I actually like the music in Tekken 2 in a "lol, that's so cheesy" way (especially the ending with Japanese lyrics). Tekken 3 had some nice tracks, like Xiaoyu's theme. I don't remember the music in Tekken 4 and I didn't play TT extensively. Tekken 5 was okay, but Tekken 6's soundtrack is really bad. I don't know, not my kind of music I guess.

SNES got the better fighters (ports), though, and I was a huge fighting game fan when I was a kid. Still, I never owned a Genesis and have been exposed to it only through emulation. I actually like its sound, and have found plenty of nice games like Ristar, Sonic 2 and Pulseman.

I'm in the mood for some Genesis emulation

*turns Wii on*

Not relevant to SF, but still somehow relevant: I prefer Tekken over Street Fighter as a series, but the music in Tekken is so, SO bad I can't believe it. Tekken has barely any memorable tune.

Well, the first game I loved was Street Fighter II, I was 5 or 6.

So what makes a good kids' game? Well, what makes a good game?

This, pretty much. Maybe not being too difficult is a good thing, though, in that case games with difficulty options or games that are supposed to be easy (like Kirby) are good games for kids.

Maybe it's because I never played the original one?

I hate gay pride parades.

The thing is, I hate parades in general. "Hate" as in, "I'd never attend one, too loud, crowded and uncomfortable", not as in "I HOPE THEY DIE etc."

@Tanner: it's hard for me to complain about traditional Kirby games when most Kirby games these days are weird/experimental. I really like how they handle Kirby as a series, with lots of unique and creative spin-offs that don't necessarily become their own series, and some traditional Kirby games here and there.

I mean, since the GBA games, the only traditional Kirby game we've got are Squeak Squad and Return to Dream Land. They are most definitely not revolutionary, but I still find them enjoyable.

New "overview trailer" of Return to Dream Land.

It's looking pretty good 

Galaxy 2 had an okay difficulty level, didn't it? There are even some parts that caused me more trouble than I'd like to admit

What I don't get is, who exactly complained that Mario games are too difficult in the first place? Mario games sell well, period. Even that SNES ROM on a DVD "anniversary all-stars" Mario sold well. So what are they trying to achieve by putting these "stupid easy" modes?

They already have a platformer series that is supposed to be easy with Kirby. And Kirby games don't need these features to be easy, they just are.

Marketing silliness aside, I think it's pretty obvious that this Mario game aims to be more similar to previous classic Mario games than a new concept, with such a huge focus on the SMB3 tail. I'm perfectly okay with that.

With the implementation of the "super guide", NSMBWii became more difficult than NSMB.

Still, I think I read somewhere that Miyamoto said the game doesn't get difficult until near the end or something like that. Let's hope it's challenging enough.

Two new trailers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g97DH9NXaI4&feature=player_embedded

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1HC9DSxAWw0&feature=player_embedded

I keep thinking it looks fun.

I kind of like how Cave Story 3D looks.

Most pleasant experiences are distracting and don't really help you reach the 'height of your potential'. So I personally don't care, my love for jumping on platforms has been harmless so far.

Pokémon and Minecraft are evil.

My avatar is demonic and oriental.

^

The 3DS version, which is coming to the eShop later this year, will feature the obligatory 3D support you'd expect, new levels, a real-time map on the bottom screen, and "future content updates."

I'm definitely buying it. VVVVVV is still my favorite indie game.

You have to be kidding me, Nintendo  

http://3ds.nintendolife.com/news/2011/10/nintendo_japan_unveils_ice_white_3ds_console

I really, REALLY wanted this color at launch  

From all those screens, it really looks like a mix between Super Mario 64 (especially more linear levels like Rainbow Cruise and the Bowser levels) and the FLUDD-less levels in Sunshine. I'm personally loving it.