We've been asking about your favorite entries in big Nintendo franchises (and we probably will again!), but we thought we'd ask a more macro-scale question. What's your favorite franchise on Nintendo consoles? You've got your Mario, Zelda, and Metroid, obviously, but there's also Sonic, Resident Evil, Mega Man, Street Fighter, and years and years of other series throughout history. And don't forget about the comparatively newer series like Super Monkey Ball and Phantasy Star Online! As for us, it's definitely Castlevania. We have been faithful to Konami's pseudo-horror series since the very start.











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8-13-2007 @ 9:34AM
samfish said...
Viewtiful Joe.
OH! What I wouldn't give for Viewtiful Joe 3. I'd buy any console that gets that game in a heartbeat.
...unfortunately, it'll never happen.
If we're talking old school, though, Mega Man or Donkey Kong. I would love to see a new 2D classic Mega Man or Donkey Kong Country game.
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8-13-2007 @ 9:39AM
Brandon P. said...
hmm, my all time fav is mario, but i will say that i hope we get a version of RE5.
and a new street fighter wouldnt be too bad haha.
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8-13-2007 @ 9:44AM
Erich said...
Earthbound, I also enjoyed Star Tropics, but it borrowed a lot from the Earthbound series.
- Young boy destined to save the world
- Armed with a Yo-Yo and Baseball bat
Tho, Earthbound is more of a Quirky-Funny pure-rpg. Whereas Star Tropics was more of an Action-Puzzle-Platformer with RPG elements.
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8-13-2007 @ 9:50AM
Hame said...
I know it's kind of an obvious one but it would have to be the Mario franchise. For me Mario's platformers have always been the epitomy of gaming. The king of all franchises.
Other favourites would be the Legend Of Zelda, Mario Kart, Street Fighter, Donkey Kong, Internationl Superstar Soccer, Bomberman and Animal Crossing franchises.
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8-13-2007 @ 9:57AM
Gonzo said...
It's funny, I'm not really a Horror buff but I think you guys got it: Castlevania has had more outstanding games than any other. Resident evil 4 was very good but not really a nintendo franchise.
But overall, I'm sorry I have to say that GTA is my overall favorite video game franchise. What I would do for a Wiimake of San Andreas.
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8-13-2007 @ 10:55AM
vidGuy said...
Holy cow! And I thought picking a Mario favorite was tough.
For Nintendo's franchises, Zelda is my favorite. I buy all of the main Marios and Metroids but when Zelda hits I try to find a few days to just sit down and absorb it. And I like to savor the game. I make my first run last as long as possible and then go through a second time once my game stack has run thin. Twilight Princess took me 50 hours over 4 months to beat. 15 of those hours were in the first two days.
For 3rd party games on Nintendo, it has to be Resident Evil. I played all of the originals on Playstation and was stoked when GC got RE0, REmake, and RE4, all stellar games and still in my collection.
I'd be 90% satisfied if my game collection was only Zelda and RE games.
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8-13-2007 @ 11:13AM
hvnlysoldr said...
Mario, Zelda, Pokemon, Final Fantasy.
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8-13-2007 @ 11:43AM
Zack W. said...
Let us all not forget our little pink hommie....KIRBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KIRBY + WII = only a matter of time...
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8-13-2007 @ 12:19PM
ZagZagovich said...
I choose Kirby. One of the most addicting series I played. But mine second favorite would be Super Robot Wars and other series by Banpresto. Mega Man 2 is one of the best games ever too.
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8-13-2007 @ 2:21PM
steve said...
FINAL FANTASY! I still play 1 2 and 3. 2nd place would have to go to Zelda.
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8-13-2007 @ 5:27PM
SpinachConvention said...
Sorry to be obvious, but it's just got to be Zelda. I've been playing since Links Awakening and I've just loved every single one I've played.
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8-13-2007 @ 6:47PM
Erik Hannon said...
Definitely Zelda and Metroid!
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8-13-2007 @ 9:08PM
TWiNKiE said...
Metal Gear Solid
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8-14-2007 @ 10:04AM
Kevin Tse said...
Zelda.
Metroid.
Fire Emblem.
Pretty much anything nintendo.
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8-14-2007 @ 2:32PM
gamefreak054 said...
for me its zelda by far i love that series there is only one series basically for me that can beat that and it is the god of war series but thats not for nintendo
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8-14-2007 @ 3:40PM
adrian said...
I don't know about you, but if you REALLY are A Nintendo fan you should choose Mario.
I CHOOSE MARIO!!!!!
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