CM30
@cm30.bsky.social
A gaming journalist, YouTuber and owner of Gaming Reinvented (https://gamingreinvented.com)
Gonna be honest, one of the things that disappoints me most about the internet and social media is that writers get way less credit or respect than artists, video presenters/editors, streamers, etc. You can research an interesting story and write about it, but the influencers will get the press.
They’ve said the quiet part out loud, and shown exactly how few people would ever want this ‘feature’. It’s the same method gyms and subscription services use to make money and companies use to get newsletter signups. And it should be banned by law. Opt in should be required for most things.
Aftermath@aftermath.site · 3d agoTwitch says quiet part out loud: Amazon AI is opt out because "nobody would opt in" aftermath.site/twitch-ai-amaz...
Not sure if I discussed this yet, but those recent YouTube monetisation changes are really bad for creators on the site. 8K watch hours is brutal if you’re making shorter videos like songs/music covers, animations or tutorials. www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7iV... But the changes to shorts are worse…
Changes to the YouTube Partner Program & New Ways to Earn
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That moment when the Light Dragon is trying to get Link killed in the final battle of Tears of the Kingdom…
It honestly baffles me how people are fine with amiibo as a concept. Yeah, it does something interesting in the Super Smash Bros games. But in every other case, it’s just setting flags to unlock content already on the disc. It’s on-disc DLC locked behind a pricy Mario figurine. It’s absurd.
An important heads up for anything looking for the Banjo-Kazooie recomp. If anyone can help take down this fake site, all the better.
Reonu@reonu.bsky.social · 6d agoPSA: Somebody who isn't us bought the banjorecomp dot com domain and is distributing malware while passing it as the official website for the Banjo: Recompiled project. DO NOT fall for it. ONLY download it from our GitHub page. If you know of a way to get this taken down, please reach out.
I’d say it should at least look different to Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom. Love how those games look, but using the same look for a third game in a row might make the title feel too ‘safe’.
Zelda Dungeon@zeldadungeon.net · 6d agoRemember seeing this announced at F3, and thought it was really cool. Never in a million years expected to see a Donkey Kong Land remake, especially not one that looks this good.
cottrello.bsky.social@cottrello.bsky.social · last wk.THIS IS NOT A DRILL Donkey Kong Land got a remake! Kazquez remade all the DKL levels with new sprites, music and level design while still feeling really familiar with the source material. Check it out: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-i3...
New interview folks! This one is with JPG64, lead developer of the incredibly ambitious New Super Mario Bros hack called Sakura Super Mario Bros DS: gamingreinvented.com/interview/le...
Let’s Interview Sakura Super Mario Bros Dev JPG64
When it comes to New Super Mario Bros mods, the DS one has generally always gotten the short end of the stick. Okay, there was Newer Super Mario Bros in 2017 or so, but that’s about it. The game hasn’...
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Interested in even more fan game and mod trailers and announcements? @kazeemanuar.bsky.social is hosting F3 2026 in about 20 minutes: www.youtube.com/watch?v=75dC...
F3 2026 - Free Fangame Fair (Announcements & Trailers)
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Interested in New Super Mario Bros series ROM hacks? The community is hosting a New Super Mario Bros Modding Direct in 5 minutes with trailers for lots of upcoming games! Learn more here: gamingreinvented.com/news/2026-ne...
2026 New Super Mario Bros Modding Direct Coming Soon
It’s the number 1 event for New Super Mario Bros mod trailers and showcases. Learn when it’ll happen (and watch it live) here!
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May as well post a few more video game mod/fan project pics here, since it’s been a while and the next demo is in QA testing.
Did you know that Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment repurposed a scrapped item from The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbN8...
Zonaite Steel Nearly Appeared in #Zelda #TearsoftheKingdom?
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God this looks so cool! I remember following the development of Super Mario Galaxy 64 for years, but it didn’t look this insane back then. Can’t wait to try this hack at some point!
George Koopa@kinggeorge64.bsky.social · last wk.Holy shit after 10-years of no updates, the mod Super Mario Galaxy 64, that recreates stages from both SM64 & DS has finally showed up! It actually no joke has custom bosses and even enemies like Mr. I and the Bullies and they aren't model swaps either! HYPED!! www.youtube.com/watch?v=09tF...
Well, that sounds like a reason not to use Google Docs to share unfinished video scripts, game design docs or creative works. If you don’t opt out, it can apparently just show up in Google’s AI overview.
Bogi Takács / WE'RE HERE ToC announced!@bogiperson.bsky.social · last wk.Google Docs leaks private information - www.reddit.com/r/IndieDev/c...
God, I feel for anyone working at Microsoft about now. Feels like your job is just getting cut on a whim regardless of how good a job you and your team did. And it’s yet another example of the devs getting punished for terrible exec decisions. How about cutting management or the CEO instead?
Insider Gaming@insider-gaming.com · last wk.Halo Studios Hit by Layoffs After Campaign Evolved Launch insider-gaming.com/halo-studios...
Oh hey I tested which bosses could be defeated by Cuccos in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom! Video link here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZmQo...
Which Bosses Can Cuccos Defeat in Tears of the Kingdom?
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Not sure if anyone’s noticed this, but it seems like Nintendo secretly updated the first level of DK Island in DK Bananza’s Emerald Rush to be more of a linear tutorial: gamingreinvented.com/news/nintend... Not sure I like the idea of unmarked game design updates…
Nintendo Secretly Changed Donkey Kong Bananza
With the first level of DK Island’s Emerald Rush mode being turned into a more linear tutorial with limited perks. Learn more inside!
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Gotta love how Nintendo leaked the next Mario Kart World soundtrack update for Nintendo Music: x.com/nintendoamer... We all knew this was happening, but still. Official leaks are always the funniest.
I’ve now maxed out the latest event in #DonkeyKongBananza Emerald Rush. A really easy one too, since this was my second attempt.
Have to be honest, I’m torn on how much I like these special edition soundtrack releases. They’re a neat marketing gimmick, but I always end up wishing it was the full soundtrack instead, or even a full soundtrack from a different game.
Wario64@wario64.bsky.social · 2w ago[Special Release] Fire Emblem: Fortune's Weave added to Nintendo Music (10 selected tracks) music.nintendo.com/en-US/playli...
No cheating, post your lock screen. (It’s barely changed)
Joshua @ZeldaUniverse@watcherjoshua.bsky.social · 2w agoNo cheating, post your lock screen. (Sure, what the hell - I'm in social media mode this morning.)
They literally copied artwork from the official page for Super Mario Party: www.nintendo.com/en-gb/Games/...
Time Extension@timeextension.com · 2w agoRandom: "What In The Name Of Copyright Infringement Is This Madness?" - Intellivision Amico Box Showcasing Nintendo Art Surfaces Online. (Repost)
Did anyone else know this interesting detail about the boss fight outside the Lightning Temple in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdMx...
The Secret of The First Queen Gibdo Fight in #TearsoftheKingdom
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So the next Nintendo Direct has been announced and it’s about Fire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave. What do you expect to see?
Wario64@wario64.bsky.social · 2w agoFire Emblem: Fortune’s Weave Direct announced for August 4 at 7 AM PT Runtime: Approximately 20 minutes
