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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 963: Bending Time and Space to Market Donkey Konga

« Last post by pokepal148 on Yesterday at 09:06:51 AM »

With MGS4 on Switch 2 I'm now reasonably certain that every game mentioned on 103 except for WoW is on a Nintendo console.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: What will Nintendo release in 2026?

« Last post by Khushrenada on February 17, 2026, 04:17:23 AM »

Tennis Fever is the most interested I've been in a Mario Tennis game since probably the GameCube version. It's definitely looked great. But I don't have a Switch 2 and when I do get one, it's not a title I'm going to be getting and playing right away. There's other titles I'd want to jump into first so I'm afraid I can't help you out on that front for some time if you are seeing me on your Switch friends list.

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General Gaming / Re: Community Event: Forum February 2026

« Last post by Khushrenada on February 17, 2026, 04:07:30 AM »

What's bad about tumbleweeds? Free and unfettered, able to travel where the wind blows. And they seem to be able to get around everywhere. Some days I'm surprised to see a tumbleweed appear in an area and kind of impressed at its ability to find a way. And they're totally essential to upgrade your shield and bow in Skyward Sword. Tumbleweeds rock!

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TalkBack / Re: Ys X: Proud Nordics (Switch 2) Review

« Last post by broodwars on February 16, 2026, 08:21:40 PM »

It's worth noting that, apparently (for once), this release does have a bunch of stuff you can carry over from your original Ys Nordics save IF you already beat it and have a clear save, including levels; equipment; etc..

https://www.rpgsite.net/guide/19637-ys-x-proud-nordics-save-data-bonus-guide-clear-complete-items-weapons-accessories-infinity-mode

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: What will Nintendo release in 2026?

« Last post by Caterkiller on February 16, 2026, 04:37:04 PM »

Is anyone on the fence about Fever? I've been waiting to see one of you online playing but alas I am alone. This game is absolutely incredible if you enjoy Tennis in general or have always wanted to enjoy Mario Tennis but some ol' bullship like racket breaking got in the way. This game is a return to form. Single player(not so much story mode yet) has been pretty engaging and multiplayer online and off has had my home erupting in screams and laughter. This game is legit!

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TalkBack / Re: Konami Reveals Multiple Switch Family Titles Including First MGS Ghost Babel Rerelease

« Last post by Stratos on February 16, 2026, 12:39:43 PM »

Nice to see MGS4 appearing on a Nintendo system.

Whats the story on the two Master Collections? 1-3 on the first and the latter stuff on the second?

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TalkBack / Re: Super Bomberman Collection (Switch) Review

« Last post by Stratos on February 16, 2026, 12:37:33 PM »

Shame there isn't any online support. But I suspect if they did that it would eat into any sales of more current or new titles. I would have loved to relive the days of Blockbuster where we rented this and extra controllers to play as a family (but now with friends online).

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Sales Thread

« Last post by Stratos on February 16, 2026, 02:59:49 AM »

I think the critical reception towards Banaza and Z-A was completely warranted, as both felt like extremely polished but conceptually half-baked products.

Surely you mean Bananza was extremely polished and Z-A was half-baked, right? There is something about Bonanza that is half baked other than arguably the DLC, which might be a case of marketing forcing something into DLC.

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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 963: Bending Time and Space to Market Donkey Konga

« Last post by Lemonade on February 15, 2026, 09:53:31 PM »

Its interesting to hear Gui's thoughts on Battleaxe.
I bought the game when it was new. I think it is very cool and visually looks amazing with great pixel art and animation.
My issue is that is is structured like an arcade game and is extremely shallow.
The main game has some upgrades you can buy if you manage to collect enough coins, but the item shop doesn't explain what they do.
You also only get something like two or three lives. After that its game over, you dont get any extra continues or anything.
The gameplay is fun, but its a bit more difficult than I would like.
There are only three large levels in the main game mode, but I've never been able to finish the second level.
The games other mode is kind of more fun because it is somewhat endless. You just explore a maze like area looking for upgrades and items while defeating enemies until you find the exit to the next randomised level.

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Nintendo Gaming / Re: Official Sales Thread

« Last post by electricmastro on February 15, 2026, 12:17:52 AM »

Not sure if lifetime sales were ever put here. Nintendo did just announce the Switch just surpassed lifetime DS sales (I'm assuming they include DS Lite in those sales as I think Switch includes the Lite and LED editions). 

https://www.nintendo.co.jp/ir/pdf/2026/260203_2e.pdf

From Q1-Q3 FY 2026 (I believe this is 4/1/25-12/31/25), Switch sold 3.25 million units. Total sales at 155.37 million units(page 14).  So I would surmise the DS sold between 152.12 million and 155.37 million. Since they waited to announce this until the end of 2025, my guess is it's closer to the 155 million.

Dang. Well, since we’re on the subject, I might as well post what I’ve found after compiling various sources, just to come full circle. There are likely some more, but most of the missing ones are prob shovelware nobody really wanted to keep track of otherwise: https://vgsales.fandom.com/wiki/Nintendo_DS#Worldwide

Here it is:

New Super Mario Bros. - 30,800,000
Nintendogs (all versions) - 23,960,000
Mario Kart DS - 23,600,000
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! - 19,010,000
Pokémon Diamond / Pearl - 17,670,000
Pokémon Black / White - 15,640,000
Brain Age 2: More Training in Minutes a Day! - 14,880,000
Pokémon HeartGold / SoulSilver - 12,720,000
Animal Crossing: Wild World - 11,750,000
Super Mario 64 DS - 11,060,000
Mario Party DS - 9,310,000
Pokémon Black 2 / White 2 - 8,520,000
Pokémon Platinum - 7,600,000
Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies - 7,218,223
Big Brain Academy - 6,150,000
Cooking Mama - 5,490,000
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness - 4,880,000
The Legend Of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass - 4,760,000
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga - 4,760,000
Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story - 4,560,000
Professor Layton and the Curious Village - 4,462,561
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games - 4,220,000
English Training: Have Fun Improving Your Skills! - 3,910,000
Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box - 3,835,630
Tomodachi Collection - 3,760,000
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team - 3,490,000
Yoshi's Island DS - 3,360,000
Flash Focus: Vision Training in Minutes a Day - 3,230,000
Personal Trainer: Cooking - 3,180,000
Rhythm Heaven - 3,040,000
Professor Layton and the Unwound Future - 3,002,170
Kirby Super Star Ultra - 2,990,000
Style Savvy - 2,980,000
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Mini-Land Mayhem! - 2,980,000
The Legend Of Zelda: Spirit Tracks - 2,960,000
Pokémon Ranger - 2,930,000
Tetris DS - 2,740,000
Imagine: Babyz - 2,670,000
Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen - 2,586,973
Clubhouse Games - 2,570,000
WarioWare: Touched! - 2,470,000
Dragon Quest V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride - 2,370,582
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia - 2,350,000
Art Academy - 2,330,000
Kirby: Squeak Squad - 2,270,000
Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation - 2,257,473
Final Fantasy III - 2,100,000
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker 2 - 2,067,166
Mario Hoops 3-on-3 - 2,030,000
Professor Layton and the Last Specter - 2,016,069
Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time - 1,730,000
Super Princess Peach - 1,700,000
General Knowledge Training - 1,680,000
Sonic Rush - 1,620,000
Diddy Kong Racing DS - 1,590,000
Practise English! - 1,550,000
Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker - 1,542,472
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs - 1,530,000
Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis - 1,520,000
Club Penguin: Elite Penguin Force - 1,500,000
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - 1,490,000
Personal Trainer: Math - 1,370,000
Hannah Montana - 1,300,000
Kirby Mass Attack - 1,220,000
Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days - 1,220,000
High School Musical: Makin' the Cut! - 1,200,000
Mystery Case Files: MillionHeir - 1,180,000
Inazuma Eleven 2: Firestorm / Blizzard - 1,157,346
Final Fantasy IV - 1,138,741
Tamagotchi Connection: Corner Shop - 1,110,046
Guitar Hero: On Tour - 1,100,000
Chrono Trigger - 1,100,000
Metroid Prime Hunters - 1,080,000
Oshare Majo Love and Berry: DS Collection - 1,055,821
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings - 1,044,039
Inazuma Eleven 3: Lightning Bolt / Bomb Blast - 1,018,381
MySims - 1,000,000
Imagine: Fashion Designer - 1,000,000
Scribblenauts - 1,000,000
Drawn to Life - 1,000,000
Spectrobes - 1,000,000
Pony Friends - 1,000,000
Carnival Games - 1,000,000