This really doesn't have anything to do with your argument (which I agree with). I just needed a reason to post this.

So do they make babies in dark, moist places? You know, because fungus?

We're lucky they're selling Nintendo products period. They hate each other on the business end of things.

I didn't think Nintendo was going to launch Ssb until December, so it screwed up my finances a bit that day (amiibos included). First world problems.

*an expensive day

Immediate family deaths, cultists, and having the soul taken from your body certainly count. A lot of twisted content is usually guised in the series humor, but can get pretty dark the more you think on it.

Every time I see an article about this game/experience, I want to hug my daughter immediately.

I really hope that the blue bomber's Amiibo announcement leads to more titles that use him (in any format). Imagine if Capcom decided to bring MML3 with Amiibo support. We can dream.

Appreciate the info (and for everyone else who answered). I just figured when it comes to reviews, and by extension ethics, why there's a disparity in advance reviews for some games, and not for others. I suppose its a better question to ask the developers and publishers.

Thanks for the explanation! I just figure that enough of us would like to see some of these reviews come a little sooner, and I prefer Kotaku over others who assign an arbitrary score.

Played the Sonic Boom demo on 3ds (and yes I know its different from the WiiU version). It felt... weird.

What would happen if you said "screw the embargo"? Legitimately curious.

Mario Strikers Charged. Never thought I'd play a game online more than that one (RIP Nintendo Wii internet).

This comment made my life today. Two games. Two completely opposite ends of the gaming spectrum. Both amazing.

Haha. Good luck brother. I've been chasing my 16 month old around and she's the best thing to happen to my wife and I (besides gaming of course).

Is this your first?

Dammit, now in have that wonderful jingle in my head.

Enjoy the hell out of it compadre. Becoming my most gamed-on console as of late.

i think part of it has to do with Nintendo having separate teams developing their hardware (this changed last year, however). Without a unified platform in mind when the Wiiu and 3ds were developed, reworking their account strategy might have been easier said than done. At least now they can track what you're buying…

great catch.