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I was like, PULLBOX?! I thought this was a Nintendo oddity I had forgotten about. Things like the Mii app or Swapnotes. As I started reading...PUSHMO!!!! I loved it on the 3DS! 😂

Never got the hype with this dude. He sounds like a boring corporate figure, who occasionally creates trending moments. I would love to see what he’s like at home.

I remember people getting tired of the Wii after a few years on the market. There were complaints about a lot of shovel ware. Now, I’m starting to see complaints about this once exciting console, being relegated to a port machine. Interesting.

I guess Nintendo has the ability to do what Disney has been doing. Taking old, beloved IP’s, releasing an inferior port/remake and selling it to the masses. I enjoy my Switch, but I have similar feelings about Disney and those CGI/live action remakes. It’s terrible how those movies makes over a billion dollars. Soulless when compared to the 2D originals.

@FragRed now that you have mentioned it, I was in that camp of judging that game, based on Odyssey. I did not play Odyssey until early last year. I remember looking at Lucky Tales, in a quest to continue to get my 3D platform fix. It didn’t look impressive. I ended up getting Yooka-Laylee, only because of who was behind it and I enjoyed the demo for the sequel. What I played felt ok. I had more fun with the demo for the sequel. I kind of want to skip playing the first game and go right into the sequel, but I didn’t know any of the characters! 😂

@FragRed @FragRed That’s what I had in mind when I read your comment. Did they have any Rare style games (the ones their famous for) on the Xbox One? I can’t remember anything like that since the 360 with Nut’s and Bolts. Prior to that, Oddworld, Blinx, Conker, Psychonauts(sp?). All on the original Xbox, if I’m not mistaken.

@FragRed GOOD GRIEF! I’m just now finding out about this! What would Microsoft do with them? They already have Rare.

I love Stoney and his second album! I was wondering what he was up to recently.

I still need to finish Sunshine. It threw my controller down in frustration, back in the GC days, and walked away from it. Replaying it on Switch was a reminder as to why. 3D World and Sunshine are the only Mario game’s I have not beaten. While playing the remaster, I only got to chasing the metallic Mario (the first time) and was THROUGH! Originally, I got to the amusement park and was THROUGH! 😂 Once I pick it back up and beat it, I’m going to get this game. I was near the end of 3D World and had to sell my WiiU. Looking forward to replaying it!

I played this on the PC. I remember reading the creator talking about Pixar being an inspiration. At the time Pixar was at their creative height and I LOVED their movies! He had me after making that statement! Never got to finish it, though. My laptop died! I’ve been thinking about buying it for the Switch. Didn’t know their were sequels.

I’ve been waiting on this news. Now I will get the trilogy.

Crackle?! Anyway, this reminds me of something. Are there any in depth docs about Nintendo’s game design philosophy? Anything showing the inside of their headquarters?

I’m 38 years old. I’ve been playing games on Nintendo systems (and many of its rivals) since the late 80’s. I still had most of that stuff, until I started selling it five years ago. I made GOOD money! I understood why Nintendo was so strict when it comes to pricing. Their products hold value like no other (of the big three). Even old instruction booklets, old NES cart sleeves and some surprises in my collection. Like the going price for Frankenstein on the NES! And I didn’t even test it before selling it (had no way).

After all those years of hype, it feels like the FFVll remake came and went. It felt like the original was talked about loooooong after its release. I know it was revolutionary for its time, but I was expecting the same amount of talk for the remake. 🤷🏾‍♂️

I loved this when it was originally brought up. I forgot about it. Seeing it again reminded me of my original thoughts. I love it all, except how Sonic looks.

Reggie is so bland. 😴

Has Nintendo milked the Mario franchise as much on any other Nintendo console? I’m not complaining. I understand the reasoning. It just seems like, in the past, there would be long periods with no mainline Mario game. With all of these ports recent times, you have to wonder, what’s their plans for Galaxy 2? It has probably been spoken of, ad nauseam, but, I wonder if there’s a remake in the works for the new Switch. Maybe a launch title.

I had a translucent purple GBA! I forgot about that until I saw this article. Thanks for the memories! 😂

RIP...Klei Wntertainment! Mark of the Ninja is one of the best games I’ve played in years!

Didn’t think much of this until I saw that they developed Mark of the Ninja. I LOVED that game! I have not heard of this company, but going by these comments, I guess I’ll never get that sequel.

@idork99 🤚🏾 I’ve recently watched videos talking about the fandom. Didn’t know there was one, until YouTube recommended the videos. I remember reading the review thinking it was interesting and moving on. Now I want to play it.

I forgot about the Panasonic Q!

There was a game about kids on rafts collecting trash. I forgot the name of it. I wonder if it’s out yet. Looked kind of interesting.

@Yanina any other year I would think, “there’s so much out there, people are already asking about what’s next!” After 2020, I agree with your statement,

I was expecting this to be about somebody trying to do one of those hostile takeovers of Nintendo.

I would like to see a thrill ride based on the Galaxy games. While I’m not big on needing glasses to experience theme park attractions. I think a 4D ride, following Mario going from planet to planet would be fun. To make it more interesting, the levels are enhanced versions from the game and it’s not always the same experience. You’ll get a different batch of planets, each ride. The sensation of flying from on planet to the next. Surrounded by stars and the feel of wind. The impact upon landing. Feeling all the elements.

@Dezzy Right! And he did it in his usual
corporate PR speak way, I’ve never gotten the hype. 🤷🏾‍♂️

The write up on A Short Hike got me thinking. Are there a lot of indie developers who create games, with the 32 bit era graphics in mind? I’m so used to the 8 and 16 bit eras being shown love, I never thought about 32 bits.

I laughed after reading the first line for #1. I honestly couldn’t think what could possibly be #1. Totally forgot it came out this year.

These “fast food wars” that occasionally sprout, usually fueled through some odd tweet or social media post, is so odd. I would love to sit in on a board meeting when they come up with these things.

There’s something about the occasional appearance of Miyamoto, who I’ve know about since the 90’s, that makes me feel like, no matter what, everything will be alright. No other figure from my childhood generates the same feelings. 🤷🏾‍♂️

WOW! Those PS5 sales! I wasn’t expecting to see that! Is this a sign of Japan wanting mobile devices, over traditional home consoles? Or is it a supply issue? Either way, that looks bad leading up to the holidays!

I hope Universal is moving away from the screens. As somebody who went to Universal for the first time, five years ago, since the early 90’s, I was disappointed.

@Clyde_Radcliffe It was interesting, alright! 😒 I’ll give them this. Eternal Darkness was awesome. It speaks to the uniqueness you, and others, have spoken of. Also, that robot game. Sorry, the name escapes me at the moment. I felt like Nintendo was in an odd position at that point. How to appeal to a post GTA3 gaming world. They were already off to a bad start with a purple box, that looked like a toy. Not to mention the cute handle to carry it! I was hyped for “Project Dolphin” back in the day!

They showed us that awesome Zelda demo, only to give us Wind Waker. Not disrespect, but at the time it was disappointing. Mario Sunshine was frustrating. I don’t mind a challenging platform game, but get the camera right. It felt like a stumble for a mainline Mario game. Speaking of Mario, including him in a DDR game, that’ll bring the teens into the Nintendo fold! 🙄 Double Dash never really clicked with me.

Nintendo’s E3’s during this era, outside of the original Zelda demo, were snooze fest. People kept waiting for the MEGATON announcements. What we get, stuff like Pac-Man vs. 😐

This was the first and only time, I repacked a system and took it back to the store, in hopes that it wouldn’t look like I played it. I eventually purchased another one , but it never clicked with me. Sorry for the harsh tone. I mean no harm! 😂 Some of this is personal opinion, but they made some goofs that hurt their brand for years.

This a mindset I’m pretty sure I’ve NEVER heard anybody having in the industry at the time! It’s really interesting to read this. I remember thinking the deal was confusing at the time. The GameCube was pretty lame, in comparison to the competition.

@Grot Ok. I always pegged Nintendo as frugal and cautious. I can’t imagine them pay for lots AAA timed exclusives.

I didn’t know Nintendo did these type of things.

I didn’t know Edge Magazine still existed!

@Tyranexx Ok. Thanks for clearing that up. Wasn’t there...WAIT...IT JUST CAME TO ME!!! I’m getting confused with the first Mario Maker! 😂

A holiday themed game, released after the holidays, on a system that was never embraced by the masses and is now dead. I admire the developers for doing this, despite what’s stacked against them. I hope it’s a good product and its well received, by the public. I thought Nintendo ended the WiiU eShop?

@JedRock I’ve definitely been thinking about it.

@Zebetite The virus already seems to be closing in. I’ve had six relatives get it, three currently dealing with it, one passed away. Their not my closest of family, but it’s still family. What I’m trying to say is, the government CLEARLY isn’t trying to help. What are people suppose to do? Out here in Cali, a lot of shops are closed down. Or, they stay open for five hours a day, close on certain days. It makes handling day to day business a pain. I drove out of my way go to a business, recently, only to see that it closed down. This has happened to me multiple times. And these places usually aren’t part of some huge corporation. How are people suppose to survive? There’s also the issues with people who’ll have to pay rent owed. If the government won’t cut a check, so people can stay home...🤷🏾‍♂️ People are going to get desperate.

@Zebetite People need to live! Take precautions and go on with life! I live in California and these laws are ridiculous and makes it seem like we can’t govern ourselves. It’s also killing businesses. A lot of these politicians are using this virus to turn into some kind of wannabe dictator. I knew California was headed for trouble when the governor said that he’ll turn off the utilities to any non essential business, open during the pandemic. And he’s done it. And months later, hear we are with more lockdowns and restrictions. Trying to cancel holidays, while he gets to eat a fancy restaurants, at a table with more than five people. Congrats to this gentleman for realizing a dream in these incredibly uncertain times. I hope it’s a BOOMING success.

sighs I wish the stars would aline and Rare gives the people get what they want. I’ve grown tired of seeing these guys occasionally pop up and everybody gets all misty eyed and nostalgic! 😂 Seriously, though. It would be great to see a PROPER return! I still remember the awesome trailer for the last game. I wish I was as fond of the final product.

@Bobb what do you mean?

I remember owning a 3D version of this game. I wanna say it was on the 64, but I don’t recall Capcom being very supportive of the 64. Maybe it was the PS2. Anyway, I remember it being too tough for me to enjoy.

@Stocksy the vitriol is kind of surprising. I wonder if there’s an undertone of jealousy in a lot of these comments. If this was somehow going to be released on the Switch, as part of their “partnership,” people would lose their minds.

I could be wrong, but it feels like a Netflix has fallen off. I’m not seeing a lot of buzz surrounding them, these days. My debit card expired and Netflix couldn’t charge me. Didn’t think twice about not renewing it.

Another bare bones collection that shows their ego, because they know the masses will eat it up! I’m guessing. I bought the All-Star collection! 😂

Looks awful (judging screenshots only). It’s like I’m looking at something from two generations ago.

Dope article! I somehow missed part one. I’m just now seeing the community, article...thing. Sorry, I don’t know the proper term! 😂 I’ll definitely look into some of these!

I used to love the animated show. Never knew what I was really watching, while I ate my breakfast! I might get this. I’ve never been a big point and click person, but I’ve been curious about it.