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@thesilverbrick I admit, as a collector, I too am in a bit of conundrum with the transient nature of Labo. Heck, to use it you basically have to break up the "collectible" aspect of it, and to personalize it you really gotta mess it up. But that conundrum has more to do with the format of the product than the pricing.

For what the package includes (and I'm talking the variety kit here) I think $70 is reasonable, and I would estimate Nintendo makes a significantly smaller profit on it than a normal $60 game.

In the case of Labo I think its controversial format is too often downgraded because of the material, despite some very genius designs that couldn't be feasible in another medium.

All that being said, always enjoy your level-headed comments, as they're often some of the better dialogue around here.

Oy.

With every Labo article another pointless price debate. I'm a person of the 80's and I remember a TV "expose" that revealed NES carts only cost $4-$7 to produce--and they had the nerve to charge $50! What that 'expose' didn't take into account, and what people continue to struggle with is that it's not just raw material production costs, but R & D, the software, shipping---and craziest of all, some profit!

Labo's only $10 more than a normal game--what's so confusing about the price?!

Whoops. Made the mistake of holding some anticipation for this update that they’ve been touting for months.

Really enjoyed the base game, but trying to grab a bunch of tchotchkes on a speed run is counterintuitive to what made the game enjoyable for me.

Anyhoo. Welcome back original icon.

I would like to second the New Super Mario 2 sentiment. Not a terrible game, but it reeks of apathy.

I just hope they release the first one too at some point. That one had perfect streamlined simplicity.

I’m a bit ignorant of certain games until they show up in the Nintendo periphery, and can’t believe a game this beautiful had almost slipped under my radar until now.

I gotta start paying closer attention.

The real intrigue for me is that final design. It looks like a cardboard Gameboy slip to hold the Switch! Definitely some potentially interesting ideas in that.

I’m kind of shocked that Yuji Naka is always heralded as Sonic’s creator when it was this dude’s concept.

In a way it feels similar to how Inafune has come to be associated with Mega Man.

I’m intrigued. Less and less these days do I need my games to be “all encompassing” and am often content to enjoy a game for its particular standout trait: narrative, design, gameplay, etc.

Though occasionally we get a Zelda, which checks all the boxes. 😎

It feels like an improper listing. I would be shocked to see Capcom give us a deal.

With the way they initially worded it in the announcement I thought they might actually try and sell ‘em for $8 a pop. So two collections is fine by me. It’s only a semi-gouge. 😛

Ambitious graphic style that could do with some animation polish. Also doesn’t bode well that the trailer was making me drowsy.

Yep. Martin at least. And I know you too fancy lad! 😛 @Pod

Ha!— some friends of mine made the game Spoiler Alert. Never thought it might see the light of day on Switch. Didn’t even know they had a publisher actually...

Was peronally hoping for just a straight-up traditional Kirby to get the Switch rolling into the year, but will give this game a fair shake if the mechanics aren't too distracting.

If that Link’s Awakening remake is true, I’d gladly fire my 3DS up again! 🔥

Good info—cheers! @Nomad

Thanks for the detailed explanation! Sounds like more variety than I was expecting @smashbrolink

Here's a question for those who have played it: Is the long play time (many saying hundreds of hours) attributed to "completionist" runs of beating the game with every character? And on that topic, is each character path essentially running through the same basic levels, or are there variations?

As a Zelda fan I'm curious about the game, I just don't know if I have the stamina to play the same content 30 different times.

After just beating THUMPER last night my mind could go for something calm and tranquil. >eye twitches<

Will give this a look.

Unravel was built with that engine. Exciting if that being a port is a possibility!

Ecstatic about this announcement! One of those indies I’ve always wanted to play but never had the hardware.

Now once I can get Fez and Monument Valley all my indie curiosities will be satiated.

Was still hoping for Starfox 64, as it’s become quite rare here in North America.

Good news for the people who haven’t bought Zelda though. One of the all time best Zelda’s for $20.

@progx Funny coincidence. We shared very similar sentiments within a minute of each other. I think we'll even see more info by the end of this month/ beginning of Feb.

I'm still convinced there will be an Official Direct in the the next month. This was a fine mini but had an air of casual delivery.

It felt like what they showed would be overshadowed in a full-length Direct so they created this li'l guy.

Seeing as how I just bought Thumper on the indie sale I think my capacity for tough as nails games is satisfied for the indefinite future. My brain can’t handle anymore...

@Spoony_Tech totally agree with you. This new era of Nintendo seems to like to announce and deliver while the iron is hot. Slightly off topic, but I could even see them releasing Yoshi and Kirby by March and May.

If this reviews even semi-decently I'm on board. That aesthetic is just so pleasant I want to swim in it.

Dang!! I could have happily thrown some money toward a couple more rounds of DLC. I was one of those people more than pleased with the two packs.

They could release a pack every six months and I would buy.

Been enjoying short games lately. Awkward quirk is totally my thing. $5 is fine by me.

Count me in! Excited even!

Good luck, humble scribe! 📝

The fact that he’s managed to skate that fine line between nostalgic and new is a testament to this designer.

I really dig the new look.

Wonder Boy has a spot on my top ten. That was a perfect homage for an old schooler like me.

Just beat DLC #2 last night. It was a conservative addition. However! That final unlocked memory is gold! Considerably more satisfying than the full games ending.

Then I raced through the terrain on a motorbike with a ballistic smile 🤩

Ha! I actually find this super appealing. I’m all about that quirk. 👯‍♂️

Top notch character designs!! Surprised there's not some enthusiasm for this game based on that alone.

I'll give this a go. (once I finish Zelda's DLC)

Whoa! I like that guys design a lot. At the very least I’m quite happy with the art direction for 11 @FriedSquid

Particularly curious on how they plan on releasing these. The lack of the word collection in their description makes me think they might take the “trickling” approach.

Hope I’m wrong.

I'm Thrilled about this. Now I just need a release date to soothe my hunger...

The real news is Wii U sales have DOUBLED in the past week from 40 to 80. Second wind!!

😛

Indeed. $19.99 a pop @gspro15198

Yikes! Had this sitting on my wish list until a review came in and now I can safely release this one back into the wild unpurchased.

For the $5 asking price I could be content treating it as a pretty screen-saver experiment. I'm a sucker for that biological micro-style.

@SayGuh okay. It’s getting a bit out of context now. My initial comment was in defense of people of other countries having the right to critique foreign (in this case our) leaders/ politics and use said imagery.

I largely agree with your subsequent opinion, and underlines why critiques of foreign leaders/politics are valid. In response to @10-Zx

But this also a Nintendo site, and meant as a chilled statement, so catch ya later 🖖

@10-zx Except when our leader regularly antagonizes N. Korea as Japan and S. Korea sit within close striking range of said country.

Not looking to start a debate. Just saying.

@JHDK Political imagery is fair game for any artist, in my opinion. I've never understood critique of an artist as though their work needs to solely reflect the art world.

Man. I want to like this game, and support the developers for their keen visual style... but can’t do it. Not in this state anyway.

Another discussion right now could be just how little hype and anticipation Nintendo is doing with the debut of these features. All of a sudden it’s just... there! Kinda exciting like this.

I have a couple friends that work in hand-crafted goods, and I can vouch that these prices are totally decent for what you get. I personally think it speaks well for the Switch and the audience that they're making designer products like this.

I wish I could be more enthusiastic about all the micro-pixel 2-D scrollers going on, but there's just so many and not enough visual contrast among them to differentiate.