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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official NWR Mario Golf: World Tour Tournament Thread

« on: May 05, 2014, 10:32:06 PM »

Impressed with the winners. I thought my -4 would have earned me a better ranking!

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TalkBack / Re: Swapnote, Flipnote 3D Discontinued

« on: November 02, 2013, 01:25:45 AM »

What a shame. I've been an active Swapnote user since the beginning. I've got quite a few active users on my friends list, and typically have 30+ posts a day. I'm going to miss my interaction with these folks.

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TalkBack / Re: Of Nerds and Men: Gaming in the Rough

« on: July 15, 2012, 12:53:18 PM »

I'm a nurse practitioner and work in cardiology, but have taken care of quite a few CF patients over the years. I've always been curious about your story, so thank you for sharing it with us.
One of the reasons I donate to Child's Play each year is because I've seen firsthand the benefit a game console brings to a kid in the hospital. I taught an 8-year-old on dialysis how to play Super Mario Galaxy, and I left him much happier than I found him.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 291: Good Night, Sweet Prince

« on: May 16, 2012, 09:30:42 AM »

I was listening to RFN while working in my yard a couple of months ago and it dawned on me that this podcast, as I know it, won't exist indefinitely. It was a sad thought, because the staff at RFN speaks to my love of Nintendo in a way no one else does. Greg, you will be missed. Thank you for planning your departure with such professionalism and sensitivity to those of us who have looked forward to hearing from you over the past 3+ years. I wish you the best.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 290: BOMZALDROPPEN

« on: May 09, 2012, 12:27:46 PM »

You'll be missed, Greg. I hope this isn't the last we hear from you. And thanks for stepping in Guillaume. I've enjoyed your guest appearances and look forward to hearing more from you each week.

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TalkBack / Re: NWR Game Club #1: A Boy and His Blob

« on: March 29, 2012, 06:30:32 PM »

The last level I completed was the first level that introduced the rocket. Good to know I just need to push through those levels so I can start enjoying the game again.

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TalkBack / Re: Xenoblade Chronicles North American Unboxing

« on: March 20, 2012, 09:22:03 PM »

I've got this pre-ordered and paid in full at GameStop. Can't wait. My goal is to finish Skyward Sword (and get back into A Boy and His Blob) before it releases.

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TalkBack / Re: Club Nintendo Offering Free Kid Icarus: Uprising AR Idol Cards

« on: March 15, 2012, 11:14:07 PM »

I ordered the AR cards, which pushed me over the edge in deciding to pre-order the game. Nintendo worked its marketing magic on me again.

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TalkBack / Re: NWR Game Club #1: A Boy and His Blob

« on: March 15, 2012, 11:11:11 PM »

I've been thinking about getting back into this game and finishing it for the last month or so. Now I have a good excuse to do so.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 275: The Pen-and-Paper Podcast

« on: January 15, 2012, 06:35:10 PM »

4 years! Congratulations! It's hard to believe I've been listening almost that long. I was strictly a Mario/Zelda/Kirby/DK guy before listening to your show. My game library and my overall enthusiasm for gaming has grown thanks to you.

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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Download - January 5, 2012

« on: January 05, 2012, 05:48:09 PM »

I've not purchased anything from WiiWare in so long. I feel like I should blindly buy Zombie Attack just to support the service.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: The Official 3DS System Friend Code Thread

« on: December 31, 2011, 11:41:32 AM »

Just finished adding everyone on the list.


Olimar77 {Ron} 0903-2753-3568

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TalkBack / Re: Epic Mickey 2 Surfaces Once More

« on: December 30, 2011, 07:23:23 PM »

I'm probably in the minority here, but I really enjoyed Epic Mickey. I had a great time exploring the worlds. The camera could be a nightmare, but I bet they address that this time around.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Amazing Deals for 3DS, DS & GBA

« on: December 18, 2011, 07:38:31 AM »

Nintendo 3DS $149.99 at Target.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: RetroActive #19 - Killer 7 - Official Discussion Thread

« on: August 10, 2011, 08:26:41 AM »

I bought my copy through Glyde on Sunday night. I just checked their website and there are copies still available. It usually takes from 5 to 7 days to receive, though. I'm looking forward to playing.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 96: Leahy to the Party

« on: August 10, 2011, 08:21:46 AM »

I just bought game 5. I know almost nothing about it, and your discussion got me excited to play it.

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TalkBack / Re: More 3DS GBA Titles Revealed

« on: August 01, 2011, 05:08:34 PM »

I love how we all have our wish list. I'm finally getting around to playing Bowser's Inside Story. This game makes me laugh out loud, so I would love to play Superstar Saga. I would also love to check out Advance Wars -- I almost bought Days of Ruin this morning on Amazon, but went with DQV instead.

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TalkBack / Re: How To Transfer Your DSiWare Games To Your 3DS

« on: June 07, 2011, 06:17:53 AM »

Love those crazy Pikmin.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Pokemon Black and White

« on: March 06, 2011, 02:59:52 PM »

I picked White up this morning at Target and received a nice Pokemon Art Folio with my purchase. I've played a little over an hour and I'm enjoying it because it's Pokemon and I love this series, but SoulSilver left a better initial impression. I also noticed that my pokemon look a little jaggy in battle.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: RFN RetroActive #16 Poll - Second Chance Edition!

« on: January 19, 2011, 10:16:49 PM »

I picked up OB64 on the VC because James spoke so highly of it. I had a tough time with it at first, but really started to enjoy it once I spent a few hours with the game.

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TalkBack / Re: RFN: Doin' It Live... for the Kids!

« on: November 22, 2010, 08:25:39 AM »

I'm in school to become an adult/geriatric nurse practitioner, but did a pediatric rotation as an undergraduate at a children's hospital here in Atlanta. I took care of an 8-year-old boy who had both kidneys removed and received dialysis each day. He thought I was the best nurse ever because I brought the Wii console into his room and taught him how to play Super Mario Galaxy. Many of these children spend months in the hospital, and play is a great diversionary tactic that also helps normalize their experience.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 219: The Happiest Podcast on Earth

« on: November 17, 2010, 07:27:43 PM »

This week's podcast inspired me to go back to Super Mario Sunshine after almost three years to find the last blue coin in Noki Bay that eluded me for hours. I refused to move forward without that blue coin. I'm happy to say, I found that blue coin within five minutes (three minutes of that time spent getting used to the control scheme again).

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TalkBack / Re: Wii Speak Not Discontinued

« on: November 17, 2010, 07:09:16 PM »

I bought the Endless Ocean bundle in anticipation of using Wii Speak for Monster Hunter Tri. I've not brought either game online yet. Are people using Wii Speak to play Monster Hunter Tri?

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Podcast Discussion / Re: RetroActive #15: Nintendo DS Edition

« on: October 26, 2010, 12:23:36 PM »

I voted for The World Ends With You because I bought it over a year ago and need an excuse to play through it.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Dragon Quest IX - Release Date 7/11 - U.S.

« on: July 15, 2010, 09:42:15 PM »

I think you need to travel to Quester's Rest in Stornway each time you want to go into tag mode. Traveling around the world does get a little easier as you progress through the game.