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Very glad to hear they're patching out that bug; I fell victim to it in my playthrough and ended up having to beat the final boss 3 times back-to-back before I was able to figure out how to avoid the issue.

@Rohanrocks88 in Bowser's Fury, you can summon Bowser with a Bowser amiibo. You need him to show up to break certain blocks to get a number of the cat shines (and if you're going for all the shines, there's more toward the end that you can only get when he shows up). Without the amiibo, you just have to wait for him to eventually appear each time you need him for a particular cat shine.

I'm hoping that the feature is activated by any Zelda (the character, not the series) amiibo - not sure if it's been confirmed yet whether this is specific to the new amiibo or will work with any Zelda one.

Bowser's Fury also had a QoL feature locked behind amiibo, but I was able to use my old Bowser Skylander for it since it was triggered by any Bowser amiibo.

I managed to snag one during the initial pre-orders, but wow has it been a while since then. Really hope they don't have to delay the release date for the first run again.

As for subsequent runs, I hope they make enough that everyone who wants one can get one. Is there any reason that they can't just do an open pre-order and make them to order (like a lot of Limited Run's releases these days)? I know it would take a while before pre-orders could be fulfilled if they did it that way (certainly longer than it takes LRG to print cartridges/disks and cases), but it seems like it would solve the demand/supply issues.

Finally! The other two books have been available digitally for ages now.

I wonder if there was some rights issue with the digital release of this one, due to it being released digitally as a bonus with the Wind Waker HD Wii U console.

So the price isn't actually going up, the tax on it is (and taxes are included in list prices in Japan). Bit of a misleading headline.

I'm a bit confused regarding this collection of the first 3 games - didn't they recently announce a collection of all 4 games coming to Switch later this year? Why release a physical collection of the first 3 if they're releasing a collection of all 4 just months later?

I don't mind that they're re-using the models and animations they've been using since Gen 6 - I think they work fine, and re-doing them would take an immense amount of work.

But if they are indeed re-using all/most of the existing Pokemon animations, then they shouldn't be using "high-quality animations" as an excuse for not including data for all Pokemon in the game.

I understand that the game still requires a whole lot of work, and that they're likely telling the truth when they say that they simply didn't have the time/resources to get in all the Pokemon. I don't think that the devs should be working overtime to make it happen. But Pokemon is one of the biggest game franchises there is, and it's a home console game now - the higher-ups need to understand that hiring more people and allowing more development time is going to be necessary to make the game that fans want.

Including data for all existing Pokemon in the game should've been a priority, and when they realized they didn't have the time/resources for it, more should've been arranged for. Game Freak makes one of the biggest games out there, but they still operate like an indie studio - and I don't think that's sustainable.

I wonder why they're so shortstocked in the UK - they're available everywhere in the US, at least in my experience.

@Abaeron You need a code either way. If you purchased digital, you're automatically emailed the code. If you purchased physical, you're emailed the code once you redeem your gold points.

Thanks, I hate it.

@jhewitt3476 There's a large amount of new Harry Potter merchandise being released right now (particularly Lego - there are a bunch of new Harry Potter Lego sets this year, based on the original book/movie series), because of the new spin-off movies (Fantastic Beasts & Where to Find Them). They're attempting to do with Harry Potter what Star Wars has already done: using a new movie in the franchise, however unrelated it may be to the previous ones, as a vehicle for selling more stuff based on the older films.

Huh, interesting. So it's certain that this was for the GameCube, and wasn't just an early, wired prototype Wii remote? The Wii's only controller ports were GameCube ones, so I would assume a wired prototype controller for the Wii would still use a GameCube controller port.

@LinktotheFuture I'm not sure how that would help. Even if a user chose not to use cloud saves, other players could still use them for cheating.

@Moneyjaypr7 You couldn't just move your save data to a new system using a flash drive or external hard drive?

While it's annoying, I understand Nintendo's decision to not support cloud saves for Splatoon and Pokemon, due to cheating concerns. But why in the world in 1 2 Switch not supported??

Doesn't affect me personally (as I don't plan on ever getting 1 2 Switch), but I found it baffling.

I'm definitely interested in Wheel of Fortune, but don't really care about having a home version of Jeopardy. Would also love a version of Family Feud on the Switch at some point.

@ReaderRagfish That would be from the "Before and After" category, where the answer is two phrases that share their respective last and first word. So for that one it was "Make a funny face" and "face the music," but overlapping at the word "face." It's a weird category.

@darkswabber Yep, though the song selection wasn't as good as the first game's. There was even a 3rd game, but it was only released in Japan.

@darkswabber I assume you mean 3? NA and EU got Donkey Konga 2.

I've been playing the game a ton, and the framerate is noticeably much worse in handheld mode, though far from unplayable (it actually appears similar to the Wii U version's framerate to me, but that may be because I mostly played that game co-op, which caused a performance hit).

It's just silly to have the handheld mode render in 1080p when that extra resolution isn't causing any actual visual difference. Even if it doesn't bring the handheld mode up to 60fps, I'd really appreciate a 720p patch to bring the framerate up.

@Drac_Mazoku
Dang, you can't use the Beginner mode in multiplayer? Might not get this after all, then (or at least wait for a sale). Thanks for the heads up!

I'm just hoping that the retail release date gets announced soon.

I'd be all over this if it also included the first Steamworld Dig (or even better, both Dig and Heist), but since I already have Dig 2 as a download on the Switch, I'll probably pass.

My god, this comment section is a disaster zone. Two things:

1) The WHO is NOT saying that gaming is inherently bad for you. Just that, like many things, it can become an addiction. Hopefully this official classification will eventually make it easier for those who actually have a problem to find the help they need.

2) Many things can cause addiction, and some people are more susceptible to this, in general, than other people. But please do not suggest that these people just don't have enough "willpower" or don't "want to stop enough." Depression is a real mental ailment, and is not something that can be powered through. There are people close to me who suffer from depression and anxiety, and have had suicidal thoughts. They are also some of the strongest people I know. Please don't imply that them being at a higher propensity for addiction makes them weak.

@link3710 Nice. Looks like I'll be importing it. Thanks for the heads up!

@link3710 Does it? I hadn't seen any confirmation of that.

I like the special edition, but I really wish it included Bayonetta 1 on a cartridge. Looks like the first Bayonetta'll be download-only no matter how you get it.

I backed the Kickstarter, but after seeing reviews I'm considering selling my code once I get it. Hopefully this price being so much higher than the Kickstarter price means it'll be easy to make my money back.

I really wanted a physical collection of both, but between this and a new Mega Man game, I'm more than satisfied.

These look neat (particularly Chun-Li and Ken), but are definitely too expensive for me.

Oh, and @Damo : the name of the Transformers line the Optimus, Hot Rod and Megatron molds are originally from is "Titans Return," not Titan Wars or Titan Returns (thought Hot Rod is actually the modified Japanese version of the mold, released under Takara-Tomy's "Legends"line). All 3 of them have the thing where their head comes off and turns into a small version of the character (their heads are also all interchangeable!).
Arcee is from the "Thrilling 30" line (and does not have the detachable head).

Does this have improved combat mechanics akin to the Lego Ninjago game from earlier this year?

@Biff_ARMStrong ...Have you seen the framerate drops that Rime has? It's not just people being picky. The framerate is below what could generally be considered acceptable.

"Rime runs at 30fps [...] throughout most of the game while docked" really means "30fps is the highest framerate Rime ever hits (and that isn't frequent)."

Wow, only a six? I absolutely adore this game, though I suppose I can understand how it's not for everyone. I think, for me, it's a 7 or 8.

The controls are the entire challenge of the game. While they're hard to get the hang of, they are reasonably consistent, so you slowly get better and better with them as the game goes on, which feels great.

@SLIGEACH_EIRE Well, they're calling it "DLC" rather than just an update, and if they said DLC without specifying that it was free, people might get the wrong idea.

I assume they're calling it DLC because it'll be an optional extra download (rather than being part of an update).

I absolutely loved Hyrule Warriors (my first Musou game), but part of that was because of my affection for the Zelda series. I don't have the same attachment to Fire Emblem, so I'm not sure I'd enjoy this as much. Might pick it up eventually on sale.

I can understand all of your points besides story. As you've said, the story is still there - it's just optional. If you want an experience heavier on narrative and cutscenes, that option is there for you: you can hunt down all the memories, etc. But how is having the option to skip that a bad thing?

@Hughesy Personally, I find that gyro aiming lets me take aim more quickly. I would have loved it for a game like this.

This is great! I'm impressed they even support the Google Authenticator app; that's fantastic (I was expecting it to be the system where they text you a code, which isn't quite as secure).

Between this and allowing PayPal payments on the eShop, Nintendo's new account system is making me feel much more secure.

I had this game as a kid, but sold it. Recently, still having fond memories of it (despite never finishing it), I picked it up at a flea market, eager to try it out again.

I sold it again a week later.

I completely agree with everything you said about the controls. And it's frustrating, because I LOVE Sunshine's aesthetic, how different it is, and the idea behind the FLUDD mechanics. There's some sections that are genuinely completely fun to play. But the entire game is just brought down by slippery, imprecise controls.

@Wyk126 A Wii Classic Controller will work. That's what I use for a second controller.

I know they're just mockup images and such, but it is just a little concerning that some of their graphics seems to show a lack of understanding as to how the Switch works (namely, they show the handheld screen being turned on while the system is connected to a TV).

I also have to wonder how exactly that HDMI-out works. My understanding is that the Switch will only enter "docked" mode if it recognizes sufficient power input from the dock: does this mean that the HDMI output from this case will only work while the battery pack has a charge (or while the system is plugged in), so the Switch is detecting power input?

I'll probably pick this up at some point, but I would really prefer a physical version. I'm also a bit disappointed by the lack of the Arrangement versions of DigDug and Galaga (which are still my favorite games from Namco Museum on the Gamecube).

The inclusion of Pac-Man Vs. is cool, but I don't have 2 Switches, and I recently picked up the original Gamecube disc for about $3.

Pre-ordered the Deluxe Edition for Switch from Best Buy ages ago. Pretty sure it's been officially confirmed since the Deluxe Edition was announced.

Crossing my fingers (but not holding my breath) for a Mega Man Legacy Collection 1+2 for Switch announcement at E3.

I really want to play this on my Switch, but I backed the Kickstarter for the Wii U version, so I'll be getting all the DLC for free on that version... Wish there was a way to transfer my free Kickstarter DLC to the Switch version, but Wayforward recently stated that the Kickstarter DLC codes can't be changed to a different platform.

@Pod If you're talking about the Joy-Con wrist strap attachments, those are included with a pair of Joy-Cons. The Joy-Con "Grip" is the handle-piece that you can slide 2 Joy-Cons into to have a more typical controller.

@AcridSkull I don't think Nintendo ever officially stated that, but with the next main-series FE game being developed for Switch (and intended to release in 2018), I think it's safe to assume that we won't be seeing another main-series FE title on 3DS.

@Aurumonado Looks more like time-travel than multiple universes, based on the article. Doesn't mean that both aren't involved, though.

Well, that pushed me off the fence. Pre-ordered.

@KidRad Inti Creates don't have the rights to use Mega Man, and obtaining those rights, if even feasible, probably doesn't seem worth the trouble for them.

@Whopper744 I'm not really an expert either, but from what I've heard (you may want to double-check these):

-2 new characters (evil recolored versions of Ryu and Ken, but have some new/different moves)
-Some rebalancing
-2-player co-op arcade mode
-First-person, motion controlled game mode
-Optional touchscreen shortcut buttons for complex combos

Plus, of course, the new graphics.