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^Oh, so you could play both NES and SNES games in that Retor Duo then, correct?

^ Yes, my brother actually has a system like that but I think it's by a different brand because it's grey and a little boxier.

Also, I'm pretty the sure the SNES is not backwards compatible with the NES. In fact, you could say the Wii was when Nintendo started to have backwards compatibility on their consoles (I mean, PlayStation was already doing it as was the 360 since it came out a year before the Wii). >.>

^ That's true, the only way that you can play both NES and SNES game cartridges on one console is to use one of those "Dual" consoles like I mentioned above.

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Also, I'm pretty the sure the SNES is not backwards compatible with the NES. In fact, you could say the Wii was when Nintendo started to have backwards compatibility on their consoles (I mean, PlayStation was already doing it as was the 360 since it came out a year before the Wii). >.>

Well then, that would mean that the whole compatibility thing started with the Wii and/or the GameBoyAdvance.

Well I think the Game Boy Advanced would be the first instance. Although handhelds would be much easier to port since they're all cartridge technology. <.<

Edit: So in the most recent GameInformer issue, Shigeru Miyamoto answered some burning questions about the Mario series. Namely, he states the Koopalings "are not Bowser's kids. There's only Bowser Jr., and we don't know who the mother is."

WHAT THE HELL DON'T RUIN MY CHILDHOOD LIKE THAT.

^ Haha, well I would rather be kept in the dark about who his mother might be O.o.

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Well I think the Game Boy Advanced would be the first instance. Although handhelds would be much easier to port since they're all cartridge technology. <.<

Edit: So in the most recent GameInformer issue, Shigeru Miyamoto answered some burning questions about the Mario series. Namely, he states the Koopalings "are not Bowser's kids. There's only Bowser Jr., and we don't know who the mother is."

WHAT THE HELL DON'T RUIN MY CHILDHOOD LIKE THAT.

Heh, so the GBA was the first, although I don't see that much of a difference between a console and a handheld.

But anyway, remarking what you just said about the Koopalings... that is truly a revelation. Everybody thought that they were Bowser's kids, and that Bowser Jr. was the youngest of the bunch. But hey, if they aren't Bowser's kids... then that would mean that he adopted them?
... Oh, and one more thing. Remember that in the Mario World, children aren't born the way they are for real, they are brought in by the Stork. Remember? Yoshi's Island? So maybe a stork brought them to him, without necessarily having the need of a mother...

You know I've always kinda felt Mario has no canon but there are at least some unwritten rules. Maybe Miyamoto was trolling us? <.< >.>

What do you mean with no canon?

^ Maybe he means its story isn't canon?

Mario's story? Why not?

What I mean is that Mario has very little continuity and new games sometimes contradict earlier ones.

Also, have a New Super Mario Bros. U trailer: http://www.screwattack.com/vid...-Bros-U-2740581

More NSMBU stuff in the form of a picture.

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What I mean is that Mario has very little continuity and new games sometimes contradict earlier ones.

Also, have a New Super Mario Bros. U trailer: http://www.screwattack.com/vid...-Bros-U-2740581

Well true, that's because there are so many games, that you don't know which one is canon. The series is so extensive, it is practically impossible to create a timeline of it. And further more, lately, a lot of Mario games are being created for pure entertainment, and they rarely have a concrete storyline. And those who do have a storyline, it is way too similar to some previous game

So now we have Boom Boom, the Koopalings, AND Bowser Jr in one game (what's next, Kamek)? Does Nintendo just not want to make original boss battles anymore or are they secretly saving something for a new 3D Mario game? >.>

I'd bet on saving it for a new 3D game. Galaxy had a new boss in pretty much every galaxy and sometimes multiple bosses in one galaxy so I wouldn't be surprised if that's why the New Bros games have been getting the shaft in terms of bosses.

... I think they have a pattern. You see, Nintendo still has, somehow, keep earning money. So, I bet that they release games similar to previous ones or just doing remakes so that they can work on something big and original.

But of course, if they work on one single game for months, even years, then how are they are going to get the money for it? They will just keep working on something unoriginal and "cheap" to kill time and earn money so that when the time comes, they can release something original and big.

^ I think that you're right about that. It would be great if that's what they're planning.

It's gotta be. It has happened before. Tons of games that aren't too original, and then they release something that turns out to be a big hit.

^ Good, I can't wait to see what they bring to the table, then =)!

... I just hope they come up with other games besides Mario. Maybe a long-forgotten series? Just like they did with Kid Icarus

^ I agree, maybe like Donkey Kong 64 or a StarTropics sequel (but with upgraded 3D graphics with a 3rd-person view on the Wii U, that would be amazing ). I actually wished that they made a squeal to Super Mario Sunshine; it's one of my favorite Mario games and I like it more than the Super Mario Galaxy series.

DK64 sequel is unlikely as it was a RAREWARE game (although given Retro Studios' recent outing, I'd say they could handle it). I've heard rumors that Nintendo's new "business" model is essentially using Mario games as sort of a "gateway game". By which I mean they've dumb down the formula in order to attract new (usually young) gamers in the hopes they'll buy the other, more mature series (Zelda, Metroid, etc) when they come out. <.<;

I am beginning to think that Nintendo is starting to make games just to make money. They don't put their hearts into it as they use to. Although they are still making great games, but not as much as they use to. I really don't like the idea of buying or allying with new businesses.
And RareWare is the best example. They use to do such amazing games by itself and with Nintendo until Microsoft bought the company

^I've noticed this too and it began about when the Wii System came out. Games aren't like they used to be; I miss how great the RareWare games were such as Banjo Kazooie/Tooie, Donkey Kong 64 (plus all of the Donkey Kong country games made by them), Golden Eye, Killer Instinct, ect. Games are now just mass produced and rushed to the shelves for a quick buck but they lack all of the engaging features, game-play, story lines, and extra content. I don't think games will ever be made the same again, unfortunately.

^It's too pitiful. The only advantage of the Wii is that you get to exercise, and some very few games that are very good, but not as good as those old games

BUMP! New Mario games everybodeh New 3D Mario game, New Mario Kart Wii U game, and Yarn Yoshi!

Since the release of the Wii U, there has been a lot of announced games

Nintendo is on a Mario Blitz that would put Sonic to shame... @.@ Also, HECK YEAH, YOSHI'S EPIC YARN! <.<;

Sonic's been putting himself to shame ever since they let Shadow have his own game.

I only bought one Sonic game, I am not really a fan.

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Nintendo is on a Mario Blitz that would put Sonic to shame... @.@ Also, HECK YEAH, YOSHI'S EPIC YARN! <.<;

It was about time. Yoshi is such an epic character, and yet he has so few games where he is the protagonist. Remember Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island? What an amazing game

I was expecting them to make a Yoshi game for the Wii for AGES. But I'm glad they're finally making one, and for the Wii U

I'm glad they're bringing back the awesome artstyle from Yoshi's Story. That game was awesome.

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I only bought one Sonic game, I am not really a fan.

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Nintendo is on a Mario Blitz that would put Sonic to shame... @.@ Also, HECK YEAH, YOSHI'S EPIC YARN! <.<;

It was about time. Yoshi is such an epic character, and yet he has so few games where he is the protagonist. Remember Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island? What an amazing game :D

Apparently the lead man/director (not Miyamoto) on Yoshi's Island & Yoshi's Story is working with Good-Feel on the project. Which I'm excited about. I really want another Yoshi's Island. <.>

^Yeah., and I bet we are not the only ones. The last game featuring Yoshi was... Yoshi Island DS? I think. It was not a bad game, but not as epic and sensational as Yoshi's Island was. Man they took a while to decide another Yoshi game

I played Yoshi's Island DS and I think I didn't even finish it... It was like playing Yoshi's Island (GBA) all over again, only slower, more difficult and less puzzle-y.

Yoshi's Island DS was a good game, apart from that final boss SUCKED

The game got frustratingly difficult at the end, especially with the bonus levels. Also, the music was pretty lousy, from what I remember of it. <.<;

Won't argue with that. The soundtrack was kinda disappointing indeed, but at least the gameplay was very good. I loved they way the Yoshi's abilities changed depending on what baby they were carrying

I am a Mario fanatic so I welcome these 3 games...*inserts Yoshis Yarn image below*...

... Wow. That looks more like a decorated house window than a game

BUMP...again...

ANOTHER new Yoshi game? Forget 'The Year of the Luigi' this is Yoshi's year to shine!
Here's a picture of his newest 3DS Installment.

I don't think this one's making it out the gate in 2013. The environment and models look alpha/beta build to me at the moment. Same could be said for Yarn Yoshi. MARK YOUR CALENDERS, 2014 IS THE YEAR OF YOSHI! :3

Planning on trading in Super Mario 3D Land, in order to buy Luigi's Mansion 2 at less than half price.

GOOD IDEA ORRRR....???

Well I guess if you've had your fill of 3D Land. I still like to play it on occasion. The levels are always a fun romp, especially when it's Super Luigi 3D Land. <.<;

Super Mario 3D Land is amazing Especially that last level.

Meh, I 100%'d 3D Land in like, a week (including the triple crown life icon), and I have barely touched it since (have it for more than a year at this point).

Luigi's Mansion 2 looks like a nice new experience, as I've never played the first one. And it has online play.

I'm not sure what to get out of 'Paper Mario: Sticker Star', 'Luigi's Mansion 2', and 'Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity'.

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I'm not sure what to get out of 'Paper Mario: Sticker Star', 'Luigi's Mansion 2', and 'Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Gates to Infinity'.

Get the latter two. Sticker Star is a disappointment, but that's just my opinion. <.<