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Post by chrom on Jul 14, 2022 17:14:40 GMT -5
Surely they'll get Ted Lewis to reprise the role of Dedede
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Post by Fundertaker on Jul 14, 2022 19:04:48 GMT -5
I feel like the list of Nintendo properties that might make for good TV shows or movies pretty much goes as far as Kid Icarus and maybe Fire Emblem (though I think only if you used some of the concepts to make an original narrative, rather than actually adapting one of the games). You might be able to stretch Animal Crossing to a decent one with a good production team, which I only really say because it had one before. Don't really see a world where a good Mario or Zelda show or movie's going to happen without significantly overhauling them from what they are now. Then there's Smash Bros. where both attempts they've had at an actual story have been dogshit and no adaptation could possibly do it well. Considering we're talking about an animation studio... I think CG anime adaptations of AC and FE would be quite easy. AC especially seems to be perfect for a short episode/2 or 3 unrelated stories per episode format about the various villagers with not much of a plot in between... just like the games!
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Post by CMWaters on Jul 14, 2022 19:12:36 GMT -5
I feel like the list of Nintendo properties that might make for good TV shows or movies pretty much goes as far as Kid Icarus and maybe Fire Emblem (though I think only if you used some of the concepts to make an original narrative, rather than actually adapting one of the games). You might be able to stretch Animal Crossing to a decent one with a good production team, which I only really say because it had one before. Don't really see a world where a good Mario or Zelda show or movie's going to happen without significantly overhauling them from what they are now. Then there's Smash Bros. where both attempts they've had at an actual story have been dogshit and no adaptation could possibly do it well. Considering we're talking about an animation studio... I think CG anime adaptations of AC and FE would be quite easy. AC especially seems to be perfect for a short episode/2 or 3 unrelated stories per episode format about the various villagers with not much of a plot in between... just like the games! I mean, both have had it before: Granted, the Fire Emblem one was a long time before it became known in the west (the dub had Marth as Mars) and the Animal Crossing one was before Isabelle became a breakout star...
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Jul 14, 2022 20:07:31 GMT -5
Pokemon Puzzle League is now live
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Post by chrom on Jul 14, 2022 20:35:47 GMT -5
I'm hoping DK64 is next month's game
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Post by MrElijah on Jul 15, 2022 9:21:13 GMT -5
Turns out Bayonetta 3 has an optional toggle to keep her clothes on and, naturally, there are still people freaking the f*** out screaming bloody murder about "censorship" over it. From the same people who cried Armageddon when SF6 had Cammy in pants because you know what hides the ass? Tight stretchpants. And the fact Cammy STILL has her classic costume. Personally , I like her new look because we're finally moving the timeline forward.
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Jul 18, 2022 8:07:35 GMT -5
Oddworld Soulstorm has been announced for a Switch release
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Jul 18, 2022 14:14:44 GMT -5
And that is every single achievement done for Cuphead on main and DLC. Every main game stage beaten on expert. Still need to expert the DLC stages outside of Doggone Dogfight (which I got S for the achievement) but far less of a need to focus on is as hard.
Also, f*** the airplane stages. All of them. stress personified.
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Post by CMWaters on Jul 18, 2022 14:21:13 GMT -5
And that is every single achievement done for Cuphead on main and DLC. Every main game stage beaten on expert. Still need to expert the DLC stages outside of Doggone Dogfight (which I got S for the achievement) but far less of a need to focus on is as hard. Also, f*** the airplane stages. All of them. stress personified. Even Cala Maria? Or was that a different type of problem dealing with that one?
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Jul 18, 2022 16:06:49 GMT -5
Wave Two of the Booster Course Pass might be added this week as apparently some promotional material has popped up (though take it with a grain of salt)
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Jul 18, 2022 16:15:21 GMT -5
Gotta say is the list of tracks in that is accurate does feel like a pretty meh wave. Maple Treeway and MK7 Rainbow Road are cool, but feel like we have enough SNES tracks as it is without two more - they can be pretty samey - and I was pretty unimpressed with the Tour tracks in the last set so not looking forward to having three more.
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Post by Feargus McReddit on Jul 19, 2022 8:02:40 GMT -5
SHY GUY?! LET'S GOOOOOO!
Oh, and Daisy too I guess.
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Post by chrom on Jul 19, 2022 8:07:42 GMT -5
She's lower than Waluigi on the totem pole now
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Jul 19, 2022 8:11:03 GMT -5
Daisy's in so now I can give a f***.
Two more free updates confirmed later this year.
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Post by Alyce: Old Media Enthusiast on Jul 19, 2022 9:11:48 GMT -5
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Post by Deleted on Jul 19, 2022 9:49:48 GMT -5
Oh, and downloads will no longer be possible shortly after, which includes patches and DLC.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Jul 19, 2022 11:53:33 GMT -5
So in an unbelievably stupid and scummy move, Fire Emblem Fates will be delisted a month before the shop goes down. Given it's one of the more obviously f***ed over by the eShop shutting down that sounds like it's entirely being done to scare people into impulse buying it.
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Post by Scooterdust on Jul 19, 2022 15:04:57 GMT -5
Just got a Nintendo Switch gifted to me because I have awesome friends who want me to play Animal Crossing with them, and I also got the ACNH Edition Console too. I'm usually not a social simulation/resource collector-style gamer, but ACNH has me hooked, especially with friends who hooked me up with enough bells to pay off every home loan, and some very interesting items as well. One friend knew me so well, they saved all the wrestling-themed outfits and items just to give to me.
Of course, the things I discover I want because I'm a bit OCD, like a simple double bed (and I mean any, not an item called that if there is one), I couldn't find without a treasure island group.
I'm wondering are Dream Islands still in version 2.0.5? I know the Luna Bed is, and I've tried just going to sleep in my house, but that isn't doing it.
Considering this thread is 472 pages long, I'll just ask is it okay to post my SW friend code? Not sure how up to date the first page is.
I only have ACNH for the moment because, one, I need an microSD card first, and two, Switch games are pretty up there in price, even for downloads. I'm looking to play the usuals, but none of the games I play on PS5 like Fortnite (yes, I could get easier lobbies, but I'm good on a PS5 controller) or Fall Guys, so I'm talking like Super Mario Odyssey, Smash, Mario Kart, Mario Strikers, Mario Maker 2, and the like, but I really want to get a hold of Mario 3D All Stars if I ever can find one.
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Post by Lizuka #BLM on Jul 19, 2022 15:09:27 GMT -5
Just got a Nintendo Switch gifted to me because I have awesome friends who want me to play Animal Crossing with them, and I also got the ACNH Edition Console too. I'm usually not a social simulation/resource collector-style gamer, but ACNH has me hooked, especially with friends who hooked me up with enough bells to pay off every home loan, and some very interesting items as well. One friend knew me so well, they saved all the wrestling-themed outfits and items just to give to me. Of course, the things I discover I want because I'm a bit OCD, like a simple double bed (and I mean any, not an item called that if there is one), I couldn't find without a treasure island group. I'm wondering are Dream Islands still in version 2.0.5? I know the Luna Bed is, and I've tried just going to sleep in my house, but that isn't doing it. Considering this thread is 472 pages long, I'll just ask is it okay to post my SW friend code? Not sure how up to date the first page is. I only have ACNH for the moment because, one, I need an microSD card first, and two, Switch games are pretty up there in price, even for downloads. I'm looking to play the usuals, but none of the games I play on PS5 like Fortnite (yes, I could get easier lobbies, but I'm good on a PS5 controller) or Fall Guys, so I'm talking like Super Mario Odyssey, Smash, Mario Kart, Mario Strikers, Mario Maker 2, and the like, but I really want to get a hold of Mario 3D All Stars if I ever can find one. 3D All Stars actually seems pretty easy to get ahold of still. Gamestop has it on sale all the time and it's not hard to find it at a semi-reasonable price on Amazon, plus I see it in stock in stores every once in awhile.
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Post by A Platypus Rave is Correct on Jul 19, 2022 15:17:26 GMT -5
SHY GUY?! LET'S GOOOOOO! Oh, and Daisy too I guess. Doesn't solve the games main problem of being SUPER barebones. But I wouldn't expect a new game mode to be the first of a free update. Cool to see the Shyest of Guys and Daisy.
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