Target sitting to next to the My Aracde Galaga mini.
@dkxcalibur Generally, yes. Unless you get them on day 1 (either pre-ordered) or standing in line (as I did for the NES & SNES mini's) they're pretty much "sold out" after day 1. I will say I think Sega over estimated the first Genesis mini, as I've seen it in the "wild" as recently as a couple months ago, and I've seen it on sale a lot over the years. So maybe this time, they're not overextending themselves with the new mini?
I pre-ordered the Japanese version when it was announced, before there an announcement for the Genesis 2 mini, and I was fully intending on cancelling the Japanese order, but I may just keep that now just in case something happens to my other pre-order.
Good additions announced today. I have both pre-ordered. If all these additions get announced for the US version I'll probably cancel my Japanese order.
I just played Popful Mail for the first time last night, and what a fun game. I can't believe I never heard of it until recently. Hopefully it'll come to the US version.
I bought this day 1 on the PS4, and it's amazing how different the game is now compared to then. I still go back to it from time to time on my PS5. It's still one of my favorite "chill vibe" games. I may pick it up for Switch, but I want to see how it runs on it first.
I never played Darkstalkers before I got the Capcom Legacy 1UpArcade cabinet. It's now one of my favorite fighting series. I'm looking forward to playing the others now in this collection.
I get shutting down the Wii U eshop (even though I don't like the idea), I get it. But I'll never understand closing down the 3DS eshop. There are sooo many games that will be lost, and not available anywhere else. Plus, the install base of people who have 3DS's is huge! Wii U, I get. 3DS just doesn't make sense to me. Just like in 10 years when they shut down the Switch eshop. We'll be having this same discussion.
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Re: Video: Splatoon 3's Inkopolis Side-By-Side Graphics Comparison (Switch & Wii U)
I absolutely LOVED Splatoon 1, and I really liked Splatoon 2, but I can't get into Splatoon 3 for some reason? And this comparison doesn't make me want to spend money on the expansion. It makes me want to plug in my Wii U again.
Re: Countdown: 3DS eShop Spotlight - Fire Emblem Fates
I got the special edition at launch, and I've barely played it. Maybe I should give it a second chance?
Re: Talking Point: 20 Years Of The Best Game Boy Ever - How Did You Get Your GBA SP?
I have a red SP. I actually bought it off a co-worker maybe 6 years ago? He sold it to me (and 6 games and a case) for $40. One of the best things to happen to me at work. lol
Re: Soapbox: Switch Is Great, But The GBA SP Was The Pinnacle Of Public Transport Gaming
I voted for the New 3DS XL. I think it's the best portable system just for the fact of how many different consoles games you can play on it. Don't get me wrong, but I love GBA SP, and it's my preferred way to play GBA games, for overall game selection and variety, I'll go with the New 3DS XL.
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy (Color) Game Ranked
@Bret Hahaha! No worries!
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy (Color) Game Ranked
@Bret Sorry if you were confused. This is a thread about Game Boy and GBA games, and when I said I’d like to see all of them ported over, I was referring to said Game Boy, GBA games. Haha
Re: Every Nintendo Switch Online Game Boy (Color) Game Ranked
I'm just hoping that with the 3DS eShop going away for good next month, that they port over all the games that are currently on there for sale.
Re: Poll: What Did You Think Of The February 2023 Nintendo Direct?
Loving Metroid Prime Remastered, and the Game Boy games. I may even bite the bullet and do the online expansion so I can play the GBA games. But I'll wait to see what games are in the next wave, and as I have most of the ones they announced on my 3DS from the Ambassador program.
Re: Poll: Would You Pay $70 For The Legend Of Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom?
I ordered it off of Amazon for $60. Hopefully they won't raise it since it's already locked in at $60.
Re: Random: Saturday Night Live And Pedro Pascal Deliver A Gritty Take On Mario Kart
I've watched this skit a few times, and love it more each time. This is the Mario we need! lol
Re: Feature: The Real Songs That Inspired Iconic Nintendo Music
Don't forget the Wii Shop theme is taken from Billy Joel's "Pressure" at about 3:45 into the song.
Pressure: https://youtu.be/6Z5WdSL0BK0
Wii Shop: https://youtu.be/_xc7tNbjnHM
Re: Nintendo, Sony And Xbox Reportedly Skipping E3 2023
The banjo playing swamp guy during the Sony presentation will always be my favorite, "huh?" moment at E3. That was the final "jump the shark" moment for the conference, imo.
Re: Feature: 6 Things We'd Love To See In Metroid Prime 4
I would just like to see the game. I still have it pre-ordered.
Re: Talking Point: In 2023, Do You Still Care About amiibo?
I'm finishing up with all the Smash ones, and if they make new Zelda or Mario ones I'll get those as well, but I never bought any Splatoon ones, and I only picked up the AC ones when I saw them on sale at 5 Below. I still really like them, but I've never used them in the games. Mine all still boxed and displayed.
Re: It's RAW! Become A Michelin Starred Chef In 'Chef Life: A Restaurant Simulator'
I'm intrigued by this game.
Re: Random: Masahiro Sakurai Says He Prefers To Buy Video Games Digitally
Psychical. I'm panicking just knowing that digital only games on the 3DS will be gone in a couple months.
Re: Best Of 2022: Which Is The Absolute Best Nintendo Console Generation?
For me it's purely what I grew up with. While the Switch might be the "best" overall console, for me, the NES and SNES will forever be the best. I have every Nintendo system made since the NES, and nostalgia will always shape my opinion on this subject.
Re: Review: Chained Echoes - One Of The Very Best RPGs Of The Year
This looks and sounds like it hits all the sweet spots I love in JRPG's. I normally would prefer playing a physical copy of the game, but I don't think I can hold out until next summer. This might be my holiday vacation game next week.
Re: Talking Point: Are You Excited To See Call Of Duty Return To Nintendo Platforms?
I'd like to see remakes of CoD 1 and CoD 2. CoD 2 was one of the first online (dial up!) games I played. I loved the maps, and would love to replay those with updated graphics.
Re: Microsoft Enters "10-Year Commitment To Bring Call Of Duty To Nintendo"
I would like to have a CoD "retro" pack for Switch. I don't need the latest greatest CoD game on Switch, but I would love to play CoD 2 (online) again. That's the game that got me into the franchise.
Re: Tetris Effect: Connected Receives Another Update On Switch, Here's What's Included
I received my physical copy on Friday, and I'm loving it! I never tire of playing Tetris. I will say, I've had a hard time finding ranked matches though. I've tried at least a dozen times trying to play someone, and I only found 2 matches so far. Conversely, over the weekend I was 3 for 3 finding matches on Super Smash Bros. 3DS. lol
Re: Video: THQ Nordic Cooks Up A New Gameplay Trailer For AEW: Fight Forever
@RareAir23 Yeah, I would guess it all depends on Punk's contract, and if it's bought out or not before the game comes out? And the terms of the buy out. I'm sure he was included in the plans for marketing and I'm sure he was paid (or would be paid) on his likeness and name since he owns it.
Re: Video: THQ Nordic Cooks Up A New Gameplay Trailer For AEW: Fight Forever
So is CM Punk erased completely from the game, or just the advertising? Honestly, I will never buy a game that Omega had anything to do with. I'd rather get a Fire Pro game on Switch.
Re: Random: Every Issue Of Nintendo Power Is Now Available To Download
I still have issues #1-118, plus the last 3 issues of the Fun Club News. Out of all the games/systems I've had over the years, my favorite gaming memories are waiting each month (every other month in the beginning) for the newest issue of NP to arrive in my mailbox. I was also lucky enough to stumble upon the last issue at a local grocery store when it was released.
Re: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge Has Been Updated, Here Are The Patch Notes
@Serpenterror I received my copy from LRG last week, so they're getting there. To be fair, this was one of the shorter waits I've had with them, but still, they need to work on getting these out faster.
Re: Sega Wants To Know What Mini Console Fans Would Like To See Next
Saturn is the one console I've never played, ever. So I'd like to see that. If they did a Dreamcast mini, the console would be smaller than the controller.
Re: Video: Here's A Closer Look At Bayonetta 3's Censored "Naive Angel" Mode
Am I the only one who wants a cigar now with sprinkles? lol
Re: The N64 Encyclopedia Offers Nintendo Fans An Exhaustive Overview Of The 64-Bit Era
I have the NES & SNES editions, and can't wait for this to release in the US!
Re: Limited Run Games Launches Book Publishing Imprint 'Press Run'
Jeremy's books are amazing! Looking forward to NES Works 1987!
Re: Reminder: Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Minecraft amiibo Are Now Available
These will be the only two Minecraft related objects in my home.
Re: Random: Billy Mitchell Claims Doctor Won't See Him Due To Donkey Kong Cheating Accusations
I hope Billy finds someone to treat him for his Pac-Man Fever.
Re: Video: Square Enix Releases New Official Trailer For Dragon Quest X Offline
If we can't get Dragon Quest X (either online or offline), can we at least get Dragon Warrior X? lol
Re: Talking Point: How Were You Introduced To Metroid?
As a kid, just about every Friday or Saturday night I would go out to dinner with my grandparents. We usually went to a cafeteria style restaurant in our local mall. After dinner we'd usually go into the KB Toys at the mall, and they'd buy me a GI Joe figure or Transformer toy. Sometimes they'd buy me an NES game. And that's how I got Metroid. I never read about it before, I simply picked it out because of the box art and what I saw on the back of the box. I was hooked. Metroid is my second favorite Nintendo franchise, and whenever I play the original, I always think about my grandparents.
Re: Random: Splatoon 3's Big Man Has Some Big Fans Online
Why can't he be an amiibo at launch?
Re: Random: Yes, Someone Really Had A Waluigi Bachelorette Party, And It's Amazing
This video should also be submitted to get Walugi a special addition to Smash.
Re: Random: Yes, Someone Really Had A Waluigi Bachelorette Party, And It's Amazing
This made my morning! What a fun party that must've been! Not to mention, what a great group of friends to all agree to this.
Re: YouTube And Cruchyroll On Wii U Won't Be Available For Much Longer
I've been buying up used Wii U games lately. I can't image they'll be as pricey as DS and some 3DS games in the near future, but I just wanted to flesh out my collection a little more. Just in case.
Re: TMNT: The Cowabunga Collection Features Rollback Netcode For SNES 'Tournament Fighters'
At first I thought this article meant this game was part of Wal-Mart's Rollback pricing.
Re: Sega Genesis Mini 2 Stock Expected To Be In Short Supply Locally
@dkxcalibur Yeah, I agree. I do think depending on where you live is a factor on how easy it is to find them after the hype dies down. I think the TG16 was an Amazon exclusive, even though I don't recall ever seeing it officially was? That's how I got mine, but they didn't last long on there either. And I agree on the Game & Watch's. I still see them at my local Target sitting to next to the My Aracde Galaga mini.
Re: Sega Genesis Mini 2 Stock Expected To Be In Short Supply Locally
@dkxcalibur Generally, yes. Unless you get them on day 1 (either pre-ordered) or standing in line (as I did for the NES & SNES mini's) they're pretty much "sold out" after day 1. I will say I think Sega over estimated the first Genesis mini, as I've seen it in the "wild" as recently as a couple months ago, and I've seen it on sale a lot over the years. So maybe this time, they're not overextending themselves with the new mini?
Re: Sega Genesis Mini 2 Stock Expected To Be In Short Supply Locally
I pre-ordered the Japanese version when it was announced, before there an announcement for the Genesis 2 mini, and I was fully intending on cancelling the Japanese order, but I may just keep that now just in case something happens to my other pre-order.
Re: Random: Animal Crossing's Isabelle Reminds Us To Keep Hydrated During Heatwave
At least she's looking out for us. Tom Nook would just charge us "festival" prices for bottled water.
Re: Fire Emblem Fates Sales Will End On The 3DS eShop In February 2023
Glad I have the Collector's Edition with all 3 on one cart. Now, maybe I should actually play it?
Re: Mega Drive Mini 2 Games List - Every Genesis And SEGA CD Game Announced
Good additions announced today. I have both pre-ordered. If all these additions get announced for the US version I'll probably cancel my Japanese order.
Re: Mega Drive Mini 2 Games List - Every Genesis And SEGA CD Game Announced
I just played Popful Mail for the first time last night, and what a fun game. I can't believe I never heard of it until recently. Hopefully it'll come to the US version.
Re: SEGA Genesis Mini 2 Confirmed For North American Release This October
So weird that it's being handled by Amazon Japan, and not the US. So no free Prime shipping. So odd.
Re: No Man's Sky For Nintendo Switch Gets A Firm Release Date
I bought this day 1 on the PS4, and it's amazing how different the game is now compared to then. I still go back to it from time to time on my PS5. It's still one of my favorite "chill vibe" games. I may pick it up for Switch, but I want to see how it runs on it first.
Re: Review: Capcom Fighting Collection - An Essential Buy For One-On-One Fighting Fans
I never played Darkstalkers before I got the Capcom Legacy 1UpArcade cabinet. It's now one of my favorite fighting series. I'm looking forward to playing the others now in this collection.
Re: How To Prepare Your 3DS And Wii U For Retirement - Hard Drive, Battery, Backup Tips
I get shutting down the Wii U eshop (even though I don't like the idea), I get it. But I'll never understand closing down the 3DS eshop. There are sooo many games that will be lost, and not available anywhere else. Plus, the install base of people who have 3DS's is huge! Wii U, I get. 3DS just doesn't make sense to me. Just like in 10 years when they shut down the Switch eshop. We'll be having this same discussion.
Re: Bandai Namco Celebrates The Arrival Of Pac-Man Museum+ With A Delightful Launch Trailer
I will pick this up eventually. I do wish Pac-Man Plus was included. I don't know why, but that's always been my favorite version of Pac-Man?