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 imagine 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 (considered one of Nintendo’s greatest imo) in nice high quality on the sharp display screen, but it surely 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 Leap Rope Problem and it could 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 worth, however a little 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 inner groups placing out creative, micro-scale video games.
The DSi XL is a beautiful little bit of package. You may play these video games on a 3DS XL, however you are lacking out on the sharpest doable pixels that manner, and I like my pixels crispy. I obtained a Wine Crimson one with a temperamental cart slot a couple of years in the past, however I would love a mint yellow or inexperienced DSi.Dear today! – Ed.
“like to hate”
Why does everybody get so hyped for remasters? Folks like to hate on copy / paste sequels (one other full priced sports activities sport however with a distinct roster!) however fortunately purchase the very same sport however with barely higher graphics.
Keith
Remasters attraction in the identical manner I would have an interest within the 4K model of a movie I watched to dying on VHS. It isn’t only a roster replace, it is a new option to view an previous favorite. Metroid Prime Remastered? It is like Singin’ within the Rain in UHD, Keith. Most def, color, hype.
For me, it is extra usually an opportunity to compensate 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 similar to Dance Dance Revolution, Beatmania IIDX, Sound Voltex, MaiMai Deluxe by SEGA, and so forth.
These Rhythm video games are very fashionable in Japan and different Asia international locations like Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, and so forth.
I do not see a number 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 diverse and thrilling than in different international locations. Rising up, I would see a Time Disaster, a Home of the Lifeless, or a Daytona however that was about it.
Arcades in main cities had the newest and best, however a DDR unit crammed in amongst the 2p machines on the top 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 staff? As a musician and VGM artist myself, an enormous a part of how I take pleasure in video video games is utilizing my musical information to breakdown and perceive what makes the soundtracks and sound design sound so good.
I feel a fundamental understanding of how music works is crucial to actually having fun with all of the points 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 obtained an axe or two. By far essentially the most achieved musician on employees is Felix from our video staff. He performs a number of devices, composes his personal items, the works.
Everybody besides Jim (“Does Guitar Hero rely?”) 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 12 months, we would have a soundtrack function coming quickly, if it comes collectively. Watch this area. (And likewise, when you missed it, take a look at our NL VGMFest from a couple of years again – it could be good if extra folks learn a few of these!) – Ed.
