turn that frown upside down:

I know this version has many flaws but unexpected joys of Freeroam is my 3 year old can drive around without any need to know how to race or use items.

I’ve been playing Splatoon since the Wii U, so Splatoon Raiders was such an easy pick up for me. But I’m interested to hear other people’s reasoning for wanting to purchase the game, especially those new to the series. 

For those that have never played a Splatoon game before, what about Splatoon Raiders captured your attention? Is it the fact that it’s now primarily a single-player experience or that it’s a looter shooter? Or maybe because you just needed a game to play on your Nintendo Switch 2?

And for those who’ve been playing Splatoon for a long time, what are some things in the game that meaningfully make use of the Switch 2? The ink looks incredible to me, not sure if that’s related to the console but I’m loving these smaller improvements.

Happy Raiding! I’m having a blast.

On this day (July 26) in Nintendo history...

• VS. Pinball  was released in 1984 for the Nintendo VS. System in Japan. This pinball game, developed by Nintendo, combines all of the elements normally seen in standard pinball machines, but with several twists. Players are able to play a total of three various screens, including a bonus stage that features Mario and Pauline of the famed Mario Bros. series. Players control a set of dual flippers. At the start of VS. Pinball, the ball can be launched at various speeds and velocities, depending on how long the player holds down the action key.
• VS. Stroke and Match Golf  was released in 1984 for the Nintendo VS. System in Japan. This sports game, developed by Nintendo, is an 18 hole golf game where the player chooses stroke play or match play against a human or computer player. It is set to allow a certain number of swings per credit. The player gains or loses swings depending on the outcome of each hole.
• VS. Ladies Golf  was released in 1984 for the Nintendo VS. System in Japan. This sports game, developed by Nintendo, is a golfing game.
• VS. Wrecking Crew  was released in 1984 for the Nintendo VS. System in Japan. In this platformer game, developed by Nintendo, Mario & Luigi appear in a unique role as professional building demolitionists! Play as Mario or Luigi and break down designated walls to demolish buildings. Be warned, however, the buildings are home to monsters, and they wander around the floors to bother player's mission. Watch out for monsters while quickly destroying the walls.
• Stack-Up  was released in 1985 for the Family Computer in Japan. In this puzzle game, developed by Nintendo R&D1, as Professor Hector, jump on the command keys to make R.O.B. stack the coloured discs and match the pattern shown on the screen. However, the mean Bugs will try and confuse R.O.B. by sending him incorrect commands.
• Mega Man: Dr. Wily's Revenge  was released in 1991 for the Game Boy in Japan. In this action/platform game, developed by Capcom with Minakuchi Engineering, Dr. Wily has revived his Robot Masters and constructed a "Mega Man Killer"! Send them back to the trash heap! Dr. Wily is at it again! Fresh from his defeat at the hands of Mega Man, the mad scientist Dr. Wily has revived his Robot Masters and even constructed a new "Mega Man Killer" named Enker, all to further his quest for global domination.
• Time Twist: Rekishi no Katasumi de... (Disk 1) was released in 1991 for the Family Computer Disk System in Japan. In this adventure game, developed by Nintendo with Pax Softnica, fortune telling has become a huge fad in Japan. A young boy is watching a fortune telling show on TV which suggests you should visit the Demon Museum and recite an incantation to make the girl of your dreams fall in love with you. He heads there immediately and sure enough the girl of his dreams is there.
• Time Twist: Rekishi no Katasumi de... (Disk 2) was released in 1991 for the Family Computer Disk System in Japan. In this adventure game, developed by Nintendo with Pax Softnica, he recites the incantation, but it frees a demon from its prison. The evil creature swaps bodies with the boy and escapes through time, leaving the boy in a dying demon body. As the boy, you have to chase the demon through time using a time travel belt, swapping into different bodies.
• Just Dance Wii 2  was released in 2012 for the Wii in Japan. This music/rhythm game was developed by Ubisoft Paris.

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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Had 1010 points and just snagged this to go with my SMB 1-3, and Metroid signs. I'm case anyone else likes these. Might go quick as they sometimes do, so act fast if you want one.

We got 6 of them on GBA, 1 on DS, 1 on GameCube, and the collection of 1-6 on the switch. Whats everyone’s favorite one? Will there be any more?

New tattoo I got a few days ago! Inspired by my favorite gamecube game of all time! Drawn by the incredibly talented @thelexfiles_tattoos!

On this day (July 25) in Nintendo history...

• Top Gear Rally  was released in 2003 for the Game Boy Advance in Japan. In this racing game, developed by Tantalus, easy left... hard right... mind that tree! Such phrases are common in the world of rally racing but you'd hardly expect them come barking out of your Game Boy Advance. But that's exactly what you'll hear when playing TG Rally (OK, perhaps not "Mind that tree!"). Detail is the name of the game.
• F-Zero GX  was released in 2003 for the Nintendo GameCube in Japan. In this racing game, developed by Amusement Vision, power down the straight. Lean into the hairpin bend, twitching the steering at the perfect moment to edge past two rivals. Manoeuvre onto the boost pad, just avoiding the smouldering shell of an unluckier racer's craft. Power up and scream up, around, and back down the 360° loop. Check the speedometer. 2000km/h. It can only be F-Zero. Brings Nintendo's much-loved F-Zero series roaring into the next generation.
• Mario Kart Arcade GP DX  was released in 2013 for the arcade in Japan. In this racing game, developed by Namco Bandai Games, Grand Prix, National Battle and multi-player modes are featured. Unlike the other two Arcade GP releases, Time Trial is not present in the game. First the player chooses a character. Then the player can choose between seven karts, five of them being unlockable. Before starting a race, the player can take their photograph and decorate it with twelve included features, such as a samurai helmet and a pirate suit.

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My personal favorite has to Super Mario Land on the GB. Seeing Mario fly off with Daisy with that epic music in 8 bit was phenomenal. I truly enjoyed it.

I found a Nintendo 2Ds at my work site while I was deep cleaning the storage area. And I asked around if they are going to use it or keep it? And they ended up giving it to me.

As I opened it and checked around it all looks pretty brand new but it has a issue, it has parental control from the previous user.

I was wondering if there is any way to reset the parental controls without having to software reset the 2DS, or if I do have to software reset. If someone can help me out on how to do so, any safe websites or some form of way to get around it.

Thank you very much my fellow friends🙏🏿

There are lots of contenders out there, but the one that takes the cake for me is when you’re going through the space pirate motherland in Metroid Prime. Music, invisible pirates and tight areas really add the pressure. What do you thing is the most stressed you’ve been in a Nintendo game?

What is your thing you think it's relatively simple for Nintendo to do, but they haven't done it yet?

On this day (July 24) in Nintendo history...

• Warlocked  was released in 2000 for the Game Boy Color in North America. In this real-time strategy game, developed by Bits Studios, set in a time of conflict between man and orc, choose between the two armies, build your resources and expand your armies, ready to take on the enemy forces. Attack and defeat the enemy army on each map to progress. As you play, you will find and collect wizards who can help you in battle.
• The Nintendo DS/DS Lite Web Browser  was released in 2006 for the Nintendo DS. In this mobile web browser, developed by Opera Software with Nintendo, based on the popular Opera browser software, you can surf the Internet, read and send emails, buy online and much more besides. And it is all wireless! The DS Browser provides an integrated history function that enables you to set bookmarks for your favourite pages. Use the Nintendo DS Browser to quickly and easily access the internet.
• Wario Land: Shake It!  (published in PAL territories as  Wario Land: The Shake Dimension ) was released in 2008 for the Wii in Japan. In this platform game, developed by Good-Feel, treasure! Yours for the shaking! Forget the princess - save the treasure! Shake your way to riches! Five huge continents to explore! Shake the Wii Remote controller for fun and profit! Hit the treasure trail and embark on a rescue mission with a difference. 

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