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A Waluigi toy would've been much funnier.

@DK-Fan Good point, but the Switch has a massive install base. Not including Metroid Prime 4 would be absolutely insane. Although, I will admit, I don't think that Prime 4 will release until near the end of the Switch's lifecycle.

I doubt that we'll get an update before the holidays. Nintendo wouldn't want to risk hurting the sales numbers for Metroid Dread.

Sora's air combos are really tempting me to add him to my Mains. I played through Classic Mode just to obtain his Spirit, but he ended up feeling very smooth... Then I injured my thumb moving furniture. Now, I can't play anything 😭

It's really interesting to see all of the different perspectives and values that people attach to this service...

Although the price is more than I expected, I would have upgraded for Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask alone 💯. That is, if not for my overwhelming preference towards the 3DS remakes. They look much better than the originals, and I refuse to go back. So... Just like that, this upgrade goes from 💯 to Never.

My sister-in-law, on the other hand, doesn't even care about N64 or Sega. She's upgrading just because of Animal Crossing, and cannot wait.

I'm surprised that they never mentioned this before the release (to my knowledge). You could safely assume that it would only boost sales, stating that this will be the final game of the series.

Not surprising, especially with the release of Metroid Dread being right around the corner.

Nice read.

This really brings me back. My favorite would actually have to be the Boss Battle music. It's simple, catchy, and upbeat with a sense of urgency.

@marktornits My counter point would be that that has absolutely nothing to do with this article or the direct quotes from Masahiro Sakurai.

Go practice your new buzzwords somewhere else and stop trying to bait people who are here to talk about video games 💯

@HamatoYoshi @FNL

That's hilarious because it's coming from the Nintendo Life comment section... The whiniest place on the internet.

If you really want them to listen Sakurai, make Navi the last character in Smash Ultimate.

That'll show 'em 💯

Lol @ angry Jigglypuff pic, that's really cute... I think that I remember that episode from my youth.

Anyways, good for them. Hopefully, this petition/boycott is Super Effective.

Very Nice Read 💯

Finishing up my 3rd path now, and I have to admit that this game is now my favorite in the series (even over Awakening).

Pac-Man 99, for me.

I miss Super Mario Bros. 35...

Contra 3 The Alien Wars, last stage... That final boss is insanely difficult 💯

Nice Read 💯

My oldest and favorite memory was playing the original on the NES with my late Aunt. She got me into gaming when I was very young. Whenever we got stuck, we called the Nintendo Hotline for help. Those were good times.

IMO, this shouldn't qualify as Nintendo news but... I'll speculate, why not?

Personally, I don't think that Nintendo has anything to worry about.They've ruled the handheld market with an iron fist, for a very long time. As impressive as this device is, will it sell in Japan? Oh... And by "sell" I mean even make a blip on the radar?

Lastly, it's very impressive hardware but I just don't see this impacting the Switch's future success. I'd assume that most Steam users who have wanted to game portable have already bought a Switch. Most Switch users who have wanted to game on more powerful hardware have already bought a PS5/Xbox Series/Gaming PC. So... Where exactly does that leave this thing, if Valve even decides to stay in game for this Gen?

Oh... From Bloomberg, the same source that has been reporting the bogus Switch Pro rumors. Apparently, now they're the go-to source for Switch OLED info lol.

Even if true, who cares? There's no way Nintendo would launch this model at the same price as the base Switch.

Wait... I must not be reading this correctly or perhaps the joke went over my head, but... Rage Against the Machine is in this game?

I also enjoy Pac-Man, Mr. Miyamoto 💯

Although, since Pac-Man 99, it's hard to go back to the original.

@HammerGalladeBro I had no idea that Arthur and Sophia were available... Are they on the Spirit Board or the Vault?

Thanks

I think that Nintendo's going to end with a first party character. The final announcement has to be huge, so I'm hoping for someone we'd never expect such as: Duck Hunt, Piranha Plant.

@GregamanX I wouldn't have had a problem with either character, but Bandai Namco is a co-developer of Smash Ultimate. I think that they've done a great job and were deserving of another representative.

Truthfully, I'm surprised that they only have 2 characters on the roster.

I think that the final DLC character is guaranteed to be first party...

Everyone knows that there is only one spot left, and the anticipation will be extremely high. I just don't see Nintendo ending this DLC with a character not owned by Nintendo. It would be a terrible business decision/wasted marketing opportunity, imo.

@noobish_hat Oh my... I must really be getting old. I don't remember mentioning any patterns. FYI, I used Google lol.

If anything, you're guilty of your own criticisms. I provided you the proof of confirmation, and you responded with another lame puddle joke. Also, an extremely poor attempt to psychoanalyze me.

Can we end this now, or did you pick out another puddle just for me lol?

@noobish_hat No thanks, save that puddle for someone that shares your interest.

I'lll take Aunoma's word for it.

@noobish_hat Almost... Eiji Aonuma confirmed the existence of the Zelda timeline, back in 2007. It was also revealed in the Hyrule Historia, in 2011.

@BloodyMurder To my knowledge, that is not game's cover. That was chosen by this author, I assume.

Also, I'm pretty sure that it wasn't chosen because the character is Black. Although, who knows and who cares?

I'm not a Metroid fan either, but this is great news for this franchise. Metroid Dread could be the first game in the series to break 3 million.

Bayonetta 3 traded places with Metroid Dread.

Next update should be in about a decade or two.

@holygeez03 Depending on how well Cruis'N sells, possibly neither.

I'm asking myself the same question about Bayo 3 and Prime 4. I know that MP4 is a long way from complete, but at least it was mentioned. Bayo 3, on the other hand, is looking more like vaporware every year.

C

Average, for me. I would have rated it higher, if I was into Metroid.

Anyone else think that villain could be Demise?

Looked good to me but it seems like Nintendo will focus on Skyward Sword, in 2021. I wouldn't expect any other anniversary announcements, until after SS launches...if at all.

Smart move, I might actually think about buying SS now 🤔

@Razer You should really consider taking your own advice... Even if it was released, it definitely wasn't cross gen (meaning launch title).

The only Zelda cross gen titles are TP and BotW. Also, Switch Pro won't be next gen anyway. So you're entire argument makes no sense.

@Razer Skyward Sword was never released on the WiiU.

Regardless, Nintendo cross gen releases only happen for failed consoles. Also, the Switch Pro wouldn't be considered next gen anyway.

@Clyde_Radcliffe I hope so. I'll admit that I'm not entirely sure how the next step process would work, but of course life will go on/business as usual.

I just have a hard time thinking of this as a victimless crime.

@alexybubble I think that the "money hoarders at the top" will be just fine. Obviously, these things happen. I also highly doubt that this will screw EA over for a long period of time, sorry lol.

Please keep in mind that these hackers are not the Robin Hood Champions of Gamers. They'll most likely sell the source code. Their motive wasn't to punish EA. This was done for profit.

Lastly, the real victims are the programmers who have invested countless hours into writing the code. Also, law enforcement who now has to invest their time dealing with these thugs.

Sounds good.

I wasn't planning on making any purchases until after E3 anyway.

For me, The Legend of Zelda and A Link to the Past.

IF the rumors are even true then I'm thinking Switch Plus.

They could brand it with a neat little + .

I miss Reggie.

Wow... Outstanding Read. I really enjoyed that 💯

Pikachu style with the Pokemon Yellow bundle 💛

Cool Read, but... It's a Secret to Everybody

Thanks, I've been patiently waiting for the Age of Calamity spirits.

Now, all that I need are #1466 and #1467 🤓

@nessisonett Ahhh took me a minute... Very funny lol

Honestly, the overworld in SS is too small for Fast Travel. I could understand the rage if this was TWW, but flying between locations is pretty quick.

When Prime 4 does finally release on the Switch, if it sells BIG then they'll make the Trilogy happen 💯

If Prime 4 doesn't sell big then I don't expect too much more from the franchise at all, sadly.