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8-Bit Oversights: Games That Should Have Been Included In The New Mini NES Classic Edition

So, Nintendo's got a new mini NES with 30 games packed in.Here's 12 classics they snubbed.

hamzilla2843d ago

It is called rights, and RARE is no longer got any rights with Nintendo. as for some of the others, maybe someday they will be added VC games can be downloaded to it FYI

RosweeSon2843d ago

Rare have got all the rights to their games FYI. The only games rare don't own the rights to are where Nintendo characters are involved I.E the donkey kong games, Diddy Kong racing etc. Hence why banjo is on Xbox ;)

Zeldafan642842d ago

Rare developed but doesn't own Goldeneye 64.

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pcz2842d ago

i find it funny that you think nintendo didnt give careful consideration to the 30 games it included in the collection.

any games not included were left out for a reason.

Sitdown2842d ago

Super Dodge Ball was great, but how do you forget Track and Field, Double Dribble, Skate or Die, Paperboy, Bad Dudes, Top Gun, Blades of Glory, WrestleMania, Tecmo wrestling, bomberman, etc

strayanalog2842d ago

Every game should have been included are you kidding?!

slate912842d ago (Edited 2842d ago )

what size are these pixel games? And can they only fit 30?

HisRandomFriend2842d ago

There are probably about 5MB worth of games here. I didn't feel like doing the exact math, but considering these games average from 8KB to 128KB My estimate may in fact be too high. The user interface will probably be about 1GB (1024MB) so I'd be surprised if this thing even holds 2GB, honestly it probably costs Nintendo less than $5 to make one. That being said I'll probably still buy one since it looks pretty neat.

slate912842d ago

Agreed it does look good. Im just being a spoiled american and wishing it was more than 30 games or at least a promise to add future titles

gerbwmu2841d ago

At one point it was reported that the Wii had enough memory to fit every game in the library of NES & SNES in it woth room to spare so I think these 30 games take up even less then your estimates

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The 7 Best Female Antagonists in Video Games: Unveiling the Femme Fatales

You need a reason to fight the good fight. In video games, some of the best antagonists have been female perpetrators.

kevco3352d ago

Bowser's a girl?!

...maybe that wasn't enough said. ;)

The_Hooligan52d ago

One of the most memorable fights I ever played. I almost didn't want to pull the trigger at the end.

Cacabunga52d ago

Maaan.. oh maaaaan!!!! Forever Legendary

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Contra: Operation Galuga - NES Screenshot Comparisons

"The Contra series is poised to make a comeback thanks to fan favorite-developer WayForward and Konami. Contra: Operation Galuga is a 2.5D reimagining of the original Contra arcade/NES game that will launch in early 2024. The remake looks to retain the series' traditional cooperative run-and-gun action, and we're all about it. How close will Operation Galuga be to the original game, though? Let's compare screenshots and see!" says Co-Optimus.

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ShwaaMan202d ago (Edited 202d ago )

I am all over this
I wonder if the extra lives code will be included…

Retroman202d ago (Edited 202d ago )

I've been waiting for another decent Contra since Shattered Solider PS2.

Day one for me

Minute Man 721202d ago

The arcade/8/16-bit collection ain't bad, picked it up on a Xbox sale

Venoxn4g202d ago

There was couple good Contras that you have probably missed then. One on DS and Hard Corps: Uprising

eastx201d ago

Operation Galuga actually comes from the same director as Contra 4 and Spidersaurs, Tom Hulett. This one should definitely feel like a real Contra.

Z501202d ago

Hard Corps Uprising not decent enough?

Minute Man 721202d ago

As long as it's not hard like the arcade version, I can never get past the waterfall

Profchaos202d ago

I wonder if they will have a toggle for old and new graphics that would be sick

eastx201d ago

The levels are actually remixed and sometimes new, so it's not a straight remake. For instance, there's a level on hoverbikes that wasn't in the original game.

Agent75202d ago

Another old game updated. Why not a new game?

WiiU-Dude202d ago (Edited 202d ago )

I am certainly welcome to and want new games, but I am ALL about doing this to classic games. They can't do it enough in my book. Personally, I think Sega Saturn and PS1 era games are what I want most. Keep the original gameplay intact, unless the gameplay itself was an issue then fix it, and give those games a complete facelift!!! I understand your point, but for me I LOOOOOOOVE having games from the past being given updated graphics. I am 52 and have been a gamer since the late 70s. I loved the games I played as a kid. The nostalgia is certainly there for me, but I truly love how beautiful games have become and playing games from yesteryear with gorgeous graphics is living those great gaming moments again only beautiful.

Chocoburger201d ago

Because all of Konami's talent is gone, and they're not willing to take any creative risks these days. So its easier to go back to fan favorite games, and do sloppy remasters, or quickly made low budget remakes of 30 minute NES games.

eastx201d ago

This one shouldn't be sloppy at all. Also, WayForward is the developer, and they're well known for their proficiency in 2D and 2.5D games.

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The Tale of Tetris | A Strange and Surprising Story

Discover the incredible story behind the world-famous game of Tetris, from its origins in Soviet-era Moscow to its global domination in the 1980s and beyond. Learn about the legal battles, political intrigue, and personal connections that helped make Tetris one of the most beloved and enduring games of all time.

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franwex412d ago

I couldn’t keep up. Haha.