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We said at the time that it’ll likely be the last 2D Mario game you’ll ever need, and for good reason; featuring expanded stage options and four-person multiplayer — both locally and, eventually, online — how Nintendo will evolve this template further (beyond streamlining the experience) is difficult to imagine.

I still can't get my head wrapped around this. Both games are so different. Of course in theory MM2 can deliver unlimited amounts of fun. In really, I spent more time searching for fun levels than actually playing them, whereas NSMBU DX is just continuous curated joy.

@AwesomEli make sure you play the demo first or you may end up disappointed

It's amazing that even my huge lingering for more BOTW Hyrule is unable to make me enjoy Musou games. I sincerely disliked every second of the demo of this musou madness.

I'm glad for the people who to enjoy this of course

Oversensitivity is often one side of polarization.

With regard to the game: looks like fun! I may pick it up at a steep discount after the first graphics patch.

They're trapped by the Origami King at Nintendo HQ - this direct was paper thin...

No Kirby and no Mario Party in a list with games for kids?

"So here's our advice: destroy the game's design to make it better!" Yeeaaahh... No.

@KitChan yeah that's true, but for me personally it has always felt more natural for electric and steel types than for a lot of others. And even some of those just feel unnatural to me.

I really dislike where they're going with Pokemon based on items instead of creatures, e.g. the teapot on the picture, the ice cream pokemon, the sand castle and the double sworded pokemon. When did this trend start? B/W? It really takes away the charm for me somehow. I find these designs really unappealing.

I seriously think they're wrong here. In the direct they've shown us local co-op building levels. There's no reason at all to assume the local co-op referred to on the website is anything more than that. I hope I'm proven wrong though since I'd love some local action.

Anyone knows whether these are or will become available in the Netherlands online or in store?

I like these lists. Looking forward to other lists, e.g. ports from other consoles or dormant Nintendo IPs. Keep em coming!

@Bolt_Strike I thought it's Rhydon.

@Octane thanks. I'm currently only interested in a game like this if it's on switch though. I've played quite a lot of rct1 on pc back in the day. I was kinda hoping this would be a slightly more polished version of that game. We'll see what the reviewers have to say

This doesn't look bad. I wonder if all the negativity comes from Atari's recent bad reputation or that there's actual reason to think this particular game is bad? I'll be smart though and wait for reviews.

Am I the only one who doesn't only deem these useless but also finds them hideous?

What's that Ubisoft sports game? Anything we should've heard about or so bad that it didn't cause any hype?

This looks a lot like 'classic' NFS. I am at least interested. I wish there'd be a demo to feel what the game plays like.

Good read, I missed this part of gaming history since I was too busy with college and FIFA back then. I'm kinda over both now so I realize I should keep my focus on the plumbers.

@rjejr I don't think you're correct about Civ IV though...

@Anti-Matter why don't you try and Google that yourself for once and don't be that annoying lazy guy? People have explained to you how to find the time difference at least a dozen times now...

@Toads-Friend there's a lot of footage available on Youtube from both E3 Treehouse and Gamescom.

How is this so heavily compared to Smash? This is more about clearing levels and bosses right? So more like a 2D action game? I read somewhere that it's supposed to be a bit like Turtles from the NES days. That's not so similar to Smash right?

Don't think it's for me though, it sounds a bit too hard

@HappyRusevDay "the biggest indie trilogy to date" What are you talking about?

@BionicDodo add super glue to the equation and I'm all with you!

@Kai_ the pro controller is a bit hard to use in handheld.

@JTMnM more like Super Mario Party Ultimate with ALL the boards, ALL the characters and ALL the items!!!

Looks a lot more promising than I expected. I'll keep an eye on this!

Full list anywhere?

Haha I'm actually surprised by all the negativity here. Looks like some nice entertainment for drinking nights with the guys or something to keep my cousins happy when they visit. And all for a seemingly fair price.

Too bad it seems that you'd have to unlock some of the games...

I got into gaming a lot more after buying my Switch in November. Awaiting some releases I've now took my DS from under the dust and am playing some old classics. Seriously thinking about buying a 2/3DS for this 'rich library' and the bigger screen (over the DS) now

So I agree on all the comments here that the backers (including me) shouldn't complain too much about the way the project turns out.

But for the people raising arguments like 'Why on earth would you buy a small third party extra docking station?!?! You're crazy and stupid!!': Consider that other users have other needs. Some people like to spend some extra bucks on some extra convenience and don't mind taking the risk. Don't insult people with different needs or opinions, if you are the one who is so shortsighted not to be able to understand or value these needs and ideas.

Then again... Why am I troubling to post this when a lot of these people only go to forums and discussion boards to insult people and propagate their own superiority in the first place.

@MFD yeah me too. Until then I'll just hope the SFANS version will do the job 😉

@MFD nah like I said: the design is suboptimal for me. It's larger than necessary and the plastic of the front and rear seem vulnerable. I'd usually carry it around squeezed in a full weekend bag, while using public transportation. Something more compact seemed more appealing. If Nintendo would release something like that for around 99 bucks I'd be happy.

@MFD I think the form is not optimal for portability. But even so, my dock is built in my media cabinet so it's hassle to bring. Furthermore, I don't always no when I'll used it docked when I have my Switch on the go. I do play Mario Kart (for instance) with other people at other places than my own.

I'm one of the unfortunate(/stupid) backers. I actually thought we wouldn't receive anything anymore after such a long radio silence. Let's see if and when I'll receive the product in the Netherlands. I'll wait to use it though untill I see it actually works and won't harm my Switch. It doesn't really matter to me that it looks crap btw. I've only backed it because I don't want to have to dismantle my original dock everytime I bring my Switch to friends, family or work. I need an extra dock for the portability purposes.

Why do people assume it will be a Switch mini, a year within the launch of the orginal Switch? Seems highly unlikely to me. Few other suggestions seem very unlikely too, because they don't address the kid demographic specifically (VR/AR, VC, most of the games mentioned, Netflix etc.).

Likely: 1) kid-friendly 'party game', with either unique use of the JoyCons or a new piece of hardware, 2) just a kid-friendly/family game
Possible: 1) very kid-friendly online platform, 2) one of the highly anticipated games with a new kid-friendly game mode (e.g. Animal Crossing)
Unlikely: something VC-related. Where's the kid demographic in that?
Very unlikely: totally new console (Mini)

It'd make sense if they'd release something with a focus on kids/families. Why ignore the demographic responsible for Wii's success? I understand that for core gamers that would suck, but form a commercial perspective you can't blame them.

Probably something Wii-sportish like.

They'll only take this plunge though if they're not afraid of losing the more fanatic gamers who they've lost in the Wii-era.

In the past all 'Nintendo Direct Mini's' were followed by a 'full' Nintendo Direct within the month (sometimes a week). Time to re-fuel the hype?

I've been away from Nintendo for a few years now and joyfully returned with Odyssey and BOTW I loved NSMB on Wii and DS though; mostly the local co-op on Wii. How likely is it that there will be such a game on Switch soon? I've missed Yoshi and Mario Maker on Wii U. Would I like the co-op style in (possible) sequels of these games? Thanks!