Nintendo World Championships: NES Edition - Hotline Hints Launch Trailer - Nintendo Switch

[@artofajax7199]

0:12 “This is a work of fiction and the hotline has not made its triumphant return. You’re on your own, kid!” That disclaimer is amazing.

[@MentalLiberation]

AMEN! Love it.

[@nawab256]

Yeah, there’s no way this is returning with KZbin and everything out there. But the old days were pretty cool.

[@saphcal]

its heartbreaking!

[@CURichard2019]

​@@nawab256 Tragic really. Way too expensive back in the day to call the hotline.

[@jus]

Now that I have a job and can pay for it without getting in trouble or doing extra chores!!!

[@davidzea-smith1417]

0:12 “This is a work of fiction and the hotline has not made its triumphant return. You’re on your own, kid!” *punches a wall out of frustration*

[@davidzea-smith1417]

All jokes aside, I found that disclaimer funny.

[@setsers1]

*Insert Kiryu Punching Table* 🤣🤣🤣

[@JonathanH]

*THAT DAMN WALL MADE ME LOSE*

[@BaconNuke]

I like how they legit put little hints in the video.. like actually *encouraging* damage boosting is something I never thought I'd see in an official Nintendo video

[@riversart2030]

The part about firing missiles upward to hit Ridley is actually helpful even if you aren't trying to speedrun.

[@Saxdude26]

"You do know Samus can't crawl in this one, right?" Ed, you have had that one in your back pocket for years, haven't ya? XD

[@alyx4436]

Yeah you know he loved throwing that one out in 1989

[@williamsanborn9195]

I love how they were able to get actual former game advisors back for this commercial. That was really cool!

[@forevercomescrashing]

Seriously, what an absolute cool thing to do!

[@shawnnorris]

well some still work for the company - all these years later! When i started years ago it was the thing i was in awe about - 'wait u used to do what a game counselor no way' - shout out to Marc the OG

[@jellycore1316]

Aww, yeah, agreed, it's super cool! ^^

[@jellycore1316]

​@@shawnnorrisAww XD That's really cool

[@TheDavidVAs]

"You do know Samus can't crawl in this one, right?" DID YOU JUST-

[@Unknown_User174]

Samus can morph into a ball and it’s true.

[@randomduck8679]

y?

[@BrianStewart126]

But can Metroid crawl?

[@Unknown_User174]

@@BrianStewart126 Metroids can’t crawl, They don’t have any arms or legs.

[@ToonyTails]

“Aye lad, he did”.

[@schwim69]

Shout outs to Nintendo Hotline Australia who helped me and my brother complete The Adventure of Link on NES as kids.

[@imgomes6425]

That's amazing! It's a hard game!

[@joelockard7174]

@@schwim69 man those were super expensive. I just kept a notepad and took notes back then. Zelda 2 wasnt too bad to beat but did take a Go d bit of footwork...

[@schwim69]

@@joelockard7174 I was so young at the time and we were hard stuck on finding progress. It was the part where you have to chop the forest to find the town! We made one call - the wait time was short in Aus at the time. I think we called them twice for Zelda 2 and once again for a game called Solstice. Was such a magical time discovering secrets through word of mouth and magazines.

[@chazthecheeseguy]

wait. that ACTUALLY existed???

[@imgomes6425]

@chazthecheeseguy indeed! But it would charge to the telephone bill. Kids would get in trouble with their parents doing this, I imagine, lol.

[@Notretrobread]

The advertisement for this game is so good!

[@UltraGamerAustin]

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[@Sucks_at_Mario]

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[@Notretrobread]

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[@Red--Moon]

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[@Patichu]

I'm calling it now nintendo wants everyone to play it because this will be the qualifier for the next nintendo world championship.

[@jdb2002]

That kid's parents phone bill will be sky-high when they're done.

[@kerred]

Still cheaper than paying microtransactions to beat the level

[@georgeg7259]

They got me as a kid. My parents were livid our phone bill was 100 dollars in early 90s

[@jdb2002]

@@georgeg7259 What were you stuck on?

[@Deetroiter]

The trick was they had two different hotlines….one was the paid game advice line. The other was a free number where you could talk with someone about new releases coming out and other news. Every once in a while you could try calling the free line and smooth talk them about the news, then at the end “hey I have one more question if you don’t mind…I’m REALLY stuck here…” and the pro would actually answer it for free if it didn’t take too long and they didn’t have to pull out the game from the shelf. Ask me how I know 😂

[@georgeg7259]

@@jdb2002 I wish I could remember. I just remember getting yelled at by my parents for a long time XD

[@PhanTum926]

The marketing of this game have been consistently top-notch. They're a neat way to tribute the console that started an impact of video games, even the event as well.

[@quiq2912]

They forgot to ask the customer to put him on hold before the transfer hahaha. Nice ad.

[@ErenTheWarcriminal]

Surprise calls incoming

[@Truedoogie]

I used to call the Nintendo hotline all the time as a kid. These gameplay counsellors were legitimate next-level humans in my eyes. It was like talking to God and getting direct advice on how to kneel on a cliff to get a tornado to take you away while holding a red crystal. I am so entertained by their decision to recreate this in this video.

[@pattersong6637]

I'm surprised that call didn't go "Castlevania II: Simon's Quest? Step 1: Purchase Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse. Step 2: Sell Simon's Quest to help cover the payment. That's all for now. Thank you for calling."

[@Truedoogie]

@@pattersong6637 haha! I do kind of agree with your sentiment.

[@Unknown_User174]

0:16 1:48 3:15 Seeing the pictures of what they used to look like back in the day, I guess we all age just like you and me everybody in the comments. It’s sad that we can’t stay young forever.😔 But let’s not get all stressed out about it, Let the NES WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS NES EDITION GAMES…BEGIN!😄

[@joelockard7174]

I can tell I'm old....I've played and still own for that matter every single game that's talked about here. I'm glad to see they're bringing back renewed interest for folks that didn't grow up with these games. It's this era that put Nintendo on center stage back in the 80s. They should never be forgotten but remembered and played. This will be a definite buy for me when it comes out.

[@Tal12075]

The game Is already out. you can play it now.

[@joelockard7174]

@@Tal12075 I'll get it this weekend....working at the moment. Is there a physical copy?

[@thehansr]

@@joelockard7174 you can buy physical only from nintendo's own website im pretty sure.

[@GlitchTomboy]

@@joelockard7174 Oh yes, there's a psysical copy, and also a collector edition with a replica of a golden NES cartridge, some nice retro cards and nice stuff. Check it out

[@nostalgiadude]

​@@joelockard7174there is, but it is a part of deluxe edition

[@Deetroiter]

Shoutout to these Ninten-Pros! I remember having to call a few times back in the day and no joke they really were game masters that knew these games inside and out.

[@TheLonelyGoomba]

3:20 HE SAID THE THING!

[@novinissupa]

Such a legendary post even nintendo knows

[@HKT-4300]

Y can't metroid crawl Miiverse guy has been immortalized

[@greenmoblin3114]

SAMUS CAN’T CRAWL

[@Funboy_92]

That reference! Hahahahahaha

[@Erekai]

Yes, yes, I know Samus can't, but y can't Metroid????

[@DarrenWeb-uw2cc]

"At $12.99 a minute your card will be charged $51.96. Thank you for calling the Nintendo Hint Hotline!"

[@AlexChipman]

Leaning into this amazing history is a total win for Nintendo.

[@nickk3077]

3:20 Bro, Miiverse reference. That should come back on the next Nintendo console. Just saying ;)

[@Libby-Phantom]

thanks for explaining it, with how the other comments were I was worried it was some sort of innuendo

[@nickk3077]

Yeah, it was like this one guy on Miiverse who say “why cant metroid crawl” and ever since then it sorta stuck out in the gaming community. It’s crazy to think about and we don’t even know if that user knows he even created something this big in the first place. It is a good point though. IDK why Samus can’t crawl.

[@keynanmartinez]

After 39 years nothing has changed for our love with NES Video Games!!!

[@ng65gaming]

"Former Game counselor" sounds like something so strange to have on a resume that they have to hire you

[@sonyx5332]

Not at all, especially if you're looking for a job in a gaming related field.

[@ZTimeGamingYT]

It's always so cool when companies embrace their past and bring nostalgia to the fans both old and new.

[@ZetaCancri]

I remember back in the mid 90s I called the Nintendo power hotline, I found the number in Nintendo Power Magazine lol, but I neglected or just didn't care to realize the call was per minute. Needless to say my dad wasn't happy when he got a $200 phone bill later on... Ah memories

[@M64bros]

Man, these VHS tape type videos are really cool

[@nodakamakadon]

This looks way too good for VHS.

[@jilp2002]

Shut up

[@Didz]

Looks nothing like VHS.

[@baldpipesmoker1]

So much nostalgia for this 46 year old gamer! I miss the late 80's and 90's when there was a Nintendo Power hotline and magazine! I called a few times (with mom's permission of course!) back in the day! Great ad!

[@LordSpleach]

3:21 METROID CAN'T CRAWL!!!

[@Joshua05005]

Nintendo had a hotline on how to beat games?!

[@cwooddirector]

Yes they actually did back in the 80s and early 90s. You could call if you were stuck in a game. In an age before the internet, you either needed to own a magazine, a physical strategy guide, or call a hotline if you were stuck. By the time I was playing games I don't think the hotline still existed, but I remember having to use the Nintendo Power magazine and strategy guides for a few games. Now everything is just a quick google search away.

[@TheOneHamster]

Yes they did and it was expensive!

[@brianjl7477]

@@TheOneHamster If I recall it didn't actually cost anything but you did have to pay the long distance charges unless you lived in Redmond, WA where it was a local call. Man, remember long distance? 😁

[@user-ly1ko6be9t]

I believe so!

[@ambrm]

@@cwooddirectorI’m pretty sure it actually lasted into the Wii era

[@pipopawebghost8095]

By the way remember this was a real job people had at Nintendo in the 80s

[@RajaniIsa]

Two of them were actual former staff, if you look at the chevrons.

[@pipopawebghost8095]

@@RajaniIsa aren't all of them former stuff?

[@RajaniIsa]

⁠@@pipopawebghost8095for the phone line - at least that is what the different title seems to mean to me.

[@sonicexereaper6814]

Gotta say, even tho I wasn’t born around the 80s and grew up in the early 2000s, this is honestly a dream job every gamer wants to be in. I’m real jealous of the 80s folks living the dream of playing NES games, and giving out tips and guides throughout any game they know too well. But nowadays, the hotline is history thanks to the rise of the internet, then KZbin with its walkthroughs.

[@rockslime]

Growing up I wanted to work at Nintendo and start at the helpline. Back then that job was the best office job ever.

[@gamerrrdude4405]

Now this is peak marketing right here! Can’t wait to pick up my deluxe edition today

[@16-BitMario94]

the amount of detail they put in to this just for an advertisement is amazing

[@SueAnye]

Fun fact: Yesterday, the Nintendo Switch surpassed the FC to become Nintendo's longest-running console ever.

[@PeperonyChease]

Is that between launch and new hardware or game library?

[@spman]

Uh, no? FC went from 1983 to 1994, 11 years. Switch only came out in 2017, we still got a long way to go

[@dogg-paws]

​@@spmanThe Switch is the longest-running Nintendo home console without a successor being released

[@spman]

@@dogg-paws Well yeah, that is true

[@bribay]

Not a fun fact. I want Switch 2 now!

[@ProtoMario]

So good!

[@Gorilla_Jones]

Memories ❤

[@LilCosmosYT]

The amount of love this game is getting

[@davidrin3566]

Right in the Nostalgia! So simple. So addicting. There aren't too many games that bring out my competitive spirit. Thank you for releasing this!

[@oldirtydawson]

I called the number (with permission, of course) a handful of times in the early 90's during the NES days. Even though I was 10, the counselors always treated me with respect, talked to me like I was an adult, and were patient enough with me to help me every single time. The calls usually took about 5-10 minutes. I have fond memories of those days. If I remember right (this was over 30 years ago), you called and there were presets for the more popular games, like if you need help with Zelda, push 1, for Super Mario Bros 3, push 2, and so on. I usually played RPG/adventure games back then that were a little tough for an 10 year old, so I always had to wait until the end after all the presets for "everything else". This was a fun nostalgic trip. The late 80's/early 90's were a magical time.

[@tyronemichel122]

THE VIDEO MAKES ME A LOT OF NOSTALGIA 😎👍

[@Sucks_at_Mario]

I’m excited for this one! Loved NES remix and I’m looking forward to some quick challenges

[@ocram32hhcity41]

That's exactly why I love Nintendo, because they always remind me of my childhood! Thank you, dear Nintendo team, and all the best to you. A 40-year-old gamer now, and a Nintendo fan for 35 years! Greetings from Germany

[@kmcsciguy]

But “why can’t Metroid crawl?!” 😂 love that they gave a nod to that

[@camdenlacy9755]

Totally rad. They nailed it

[@Oridginale24]

This video reminds me of that scene in The Wizard(1989) when the kids called Nintendo for tips on how to beat the game.

[@Leonx3]

Okay, you get points for having those 13 inch CRTs, and both models of the NES being used. 👍

[@robhulson]

When I was a kid, I grew up wanting to be a Nintendo Gameplay Counselor.

[@otakumarcus]

God, this really takes me back.

[@nickk3077]

Was this office set created just for this one video? Either way, it looks cool!

[@ircluzar]

i don't know why they don't say it in the video, but the phone number for the hotline is 1-800-255-3700. Check out the back of your snes and nes carts, it's written on there.

[@agedstring]

This reminds me alot of that one E3/Direct skit Nintendo made during the 2010s, and I just feel nostalgic thinking on that.

[@PascalPimpare]

"You’re on your own, kid! You always have been!"

[@rhiethreal]

"You’re on your own, kid!” What a gamer move.

[@Finnishmanni]

Damn ED was on fire.

[@Unknown_User174]

Sure is.😊 It’s too bad he’s not what he used to look like in his picture anymore.😔

[@Duckboy_300]

I got the deluxe edition of this game today and it's so cool

[@GameplayandTalk]

Man, Nintendo really knows how to hit those nostalgia buttons!

[@vilecrow]

The amount of nostalgia I have been hit with has brought a tear to my eye.

[@davidhershberger7899]

I am so happy I pre-ordered the deluxe set.

[@Blessious]

Perfection

[@astarothgr]

the nostalgia is real

[@nickk3077]

I love NES games! Zelda 1 is my favorite! It's just so cool to see some love for these titles.

[@bw2273]

So cool to have the actual former game counselors in here! I remember reading Nintendo Power thinking "that's what I wanna be when I grow up"

[@mrmusickhimself]

"You're having trouble with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles? Hold on, I know just the guy, lemme transfer you" AVGN: "You can just WALK OVER IT! Thank you, that'll be 500 dollars."

[@cornishrichardson]

This advertisement is peak

[@VictarisGX]

Love the retro vibes in this. Brought me right back to my youth, calling in to ask about beating Bald Bull in Punch-Out!!!

[@DaveTheRetroGuy]

Gotta love those old references

[@ThatRetroGuy2005]

Fun Fact their was a Nintendo power call scene in the 1989 Movie The Wizard i am suprised Nintendo still reffanced that film may not been good but in my opinion its a hidden gem

[@darktetsuya]

3:21 man the metroid miiverse callback, LOL! have my deluxe edition preordered can't wait to try my hand at speedrunning some of these nintendo classics!

[@mykstericeferg1258]

Fantastic that Nintendo continues making software that celebrates the rich heritage of their beloved legacy games, especially one capturing the exciting World Championships held during their heyday. No other systems‘ classics have this level of nostalgic history, let alone the legendary and memorable Nintendo Hints Hotline.😌✨ “Now You’re Playing With Power”!⚡️

[@AndrewO83]

Back in the early 90's, we DID actually ring the Nintendo Hotline to find the 8th dungeon entrance in NES Zelda. No internet back then peoples! Once we knew we could burn bushes with the candle, it opened up the whole game for me lol. I was burning every bush in the game lol.

[@50PullUps]

The classics never die!

[@SapphireSolstice67]

They should have revealed who was asking all these questions, by cutting to Reggie on the phone, sitting on an office chair at home, playing Nintendo

[@blueocten]

I love it when Nintendo gets silly like this and references mostly forgotten parts of their history. Between this, Starfy, and the new Famicom Detective Club, Nintendo's really been digging deep lately.

[@andregurov]

Wow does this bring back memories.

[@grayscales1864]

“Actual former game counselor”

[@Jelly_shy_guy_man]

If this is real, Nintendo is cooking something real good.

[@Yirggzmb]

The game is real, the hotline used to be real, but no they're not bringing the hotline back sadly

[@Jelly_shy_guy_man]

@@Yirggzmb L for nintendo

[@solame4983]

Imagine having to give hints about the same game for 8 hours a day, they don’t even let you cover multiple games. You only get one game to talk about.

[@JPGamerRetroAnime]

Man this reminds me of the movie Retro Gaming called the Wizard. A strange little boy with his brother trying to go to California.

[@SeiferA2001]

The only call center I'd be happy to work at

[@theteeman]

Time to treasure the Nintendo NES Championship bundle and cartridges for years. What a blast to the past for kids back in the 1980s 💯

[@Riz2336]

Very cool, it’ll be fun to try these challenges

[@EthanMiguelScott]

The Power Line! Crazy nostalgia.

[@Aerialslayer]

Woah. This is awesome. Can't wait to play!

[@Pikamarmot]

2:33 The same woman who voiced the Dream Discoveries announcer in Kirby and the Forgotten Land. And here we are!

[@Blue_Tempest6]

Man, the nostalgia 😭

[@marcus7252]

Bringing one of the OGs back is just pure awesome!!!

[@Ninten70]

I'll always think of The Wizard and the Nintendo Power Hotline when we got the NES mini.

[@mjdf122]

Yes Nintendo take us back to the 1980s/1990s

[@Agent_008]

Working as a game counselor back then was probably amazing

[@2dskillz]

What a delightful video. Great work!

[@UltraGamerAustin]

Along with the game I hope they bring back the irl event

[@lynn373281]

omg this trailer is so amazing!!!!!!!

[@SGWinstar8844]

❤ Old kid vibes 110% I love this. Nintendo power! 80's & 90's stuff forever!! 😀

[@707tinman707]

Now for a NWC SNES Edition!

[@DieselJT]

On my way to Gamestop to pick up myCollectors Edition! Soooo hyped to play this tonight!

[@pobels29]

Marc D's gotta calibrate the geometry on his CRT.

[@Unknown_User174]

It’s really sad that seeing a picture of what he looks like when he was younger shows that we can’t stop aging because that’s true.😔

[@MentalLiberation]

I love the fine print at the bottom of the screen in the first few minutes. Very hilarious!

[@QsQs-du9xp]

Dude. Was this a thing back in the day? If yes. Then that was frigging awsome for those who actually called. Wow. just wow

[@TheRedCometKid]

Yes. Yes it was.

[@boredstudent]

I love how some of the Nintendo "employees" were actual hotline counselors.

[@RandomKid244]

I like how Nintendo put old Nintendo magazines and game guides in the background this advertisement is peak Nintendo.