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Nintendo fans are used to have pretty lackluster holiday seasons here or there the past few generations.  The droughts of the N64 and Gamecube, in my opinion, were far worse than what we've seen on the Wii thus far.  Speaking of holiday titles in particular, 2008's Wii Music and Animal Crossing are seen as somewhat of a disappointment.  Especially compared to last year's big holiday game - Super Mario Galaxy.  But overall, which holiday season was the worst for Nintendo?

 

My pick:  1997

I only had an N64 and I looked at the PS1 holiday line-up with nothing but envy that year.  They got Colony Wars, Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back, Street Fighter Collection, Azure Dreams, Einhander, Tomb Raider II, Megaman Legends, Tomba!, Tales of Destiny, Grand Tourismo, and Klonoa: Door to Phantomile.

What did we get on the N64!? 

Diddy Kong Racing... 

Not that DKR was a bad game, because it wasn't.  But that was Ninty's sole, big holiday release!  It was the WORST... I'll never forget it!

What was the most disappointing Nintendo holiday line-up for you?