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[Plinko]

Question:

Does the eshop gives you some message when you are registered to the Ambassador program??

I just went there, but there was nothing informing me about an ambassador program... how can I be sure that I'm in? did any of you got some sort of notification?

No.

 

[Plinko]

In GBATemp, there is this email from NOA, about 2 games that they didn't mentioned yet:

Spoiler

- Kirby & the Amazing Mirror
- Super Mario Advance 4: Super Mario Bros. 3

Dunno if this is real, or they mistake the second one with Yoshi's Island, but maybe we got both.

Just curious--why the spoiler?

 

[elohel]

I don't know why. That's what price protection is for. It's not like you're scamming them. Best Buy and similar stores put polices in place just for that purpose: so you can feel comfortable buying from them now even if a price drop is immanent.

Tell a Best Buy manager that you got 20 free "ambassador" games and do you think he'll even give half a shit? He has to honor the price protection and he won't even care that you got freebees that were supposed to go with the old price point.

Nintendo's probably taking the hit anyway, not the retailer... a hit they would take if you had bought it now or after the price drop.

wait itd be possible to buy one now then waltz back into best buy and just get a price match thing?

 

[Drkirby]

Aw, I wanted Nightmare in Dreamland. Amazing Mirror is alright though, maybe we will get Kirby's Adventure NES (Which does have some things over the remake, like Animated backgrounds and the butter building scrolling effects)

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

You know what would be amazing? Mario Golf: Advance Tour.

I totally support this! :Highfive

 

[Gravijah]

Aw, I wanted Nightmare in Dreamland. Amazing Mirror is alright though, maybe we will get Kirby's Adventure NES (Which does have some things over the remake, like Animated backgrounds and the butter building scrolling effects)

If true, it should help with the Amazing Mirror, Kirby Adventure theory.

 

[Drkirby]

If true, it should help with the Amazing Mirror, Kirby Adventure theory.

Really, Adventure is the better game IMO, but Amazing Mirror has some really nice concepts to it. I do enjoy some Metroidvania in my Kirby.

And it will be just like old times, where there is no one around to play co op with!

 

[1-D_FTW]

wait itd be possible to buy one now then waltz back into best buy and just get a price match thing?

Yes. Just play dumb if they give you a problem. If they don't want to do it, tell them you're returning it then. They'll give you the price match.

 

[AndyMoogle]

Mario Kart Super Circuit was badass, I still remember the hand camps from trying to play that on the original GBA and trying to sold the shell from behind, jump slide, and all that shit at the same time. Man, it was horrible on my hands.

Mario Kart Super Circuit is definitely one of the best in the series. In fact, it's only SMK and MKSC that I think are genuinely great in the series. They are more skill based, and I also prefer the flat go kart levels over the crazy level designs in the other games.

They are also the only games in the series that are fun even when you play on your own. The rest pretty much require a couple of friends to be enjoyable, imo.

You know what would be amazing? Mario Golf: Advance Tour.

Yes, that would be amazing. I still own the GBC version, but I sold the GBA version for some stupid reason.

 

[PKrockin]

I've already played Mario Golf Advance Tour to death over the years (200 hours, both characters max level) so I'm kind of hoping it's the Mario Tennis game instead.

 

[Drkirby]

I would rather have Mario Tennis also.

I really hope we get an Advance Wars game.

 

[whatevermort]

Yes. Just play dumb if they give you a problem. If they don't want to do it, tell them you're returning it then. They'll give you the price match.

This isn't true, apparently. They have different SKU numbers, registered as different products, (especially to prevent this sort of thing, I'd guess).

 

[BannedEpisode]

This isn't true, apparently. They have different SKU numbers, registered as different products, (especially to prevent this sort of thing, I'd guess).

Do you have a source confirming different SKU's?

Because if thats the case what do they plan to do with all of the old 3DS's? Just keep selling them for 250? I would assume most stores would do a pricematch after the fact with little objection.

 

[AndyMoogle]

I've already played Mario Golf Advance Tour to death over the years (200 hours, both characters max level) so I'm kind of hoping it's the Mario Tennis game instead.

I didn't enjoy Mario Tennis. Both handheld versions were way too easy, and they felt kind of off somehow. Didn't like the gameplay at all in them.

 

[Nemo]

I didn't enjoy Mario Tennis. Both handheld versions were way too easy, and they felt kind of off somehow. Didn't like the gameplay at all in them.

The GBC one got pretty hard at the max level. GBA one was bad because of ass powerups so didn't get very far

 

[A Link to the Past]

I'm really happy to see SMA4. I just hope that they unlock the e-Reader content. Not so happy with Kirby & the Amazing Mirror. In the current state, I hope for Metroid, Kid Icarus, Kirby's Adventure, SMB2, and Zelda II on NES (assuming that Punch-Out!! is made a 3D Classic), and Advance Wars, The Minish Cap, and Superstar Saga on GBA.

 

[jooey]

I'm really happy to see SMA4. I just hope that they unlock the e-Reader content.

Why do people still hope for things with Nintendo? Why? I need to know why. Seriously.

 

[A Link to the Past]

Why do people still hope for things with Nintendo? Why? I need to know why. Seriously.

...? I don't even know what the point of this post was. SMA4 having the e-Reader levels would require no effort on Nintendo's part. And if you're referring to the idea of SMA4 being in period, this is operating under the assumption that the email is legitimate and accurate. And if you're referring to my choices, it's not as if they are particularly unrealistic in any way.

 

[mr_chun]

Oh man, I'd be stoked with either Mario Golf or Tennis for GBA.

*crosses fingers*

 

[dock]

What are the five worst Nintendo published titles on GBA ?

I'm struggling to think of 5 really bad ones which aren't third party. I keep on thinking of Advance Wars, Fire Emblem and F-zero, which are all very good.

 

[Electivirus]

I'm rather glad Amazing Mirror picked. A really overlooked Kirby title, IMO.

What are the five worst Nintendo published titles on GBA ?

I'm struggling to think of 5 really bad ones which aren't third party. I keep on thinking of Advance Wars, Fire Emblem and F-zero, which are all very good.

That's why I'm so excited about this. No matter what they pick, we win!

 

[Ken]

Hm, I realized yesterday that because of time zone differences of where I'm at relative to Eastern time, I could get the price dropped 3DS at Gamestop on the 11th, get home, and log in to the e-shop while it's still late night August 10 in Eastern time.

Then again, I already have a 3DS.

 

[Boney]

What are the five worst Nintendo published titles on GBA ?

I'm struggling to think of 5 really bad ones which aren't third party. I keep on thinking of Advance Wars, Fire Emblem and F-zero, which are all very good.

Amazing mirror is worse than all those 3 combined and Advance Wars AI cheats.

...

Combined is kinda weird since I'm adding positives...

well it's worse than any of them, even rage inducing ocd fire emblem

 

[GameE]

When do you peeps think we'll get the gba games? and is that Kirby thing real?

 

[Anth0ny]

Wow they are going to give us Super Mario Advance 4 with no way to access the e-reader stages.

damn it Nintendo.

 

[Emitan]

I didn't enjoy Mario Tennis. Both handheld versions were way too easy, and they felt kind of off somehow. Didn't like the gameplay at all in them.

Mario Tennis GBC was easy? Holy shit, you must be amazing at video games.

 

[VGChampion]

I really hope Super Mario Bros. 3 is a mistake. It's a good game but I don't need SMB3 on everything I own. So tired of it these days.

 

[UncleSporky]

What are the five worst Nintendo published titles on GBA ?

I'm struggling to think of 5 really bad ones which aren't third party. I keep on thinking of Advance Wars, Fire Emblem and F-zero, which are all very good.

Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak
Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue
Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Games
Sword of Mana
Top Gear Rally
Dynasty Warriors Advance
Yoshi's Universal Gravitation (Topsy Turvy)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team

Debatable I suppose.

 

[Boney]

That mail seems bogus to me, the other 10 games haven't been decided, listed wario ware as 2 and probably just got confused with the mario title.

Doesn't explain shitty amazing mirror though.

 

[Emitan]

Wow they are going to give us Super Mario Advance 4 with no way to access the e-reader stages.

damn it Nintendo.

No, they're going to make you use AR cards.

Spoiler

You know I'm right

 

[Drkirby]

...? I don't even know what the point of this post was. SMA4 having the e-Reader levels would require no effort on Nintendo's part. And if you're referring to the idea of SMA4 being in period, this is operating under the assumption that the email is legitimate and accurate. And if you're referring to my choices, it's not as if they are particularly unrealistic in any way.

Actually, it would, because the levels are actually on the Cards and not in the game.

 

[Drkirby]

Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak
Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue
Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Games
Sword of Mana
Top Gear Rally
Dynasty Warriors Advance
Yoshi's Universal Gravitation (Topsy Turvy)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team

Debatable I suppose.

Yes, because most of those are good games.

 

[UncleSporky]

Yes, because most of those are good games.

In the case of Top Gear, Topsy Turvy, Dynasty Warriors...not according to GameRankings.

 

[Emitan]

Pokemon Mystery Dungeon is shit. It's a roguelike with no challenge. Which is the most boring game you can make.

 

[Takao]

Nintendo made a Dynasty Warriors game? That seems strange...

 

[Drkirby]

In the case of Top Gear, Topsy Turvy, Dynasty Warriors...not according to GameRankings.

I said most. Ham-Ham Games is also crap compared to the other 2 Hamtaro games.

Nintendo made a Dynasty Warriors game? That seems strange...

No, just published.

 

[BocoDragon]

wait itd be possible to buy one now then waltz back into best buy and just get a price match thing?

Yes.

 

[Electivirus]

Wow they are going to give us Super Mario Advance 4 with no way to access the e-reader stages.

damn it Nintendo.

Did anyone (in the U.S.) even use the e-reader?

 

[Crumpet Trumpet]

I love Kirby and the Amazing Mirror. Will multiplayer work for these games though? Keeping my hopes down, as per usual.

Only thing though, I wish they gave us WarioWare Twisted over the original one.

 

[qq more]

Did anyone (in the U.S.) even use the e-reader?

I did for a while.

SMB3 w/ e-reader was fun stuff.

 

[KirbYuuYuu]

Did anyone (in the U.S.) even use the e-reader?

I did ._.

 

[hardcastlemccormick]

Did anyone (in the U.S.) even use the e-reader?

I used my friends' a lot, mostly for Pokemon.

 

[Electivirus]

I could never find the damn thing in any store I went to. And I was too young to use online stores at the time. :/

 

[KarmaCow]

It would be nice if they were unlocked, but come on.

Zero Mission needs to make it somehow. Replace Fusion.

 

[Piercedveil]

I've been thinking about something. Will these games be all stretched out like DS games are? I haven't played any VC games or anything so I have no idea at all.

 

[lunchwithyuzo]

Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Heartbreak
Hamtaro: Rainbow Rescue
Hamtaro: Ham-Ham Games
Sword of Mana
Top Gear Rally
Dynasty Warriors Advance
Yoshi's Universal Gravitation (Topsy Turvy)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team

Debatable I suppose.

Nintendo might've co-published them, but Top Gear, Mana and Dynasty Warriors are all 3rd party.

 

[Roto13]

I told a friend about the free games and he went out and bought a 3DS. He's getting all set up now.

 

[M3d10n]

I've been thinking about something. Will these games be all stretched out like DS games are? I haven't played any VC games or anything so I have no idea at all.

Most likely. And since they're all "beta" versions, I doubt they'll have additional display modes like GB VC or DS/DSi/DSiWare. However, the NES games might run 1:1, since the original resolution is 224p. That's just 8 black pixels on top and on the bottom to fit on 240p.

 

[Piercedveil]

Most likely. And since they're all "beta" versions, I doubt they'll have additional display modes like GB VC or DS/DSi/DSiWare. However, the NES games might run 1:1, since the original resolution is 224p. That's just 8 black pixels on top and on the bottom to fit on 240p.

I hope they can make it work well somehow. I'll play them either way, since the "stretching" of the DS games isn't too big of a deal for me.

 

[Anth0ny]

Mario Tennis GBC was easy? Holy shit, you must be amazing at video games.

Yeah I got my ass rocked in that game when I was a kid. But it felt amazing when you finished it! I transferred my characters to Mario Tennis 64 and proceeded to destroy everyone =)