Ho ho holy moly, it is Christmas already!?
Welcome, welcome – come on in and take the load off! Seize a mug of heat cocoa, pull up a chair, and be a part of us as we open up the Nintendo Life Mailbox for the vacations.
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Okay, the temper is correct, spirit’s up. Let’s crack on.
Nintendo Life Mailbox – December 2024
“I’d” (***STAR LETTER***)
I’ve been a fan of Nintendo video games and consoles for some time now, and whereas I like just about all of them (save for the Digital Boy of which I’ve by no means performed) I consider they nonetheless have not made a greater piece of {hardware} than the DSi XL. Not solely does it play the unimaginable DS lineup of video games (one in every of Nintendo’s finest imo) in nice high quality on the sharp display screen, however it additionally alongside the traditional DSI launched DSiWare, which I feel was nice.
If Nintendo ever makes one other devoted handheld, would you want them to revisit smaller and cheaper digital video games? I’d.
Casey
Swap may simply host extra smaller-scale video games like Bounce Rope Problem and it might be incredible to see Nintendo get again into publishing experimental issues within the $2-8 vary. The eShop is full to the brim with high quality video games for that value, however a bit extra first-party selection is all the time welcome. Nintendo’s pretty good in that division — definitely higher than the opposite platform holders — however I would like to see inside groups placing out ingenious, micro-scale video games.
The DSi XL is a stunning little bit of equipment. You possibly can play these video games on a 3DS XL, however you are lacking out on the sharpest attainable pixels that method, and I like my pixels crispy. I received a Wine Pink one with a temperamental cart slot a couple of years in the past, however I would love a mint yellow or inexperienced DSi.Expensive as of late! – Ed.
“like to hate”
Why does everybody get so hyped for remasters? Individuals like to hate on copy / paste sequels (one other full priced sports activities sport however with a special roster!) however fortunately purchase the very same sport however with barely higher graphics.
Keith
Remasters enchantment in the identical method I would have an interest within the 4K model of a movie I watched to loss of life on VHS. It is not only a roster replace, it is a new approach to view an outdated favorite. Metroid Prime Remastered? It is like Singin’ within the Rain in UHD, Keith. Most def, color, hype.
For me, it is extra typically an opportunity to make amends for one thing I missed with a couple of mod cons. I may dig out my DS and pay money for a duplicate of Ghost Trick however having it on Swap is way extra handy. If a remaster sands off some tough edges, all the higher. – Ed.
“enjoying these Rhythm video games”
Expensive Nintendolife
I’m wondering if a few of Nintendolife employees have curiosity with Rhythm Video games Arcade equivalent to Dance Dance Revolution, Beatmania IIDX, Sound Voltex, MaiMai Deluxe by SEGA, and so on.
These Rhythm video games are very talked-about in Japan and different Asia international locations like Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, and so on.
I do not see plenty of customers on Nintendolife have any curiosity to speak or enjoying these Rhythm video games on Arcade besides me myself.
From: Anti-Matter
From my British perspective, it is much less an absence of curiosity than of entry. Outdoors the large cities, UK arcades (or my expertise of them) have been a lot much less diversified and thrilling than in different international locations. Rising up, I would see a Time Disaster, a Home of the Useless, or a Daytona however that was about it.
Arcades in main cities had the newest and biggest, however a DDR unit crammed in amongst the 2p machines on the tip of the pier would have been an occasion. Maybe that is an element that impacts the dialog round these elements. We may all do with extra DDR in our lives! – Ed.
“breakdown and perceive”
Heyo!
Are there any musicians on the NL group? As a musician and VGM artist myself, an enormous a part of how I take pleasure in video video games is utilizing my musical data to breakdown and perceive what makes the soundtracks and sound design sound so good.
I feel a primary understanding of how music works is important to actually having fun with all of the features of a sport soundtrack.
What are a few of your favourite sport soundtracks and why?
Carry on grooving!
MetaCrystal
I noodle on the guitar for my very own satisfaction, and I feel Ollie’s received an axe or two. By far probably the most completed musician on employees is Felix from our video group. He performs a number of devices, composes his personal items, the works.
Everybody besides Jim (“Does Guitar Hero depend?”) is off being holly and jolly, however as for me, Grant Kirkhope’s Banjo-Kazooie soundtrack has a joyful, bouncing, fairytale vibe that I affiliate with gaming like no different. It is a very particular sound from an enormous palette of online game audio, however that is the one I all the time return to when somebody asks for my favorite.
By way of this yr, we’d have a soundtrack characteristic coming quickly, if it comes collectively. Watch this area. (And likewise, if you happen to missed it, try our NL VGMFest from a couple of years again – it might be good if extra folks learn a few of these!) – Ed.
