I personally think it was an awesome direct. So much nostalgia, especially since I've been with pokemon since gen 1. So good to see the old starters again!

Oh my god, my childhood is back to life!

"Captain! The hype meter just flew off the charts!!!"

Got one of these last year for around $60. Though I still use my original for some games, especially goldeneye, the hori pad is pro for games like smash bros and f zero.

So happy about Wario Land 3. One of my favorite GBC games, I'd love to beat it again.

The idea of an all star Nintendo cast is exciting, but this new ip is really growing on me. I really should invest more time in the demo since I know I'll be getting this within a few months.

I'm just glad they gave us the option. I can't imagine playing this on a regular 3ds though. Once you go XL, you never go back.

I'd love a pre-order bonus here in the states, especially a figurine or a poster. I'm still waiting for the version exclusive list though anyway.

This is a cd that ill definitely be importing to the US.

Wario Land 3, finally! Easily my favorite in the wario series. I completed it 100% this summer, but I'll be all for beating it again at the end of August!

I'll probably check the demo out again, and give it another chance. The $10 price drop is pretty appealing. Although, Pokemon is coming up and I'm pretty back logged...

I've always enjoyed North American game names slightly more, but I think regional differences are quite interesting. I never did like "Starwing" though. Earthbound will always be Earthbound to me, as Mother seems a little too far out for an RPG title, imo.

Man, I think Zelda II is a great game. I like the leveling up system, and the insane challenge. It's practically the definition of "NES difficult". So good.

I grew up with Melee, so that's the one ill always prefer. Ill never forget having all the guys over after school and playing for hours, what a phenomenal game. I also really enjoy the stages in Melee more, by far. Except for poke floats, what an evil level...

Shining Force and Columns!
It's funny, when I first played The Genesis version of Columns on the Ps3 collection, I totally dismissed it as a Tetris-esque ripoff...but then I couldn't stop playing it! Now I can't get enough of the series, and realize that it stands pretty well on it's own.
Haven't played shining force, but ill give it a shot!

Not too big of a deal, since there really are tons of games out/coming out for 3DS this year. Bummer though, since it's probably a 6+ month delay, and I was pretty hyped for this one. At least they didn't delay Pokemon!

@Doma I really hope they stick with random encounters. I don't think it's archaic, just a different style of game. Besides, random encounters are a tradition in Pokemon, and I think they work well in the games. I'm still on the fence about whether I like the way they changed Dragon Quest yet anyway.

As far as game details go, it would be great to get a ton of X & Y info around e3, especially since there's so much we don't know yet. October needs to get here soon.

The digital release is tempting, since it's Animal Crossing & all... But I just can't bring myself to download a retail game unless I can get it for free.

So ready for these games. Brawl was great, but I really hope that the new SSB game can be as top notch as Melee was. Maybe I have a soft spot for it since it's the first one I played... But regardless, ill probably purchase both on day one. Gotta love Smash!

Man, I really wish I lived closer to New York, id be there in a heartbeat. Anyone know if there are ever Nintendo events in Chicago?

I remember playing AC on the GameCube, & it was one of the reasons I bought a DS when Wild World came out. The way New Leaf looks so far makes me think it'll be the best one yet. Definitely a day 1 purchase, even though I'm overloaded with amazing 3ds titles.