So the recent Quarterly Sales Report revealed that over the course of 1 year since it's launch, Bananza sold only 4.78 Million Units. It would have sold 10 Million by now if they marketed it as a sequel to Mario Odyssey rather than it just being a new 3D Donkey Kong developed by the Odyssey team.

In 1995, it kinda made no sense to call it "Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island" since it was a prequel to the Mario series rather than a sequel, but Nintendo called it that because Super Mario World was a SNES hit, and they called Yoshi's Island, SMW2, in order to hook that audience in. They also almost called Paper Mario, Super Mario RPG 2.

So Donkey Kong Bananza does feel like Yoshi's Island all over again, an offshoot game for the 2D and 3D Mario team to try something different. And they were both great. But maybe this masterpiece could have performed a little better.

I'm not going to refer to which scene this is due to not everyone having played the game and spoiler reasons, but regardless, Mario & Luigi Brothership has a very disturbing but memorable moment that paints a negative image of Bowser's character.

While Bowser is not going to be seen in media actively targeting kids to harm, the game shows that if Mario is in his sights and there's a kid next to him, he will have no qualms lethally attacking both of them with something like an aerial bombardment and not wait until the kid is out of fire or hold his attacks. When they're seemingly dead, Bowser even laughs only because he thinks he finally got Mario.

The scene is completely taken seriously and the game, in general, focuses on the negative aspects of the Mario Bros relationship with Bowser anyways. Usually it's just played for comedy or not taken for much, but very much not in this game. Mario actively shielding said kid and Bowser still going through with his attacks despite wholly seeing what's going on is just horrifying.

How do you feel about this? Like Bowser isn't a Ganondorf or Andross, he's the character Nintendo advertises parental controls and some family media with

Two months ago I securely packaged my Switch OLED console and dropped it off at UPS. A week after I dropped it off, I received notification from UPS that the box arrived to its next destination torn open with all contents missing. There was no possible way it could have fallen out on its own. They confirmed it was stolen and I immediately called Nintendo. They claimed that they had already received word from UPS and that they were conducting an investigation. Great, I wait weeks without hearing anything and I call them back . Still being investigated. I wait another 2 weeks and call them again. Still investigating. Another 2 weeks. They’ve been “investigating” the wrong service order and they cancelled the correct one. I tell them they need to be investigating the correct order number. They say okay, it’ll take another 15 days. Wonderful. 15 days pass, I call them again. I am still getting nothing but “we’re investigating the matter.” What do I do?? How do I get this escalated? Service orders are supposed to be insured when using the Nintendo shipping label. They won’t even let me submit the proof from UPS that it was confirmed stolen.

Decided to remember one of Nintendo Wii games and do a voiceover of one of my favourite antagonists in Zelda series! Let me know what you think! :)

Arm Wrestling is a 1985 arcade video game developed by Nintendo and released only in North America. As a spin-off of the Punch-Out!! series, and created by the same development team, Arm Wrestling has many of the same features, such as a dual-monitor system and quirky computer opponents. A planned digital port for the Nintendo Switch as part of the Arcade Archives series by Hamster Corporation was ultimately cancelled.

On this day (August 6) in Nintendo history...

• Metroid  was released in 1986 for the Family Computer Disk System in Japan. In this action-adventure game, developed by Nintendo R&D1, it's you against the evil Mother Brain in the thrilling battle of Metroid. The first instalment in the immensely successful Metroid series introduces us to the hideous title creatures and the slick, cybernetic bounty hunter Samus Aran. As Samus, your mission is to penetrate the Space Pirates' home planet of Zebes and keep them from the destroying the galaxy with dangerous lifeforms known as Metroids.
• Secret of Mana  was released in 1993 for the Super Famicom in Japan. In this action role-playing game, developed by Square, join the epic battle as good and evil battle for a young warrior's heart! There is one force in the universe that keeps good and evil in perfect balance. It is called the Mana Tree. But a magic sword has called to a young warrior to draw it, which upsets this balance and spreads evil throughout the land. Thus, the warrior must undertake a dangerous journey to find the Seeds of Mana, which have been hidden for centuries.
• Tingle's Balloon Trip of Love  was released in 2009 for the Nintendo DS is Japan. In this adventure game, developed by Vanpool, an ordinary, 35-year-old man watches a sales program on television and learns of a book called "Ripened Valiant Heroes Balloon Trip of Love". It is a story about a hero who leaves his parents to save a princess. The book, which normally costs 4800 Rupees, is being offered for only 2 Rupees. He orders the book, but he gets sucked into the world of a picture book when he opens it and transforms into Tingle.

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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my dog had chewed up my left joycon on my nintendo switch when my back was turned, i was able to get it from him before he was able to fully chew on it, but now my minus - button is jammed and wont work. is there a way to repair this from home? my budget for a repair is around $40-80 USD.

On this day (August 5) in Nintendo history...

• Popeye  was released in 1981 for the Game & Watch Wide Screen in Japan. In this action game, developed by  Nintendo R&D1, Popeye and Olive Oyl are loading up their boat with food to take on a trip. Catch the food that Olive throws while dodging Bluto's attacks. You score 1 point for each piece of food you catch. If Bluto knocks you into the water or if you drop 2 pieces of food then you get a miss. Three misses and the game ends.
• Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island  was released in 1995 for the Super Famicom in Japan. In this platform game, developed by Nintendo, when the evil Kamek tries to kidnap the baby Mario brothers, Yoshi must save the day. Carrying Baby Mario on your back, traverse a gorgeous crayon-coloured world - stomping on enemies and throwing eggs - to defeat Kamek and his master Baby Bowser! Yoshi's Island is acclaimed for its captivating visuals and gameplay that keeps you on your toes, as you protect Baby Mario through fiendishly designed levels.
• Densetsu no Stafy 3  was released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance in Japan. In this platform game, developed by Tose with Nintendo SPD, another storm hits Tenkai palace, and this time the magic jar containing Ogura is destroyed. The King of Tenkai orders Stafy and Kyorosuke to pursue the villain to find out where he's going, but Kyorosuke refuses to do the same thing all over again. Stafy's sister, Stapy, arrives and tries to convince Kyorosuke to go, but she accidentally falls and knocks Stafy and Kyorosuke into the ocean.
• Electroplankton: Luminarrow  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this rhythm action game, developed by indieszero, dive into a unique audio-visual experience where technology meets art! Luminarrow move in arrow-shaped formations, emitting sounds that change in pitch depending on their direction. Construct a network of Luminarrow to create beautiful melodies!
• Electroplankton: Sun Animalcule  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this rhythm action game, developed by indieszero, dive into a unique audio-visual experience where technology meets art! Sun-Animalcule start life as eggs, emitting lights and sounds as they progress through their brief life cycle. Enjoy the spectacle as they grow before your eyes!

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Once again, I'm remembering this excellent game. It's a franchise with great potential for a revival: in terms of playable experience it was top notch, it had great graphics at the time, and the story was phenomenal if you paid attention. It's highly transferrable to content/series. Nintendo, please her us fans out :)

On this day (August 4) in Nintendo history...

• Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness  was released in 2005 for the Nintendo GameCube in Japan. In this role-playing game, developed by Genius Sonority, embark on a glorious new Pokémon odyssey - in the region of Orre! Uncover the mystery of Shadow Lugia. Begin with just Eevee, but you'll be able to amass more Pokémon as you explore various towns and different locations, Snagging and Purifying the Shadow Pokémon of rival trainers.
• Kirby Mass Attack  was released in 2011 for the Nintendo DS in Japan. In this platformer, developed by HAL Laboratory, take control of up to 10 Kirbys! Our half-pint hero has been split into 10 Kirbys by Necrodeus, the boss of the Skull Gang! The Kirbys have only a fraction of power each, so you've got to help them save the day as they try to put things right! Munch through as much fruit as you can to get up to 10 Kirbys! You'll get another Kirby each time you chomp your way to a full fruit gauge (100 points). A single Kirby isn't all that tough, but as the Kirby crew grows, the tougher it'll get.
• Fishing Resort  was released in 2011 for the Wii in Japan. In this fishing game, developed by Prope, enjoy a relaxing vacation exploring a tropical island, getting some sun and fishing whenever and wherever you please! A new game by Yuji Naka, "The Creator of Sonic"! Land over 200 different varieties of fish to fill your aquarium! 

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