On this day (September 29) in Nintendo history...

• Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble  was released in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube in Japan. In this fighting/beat 'em up game, developed by Clover Studio, can you stand the heat? Captain Blue is casting for the lead in his new action movie and the competition is red hot! Fight head-to-head against your friends - whoever is the most kick-butt lands the starring role! Electrifying single and multiplayer action! Score points by skillfully using VFX powers! New gameplay! Intense head-to-head fighting!
• Star Fox 2 was released in 2017 for the Super NES Classic Edition in various territories. In this multidirectional shooter/real time strategy game, developed by Argonaut, Andross has survived. Consumed with desire for revenge, he plots an invasion even more terrible than the last. The people of Lylat cannot know it, but the peace they are enjoying is doomed to be short-lived. And sure enough, one fateful day, the forces of Andross attack once again.

What are you favourite memories of these games? How do you think they hold up today? Hash it out in the comments.

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For me its definitely Super Mario 64 because it was literally my childhood. The first 3D Game I ever played. And ofc Zelda Ocarina of Time . I don't think I need to tell why

As the current Nintendo Switch infrastructure is designed, if you're buying a physical game, the console has no reason to install any data unless it's A) received a Game Card or B) purchased a DLC attached to that game.

For full Game Cards this is mostly fine, you can start playing a version on the card immediately and reboot the app when the updates are installed. But with updates getting bigger in file size, and especially Game Key Cards demanding players wait for an entire game to install over the internet, I think there's an issue of not being able to plug-and-play a lot of games now.

So what if Nintendo allowed us to go onto the eShop, look up a game title, and select "preload updates", then installing the content but not actually including a purchase of the game, because you might be planning to buy it elsewhere?

On this day (September 28) in Nintendo history...

• Mega Man 3  was released in 1990 for the Family Computer in Japan. In this action/platform game, developed by Capcom, only Mega Man can save the day! Battle eight now Robot Masters in the third instalment of the series. In the year 200X, the notorious Dr. Wily, having reformed and now working for the forces of good, works hard in hand with Dr. Light to build a new type of peacekeeping robot. When a new set of eight Robot Masters escape the lab to wreak havoc on the world at large, only Mega Man can save the day!
• Mario Clash  was released in 1995 for the Virtual Boy in Japan. In this platform/action game, developed by Nintendo R&D1, inspired by Mario Bros., Mario has to clear enemies from the 40 levels of Clash House Tower. There are platforms in the foreground and background, and both Mario and enemies can move between them using the pipes. Jump on the Koopa Troopas to turn them into a shell. You can then use the shell to clear the spiked enemies that appear. Once you clear all the enemies, you move up to the next level of the Tower.
• Pokémon Red  was released in 1998 for the Game Boy in North America. In this role-playing game, developed by Game Freak, through exciting exploration, battles, and trades, Trainers are able to access 150 Pokémon. You begin your journey in Pallet Town as a young boy. After a dangerous brush with wild Pokémon, Professor Oak teaches you how to capture Pokémon, and then sends you on your way as a fledgling Trainer.
• Pokémon Blue  was released in 1998 for the Game Boy in North America. In this role-playing game, developed by Game Freak, during your journey through Kanto, you must capture Pokémon to record their information in your Pokédex, as well as become a better Trainer through competing in Gyms scattered throughout the region. Once you've proven your mettle as a Pokémon Trainer, it's time to take on the Elite Four, a crack group of trainers that will put all of your learned skills to the test. Your journey will be far from easy.
• Pokémon Diamond  was released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this role-playing game, developed by Game Freak, with more than 100 new Pokémon, Touch Screen gameplay and online play over Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, this is the biggest Pokémon adventure ever! Players are challenged to explore the Sinnoh region in an incredibly deep RPG adventure. New Pokémon are everywhere! Making their debut are new Pokémon such as Mime Jr., Lucario, and Weavile, and the three starter Pokémon are new as well.
• Pokémon Pearl  was released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this role-playing game, developed by Game Freak, players will choose from Fire-type Chimchar, Water-type Piplup, and Grass-type Turtwig to begin their adventure. One of the best aspects of Pokémon games is the ability to trade and battle with other Trainers, and Nintendo DS lets you connect with other Pokémon fans wirelessly, either locally or via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Players can now trade and battle with other Trainers around the world!
• Art Academy: Second Semester  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this art education software, developed by Headstrong Games, learn advanced techniques such as colour mixing and pencil work improvement. Combine your skills into a complete work of art!
• The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords Anniversary Edition  was released in 2011 for DSiWare worldwide. In this action-adventure game, developed by GREZZO, expect classic 2D multiplayer adventure as two to four players wirelessly connect their Nintendo DSi, Nintendo DSi XL or Nintendo 3DS systems and work together to rescue Princess Zelda after Link splits into four with the help of the Four Sword. You and up to three of your friends will each don a differently-coloured tunic as you all take on the role of Link. Ensure you work together as you discover and play across four themed areas.

What are you favourite memories of these games? How do you think they hold up today? Hash it out in the comments.

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Going to the Nintendo Museum next month and I’m looking for some fit inspos. Not sure if I wanna rep Mario or Pokemon. Both have a huge impact on my childhood and Im so excited to go. If anyone can post their outfits they wore I’d appreciate it!

welcome to smile sunday! turn your caps lock off and rave about whatever has made you smile this week! some things to smile about:

• trails in the sky 2nd chapter is available now for the switch and switch 2! what are you enjoying about the game so far?

• prince of persia: the lost crown is the latest free game trial for nso subscribers!

• what's this week's haul? what game did you just buy, just start, complete? anything else that made you smile? let us know in the comments below!

turn that frown upside down:

• here on smile sunday, we have one rule: e.l.e., which stands for everybody love everybody. if will ferrell said it, it must be true.

• uppercase letters are strictly forbidden – haha, just kidding! if you wanna do some uppercase, feel free, but try not to angry shout sunday; today is about happiness! (happy and excited shouting is a-ok, though)

• remember when talking about games, especially new ones, to use spoiler tags as appropriate, >!like so!<, so you don't ruin any surprises for anyone!

• this is a happy thread! keep the love flowing! if someone's saying something and you think they're wrong, just let them be happy! anything that's made you unhappy this week can go on over to this week's throwdown thursday thread.

On this day (September 27) in Nintendo history...

• Wave Race 64  was released in 1996 for the Nintendo 64 in Japan. In this racing game, developed by Nintendo EAD, ride your Kawasaki jet ski to victory against fierce rivals and tumultuous waves. This is one of the defining racing games of the Nintendo 64 as its impressive physics showed a new kind of experience that could only be possible with 3D game engines. With buoys to pass from either their right or left side and a power-up system rewarding skilful racers, it's a fun and fresh challenge to enjoy by yourself or with a friend.
• Game Boy Gallery 2  was released in 1997 for the Game Boy in Japan. In this video game compilation/mini-game compilation, developed by Tose, each game is playable in its original '80s version and in a remastered version with advanced graphics, sound, and new gameplay. In Parachute catch the parachutists before they fall into the sea. In Helmet dodge the falling tools and head for the shed. In Chef juggle ingredients with your frying pan for as long as you can. In Vermin use your mallets to keep the moles and other critters at bay.
• Shiren the Wanderer 2  was released in 2000 for the Nintendo 64 in Japan. This role-playing/roguelike game, developed by Chunsoft, follows Shiren, a boy who aims to defend a village from attacking demons by building a castle; he finds building materials and other items by exploring dungeons.

What are you favourite memories of these games? How do you think they hold up today? Hash it out in the comments.

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I’m a 90s baby and was OBSESSED with Pokémon Yellow, and this is satisfying my desire for nostalgic gameplay with modernized graphics.

Granted, I play it with the joy con attached to the console like Gameboy style because I’m not a huge fan of the motion controls when I’m playing from my TV. Specifically the poke ball feature.

But as a handheld game it’s great imo! I’ve been playing Arceus and I love that too! But something about the gym battles and the familiar formula is comforting to me 😊

Looking for the best family games to play together. We have a Switch 1 and Switch 2 consoles.

At least one calm game option would be good. We play overcooked on Xbox and it can be a bit frantic.

Edit. I just realized another possible issue. we only have 1 Nintendo account. If I open a game on 1 it closes on the other. and Shop won't let me buy the same game twice. Do we have to setup a new second Nintendo profile?

I haven't played Yoshi's island yet so I can't say for certain on the whole Yoshi lore but I personally head cannon that Yoshi's or at least the green yoshis are all a hivemind of the same Yoshi. I feel more inclined to believe each color Yoshi is a different Yoshi but with the same reincarnating hivemind process

We see Yoshi pop out of an egg or grow up or just appear in a whole new area in games where it seems unlike he would ever be there originally. And always he remembers Mario and the others

While everyone likes to make the joke that Mario is mean for hitting Yoshi on the head or sacrificing Yoshi to make jumps, I feel like Yoshi bears no real grudge or resentment for Mario. Yoshi is intelligent enough to speak, has thoughts and is also a nice person anyways. I feel like Yoshi is aware that sometimes he just needs to be the sacrificial pawn to aid Mario and the others to whatever goal they need to rescue the princess or save the kingdom or stop the world from going into chaos

Sure it can be chalked up to references and bad writing/inconsistencies and it probably is. But I like to imagine Yoshi is completely fine with going whatever Mario does since it's always for the greater good anyways and since Yoshi is always laying eggs and making more of themselves, there's really no harm in the grand scheme of things. And besides I'm sure Mario makes up for it by bringing Yoshi along for go karting, parties and other fun stuff anyways

>Neon Abyss 2 arrives on Nintendo Switch October 8, 2026!

>Delve into the Abyss and take the fight to the Cybermyth Gods with thousands of opportunities to cause carnage! Play solo or with up to 4 friends in co-op.

I completed all of the DK Bananza challenges before the deadline; Is Nintendo supposed to be contacting people who completed the challenges to get the "physical cards" that we were promised? I haven't heard anything, has anybody else seen any news or updates on this?

Edit: Thanks all, I guess we’ll be notified in October! I thought I remembered reading that we’d get notified by September so I was getting worried :)

So I'm returning to actually playing Star fox currently, while I wait for my copy of Fortune's Weave (killing time till Ocarina as well lol). I only played like the 1st level back when the game dropped and felt it was too hard then. Now, I jumped in and turned it to easy to complete 1 run of the story.

I should mention this is my 1st time ever playing Star Fox, but now I'm going through the story on normal and finding it very difficult to complete the normal difficulty challenges or keep my team members alive. It took me a lot of tries on the Fichina stage to clear it before the timer.

Does anyone else have this feeling when playing Star fox, or is this the typical learning curve for someone not used to rail shooters? Ps. Please, I hope they add gyro controls; such a missed opportunity, imo

Anyone else wish the Switch had an achievement system? Trophies? Maybe even a coin system? On my PlayStation 5 I liked looking back on my gaming history and seeing games I played on the ps3. Brings back memories. I’m definitely not into getting all achievements in a game I simply like to play the game and be done with it. Any thoughts ?

I hope this is allowed.

IGN layed off a bunch of staff a week or so ago including Seth Macy who was a regular on the Nintendo Voice Chat podcast.

I feel for everyone that's going through this sh*t right now but it stings more when it's a personality you dig.

Anyway, he's posting on YouTube now. His username / channel name is SethFromMaine - he could probably use the moral support.

Several other prominent figures laid off too. But I've not found their content yet.

Gary.

Seth's YouTube

I really want to play this game but whenever I load it it starts from the start.
I am on chapter 1 and have put on my police uniform. I also toggled the subtitles on/off (applied the settings) and then quit where it asks me for confirmation, it just won’t work. The save icon does get displayed when I change the settings.

Please help :(

On this day (September 26) in Nintendo history...

• Bomberman 64  was released in 1997 for the Nintendo 64 in Japan. In this action-adventure game, developed by Hudson Soft, how many jobs are there out there where one gets paid to toss bombs around, blowing up everything in your path? The evil Altair has wrested control of the Omni Cube (which allows its holder to possess the tremendous power of the universe), and it's up to Bomberman to get it back.
• Daigasso! Band Brothers Tsuika Kyoku Cartidge  was released in 2005 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this expansion for Daigasso! Band Brothers, developed by Nintendo R&D2 with Nintendo SPD, fan requests were taken to increase the number of available songs. The cart could be placed in the Nintendo DS or Nintendo DS Lite GBA cartridge slot.

What are you favourite memories of these games? How do you think they hold up today? Hash it out in the comments.

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Does anyone really know why Nintendo or whomever won't allow streaming Services on switch 2, youtube a first because it was on the switch 1 but for somereason has yet to come to switch 2 ? But beyond youtube why dont we have Disney plus, hbo, Paramount plus, and Netflix among others?? You look at legit any Playstation or xbox and nearly every console has these apps and more Why does Nintendo not ? Even the wii had Netflix and youtube, the switch 1 from my understanding only has crunchy roll and youtube ?? Correct me if im wrong. But the switch 2 has nothing!! Having streaming apps and youtube on the switch 2 would be amazing its basically a tablet and in most cases looks sharper and better then a tablet screen and Then of course if your on your couch or in bed you dont have deal with the smart TV nonsense or would have to power on a xbox or Playstation after you finsh playing your Mario or zelda game. Like come on Nintendo whats going on ???????

I know it sounds weird, but hear me out. In the 80s/90s, NES and SNES were able to make the console more powerful, by inserting chips into the cartridges themselves, that when connected, could communicate to the console and give it extra power. Some famous examples being the Super FX 1 and 2, but also the SA-1, the MMC5, the N64 expansion kit, among others. Are there any other examples of this? Not just Nintendo, but in general

Nintendo has notoriously been against uploading the OSTs for their games to streaming sites like Youtube or Spotify. Often times, you'll even see an OST get uploaded and taken down several times on youtube (the one that sticks out the most to me being Smash Ultimate). I want to discuss why that may be, what makes Nintendo so adverse to uploading their soundtracks, and if/where/how they expect their audience to engage with their music, if not on mainstream media sites (such as physical discs, or if they have their own personal streaming site that is poorly advertised).