JT

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How come no one says wizard anymore?

I really feel like the discourse surrounding Star Fox Adventures puts a damper on what the game has to offer. Is it anywhere close to as good as Ocarina of Time? Of course not. The puzzles are a little juvenile, I get it. But there’s a lot of fun to be had with this game.

Just got my copy of Star Fox. Ready to shut the lights off, crack open a cold beer and play the remake of my favourite game. Cheers to anyone else playing this weekend!

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Played the Star Fox demo for Switch 2. It’s kino. Controls feel incredible and I played it all on my N64 pro controller. Idgaf about the designs anymore

Since DK64 is trending again, I’d like to remind people about the time I uncovered unknown information about the game! All I did was post a question about the “expansion pack glitch” rumour that circulated the internet back in the 2010s and got an answer from a developer!

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I’m not gonna lie, for those first couple months of only Mario Kart World and DK Bananza, the Switch 2 wasn’t really feeling like a new console. But now with almost the whole 1st party lineup having been released to pretty great reviews, it’s starting to feel like its own thing

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I'm just glad DK Bananza was nominated for GOTY. Doesn't have to win (although would be really cool if it did...) it's just nice to see DK getting recognized as one of the best games of the year at the Game Awards. #TheGameAwards

Nintendo fans have a habit of getting overly annoyed with companion characters who make a lotta noise. Slippy, Navi, Baby Mario, Wonder Flower, hell even some people complained about Pauline in Bananza. Personally, I think a lot of the hate is overblown. Myles seems okay.

Lmao out of all the games and apps across Nintendo consoles, the one I’ve used the most is Netflix on Wii U with over 1500 hours logged. That’s a lot of rewatches of Family Guy, Breaking Bad and The Office

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Rolled credits on Z-A. Overall, I give it a 7/10. While the gameplay is a lot of fun, the story, visuals, characters and world just don’t do it for me. I’ll definitely be playing the DLC, but this was a step down from Arceus for me. Not a giant step down but a step down nonetheless.

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I got an email that my BlueSky account was taken down but it’s clearly not. Also, wasn’t a scam or anything, it’s the official “no reply” email. No links or anything, so idk what’s going on.

Don’t wanna make a pic so, here’s 10 games to know me: Star Fox 64 Ocarina of Time Banjo-Kazooie Diddy Kong Racing Super Smash Bros. Melee Pokémon Fire Red/Leaf Green Guitar Hero 2 Tony Hawk’s Underground Sonic Adventure 2: Battle The Stanley Parable

Today was Gregg Mayles' last day at Rare. He posted this lovely little farewell over on social media. Since he's not on Bluesky, I hope he doesn't mind me sharing it here. There's probably no video game designer, let alone creative mind, who has had as much of a positive impact on my life as Gregg.

A poem by Gregg Mayles, including a photo of him looking out at the countryside with Googly Eyes.

A Rather Resplendent Rewarding Rare Ramble


Grant me moments of your time, 
To tell a story versed in rhyme,

In eighty nine this tale does start, 
When famous wall did fall apart.

Still standing tall a lad left school, 
Who'd employ this daydreaming fool?

A chance arose to go into banking, 
Choice he ignored and forever thanking,

Local paper had tiny ad, 
Go join Rare? WHAT! You must be mad!

He tested games then got into design, 
Which somehow turned out reasonably fine,

Mentored by the Ultimate greats, 
Expectations of Rare game traits,

Each game adding to his skills, 
A memorable ride of many thrills,

First three toads and then some apes, 
Donkey, Diddy, barrels of japes,

Grand adventures of bird and bear, 
Whacking Ghoulies with haunted chair,

Critters of paper in gardening charm, 
Sporting parties waving leg and arm,

Sailing pirates through stormy weather. 
Players creating stories together,

Others too, much less well known,
With Rare magic in them sown,

Wonderful games made by splendid teams, 
Enchanting players have been their dreams,

The Ruby Ramble one final chapter. 
Of lovingly crafted games and laughter,

For here is where this story ends, 
Thirty six years it's been my friends,

For come the day October fourteen, 
At Manor Park then no longer seen,

His sack of fun upon his back, 
To set off down a different track,

Leaving behind some parting advice, 
Have no fear, it's helpful and nice,

If captivating players is what you seek, 
Keep on making Rare games unique!

Now time to start new tales to tell, 
Farewell to Rare he waves, farewell!

Gregg

So all that anger over Super Mario 3D All-Stars and once Galaxy and Sunshine drop, you’ll be able to play all of those games on Switch 2. So, all that Nintendo was “gatekeeping” was the menu at the beginning of the game. People need to learn to relax.

DK Bananza is already my GOTY. And not even just because of the gameplay, even little stuff like the menu transitions are perfect. Switch 2 is off to an incredible start.