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Mailbox: Tomodachi Teachings, 'Mainline' Mario, The Artist Formerly Known As Waluigi - Nintendo Life Letters
This month's Nintendo Life Mailbox features discussions on the inspirational nature of Tomodachi Life, the untapped potential of Waluigi for a dedicated game, and the classification of 'mainline' Mario titles. Readers also share their thoughts on Nintendo's GameShare feature and express desires for specific game remakes and ports.
My Nintendo Store will change its name to Nintendo Store in various regions
Nintendo is rebranding its online store from 'My Nintendo Store' to simply 'Nintendo Store' in Japan, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand, effective May 27th. The name change will not affect the service's content or offerings.
An unofficial PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess just released
An unofficial native PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, named Dusk, has been released. This project, built on a decompilation effort that began in 2020, supports PC, iOS, Android, macOS, and Linux, offering features like higher framerates, custom models, and various gameplay tweaks.
The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess finally gets a fan-made PC port, and I can't wait to see what modders do…
A fan-made PC port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, named Dusk, has been released following years of decompilation efforts. The port offers enhanced features like higher resolutions, uncapped frame rates, and support for mods, with further updates planned by the development team.
Zelda: Twilight Princess unofficially ported to PC with lots of extra features & quality of life
An unofficial enhanced port of The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess, named Dusk, has been released for PC and is planned for iOS and Android. This port includes higher resolution, uncapped framerates, and numerous quality of life improvements such as gyro aiming, custom models, and Steam Deck support.
Star Fox Is Back, So What's Nintendo's Excuse For Other Abandoned Franchises?
The return of Star Fox, including a new game for the Nintendo Switch, prompts a discussion about why other Nintendo franchises remain dormant. While Star Fox is being revived, potentially as a remake of Star Fox 64, series like F-Zero, Metroid, and many others have been neglected for years, leading to fan frustration. The article questions Nintendo's rationale for needing "grand new ideas" for sequels, suggesting that modernized revivals of older IPs could be beneficial.
The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro could stand in for most of my retro controllers, albeit with a little help from Bluetooth wireless receivers
The Gulikit Elves 2 Pro is a versatile Bluetooth controller inspired by the Sega Saturn design, offering a premium feel and excellent performance for PC and Nintendo Switch. While it requires separate adapters for older consoles, its tactile buttons, hall-effect thumbsticks, and long battery life make it a compelling option for retro gaming enthusiasts and a great travel companion.
The 30 Best Video Game Remakes
This article ranks the 30 best video game remakes, distinguishing them from remasters by their comprehensive rebuilding of original titles. It highlights how remakes blend nostalgia with modern sensibilities to appeal to both veteran and new players, showcasing examples from various developers like Square Enix, Capcom, and Nintendo across multiple platforms.
Gallery: SEGA Shares Early Sonic Adventure Concept Art, Here's A Look
SEGA has shared early concept art for the original Sonic Adventure, originally released on the Dreamcast and later on GameCube. This release is part of Sonic's 35th anniversary celebrations, with more events and the fourth Sonic movie expected in the future.
Guide: Shopping For Retro Nintendo Grails In Madrid
This guide explores three independent retro game stores in Madrid: Chollo Games, La Tienda de Videojuegos, and Kaoto. It highlights their unique selections of vintage games, consoles, merchandise, and soundtracks, offering advice for collectors seeking rare Nintendo items and other gaming grails.
The Best Star Wars Games Of All Time
This article ranks the best Star Wars games of all time, spanning various genres from flight simulators to RPGs and VR experiences. It highlights titles like Star Wars: TIE Fighter, Knights of the Old Republic, and Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga, discussing their impact and gameplay.
Sonic Fans Are So Ready for Remakes They’d Even Accept a Sonic 06 Do-Over
The Sonic fandom is highly anticipating potential remakes and remasters of games like Sonic Heroes, Sonic Unleashed, and Sonic Frontiers, with some fans even expressing readiness for a remake of the critically panned Sonic the Hedgehog 2006. This widespread speculation highlights the community's nostalgia and desire for modern takes on beloved titles, fueled by recent successes like Sonic Mania and Sonic Frontiers, and the popular Sonic movies.
Switch Retro Spotlight: Wario World 📺
Wario World, a unique hybrid of 3D platforming and beat 'em up combat, is now available on Nintendo Switch via the Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack subscription. The game features intuitive controls, silly enemies, and freely explorable stage designs with challenging bonus platforming rooms.
Diddy Kong Racing reveals unused character Roo
Artist Kevin Bayliss, who worked on the Nintendo 64 title Diddy Kong Racing, revealed an unused kangaroo character named Roo. Roo was ultimately scrapped because it didn't make sense for a baby kangaroo to operate vehicles while wearing boxing gloves, with Pipsy taking her place later in development. Bayliss also shared details about the character's rendering and a past pitch for Diddy Kong Racing Adventure.
Animal Crossing New Horizons hands out a free decoration to mark the series’ 25th anniversary
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is distributing a free in-game decoration shaped like the series' leaf logo to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original Animal Crossing's release on the Nintendo GameCube. The update also includes fixes for various item, visual, and DLC-specific bugs.
Nasty Pokemon XD Gale of Darkness Switch 2 bug that was costing players progress has been fixed: "This happened to…
A bug in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness that caused players to lose progress by forcefully quitting the game has been fixed. The issue affected the Nintendo Classics app version on the Nintendo Switch. Players can now continue their game without the risk of losing hours of playtime.
Prince of Persia fans attempt to do what Ubisoft couldn't despite 6 years of trying – release a Sands of Time…
Fans have taken it upon themselves to create a community-driven remake of Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time after Ubisoft canceled its own project. This large-scale mod aims to replace 3D models with high-quality assets and implement path tracing for global illumination. The original game was released in 2003 for PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, and PC.
Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics 1.6.1 update out now
Nintendo has released version 1.6.1 of the Nintendo GameCube – Nintendo Classics app for Nintendo Switch, addressing a critical bug in Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. The update resolves a crash issue that could lead to save data loss. No new games were added in this patch.
Animal Crossing is 25 years old today but Pokémon Pokopia has eaten its lunch
The Animal Crossing series celebrates its 25th anniversary, but its future is uncertain with the surprise success of Pokémon Pokopia. While Animal Crossing: New Horizons was a massive hit, Nintendo's early support cut-off and lack of sequel hints, coupled with Pokopia's similar cosy vibe and engaging mechanics, raise questions about the franchise's direction and relevance.
Animal Crossing's GameCube Soundtrack Has Been Added To Nintendo Music
Nintendo has added the complete 158-track soundtrack from the original GameCube Animal Crossing game, along with music from Doubutsu no Mori e+, to its Nintendo Music service. This includes over five hours of music, featuring iconic themes and character songs. Access to the Nintendo Music service requires an active Nintendo Switch Online subscription.
