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Very happy with this decision, especially because it brings Retro Studios on board. Bring it on!

@RitingFool Might be a good time to consider upgrading to the Nintendo Switch (if your finances call for it, of course).

I honestly never play my 3DS anymore. That's not to say it's not a good system. In fact, I'd say it's the best system I've ever played.

I am hoping that one day, Nintendo will consider bringing some of the handheld features (AR, pinging other Switch users out in the wild, chat, etc.) over to the Nintendo Switch family and make it a superb handheld as well as a great home system.

On topic, this game looks very interesting to me, even if I'm not a fan of the genre overall. The fact that they aren't doing microtransactions is definitely a plus.

Definitely sounds interesting. Honestly, it could be the CDi Zelda, if it's being narrated by Sir Patrick Stewart, I'm so there.

@kobashi100 True, but it's hard to say without knowing how large the files actually are on the cartridge. Only the programmers know that information.

Which means when I beat the 4 people at once earlier this week who were using other platforms, I never realized how truly "epic" it really was.

*Does the truffle shuffle for victory dance *

@Angelic_Lapras_King Honestly, I didn't even think about that, but you make a very good point. Lots of languages = lots of extra space needed vs. Japanese only. If true, I wonder if in the U.S. we'll get English and Spanish versions on one card.

@LavaTwilight OMG yes!
Faxanadu on the NES was and still is one of my favorite games for the system. I still get the music stuck in my head now and then.

Reading all of these comments, I must ask.... whatever happened to "innocent until proven guilty?"

Seriously, I hate to get political, but it's like progressive/Democrat/socialist/SJW crazy disease is spreading.

If he truly did something wrong, he should be fired and pursued to fullest extent of the law. However, their investigations showed no merit to the allegations against him, and while I agree he SHOULD NOT have lost his temper and treated employees terribly, that's more of an HR issue, not a law issue.

That Tiny Toon Adventures game you have in the photo for starters.

@Alto You laugh, but it's not as far-fetched as you might think. One needs only look at Minecraft for Switch, Banjo-Kazooie: Grunty's Revenge and Zoo Tycoon for GBA, etc. — all published by Microsoft on a Nintendo system.

Microsoft has embraced open source and multiple platforms especially recently, so I'd say Banjo-Kazooie on Switch would certainly be a possibility (albeit a small one).

@HatosBlack This needs to be shared, if nothing else to destroy Backpack Kid from taking credit for something he didn't actually create. He's like the Steve Jobs of the dance world. Only, you know, not a marketing genius.

@tameshiyaku By pointing this stuff out, you're ruining my "ruining my childhood" rants!

@rjejr But, but... 7 ate 9.

@Devlind TMNT … good times. I'm really hoping they'll be able to get that one re-released on NSO sometime, but I'm not holding my breath.

@Regpuppy Haha good idea.

@ThanosReXXX True lol

@NEStalgia True

@Regpuppy What about Nickelodeon Kart Racers?

@MH4 Same. It's like when Microsoft renamed the Windows Store and Windows Phone Store to the Microsoft Store. I still call it the Windows Store now and then.

@ThanosReXXX John Leguizamo's performance is precisely what saved the Spawn movie for me. He was terrific!

I'll be honest, I am really hoping that the online service will become the Netflix of classic games. I'm currently disappointed that SNES, Game Boy, N64, GameCube, and Wii games are still hidden in the trash bin of the glorious past but high hopes this changes over time. And preferably before the launch of Nintendo Switch 2.

@N-Gage In all fairness, the YouTube comments section is usually full of garbage anyway.

@Denoloco I totally read that in his voice.

As a partial Native American myself, I am offended by the people who think this is offensive. Probably SJWs living in their parents' basement, no?

I know I'm probably in the minority but I'm kind of burnt out on Smash. Too much information prior to release. I'd rather figure it out myself. Makes the game more fun.

@TheFox gotta respect the wrist strap. Unfortunately it wouldn't solve the cord snagging problem.

Trying to imagine attempting to make a bowling or golfing shot with that... Without snagging the cord and pulling the GameCube off the shelf in the process.

When games like this are released on other consoles but not the Switch...

Stardew Valley is STILL #11. Without adding DLC yet, when faced against all the other heavy hitters on Switch.... Never mind the other games on the list, this is one impressive feat!

Why isn't this a candy yet?!

Meh Super Mario Party is fun, and I'm sure the overhyped Super Smash Bros. Ultimate will be a great seller, but I'm still hoping to they'll release Super Smash Mario Bros. Ultimate Party. You know, you go around game boards beating the snot out of your friends in fights when you land on the same space as them, taking their stars and coins, using coins to buy weapons you can use in mini game battles, and the last one standing wins.

Hey a guy can dream.

NOT STABLE ENOUGH! AAAAAAAGH!!!!!

This game is still as addictive as it was when it first came out

So does anyone know if you can visit other towns or if it's only for those in the same town? I mean, Stardew Valley is just what I need to scratch this Animal Crossing itch I've had for awhile. And if anyone mentions "Pocket Camp," so help me...

@AllHailQueenBoo Kinda. I keep falling off the horse. I can't tell if that's because I get dizzy due to the extreme height or the low amount of oxygen. Either way, having to climb all the way back up there doesn't help matters at all. #FML

People nowadays are waaaaaaay too obsessed with the word "movement" to describe 100 rabid virgins tweeting and retweeting nonsensical stupidity.

@BlueOcean Minecraft actually consistently makes $300 million+ for Microsoft each quarter, which is crazy, so it was definitely a smart acquisition (which is unfortunately usually not the case with Microsoft's acquisitions).

Yeah, I think the numbers could be skewed on the multi-plats a little bit with regard to Tetris, but Minecraft is impressive (and is not available on watches).

7-Day Free Trial? But I hate lawyers!

...I'll show myself out.

This will be the most unpopular comment, but I'm a fan of Waluigi.

@Razer You're right, but there was never any elaboration as to what they were referencing other than "best selling game of all time." That would be Tetris. Overall console based games are Wii Sports. If you're talking multi-platform, it's Tetris, followed by Minecraft. If you cross-reference console specific games (link below), you'll find that Grand Theft Auto V isn't even in the top 5 at least for PlayStation 4.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lists_of_best-selling_video_games_by_platform

@Archius9 @BlueOcean Not to be nitpicky, but that would be Tetris (170 million+ sales) if we're talking multi-platform. If we're talking single platform, then Wii Sports is still the best-selling game (Wii only about 83 million sales). Still, Grand Theft Auto V ranks at #3 behind Minecraft (#2) so it's definitely a big deal and well worthy of some well-deserved bragging rights.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_best-selling_video_games

@Riderkicker That's what I was thinking.

@Pod Did you play The Letter on Wii U? Quite the unfinished experiment that was lol

I'm going to have to look when I get home from work, but I haven't noticed any cracks off-hand. One thing I did notice was a purchased-separately left joy-con being very loose when in the handheld mode. The launch joy-con, my "Reverse Neon" joy-cons, and my gf's Splatoon 2 edition joy-cons don't have this issue. Just that one set. Oddly enough, when I'm using it with the joy-con grip, it works just fine, though that could be because the joy-con grip is a little tighter fitting with the joy-con than the console.

@Matthew010 Or here's a few more better ideas for you.

1) I'm assuming you have at least a 5th grade reading level, so you know that the article pertained to "Fortnite". Don't want to read it? Don't click on it. It's that simple.

2) There's a big ol' pretty search button at the top of the page. Don't want to take the time to scroll down a few inches on the screen to view what you call "related" articles? Search for a particular game and/or platform there.

3) Don't like the way @ryancraddock and the others run this website? Go somewhere else or, maybe even start your own. The internet is absolutely full of wondrous things called .com's. Why not add a first-party-on-Switch-news-only website to the mix and see how you do?

Back on topic, I think it was kind of a (funny) [removed] move, but hey, the guy did get his 15 seconds of fame on the internet, so obviously it wasn't too bad for him.

Sorry but full board game online is a terrible idea. Not only would it potentially take HOURS, but unless you're only playing with friends you know and trust, no random person is going to stick with you for that long (let's face it, many online gamers are babies when it comes to losing) and if your internet connection has any issues (odds increase with eight players playing over longer periods), then it ends up being the opposite experience that players here think they might have.

Logically, the mini game mode is a great compromise. Maybe down the road they can add some "quick" modes similar to Monopoly where you can have an entire gaming session in 10 minutes.

@FragRed Switch Advance Game Link Cables FTW!

Am I the only one who wishes Nintendo would go back to holding press conferences?

I mean, half of the fun is listening to the audience reactions while reacting myself. You don't get moments like the Twilight Princess reveal from a Direct, and the Metroid Prime 4 was a good example of an opportunity lost for this.

@tourjeff Yes!! Cruis'n World with the stunt mode. I lost countless hours of my life needlessly because of that and I regret none of it.

Am I the only one here who read "Lobo" as "Labo"? I thought it was some weird Labo / Animal Crossing crossover on Switch.

I was wrong on both accounts, and will now return to my hole beneath the rocks until the Direct begins.