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Video Game Chat / How to spend Club Nintendo point today?

« on: March 31, 2015, 10:30:49 AM »

I'll have 150 points remaining after completing everything today.  Any suggestions on how to spend them? 

150 Coin Games: 
eD Classics: Twin Bee
Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins
Super Mario Land
Kersploosh!
Baseball
Kid Icarus of Myths and Monsters
Metroid II: Return of Samus
Tennis Golf
Donkey Kong
Mario's Picross
Radar Mission


Anyone else want suggestions for point spending? 


For items I suggest the 3DS case.  I have seven or more of them and they are great.  I also ordered the calendar even though I don't know what it'll look like. 



For games I suggest...

Wii U (200 coins):
Yoshi's Island
Dr. Mario
SMB
SMB3
SMB2
Super Metroid
SMW

Wii U (300 coins):
Dr. Lugi
NES Remix

3DS (points vary)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong (200)
Mario vs. Donkey Kong: Minis on the Move (250)
Super Mario 3D Land (600)
New Super Mario Bros. 2 (600)
Donkey Kong Country Returns (600)

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Game Blog / Nintendo is working on a new dedicated game system called 'NX'

« on: March 17, 2015, 10:44:24 AM »

Normally it won't be news that Nintendo is working on a new console, but with the internet all a-flurry about Nintendo's decision to make games for smart devices it had some people wondering.   Recently Nintendo's chief executive, Satoru Iwata said,

"Nintendo has decided to deploy its video game business on smart devices, but it is not because we have lost our passion or vision for the business of dedicated video game systems.  On the contrary, because now we have decided on how we will make use of smart devices, we have come to hold an even stronger passion and vision for the dedicated video game system business than before.  As proof that Nintendo maintains strong enthusiasm for the dedicated game system business, let me confirm that Nintendo is currently developing a dedicated game platform with a brand-new concept under the development codename 'NX.' It is too early to elaborate on the details of this project, but we hope to share more information with you next year."

What do you think the "brand-new concept" for the NX will be?

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Game Blog / Nintendo and DeNA join forces to bring new games to smart devices

« on: March 17, 2015, 05:24:54 AM »

The alliance between Nintendo and DeNA will bring new Nintendo game apps to a new multi-device membership service worldwide.  This new service will be accessible from smart devices, PC and Nintendo systems, such as the Nintendo 3DS portable system and the Wii U home console, and is expected to launch in fall 2015.

All Nintendo IP will be available to the alliance for creation of new original games.  They will not be porting any games made for the Wii U or 3DS.  Instead, the hope is that consumers will explore more with Nintendo's dedicated video game platforms.

http://press.nintendo.com/articles.jsp?id=42533

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Mario Chat / I need to take a picture for Instagram.

« on: December 18, 2014, 06:56:26 PM »

"Miyamoto explains that one area in Zelda on Wii U will be the size of the entire map from Twilight Princess, as well as providing new teases for Star Fox and Mario Maker."

From:  http://www.gamespot.com/articles/miyamoto-discusses-scope-of-legend-of-zelda-wii-u-/1100-6424281/

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUkU6O4p7Lw" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUkU6O4p7Lw</a>

I wish they would have shown Miyamoto's reaction when she pulled out her cellphone.  I also wish she hadn't praised the suits in Mairo Kart and instead been hard hitting on Amiibo multi-game compatibility.  At least it wasn't all softball.  At around 14:00 she played a little hardball, but let Miyamoto cop-out.  Also, it was a little funny when Miyamoto didn't wait for a translation and started laughing. 

What's your take? 

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Forum Games / What The Fungi?

« on: December 01, 2014, 01:27:12 PM »

Post images, articles, or videos of/about people that just don't get it. 

Here's mine: 



I'll get straight to the point:  Medicare IS socialized medicine!  Next.

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The White Mushroom House / Wii U 32GB Black Deluxe Set w/ Super Mario 3D World & Nintendo Land

« on: October 25, 2014, 03:54:12 AM »

This popped up on one of my price alerts and may be a good deal for anyone that doesn't have a Wii U yet: 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wii-U-32GB-Black-Deluxe-Set-w-Super-Mario-3D-World-Nintendo-Land/301361362707

Edit: 
New Sale --> http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wii-U-32GB-Black-Deluxe-Set-w-Super-Mario-3D-World-Nintendo-Land/301375294161

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The White Mushroom House / Wii U authorized sale

« on: September 10, 2014, 04:59:33 PM »

Check it out here:  http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wii-U-32GB-Black-Deluxe-Set-w-Super-Mario-U-Super-Luigi-U/301310002816

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Forum Games / Separated at birth? Part 3

« on: July 17, 2014, 04:38:43 PM »

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Mario Chat / Mario Kart 8 toys at McDonald's

« on: July 05, 2014, 07:43:52 AM »

Here's the commercial in all it's horrifying glory: 

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6lhUqAyupA" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6lhUqAyupA</a>

And an unwrapping of all 8 toys: 

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJbT5pxzXPI" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJbT5pxzXPI</a>

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Video Game Chat / Father's Day: 52 games/year Challenge

« on: June 15, 2014, 05:17:38 PM »

Between now on Father's day 2015 post 52 games played in said time period.  Each game must include at least one screen shot and at least a three sentence review.  Bonus points for playing with or in view of your dad and/or your son/daughter.  In the event of a tie the community (Fungi Forum members) will decide the winner.  Said winner may receive a game or equally valued merchandise totally less than $60 at the discretion of Luigison.   Feel free to post games as you play them or wait until the end to post them all.  In the event that games cannot be beaten, a minimum of 8 hours will be required.  Proof of game play may be required. 

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Game Blog / Nintendo and Mercedes create joint ad for Mario Kart 8 DLC and Mercedes GLA

« on: May 29, 2014, 03:20:41 PM »

See the video on the official Mercedes Benz of Japan YouTube channel. 

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Game Blog / Nintendo to release Smash Bros. themed GCN controller & adapter for Wii U

« on: May 29, 2014, 03:10:15 PM »

An advertisement for Super Smash Bros. at E3 2014 on Nintendo's official YouTube channel today included footage of the upcoming Smash Bros. themed GameCube controller and Wii U adapter.  See the video here.

Nintendo of America also posted an image on their official Twitter: 

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General Chat / Guitars

« on: May 10, 2014, 03:09:24 PM »

Attention all guitarists and enthusiast on The Mushroom Kingdoms' Fungi Forums: 

Full disclosure, I have three competing Summer 2014 self assignments: 

- Prepare to teach AP chemistry - Important, but not related to this thread.
- Get fit - Again, not related to this thread.
- Learn/Re-learn to play Guitar - In case you hadn't guessed from the titled...

I have an Ovation non cutaway acoustic electric and a Fender Santa Rosa electric acoustic.  I have played other guitars, but these are the ones I kept. 

I plan to purchase or receive as a gift Rocksmith 2014 PS3 and/or PC (Steam) by Father's Day or early Summer. 

I played a lot (of guitar) during the early 90's, but haven't played much since.  Now, my daughter has a 3/4 scale classical (nylon) guitar and seems at least a little excited about learning to play guitar. 

On a related note, I want to learn/relearn to play guitar.  More specifically, I'm interesting in electric guitar. 

I have been out of the scene for a while, but as I recall, I loved the the warmth of the Gibson pickups, but also liked the range of Fender pickups/tremolos. 

I'm currently on a budget, but the Gibson Les Paul Junior seems attractive:  http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ADQRXT2 or http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GPHHXGQ

I love the stain showing the real wood.  For the record, I'd be happy with any wood grain/stain from chocolate to cherry.  But, the lack of tremolo would limit my range.  Specifically, it would eliminate certain Van Halen tracks I want to play.  Note that while I am particularly attracted to Gibson, I am not against Epiphone as they have made significant strides and are nearly comparable (to my old ear) to Gibson on all accounts.   

I am also very fond of Fender.  Note the Fender Santa Rosa electric acoustic I still own.  With three pickup and a tremolo, Fender allows more variation in sound.  This is a big plus.

Here I should note that I grew up with Peavey (I still own a Peavey amp and also note that I am from South Mississippi) and Ibanez guitars http://www.swee****er.com/store/detail/S770PBNTF .  I still think they are awesome(Peavey and Ibanez), but this may be a refection on my 80's and early 90's coming of age.  I was also very fond of B.C.Rich at the time. 

For appearance I prefer a Fender, Gibson Les Paul or SG with real wood slightly stained, but sound is more important.

For sound, I thing I'd prefer a Gibson with a middle Fender pickup and tremolo or a Fender with three Gibson pickups and a tremolo.  I'm very stuck here. 

TLDR; Please suggest a guitar for an old guy that loved the warmth of Gibson and flexibility of Fender.  (Also, note an 80's/early 90's guitar sound preferred with natural wood tones a plus). 

Suggestion? 

Thanks in advance.  (While on a budget, I hope to have something to practice on this 2014 Summer.) 

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Not at the Dinner Table / My Sister's New Job. Please Help!

« on: April 26, 2014, 03:47:01 PM »

My sister is getting a new job. 

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB3xM93rXbY" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HB3xM93rXbY</a>

In honor of her new job (I don't know exactly when she will start) please join me in celebrating on May 11th and buy her something from http://producten.hema.nl/

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Forum Games / TIL

« on: April 17, 2014, 09:14:39 PM »

Today I Learned that Superstar Saga is on the Wii U Virtual Console.  Now I know one game my daughter and I will be playing this summer.  What did you learn today? 

(I also hope to be playing SM3DW and MK8, but money is tight now so we'll see.)