As of December 28, 2023 (Thursday), when writing this article, government offices are holding their final workday of the year, and among everyone working, many of you are probably having your final workday of the year today as well?
In the Tokyo metropolitan area, New Year's Eve is expected to be rainy, but the year-end and New Year holidays will see uncharacteristically high temperatures, making outings for first shrine visits and New Year sales look quite comfortable.
To fully enjoy the year-end and New Year holidays, we need to make sure we properly finish everything that needs to be done within the year, which naturally increases opportunities to look back on this year's events.
2023 was a year filled with so many happenings that it could truly be called turbulent, but in the gaming industry, one of the top news stories is undoubtedly that Nintendo's Famicom, aka Family Computer, celebrated its 40th anniversary in July.
The team has also launched the Famicom 40th Anniversary Campaign Site and carried out various projects, but a weekly highlight has been the Famicom National Vote.
Unique themes have driven it each time, and the voting results for the 24th theme, which serves as the final result announcement of 2023, Which Game Comes to Mind When You Think of Co-op?, have now been released!
様々な色味の「青」が集結！「ファミコン国民投票」第23回「青いカセット」といえば？結果発表！
Great for Playing Together During the Year-End and New Year Holidays! 24th Result Announcement!
The results for the 24th Famicom National Vote theme Which Game Comes to Mind When You Think of Co-op? have been announced, and the Famicom 40th Anniversary Campaign Site is now showcasing the top 20 rankings!
True to its theme, many titles that become even more fun when played by two players cooperating have ranked in, making it perfect for when you gather with family, relatives, or friends during the year-end and New Year holidays.
Shining in 1st place among the numerous titles where you can cooperate is Konami's monumental vertical-scrolling shooter, TwinBee, with a vote share of 19.2%!
By having Player 1's TwinBee and Player 2's WinBee hold hands or bump into each other front and back, you can unleash powerful attacks that are impossible when playing solo, and surely quite a few people managed to clear the game precisely because it was a two-player game!
On the flip side, it's also a familiar sight to accidentally shoot down the power-up item Bell and get into minor arguments over it.
Including 2nd place's Mario Bros., there are also games where the style of play depends entirely on the player, whether you choose co-op play or versus play, even with the same game content.
Since you'll likely secure plenty of time to play games during the year-end and New Year holidays, it might also be fun to explore styles of play unique to two-player mode, not just co-op play!
By the way, Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Castle, which the author voted for, did not make the top 20, ranking at 24th!
However, since the series' first installment, Konami Wai Wai World, ranked in 4th place, please let me consider this as practically 4th place!
#ファミコン国民投票 第24回テーマ結果発表
「協力」といえば？
みなさんに選ばれたトップ10はこちら。第25回テーマ
「龍/竜/ドラゴン」といえば？
の投票をただいまより受付開始。サイトではトップ20やあなたが投票したタイトルの順位も確認できます。https://t.co/sdHovLdeBx#ファミコン40周年 pic.twitter.com/6bSujlPs3b
— ファミコン40周年 (@famicom40th) December 28, 2023
The Last Theme Announcement of the Year! Voting Begins for Which Game Comes to Mind When You Think of Ryu (Dragon)?
The final result announcements for 2023 have concluded, but the Famicom 40th anniversary will continue until July!
Voting for the 25th Famicom National Vote has started on Thursday, December 28, 2023! This time's theme is Which Game Comes to Mind When You Think of Ryu (Dragon)?!
As a theme announcement, it's the last one for 2023, and as a result announcement, it will be the first auspicious one for 2024!
Speaking of Ryu (Dragon), they are a prime example of legendary creatures and appear in many modern titles. They often appear as quite powerful characters, whether as formidable enemies or powerful allies.
With titles where a Ryu (Dragon) appears in the story, titles themed around a Ryu (Dragon), and even titles that have the word Ryu (Dragon) in the title itself, there are truly so many options that it makes choosing a tough decision.
However, you can only vote for 1 title! Cast your vote of confidence for the title associated with Ryu (Dragon) that holds the most emotional attachment for you!
This time as well, you can vote by logging in to your Nintendo Account and visiting the Famicom National Vote page on the campaign site.
Rest assured, even if you forget the title, candidates will appear if you type in part of it.
The voting period for the 25th Famicom National Vote is one week longer than usual, running until Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at 11:59 AM, with the results scheduled to be announced on Thursday, January 11, 2024!
The author voted for Dragon Buster, whose BGM and sound effects get stuck in your head! The angular gold cartridge looks cool too!
The Famicom 40th Anniversary Campaign Site has been revamped for easy viewing of past features like the Famicom National Vote and Famicom Nationwide Simultaneous Quiz, so be sure to check it out for your look back at 2023!
年末年始に国民投票や武勇伝の結果をまとめてご覧いただけるよう、ページレイアウトを変更しました。"あのころの友達"と会う機会があれば一緒にお楽しみください。#ファコン40周年 は2024年7月まで実施します。引き続きよろしくお願いいたします。https://t.co/xekgVjagBp
— ファミコン40周年 (@famicom40th) December 28, 2023
