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Official "Free" NES/GBA games for 3DS thread of Nintendo's guilt
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6gyKqCrXwUBoney said:
JoshuaJSlone
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Yoshi is 1991.AbsoluteZero said:
GeekyDad
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User33 said:
Some of them, of course, have held up quite well -- SMB and Zelda being obvious, I think -- but yeah, I think some folks believe their own perception is the barometer for what's "good."
Like I said when Nintendo first announced the Ambassador's Program, I'd be happy with just the five NES and five GBA games they initially announced. Doesn't mean I can't express disappointment for not seeing SMB3 and Kirby's Adventure on the list, since I was hoping for them while those slots were still unrevealed. "Free" is definitely a relative term in this situation, and people probably don't need to get so uptight about other folks expressing their interest in what Nintendo will throw up there (or when they will throw it up there).
WiiRevolution1
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Zelda 2? Metroid? Yoshi? Cool. All great games though I'm suprised about Zelda 2 and metroid since I figured they'd wait and have us pay for them since we already had the original Zelda and Metroid...Fusion?
Never really played Metroid (NES or GBA versions...or any versions for that matter) or the NES Zeldas much so now I will be commited to beating them! Wrecking Crew is also nice I guess. Didnt play it much but I remember it being fun. And Yoshi is basicly Yoshi's Cookie but on the NES right? If so then yay that'll be good. Loved yoshis cookie on the snes.
Also wtf at golf. Lol so random but whatever I dont care. Especially wierd since they are release the GB Golf game on the VC soon...
Now we need the other GBA games. Come on Zelda Minish Cap! They better release MC because
1: I lost my GBA copy and I want it on my 3DS and its nit available on any current systems.
2: Its my third favorite Zelda next to Wind Waker and Twilight Princess
3: If they release this and not allp then that means alttp will be a 3D Classic most likely
also havent beaten alttp ;_;
And SMB3 better not be one of the GBA games. Unless they have all of the ereader levels. If they dont and they release it then wtf.
I really hope one of the GBA games is a RPG. Any RPG Mario & Luigi especially but anyone would do.
Never really played Metroid (NES or GBA versions...or any versions for that matter) or the NES Zeldas much so now I will be commited to beating them! Wrecking Crew is also nice I guess. Didnt play it much but I remember it being fun. And Yoshi is basicly Yoshi's Cookie but on the NES right? If so then yay that'll be good. Loved yoshis cookie on the snes.
Also wtf at golf. Lol so random but whatever I dont care. Especially wierd since they are release the GB Golf game on the VC soon...
Now we need the other GBA games. Come on Zelda Minish Cap! They better release MC because
1: I lost my GBA copy and I want it on my 3DS and its nit available on any current systems.
2: Its my third favorite Zelda next to Wind Waker and Twilight Princess
3: If they release this and not allp then that means alttp will be a 3D Classic most likely
also havent beaten alttp ;_;And SMB3 better not be one of the GBA games. Unless they have all of the ereader levels. If they dont and they release it then wtf.
I really hope one of the GBA games is a RPG. Any RPG Mario & Luigi especially but anyone would do.
Brainiac 8
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How about the fact that some might still enjoy a game as much now as they used to...and may feel these games actually do hold up well.
Case in point: My wife and I still play multiplayer balloon fight on our NES together on a regular basis. We still love it and I feel it holds up fine. We do the same thing with Wrecking Crew.
It's all subjective. If one person still enjoys the games and another doesn't...it does not make either of them wrong. It also doesn't mean the one that likes the game still has his balls held onto by Nintendo.
Get off your high horse and realize not all people feel the same way about things.
Case in point: My wife and I still play multiplayer balloon fight on our NES together on a regular basis. We still love it and I feel it holds up fine. We do the same thing with Wrecking Crew.
It's all subjective. If one person still enjoys the games and another doesn't...it does not make either of them wrong. It also doesn't mean the one that likes the game still has his balls held onto by Nintendo.
Get off your high horse and realize not all people feel the same way about things.
A Twisty Fluken
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Guys, it's User33, don't waste your energy.
ClovingWestbrook
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Zelda II? Yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Buddy!
Brainiac 8
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User33 said:
I have no issue with you not praising Nintendo, as they do have their fair share of problems.
On the other hand, it's not your place to blast those happy with the selections. Many do (Myself included) feel that many of the games during the NES era hold up well even by todays standards. That's just bad form.
Nintendo: "Hey look everyone! Thanks for buying our system early. Here are a pile of free games."
GAF: "Fuck you guys! These games suck! I only like half of them. I am going to bitch."
Seriously people. If you don't like them who cares? Play what you like, and if not shut up about it. They are free you idiots.
GAF: "Fuck you guys! These games suck! I only like half of them. I am going to bitch."
Seriously people. If you don't like them who cares? Play what you like, and if not shut up about it. They are free you idiots.
Well Metroid, Legend of Zelda and Zelda II are great free bonuses as far as I'm concerned. As far as my tastes go those where must gets from the start, also Metroid: Fusion later, fuck yes. Granted these are NES games so I don't know what anyone expected but since they are NES games getting both Zelda's, Metroid, and SMB is a pretty big bonus, Nintendo essentially gave away most of their must have NES titles for NA right off the bat. What else might one want from Nintendo for the NES? SMB 3 and, umm, was the first Star Tropics Nintendo? Seriously, they could have made these 10 NES games a lot shittier but we're getting a good list I think.
Cheesemeister said:
Hmm, not bad. I'll definitely replay the original LOZ, and play Metroid for the first time.
Too bad I just started a play through of Zelda II on the Gamecube, I didn't think they'd give us 2 Zelda games for free.
However, this does give me hope that we'll get Minish Cap (and maybe LTTP) as a GBA game. They seem to be going all out for Zelda's 25th anniversary. Fingers crossed!
ShockingAlberto
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Conspiracy!!11User33 said:
Oh, for crying out loud. No one is fucking criticizing you for not being impressed with the game choices. It's your attitude towards those who are happy with the choices. I'm not even impressed with the choices either (I'd say I'm even disappointed) but you don't see me calling people out for having different tastes.User33 said:
User33 said:
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AbsoluteZero
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JoshuaJSlone said:
Right...that makes it the only game on that list released past 1988.
NES Open Tournament Golf is from 1991.AbsoluteZero said:
NES Open Tournament Golf is not "Golf" from 1984.
This is the game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alPTQ1VYzEI
AbsoluteZero
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Drkirby said:NES Open Tournament Golf is from 1991.
NES Open Tournament Golf is not Golf.
This is the game:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alPTQ1VYzEI
Thank you for correcting me.
Edit: With this, I assume they won't bother ever putting up the original Golf title then, right?
Cymbal Head
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People actually expect GAF posters to be able to differentiate personal tastes from objective facts?
Now I've seen everything.
Now I've seen everything.
AbsoluteZero
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Drkirby said:
This I did not know.
Chopper said:
I prefer Yoshi, though Yoshi's Cookie isn't bad.
DownWithTheShip
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Not a bad bunch of games. Although I doubt it will be the same list of games in other regions. Probably see one or two swapped out for other games.
Japan always gets different games than NA or EU. I doubt this will be any different.
Japan always gets different games than NA or EU. I doubt this will be any different.
NoA Twitter just confirmed the same list for the US.DownWithTheShip said:
http://twitter.com/#!/NintendoAmerica/status/108590294957694977
And seems to be confirmed that all 10 games will be available on September 1st:
And:
Also, the games won't be available directly on the eShop, but on the "download history":
Also, an "Ambassador Certificate":
The ten NES Virtual Console games will be available to Nintendo 3DS Ambassadors beginning Sept. 1. Due to the large number of redemptions, you may experience a longer than normal download time per game.
And:
Here's the news you've all been waiting for: Metroid, Open Tournament Golf, Wrecking Crew, Yoshi and Zelda II: The Adventure of Link are the other five NES VC games you will be available to download for free on 9/1.
Also, the games won't be available directly on the eShop, but on the "download history":
- From the Nintendo 3DS HOME menu, select the Nintendo eShop icon.
- Scroll left and select "Settings / Other."
- Scroll down and select "Account Activity" to view a list of transactions.
- The NES game will be listed here once it is available to download. Tap "Software Info," and then "Redownload" to begin the download process.
Also, an "Ambassador Certificate":
The Ambassador Certificate is a downloadable video available to Ambassadors.
By tapping the receive button on the Touch Screen when viewing this video, Ambassadors will receive updates regarding the Ambassador Program, such as when new titles are available to download. As soon as details for the 10 Game Boy Advance Virtual Console titles are available, we will send an update to those who have opted in using the Ambassador Certificate.
Ambassadors will be able to download 10 Game Boy Advance Virtual Console titles for free before the end of the year.
By tapping the receive button on the Touch Screen when viewing this video, Ambassadors will receive updates regarding the Ambassador Program, such as when new titles are available to download. As soon as details for the 10 Game Boy Advance Virtual Console titles are available, we will send an update to those who have opted in using the Ambassador Certificate.
Ambassadors will be able to download 10 Game Boy Advance Virtual Console titles for free before the end of the year.
Electivirus
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fernoca said:
FUCK YEAH
SonicMegaDrive
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AbsoluteZero said:
Actually, the bulk of Nintendo's software for the NES was pre-1988. Even though the NES was full of life until it died in 1994, Nintendo didn't actually do much for it after the SNES started production.
The only post 1988 Nintendo NES games include Tetris(being re-released with online play), To The Earth(Zapper game), Short Order/Eggsplode(Power Pad game), Dr Mario, Trick Shooting(Zapper game), Play Action Football, StarTropics, NES Open Tournament Golf, Yoshi's Cookie, Yoshi, Kirby's Adventure, Zoda's Revenge, and Wario's Woods.
So it isn't like Nintendo is hording all of their must-have later-releases or anything.
The titles they included are all quality titles. No throw-away crap like 10-Yard Fight, Tennis, or Golf to be found here.
^ Wow, so all 10 will be available at once? Incredible. I expected them to pad them out.
SonicMegaDrive
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Plinko said:
THANK YOU.
I was just playing Open Tournament Golf a few minutes ago. It's an EXCELLENT game. It gets so much crap because everybody confuses it with 1983 NES Golf.
Sammy Samusu
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*reads instructions*
A Twisty Fluken
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Really, if Nightmare in Dreamland is one of the GBA games the only games on that list I'd want are Startropics, Wario's Woods and Yoshi's Cookie.SonicMegaDrive said:
It's a good point.