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Nintendo please add Kid Icarus : Of Myths and Monsters on the Nintendo Switch Online Gameboy please please please
Or at least give me Metroid Prime for fuck sake
#Kid Icarus#I know i have other new games i haven't even touched yet but I'm on a ride I started it I wanna finish it oiaejrgaj#also i really liked Kid Icarus nes#gave me a similar sensation to Metroid nes even if it's really different#....but also like playing it i couldn't help but think man...it sucks that there's no Super Kid Icarus#Like#Like so far with popular or semi popular nintendo franchise that started with the nes#the pattern was a bit like#Nes game that start the whole thing and pattern#a second game in the middle that is quite different from the first one and not as liked by fans of the series due to how badly it aged#and then a Super Nintendo game that magnifies this pattern and set expectations for the next games of the franchise#Example : Legend of Zelda; Legend of Link and A Link To The Past#or Metroid nes; Metroid II and Super Metroid#and sadly Kid Icarus wings was cut before he could fly to the sun#like he got the nes game#i see he has the gameboy game#and i heard that there should have been a Super Kid Icarus?#And it sucks coz i think it would have been awesome#like i wanna live in the timeline where Super Kid Icarus exist#burito talk
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Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition — Announcement Trailer
Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition for Switch will launch on July 18, 2024 for $29.99 via Nintendo eShop, and $59.99 as a “Deluxe Set” physical edition.
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On July 18, the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition game kicks off its worldwide—or just living room-bound—competition on the Nintendo Switch family of systems! And for those whose NES roots run deep, prepare for the nostalgia-plosion that is the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition – Deluxe Set. This special-edition bundle includes a physical version of the game, a set of five collectible pins, 13 art cards commemorating each of the featured NES classics, and a replica of the fabled gold-colored NES Game Pak (for display only, stand included) to commemorate the original 1990 Nintendo World Championships event. Perfect for collectors, and for raising above your head in victory!
Paying tribute to the unforgettable in-person Nintendo World Championships held in 1990, 2015 and 2017, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition challenges players to battle through bite-sized bits of classic blockbusters. Both old-school and new-school players can enjoy the rush of over 150 speedrun challenges taken from 13 classic NES games. Warm up by setting and beating your own best times in the single-player Speedrun Mode—unlocking new challenges and unique in-game pins along the way—then up to eight players can compete locally in Party Mode. Nintendo Switch Online members can also enter World Championships Mode to submit their best times in five challenges that rotate each week and compete for a spot on the global leaderboard.
Test your mettle against speedrun challenges taken from these NES titles:
Balloon Fight
Donkey Kong
Excitebike
Ice Climber
Kid Icarus
Kirby’s Adventure
Metroid
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels
The Legend of Zelda
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
It’s tme to etch your own name into gaming history. Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition – Deluxe Set ($59.99 MSRP) and the digital version of the game ($29.99 MSRP) are available for pre-order at Best Buy, GameStop, Target, and other select retailers. Also, those seeking the most authentic NES feel can snag a pair of optional Nintendo Entertainment System controllers ($59.99 MSRP), available to paid Nintendo Switch Online members.
#Nintendo World Championships#Nintendo World Championships NES Edition#Balloon Fight#Donkey Kong#Excitebike#Ice Climber#Kid Icarus#Kirby’s Adventure#Metroid#Super Mario Bros.#Super Mario Bros. 2#Super Mario Bros. 3#Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels#The Legend of Zelda#Zelda II The Adventure of Link#Nintendo#video game#Nintendo Switch
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Cinematech's Trailer Park - Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition (Switch)
It’s tme to etch your own name into gaming history.
#Cinematech (blog)#Trailer Park#gaming#Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition#Balloon Fight#Donkey Kong#Excitebike#Ice Climber#Kid Icarus#Kirby's Adventure#Metroid#Super Mario Bros.#Super Mario Bros. 2 (USA)#Super Mario Bros. 3#Super Mario Bros. 2: The Lost Levels#The Legend of Zelda#Zelda II: The Adventure of Link#Youtube
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Super Mario 3D World contains an unlockable version of Mario Bros. (particularly the NES version) that replaces Mario with a second Luigi, called "Luigi Bros."
Curiously, the Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury files for Luigi Bros. contain lists of cheat codes for four NES games: The Legend of Zelda, Zelda II: The Adventure of Link, Metroid, and Kid Icarus. There is obviously no way to activate these codes as the games themselves are missing, and no codes for Mario/Luigi Bros. itself (or any other Mario games) are included.
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Gonna meditate on Ridley’s importance to the Metroid series, edited from comments I made on a video about him. After some thought, it’s clear to me that every appearance of his after the first ties him strongly to the theme of each individual game. Analysis under the cut, in in-game chronological order.
Zero Mission's whole premise is being a new spin on a familiar story, showing us things we never thought about in the NES game. Zero Mission's cutscenes show him commanding the Pirate Mothership and deliberately tracking Samus down. His robotic double, Mecha Ridley, is the new final boss stopping her escape from Pirate patrols. It's an organized, calculating side to the Pirates never seen before in the 2D games. The game is about insight into the past, and we gain insight through Ridley.
Prime is about respecting our history and the dangers of wasteful exploitation. Ridley is the face of the Pirates on Tallon IV as they discover and abuse Phazon, and his opening salvo in his boss battle is to bomb the Artifact Temple. However, the Phazon hurts the Pirates as much as it hurts their enemies, and the boss battle ends with the statues of the ancient Chozo blowing Ridley away in violent, laser-y retribution. The game is about destructive exploitation, and Ridley shows what happens to those who go too far for power.
Corruption is about the corruption of the body and spirit by violence, as represented by toxic Phazon. At the beginning, Ridley is his crafty old self, hounding Samus on Norion and forcing her into a boss fight he knows she cannot escape on her own when he knocks her into the generator shaft. But at the end of the game, he reappears, corrupted by Phazon, as an animalistic guardian of the leviathan seed on the Pirate Homeworld, little better than a guard dog. It parallels Samus' own journey as she is corrupted by Phazon, put on a leash by the Federation, and forced to kill those like her. The game is about corruption, and Ridley shows the end of those taken by the corruption.
Samus Returns is like Zero Mission in that it is about shedding new light on an old story, but it goes deeper than that. Samus sparing the Metroid hatchling is the single most important decision in the series, so it's no surprise that the remake should have Ridley -- whose most famous moment in the manga was making the opposite decision in regards to Samus -- appear to try and tear them apart. His appearance also foreshadows his role in Super Metroid, and putting aside the change in tone from the original Metroid II, his appearance gives Samus and the baby Metroid a chance to develop their bond in a way that had mostly been told, not shown. The game is about Samus' moment of mercy, and Ridley is there to see if she can really do it.
Super Metroid is about Samus and the baby Metroid's bond. Samus throws her plans away to recapture the baby Metroid, and in the end it sacrifices its life to save her. Lo and behold, Ridley is the one who separates them, and when she kills him, she finds only the broken Metroid capsule, a tantalizing clue that brings her no closer to the baby Metroid. The game is about what matters to Samus, and Ridley is the one who takes it all from her.
Other M is a game about nothing. Samus does not impact the plot in any significant way because other people sideline her and handle the plot for her. Ironically, Ridley still fits this theme -- he appears as a cloned baby to annoy and distract Samus, has a boss battle that makes no sense in context, and finally is eaten by a poorly foreshadowed Queen Metroid and never comes up again. The game is stupid and Ridley is handled stupidly.
Fusion is about identity and the past. Everything is flipped upside down when Samus is infected by an X parasite, loses everything, and discovers that the monster trying to kill her is, essentially, her. The power of the Metroids, her eternal enemy, becomes the key to her success and survival. In an important scene, the Federation, which Samus has trusted since her Zero Mission, is revealed to have recreated the Metroids. Immediately after this upsetting revelation about an entity she has worked for for years, who does she encounter in the Federation's facility? That's right, Ridley, who has even been possessed by an X parasite as if to mock her situation.
It's not all bad, though. Fusion is the game where Samus finishes Ridley for good (seeing as he doesn’t return for Dread), and fittingly enough she finally comes to terms with part of her past when she reconnects with ADAM. It's a game about the past. Ridley is that past, and Samus finally puts him behind her.
Ridley is so special not just because of his cunning nature and terrifying brutality, but also because of how neatly he fits into the puzzle of Samus' life. He’s a relentless phantom that embodies the violence she cannot escape. He represents everything Samus must overcome to finally find that "true peace in space" from the NEStroid end screen.
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Wait what??? There's a boss named "Arachnus'' in Metroid Fusion and it's not the actual spider-looking one??? And why is it named Yakuza??!!!
Also Metroid Prime is between the first metroid nes game and the second one??? I'm so intrigued now I thought Metroid Prime story wise was gonna be after Super Metroid
Yeah, you'd think Arachnus would be the spidery robot thing, but nope. That was the armadillo guy brought back from Metroid II that you fought at the very start.
As for why the spider is named Yakuza, your guess is as good as mine. ^^; (I tried looking it up just now in case there was some trivia about it on the wiki, but no such luck.)
And yup! The entire Prime trilogy is set in that space, since after Metroid II there's a distinct lack of Metroids to work with. Though yeah, very understandable assumption given the IRL release order; I assume they didn't want to risk stepping on Fusion's toes since both were being developed concurrently? And then just kept on with that chronology for the other two. Though yeah, I would love to see more stuff set later on.
I guess once you finish Fusion, (Though I think you're at around the two-thirds mark? So not quite a huge concern yet) that leaves you with three different options lol. Either playing Prime, to keep to the IRL release order as much as possible, (though hopefully they release Echoes and Corruption remasters as well soon) even if it means going back in story order; or emulating Zero Mission, (though it would be preferable if that was on NSO soon too argh) the remake of original Metroid, to stick to the 2D games but keep to release order; or to skip to Dread for the 2D story order at the cost of IRL release order. Both Prime Remastered and Dread cost money, though, so that's also a factor. But what I can say is that there are no bad options here.
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top 5 games from every console
-nes- -game boy- -pc engine-
1. ninja gaiden 1. castlevania ii 1. castlevania rb
2. river city ransom 2. zelda la 2. ys book 1 and 2
3. akumajou densetsu 3. wario land 3. lords of thunder
4. mario 3 4. pokemon red 4. r-type
5. zelda 2 5. kirby's dreamland 2 5. galaga '90
-genesis- -snes- -neo geo-
1. streets of rage 2 1. earthbound 1. garou mow
2. castlevania bl 2. zelda lttp 2. windjammers
3. sonic 3ak 3. chrono trigger 3. king of fighters 99
4. contra hard corps 4. super mario world 4. metal slug
5. sonic 2 5. super metroid 5. king of fighters 2001
-sega cd- -ps1- -saturn-
1. snatcher 1. final fantasy vii 1. vampire savior
2. sonic cd 2. castlevania sotn 2. street fighter alpha 3
3. final fight cd 3. resident evil 3 3. virtua fighter 2
4. lunar 4. rival schools 4. virtua cop 2
5. monkey island 5. final fantasy ix 5. castlevania sotn (really)
-n64- -dreamcast- -ps2-
1. mario 64 1. jet grind radio 1. silent hill 2
2. mystical ninja 2. shenmue 2. gta vice city
3. zelda oot 3. thps 2 3. smt nocturne
4. banjo kazooie 4. crazy taxi 4. we love katamari
5. mario kart 64 5. ecoo dotf 5. dragon quest viii
-gamecube- -xbox- -gba-
1. resident evil rm 1. jet set radio future 1. castlevania aos
2. f-zero gx 2. shenmue 2 2. castlevania hod
3. zelda tp 3. morrowind 3. metroid fusion
4. killer7 4. fable 4. river city ransom ex
5. mario sunshine 5. guilty gear xx #ac 5. metroid zm
-nds- -psp- -xbox 360-
1. castlevania ooe 1. castlevania dxc 1. dead rising
2. castlevania dos 2. gta vcs 2. deadly premonition
3. castlevania por 3. ffvii cc 3. half-life 2
4. tingle's balloon trip of love 4. persona 3p 4. skyrim
5. phoenix wright 5. power stone 5. gta iv
-ps3- -wii- -wii u-
1. dead rising 2 1. mario galaxy 1. zelda ww hd
2. sfiii 3s oe 2. no more heroes 2. mario kart 8
3. yakuza 5 3. okami 3. tekken tag 2
4. gta v 4. wii sports 4. zelda botw
5. 3d dot game heroes 5. castlevania rb 5. nintendo land
-3ds- -vita- -ps4-
1. smt iv 1. persona 4 golden 1. ff vii rm
2. zelda oot 3d 2. undertale 2. elden ring
3. zelda mm 3d 3. jet set radio hd 3. persona 5
4. star fox 64 3d 4. hotline miami 2 4. resident evil 2 rm
5. river city rs 5. spelunky 5. dragon quest xi
-switch- -steam deck/pc- -virtual boy (forgot)-
1. mario odyssey 1. half-life 1. vb wario land
2. sonic mania 2. unreal tournament 2. mario's tennis
3. smash ultimate 3. dead cells castlevania 3. galactic pinball
4. metroid dread 4. lba2 twinsen's odyssey 4. teleroboxer
5. mario wonder 5. bomb rush cyberfunk 5. jack bros
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January 12th 2024 - GUYS I WENT OUT TO THE SHOPPING CENTRE AND DID A SMALL SPENDING SPREE LOOK AT THIS I found a copy of Rare Replay for just £3! And I got an enormous Eevee plush! It’s huge and I love it like my own child.
But most amazingly, there was a secondhand tech store that had a surprising retro game library - I left with 2-in-1 Super Mario Bros and Duck Hunt for the NES and Metroid II and Pokémon Blue for the GameBoy. I have a GBA I can play the GameBoy games on, but the NES cartridge is purely for collectability. Someday I’ll buy recreation cases for these games, too, so they can fit snuggly in my mini-library!
#nintendo#pokemon#retro games#mario bros#duck hunt#nes#game boy#pokeblr#pokemon blue#metroid#metroid ii#metroid ii return of samus#rare replay#banjo kazooie#perfect dark#xbox one#xbox#eevee#gaming#game collecting
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List of Video Games Turning 30 Years Old in 2024
Aggressors of Dark Kombat (what if Mortal Kombat was made by the KoF devs?)
Alone in the Dark 2
Art of Fighting 2
Beneath a Steel Sky (a highly influential point and click adventure game from the same team that would go on to make Broken Sword)
Blackthorne (a 2D platformer made by Blizzard)
Breath of Fire (the 1st one)
Bubsy 2
Bubsy in Fractured Furry Tales
Bust-a-Move (known as "Puzzle Bobble" in Japan)
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Contra: Hard Corps (the first game in the series to have multiple endings)
Cosmology of Kyoto
The Death and Return of Superman (a side scrolling beat 'em up made by Blizzard)
Demon's Crest
Donkey Kong (the Game boy version of the arcade original)
Donkey Kong Country
Doom II: Hell on Earth
Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls (as opposed to a beat ‘em up like the other four games were, this one was a fighting game)
Dungeons & Dragons: Tower of Doom
Dynamite Headdy
Earthworm Jim (with music from Tommy Tallarico. His mother is very proud.)
Ecco: The Tides of Time
The Elder Scrolls Arena (the very 1st one)
Final Fantasy VI
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (the 3rd one)
Ghoul Patrol (the sequel to "Zombies Ate My Neighbors")
Heretic
The Horde (a hybrid action/strategy game made by Toys for Bob, who are known nowadays for making Crash Bandicoot 4: It’s About Time)
Illusion of Gaia
Indiana Jones' Greatest Adventures
Killer Instinct
The King of Fighters '94
King's Quest VII: The Princeless Bride
Live a Live (the original version, which went unreleased in North America. We wouldn’t get this game until the HD-2D remake 28 years later)
Majin Tensei (a strategy spin-off of the greater Shin Megami Tensei franchise)
Marathon (one of the earliest games made by Bungie)
Mega Man 6
Mega Man Soccer
Mega Man V (on the Game Boy)
Mega Man X
Mortal Kombat II
The Need for Speed (the very 1st one)
Pac-Man 2: The New Adventures (as an empath, seeing Pac-Man in pain makes me feel sick)
Pitfall: The Mayan Adventure
Pocky & Rocky 2
Policenauts (a visual novel and one of the earlier works from Hideo Kojima)
Rise of the Robots (often considered one of the worst fighting games ever made)
Robotrek
Samurai Shodown II
Shadowrun (the Sega Genesis version)
Shaq Fu (also often considered one of the worst fighting games ever made)
Shin Megami Tensei II (which, to this day, has never been officially released outside of Japan)
Shin Megami Tensei If... (also never officially released outside of Japan)
Shining Force II
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (just in time for the third movie)
Sparkster
Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage
Star Wars: TIE Fighter
Streets of Rage 3
Super Adventure Island II
Super Metroid
Super Punch-Out!!
Super Star Wars: Return of the Jedi
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers (this release saw the first playable appearances of T. Hawk, Fei Long, Dee Jay, and Cammy)
Super Street Fighter II Turbo (saw the series’ first secret character, Akuma)
System Shock (a remake came out very recently. It's quite good!)
Ultima VIII: Pagan
Warcraft: Orcs & Humans (the very 1st one)
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3
X-COM: UFO Defense (the 1st game in the series)
Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II (one of the last first-party releases for the NES)
Zool 2
#snk#alone in the dark#art of fighting#beneath a steel sky#blackthorne#breath of fire#bubsy bobcat#bubsy#bust a move#puzzle bobble#castlevania#contra#superman#blizzard#demons crest#donkey kong#donkey kong country#doom#double dragon#dungeons and dragons#earthworm jim#tommy tallarico#ecco the dolphin#the elder scrolls#final fantasy#final fantasy 6#fire emblem#fire emblem mystery of the emblem#zombies ate my neighbors#heretic
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Matt Giguere's Top 25 Game Boy & Game Boy Color Games
Ed. note: Thanks to “Giggysan” for joining on GOTG’s GB & GBC Top 25 episode. The following list are his personal top games for the system, which include none of the restrictions we used in our shared list.
25. Boxxle
24. Shadowgate Classic
23. Balloon Kid
22. DuckTales
21. Super Mario Land
20. Shantae
19. Kwirk
18. Metroid II: Return of Samus
17. Final Fantasy Legend II
16. Kirby's Dream Land
15. Warlocked
14. Super Mario Land 3: Wario Land
13. Wario Land 3
12. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
11. The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
10. The Final Fantasy Legend
While it may be a very basic RPG (you can make whatever party you want at the beginning) this game is no pushover. There are neat, but often obtuse battle mechanics that may put off those not willing to bend to the whims of the RNG gods, but I still find that as part of this game’s charm. For an early turn-based RPG on the Game Boy, the first Final Fantasy Legend is worth a look for what it accomplished in its time.
9. Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
While a bit of a wonky platformer, Super Mario Land 2 manages to make for a very memorable and engaging time. The larger sprites make it easier to follow the action on screen, and while Mario might feel a bit floatier than usual, it still manages to be a solid game from beginning to end.
8. Final Fantasy Adventure
While not as good or transformative as Link’s Awakening, FF Adventure gets points for trying to bring the Zelda formula to the portable screen when few were tapping into that well. Just like Awakening, there is a full adventure to be had with this one, and a surprisingly engaging story.
7. Gargoyle’s Quest
A special little early Game Boy game from Capcom that is surprisingly deep for its time. Mixing both platforming and a character who levels up, this might feel like home to fans of the Adventures of Link on the NES, but here Gargoyle feels a bit more competent with its blend of genres.
6. Mario Golf
THE sports game to grab for the Game Boy Color. Somehow, Camelot made the best feeling and most fulfilling golf game on this small portable, and it remains as one of the best sports games made today.
5. Kirby’s Dream Land 2
While the first Kirby game on Game Boy started the series, it was Kirby on the NES that gave him his personality. Dream Land 2 expands upon the NES game with animal companions that add a dual layer of mixing and matching abilities. It offers a feature-rich Kirby game right in your pocket with all the charm of the originals.
4. Donkey Kong '94
A surprise to be sure, but a welcomed one! Donkey Kong '94 is one of the most pleasant surprises on the Game Boy that, on its face, would have been a very decent port of the original arcade game from 1981. Instead, Nintendo flipped the script on the archaic moveset of Jumpman to make him feel more like modern Mario. There is also an astounding amount of content to be played here with just over 100 levels to test your puzzle-solving and platforming skills.
3. Pokemon Red/Blue
The games that started it all and spawned a billion-dollar franchise. While my love of the mainline Pocket Monsters franchise began and ended with this release, I still think back to the countless hours spent during recess with my friends grinding, trading and, most especially, battling each other to see who was the very best. Much like Link’s Awakening, Pokemon Red and Blue exemplifies how very little in terms of hardware power can produce a whole lot to play.
2. The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Link’s Awakening is a good example of how to get a lot out of something with so little by making a full-fledged adventure on a handheld with all the trappings of the home console versions. Few games can make the same claim that Link’s Awakening manages to pull off. Even though this game has been picked apart critically for years, it still remains fresh and a delight to play.
Tetris
You probably saw this coming like a desperately needed line tetromino on a five row setup. Yes, Tetris is one of the best games ever made. Yes, it is one of the greatest pack-in titles. Yes, it is one of the perfect examples of handheld and on-the-go gaming. Kids played it. Their parents and siblings played it. Everyone, for a time, played Tetris on a Game Boy. Tetris and the Game Boy are linked to the hip, and for that it deserves the number 1 spot.
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Your top-down Zelda post made me think about how cool it would be if we got a modern reimagining of the two NES Zelda games. Especially since they were originally designed in an era where reading the instruction manual was highly recommended, if not mandatory, and secrets were found by exchanging tips with friends and calling Nintendo for help lol. So it would be cool if the original Zelda and Zelda II the Adventure of Link were updated and refined in a similar vein that Metroid Zero Mission did for the original Metroid. What are your thoughts on that?
I just recently watched a video where a guy was talking about how the original NES TLoZ gives you no direction whatsoever to a degree that's overwhelming, and I was sitting there the whole time like "Yeah, it came with a full map of the overworld and the manual included a step-by-step guide on how to travel to the first dungeon and then complete the entire damn thing." People who play it today on Switch Online don't even know how much we DON'T get to help us.
It's honestly surprising that your suggestion hasn't happened already, y'know? They made the NES Mario games more accessible with Super Mario All-Stars in the SNES era, giving them save features that they (especially 3 and Lost Levels) desperately needed. They gave us Zero Mission as a more accessible Metroid remake that had a friggin' map functionality. They even did the Kid Icarus "3D Classics" release on 3DS that added saves (and some cool backgrounds) that made the original easier by tweaking a few key details - Pit's arrows fly farther, extra life bars fill up as soon they're obtained, Reapers no longer pursue when attacked, etc.
And they even STARTED to do this for the first game at one point! The two "Oracle" games began life as Nintendo commissioning Capcom to remake the original Legend of Zelda with Link's Awakening-style sprites, providing full 8-directional movement and spin attack and more NPCs to give hints and direction + other ALttP-style enhancements. But Capcom's "enhancement" ideas gradually grew so much that they asked to shift focus and got the go-ahead to make a whole trilogy of new games instead. (Which later got downgraded to two new games.)
Heck, they even had a graphically updated version of Zelda 1 on the Satellaview service for the SNES... even if it did require you to be connected online to progress at specific times. And it had no other changes. :P
It just seems like such an easy-money decision. And they've clearly considered it and/or made half-steps towards doing it on more than one occasion. And Link's Awakening remake has sold over 6 million copies now... so YEAH.
They really need to pull the trigger on this... especially for Zelda II. It needs punching up more than any other title in the series, frankly. Hell, even just removing the limited-lives system would be a GIGANTIC improvement to it!
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Nintendo Unveils World Championships: NES Edition, Igniting Nostalgia Frenzy!
Nintendo Unveils World Championships: NES Edition, Igniting Nostalgia Frenzy!
Nintendo, the pioneering titan of the gaming industry, has once again sent shockwaves through the gaming community with the announcement of the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition. Nostalgia enthusiasts and retro gamers alike are in for a treat as the iconic gaming company takes a trip down memory lane, revisiting the golden era of gaming with its classic Nintendo Entertainment System (NES).
Originally debuting in 1990, the Nintendo World Championships captured the hearts and competitive spirit of gamers worldwide. Fast forward to 2024, and Nintendo is reigniting the fervor with a special homage to the NES, the console that laid the foundation for modern gaming as we know it.
This exciting revival promises to transport players back to the 8-bit era, where pixelated heroes and challenging levels ruled the gaming landscape. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their skills across a selection of beloved NES titles, with challenges designed to test their dexterity, strategy, and, most importantly, their love for classic gaming.
From timeless classics like Super Mario Bros. and The Legend of Zelda to lesser-known gems that defined an era, the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition promises a diverse and thrilling lineup of games that will put players' gaming prowess to the ultimate test. Whether you're a seasoned veteran of the NES era or a newcomer eager to experience gaming history firsthand, this event guarantees an unforgettable journey through the annals of gaming nostalgia.
Paying tribute to the unforgettable in-person Nintendo World Championships held in 1990, 2015, and 2017, Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition challenges players to battle through bite-sized bits of classic blockbusters.
- Balloon Fight
- Donkey Kong
- Excitebike
- Ice Climber
- Kid Icarus
- Kirby's Adventure
- Metroid
- Super Mario Bros.
- Super Mario Bros. 2
- Super Mario Bros. 3
- Super Mario Bros. The Lost Levels
- The Legend of Zelda
- Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
But the excitement doesn't stop there. In true Nintendo fashion, the World Championships: NES Edition will feature surprises, special guests, and exclusive announcements that will keep fans on the edge of their seats throughout the event. From retro-themed merchandise to limited-edition collectibles, attendees can expect a treasure trove of delights that celebrate the enduring legacy of Nintendo's iconic console.
For those unable to attend in person, fear not! Nintendo plans to livestream the event, allowing fans from around the globe to tune in and share in the nostalgia-filled festivities. Whether you're reliving fond memories or discovering the magic of the NES for the first time, the Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition promises an unforgettable experience for gamers of all ages.
So mark your calendars, dust off your NES controllers, and get ready to embark on a journey through gaming history like never before. The Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition is set to capture the hearts and imaginations of gamers everywhere, reigniting the flame of nostalgia and reminding us all why we fell in love with gaming in the first place.
Stay tuned for more updates and announcements as Nintendo prepares to unleash this retro gaming extravaganza upon the world. The countdown to nostalgia begins now!
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Nintendo Switch Online: Every NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64, Sega Genesis, And GBA Game
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Nintendo Switch Online: Every NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64, Sega Genesis, And GBA Game
Nintendo has been slowly beefing up its library of games available to Nintendo Switch Online and Expansion Pack subscribers.
What began as a library of just 20 NES games has grown to include dozens more. Plus, Nintendo has since introduced SNES, Nintendo 64, Game Boy, and even Sega Genesis games, giving players a chance to play some fan-favorite classics and some deep cuts, too. It’s hard to predict when new games might arrive as the company has maintained a somewhat inconsistent cadence in doing so, but that’s okay because this list is all you need.
As Nintendo adds new titles, we’ll be sure to update this list to include them. If you’re looking for something specific, use this story’s Table of Contents to jump to the different consoles quickly. Here’s every NES, SNES, Game Boy, N64, Genesis, and GBA game added to Nintendo Switch Online.
NES
Added September 19, 2018
Balloon Fight
Baseball
Donkey Kong
Double Dragon
Dr. Mario
Excitebike
Ghosts ‘n Goblins
Gradius
Ice Climber
Ice Hockey
The Legend of Zelda
Mario Bros.
Pro Wrestling
River City Ransom
Soccer
Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. 3
Tecmo Bowl
Tennis
Yoshi
Added October 10, 2018
The Legend of Zelda SP
NES Open Tournament Golf
Solomon’s Key
Super Dodge Ball
Added November 14, 2018
Gradius SP (Stage 5)
Metroid
Mighty Bomb Jack
NES Open Tournament Golf SP (Japan only)
TwinBee
Added December 12, 2018
Adventures of Lolo
Adventures of Lolo 2 (Japan only)
Dr. Mario SP
Metroid SP (Ridley Battle)
Ninja Gaiden
Wario’s Woods
Added January 16, 2019
Blaster Master
Ghosts ‘n Goblins SP
Joy Mech Fight (Japan only)
Ninja Gaiden SP
Zelda II: Adventure of Link
Added February 13, 2019
Blaster Master SP
Kirby’s Adventure
Metroid SP (Mother Brain Battle)
Super Mario Bros. 2
Tsuppari Oozumou (Japan only)
Added March 13, 2019
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light (Japan only)
Kid Icarus
Kirby’s Adventure SP
StarTropics
Yie Ar Kung-Fu (Japan only)
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link SP
Added April 10, 2019
Kid Icarus SP
Punch-Out!
Star Soldier
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
Added May 15, 2019
Clu Clu Land
Clu Clu Land: Welcome to New Cluclu Land (Japan only)
Donkey Kong Jr.
Star Soldier SP
Vs. Excitebike
June 12, 2019
City Connection
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
TwinBee SP
Volleyball
Added July 17, 2019
Donkey Kong 3
Mighty Bomb Jack
Wrecking Crew
Added August 21, 2019
Downtown Nekketsu Koshinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundokai (Japan only)
Gradius SP (Second Loop)
Kung Fu Heroes
Vice: Project Doom
Added December 12, 2019
Crystallis
Famicom Wars (Japan only)
Journey to Silius
Route-16 Turbo (Japan only)
Added February 29, 2020
Atlantis no Nazo (Japan only)
Eliminator Boat Duel
Shadow of the Ninja
Added April 20, 2020
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light SP (Medeus Battle) (Japan only)
Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light SP (Triangle Attack) (Japan only)
Added May 20, 2020
Added July 15, 2020
The Immortal
Added September 23, 2020
S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team
Added December 18, 2020
Nightshade
Smash Ping Pong (Japan only)
Added February 17, 2021
Fire ‘n Ice
Added May 26, 2021
Ninja JaJaMaru-kun
Added July 28, 2021
Super Mario Bros. 3 SP
Added February 9, 2022
EarthBound Beginnings
Added March 30, 2022
Dig Dug II
Mappy-Land
Added May 26, 2022
Added July 22, 2022
Daiva Story 6 Imperial of Nirsartia
Added March 16, 2023
Added June 6, 2023
Mystery Tower
Added September 5, 2023
Joy Mech Fight
Downtown Nekketsu March Super-Awesome Field Day!
Added October 31, 2023
Devil World
The Mysterious Murasame Castle
Added February 21, 2024
R.C. Pro-Am
Snake Rattle ‘N’ Roll
SNES
Added September 5, 2019
Brawl Brothers
Breath of Fire
Demon’s Crest
F-Zero
Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics
Kirby’s Dream Course
Kirby’s Dream Land 3
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Pilotwings
Smash Tennis
Star Fox
Stunt Race FX
Super Earth Defense Force
Super Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
Super Mario Kart
Super Mario World
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island
Super Metroid
Super Puyo Puyo 2
Super Soccer
Super Tennis
Added December 12, 2019
Breath of Fire II
Kirby Super Star
Star Fox 2
Super Punch-Out!
Added February 19, 2020
Pop’n TwinBee
Added May 20, 2020
Operation Logic Bomb
Panel de Pon
Wild guns
Added July 15, 2020
Donkey Kong Country
Natsume Championship Wrestling
Shin Megami Tensei (Japan only)
Added September 3, 2020
Super Mario All-Stars
Added September 23, 2020
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy Kong’s Quest
Fire Emblem: Mystery of the Emblem (Japan only)
Mario’s Super Picross
The Peace Keepers
Added December 18, 2020
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong’s Double Trouble!
The Ignition FActor
Kunio-kun no Dodgeball da yo Zen’in Shugo (Japan only)
Sugoi Hebereke (Japan only)
Super Valis IV
Tuff E Nuff
Added February 17, 2021
Doomsday Warrior
Prehistorik Man
Psycho Dream
Shin Megami Tensei II (Japan only)
Added May 26, 2021
Fire Emblem: Genealogy of the Holy War (Japan only)
Joe & Mac
Magical Drop II
Spanky’s Quest
Super Baseball Simulator 1.000
Super Mario Kart SP
Added July 28, 2021
Bombuzal
Claymates
Jelly Boy
Shin Megami Tensei If… (Japan only)
Added February 9, 2022
EarthBound
Super Metroid SP
Added March 30, 2022
Earthworm Jim 2
Harvest Moon
Super Mario World SP
Super Punch-Out! SP
Added May 26, 2022
Congo’s Caper
Rival Turf!
Umihara Kawase (Japan only)
Added June 9, 2022
Kirby Super Star SP
Kirby’s Dream Course SP
Kirby’s Dream Land 3 SP
Added July 22, 2022
Fighter’s History
Kirby’s Avalanche
Added March 16, 2023
Side Pocket
Added June 6, 2023
Harvest Moon
Added September 5, 2023
Kirby’s Star Stacker
Added February 21, 2024
Battletoads in Battlemaniacs
Killer Instinct
Added April 12, 2024
Amazing Hebereke
Super R-Type
Wrecking Crew ’98
Game Boy
Added February 8, 2023
Alone in the Dark: The New Nightmare
Game & Watch Gallery 3
Gargoyle’s Quest
Kirby’s Dream Land
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening DX
Metroid II: Return of Samus
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Tetris
Wario Land 3
Added March 16, 2023
Kirby’s Dream Land 2
BurgerTime Deluxe
Added June 6, 2023
Kirby Tilt ‘N’ Tumble
Blaster Master: Enemy Below
Added July 26, 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons
Added August 8, 2023
Pokémon Trading Card Game
Added September 5, 2023
Quest for Camelot
Added October 31, 2023
Castlevania Legends
Added March 12, 2024
Dr. Mario
Mario Golf
Mario Tennis
Nintendo 64 (Expansion Pack Required)
Added October 25, 2021
Dr. Mario 64
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
Mario Kart 64
Mario Tennis
Sin and Punishment
Star Fox 64
Super Mario 64
WinBack
Yoshi’s Story
Added December 10, 2021
Paper Mario
Added January 20, 2022
Banjo-Kazooie
Added February 25, 2022
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask
Added March 11, 2022
Added April 15, 2022
Mario Golf
Added May 20, 2022
Kirby 64, The Crystal Shards
Added June 24, 2022
Pokémon Snap
Added July 15, 2022
Pokémon Puzzle League
Added August 15, 2022
Wave Racer 64
Added October 12, 2022
Pilotwings 64
Added November 2, 2022
Mario Party
Mario Party 2
Added January 27, 2023
GoldenEye 007
Added April 12, 2023
Pokémon Stadium
Added August 8, 2023
Pokémon Stadium 2
Added August 30, 2023
Excitebike 64
Added October 27, 2023
Mario Party 3
Added December 7, 2023
1080° Snowboarding
Harvest Moon 64
Jet Force Gemini
Added February 21, 2024
Blast Corps
Added April 24, 2024
Extreme G
Iggy’s Reckin’ Balls
Sega Genesis (Expansion Pack Required)
Added October 25, 2021
Castlevania: Bloodlines
Contra: Hard Corps
Dro. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine
Ecco the Dolphin
Golden Axe
Gunstar Heroes
MUSHA
Phantasy Star IV
Puyo Puyo (Japan only)
Ristar
Shining Force
Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Streets of Rage 2
Strider
Added December 16, 2021
Altered Beast
Dynamite Headdy
Sword of Vermillion
Thunder Force II
ToeJam & Earl
Added March 16, 2022
Alien Soldier
Light Crusader
Super Fantasy Zone
Added April 21, 2022
Shining Force II
Sonic Spinball
Space Harrier II
Added June 30, 2022
Comix Zone
Mega Man: The Wily Wars
Target Earth
Zero Wing
Added September 15, 2022
Alisia Dragoon
Beyond Oasis
Earthworm Jim
Added December 12, 2022
Alien Storm
Columns
Golden Axe II
Virtua Fighter 2
Added April 19, 2023
Flicky
Kid Chameleon
Pulseman
Street Fighter II’: Special Champion Edition
Added June 27, 2023
Ghouls ‘n Ghosts
Crusader of Centy
Landstalker
The Revenge of Shinobi
Game Boy Advance (Expansion Pack Required)
Added February 8, 2023
Kuru Kuru Kururin
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
Mario Kart: Super Circuit
Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames
Added March 8, 2023
Metroid Fusion
Added May 26, 2023
Super Mario Advance
Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2
Yoshi’s Island: Super Mario Advance 3
Added June 23, 2023
Fire Emblem
Added September 22, 2023
Kirby & The Amazing Mirror
Added January 17, 2024
Golden Sun
Golden Sun: The Lost Age
Added March 29, 2024
F-Zero Maximum Velocity
Be sure to check back monthly to see if Nintendo’s dropped any new games onto Nintendo Switch Online.
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Les 10 Jeux Rétro Qui Ont Marqué Mon Enfance
Ah, les jeux rétro, ces trésors intemporels qui ont façonné notre enfance et ont laissé des souvenirs indélébiles. Replongeons-nous dans le passé, dans ces moments où les pixels avaient le pouvoir de nous transporter dans des mondes fantastiques. Voici une liste nostalgique des 10 jeux rétro qui ont marqué mon enfance.
1. Super Mario Bros. (1985)
Le plombier moustachu le plus célèbre du monde a fait son entrée triomphante sur NES. Les sauts périlleux, les champignons magiques et les tuyaux secrets ont créé une aventure inoubliable.
2. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
Link a ouvert la voie à Hyrule dans ce chef-d'œuvre d'action-aventure sur Super Nintendo. Les donjons, les énigmes, et bien sûr, la Triforce, ont captivé notre imagination.
3. Sonic the Hedgehog (1991)
Le hérisson bleu le plus rapide du monde a électrisé la Sega Genesis. Les loopings à la vitesse de l'éclair et la quête pour collecter des anneaux ont défini l'esprit de Sonic.
4. Super Metroid (1994)
Samus Aran nous a plongés dans un univers mystérieux avec ce classique de la Super Nintendo. L'exploration, les boss épiques et la tension atmosphérique ont fait de Super Metroid un incontournable.
5. Pokémon Rouge et Bleu (1996)
Attraper 'em all ! La première génération de Pokémon sur Game Boy a déclenché une fièvre de collection. Les combats Pokémon, les badges de la ligue, et le rêve de devenir Maître Pokémon étaient notre quête.
6. Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Les Kongs ont fait leur entrée remarquable sur la Super Nintendo avec ce jeu de plateforme révolutionnaire. Les graphismes pré-rendus et les niveaux dynamiques ont redéfini ce que la SNES pouvait réaliser.
7. Street Fighter II (1991)
Les duels épiques dans les rues ont émergé avec Street Fighter II sur l'arcade. Ryu, Ken, Chun-Li, et d'autres ont forgé notre amour pour les jeux de combat.
8. Final Fantasy VII (1997)
Une épopée épique sur la PlayStation qui a transcendé le genre du jeu de rôle. Cloud, Sephiroth, et le monde de Gaïa ont laissé une empreinte indélébile sur notre cœur de joueur.
9. Mega Man 2 (1988)
Le Blue Bomber a connu l'un de ses plus grands triomphes sur la NES avec Mega Man 2. Des boss mémorables, des armes variées, et une bande-son légendaire ont fait de ce jeu un classique.
10. Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (1997)
Dracula n'a jamais été aussi emblématique que dans ce chef-d'œuvre de l'action-aventure sur la PlayStation. La quête de Alucard, les transformations, et la musique envoûtante ont rendu ce jeu inoubliable.
Ces jeux rétro ont transcendé l'écran pour devenir des fragments intemporels de notre jeunesse. Qu'ils aient défini notre amour pour les jeux de plateforme, les RPG, ou les jeux de combat, chacun a laissé sa marque indélébile sur notre parcours de gamer.
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New year means new media thread for 2024!
Here’s hoping for a banger lineup!
January (3)
Katana HERO
Professor Layton and the Curious Village
Celeste 64: Fragments of the Mountain
February (10)
Milk outside a bag of milk outside a bag of milk (2/11)
Super Mario Land (2/14)
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins (2/15)
Super Mario 3D Land (2/18)
Ninja Gaiden (NES) (2/20)
The Legend of Zelda (Replay) (2/20)
Splatoon 3: Side Order (2/22)
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (2/22)
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (2/25)
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Seasons (2/27)
March (5)
Pseudoregalia (3/3)
Sonic CD Restored (Replay) (3/7)
Lunistice (3/8)
New Super Mario Bros. 2 (3/27)
Inline: Out of Time (3/29)
April (4)
The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages (4/5)
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (4/13)
Flower (4/17)
Link's Crossbow Training (4/29)
May (5)
Journey (5/6)
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD (Replay) (5/13)
The Legend of Zelda: Majora’s Mask 3D (Replay) (5/20)
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD (Replay) (5/26)
Metroid Dread (Replay) (5/31)
June
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (Rewatch) (6/1)
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Metroid's timeline is kind ambigouous - not in the order of events and games; it's refreshingly consistent there, but how much time passes between them. And yet, the one generally agreed-upon exception is that Super seems to follow almost immediately after Metroid II.
But ironically, I think I'm coming around to the idea of hoping we get an interquel between them anyway, even if it ends up messing that up. Whether it be Prime 4 or a different game, I want to see something inserted between just like the Prime trilogy takes place between NES/ZM and Metroid II
One reason for this is that it would actually make the changed ending of Samus Returns slightly less of an issue. I still would be bothered by how the insertion of that big boisterous boss fight at the end wrecks the original game's simple, peaceful ending, mind you. But at the very least, putting some chronological distance between Proteus Ridley and the Ceres Station encounter would kinda fix the problems Ridley's inclusion created for the opening of Super.
Like, dropping off the baby Metroid at an unguarded civilian facility was always a bad idea no matter how you look at it, but before SR it was at least a reasonable decision to make that unexpectedly backfired; whereas now, after Proteus Ridley came screaming out of nowhere, (also how did he even know about Samus's mission on SR388 in the first place?) it feels incredibly shortsighted on Samus's part to just be like "yeah this is fine nothing to worry about, these Ceres guys got it all covered" immediately afterward.
If there was instead a whole other adventure between, that would give more time between Proteus Ridley and Ceres for the incident to fade a bit, especially if Samus spends some of that time looking into the Space Pirates again, and finding nothing to indicate that meeting as anything more than a fluke. On top of that, it could also lead into Ceres a bit better anyway; Samus bringing the hatchling along on her next mission, only for that to end up endangering it (or it inadvertantly endangering others) in some way that convinces her it's better off somewhere safer rather than by her side. (And lending extra tragedy to the mistake that turns out to be.)
But all that like, broader metanarrative continuity-management stuff aside, I also think we should get this just for its own sake. There was potential after Metroid II, for a different sort of game, for a companion. Super, for better or for worse, (IMO it's a bit of both) quashed that notion. But maybe we could have our cake and eat it, with the addition of a new game during that window between, properly giving us a shot at answering Metroid II's setup, without contradicting the subsequent installments; potentially even strengthening them somewhat instead.
Finally, it would just be dang cute.
#not a reblog#metroid#samus aran#baby metroid#super metroid#this might create further complications with stuff like the X and Raven Beak#if that window gets stretched too wide#but it could still work if they play it well#though I'll admit that is a big 'if'#idk I just want something a little smaller and lighter#before everything starts going catastrophically wrong
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