New Super Mario Bros. 2 adding three DLC packs

 @ZOD777  @Q-abs totally.  I too felt cheated when they re-released a newer version of SF4 as soon as they did.  SF4 was Feb 17 09, SSF4 was April 27 10.  All it offered was an updated roster.  I'll never buy another SF game now.

 @Q-abs  @Cryptic_Shadow That bothers me too, so I don't buy most games day 1 anymore.  I was especially jaded about Street Fighter 4.  Only several months later Super SF4 came out.  Then SFxTekken with the disc locked characters.  The practices revolving around DLC are a bit shady.  (Yes I know SSF4 is not DLC, but it might as well have been).

 @Q-abs i agree with you 100%.  also i hope you didn't think i was implying that you were complaining.  cheers mate. :)

 @superkadeemx I played Metal Gear Solid on the Playstation and we had Soul Calibur 2. I also had Gauntlet Legends for Dreamcast and played Viewtiful Joe, it's mainly the 1st party games that I missed out on since I couldn't really buy games back then and my brother was never really a big Nintendo fan. We grew up on Sega so when the Dreamcast died out, my brother moved onto Sony and Nintendo.

I'll try to get my hands on the Metroid Prime Trilogy for Wii :D 

 @abHS4L88 whaaat?!  sunshine, wind waker, metroid prime, star fox, fire emblem, metal gear solid 1 remake, soul caliber 2, resident evil viewtiful joe, gauntlet dark legacy. GREAT TIMES! you must get them games 1day man. the gamecube has a couple gems worth checking out in 2012.

 @superkadeemx 

Yeah, we're all different, and I'm sure there's a lot of people who feel the same way I do so it's good that Nintendo now has that option if they want to make use of it. 

Don't worry, I'll definitely get it, same with Windwaker, missed out on a lot of awesome Gamecube games :P

 @abHS4L88 i happen to be one of those gamers, Sunshine was a great game it definitely deserves a sequel. You should get the game when it comes available to you. I tend to get sad myself when i get close to the end of a mario game and i was still left wanting more after galaxy 2 but if its the end of the game its the end and im satisfied. i'd rather them end the game with a bang than to prolong the inevitable.

 @superkadeemx 

I know that and Galaxy 2 did get those comments unfortunately, but I agree, anyone who just writes it off can just yell "YOLO!" and run down a mountain :D

With Mario games though, when it's done, I tend to feel sad sometimes because it's like "It's over and I want to play more." so adding in additional levels while crafting new games (for me) seems like a good way to keep the game alive while waiting for the next title. 

Plus we've seen how radically different each 3D Mario title tends to be which is why Galaxy 2 was created because Nintendo recognized how much potential the original had and didn't want to just leave it at that, and thank goodness they decided to make a sequel. 

I know tons of gamers are still dying for a Sunshine sequel (never played it but if it appears on Virtual Console, I'm soooo downloading it). 

 @abHS4L88 i dont remember ppl saying that about Galaxy 2 and if there are ppl saying that then they can go straight to a certain hot place. besides isnt DLC still rehashing ideas for an old game anyway? 1nce a game has been defeated then its over. i thought replay value was based on how good the initial game was, the secrets/glitches that couldve been missed or to kick a really hard boss's ass effortlessly the 2nd time around. downloading an xtra level for a game thats been beaten makes me think that could've been used in entire new game. unlike call of duty Nintendo tends to put some actual effort into their sequels.

 @superkadeemx 

But then people will just whine and complain saying "Oh look at Nintendo just rehashing ideas again, Mario's the new CALL OF DUTY!" This could be more effective and would drive sales of the original game, especially if the content is free.

 @abHS4L88 good point or save them DLC ideas and make a super mario 3d land 2. get an entire brand new game verses 5-10 levels

 @superkadeemx 

Then again, there's only a certain amount of content you can include with the initial game and with the Super Mario games being spaced out compared to before, DLC is a good way to keep these titles alive for 3-4 years as long as Nintendo keeps the DLC at a low price or even better, free :D

I wouldn't care much for the challenge stages, but I'd gladly pay $2.50 for like 5-10 more levels in Super Mario 3D Land.

 @Rovelius I guess we just have to wait to see how good the DLC will be.

 @96augment  For what it's worth, I've been reading these "Iwata Asks" interviews for a long time and I've never seen a lie in those.

 @abHS4L88  I just hope what Iwata said is true. I have no reason to think he's lying or anything like that. I'm just a cynical guy.

 @96augment 

Nah, it's a good statement from Iwata and I don't expect every person who comments to scroll down this page so I don't mind sharing it if it makes them feel better :P