Topic: The Chit-Chat Thread

@Zuljaras well that might be because it was made almost two decades ago 🤷🏻‍♂️

It was fun seeing them fight over an iPod.

@Eel so 2 decades ago we had quality humour

@TheJGG The only thing I got spoiled on was the one thing thats not really a spoiler, I saw a little bit of leaked footage before it came out. No worry's as I said, its not really a spoiler.

@TheJGG Also a good throwback was when Andrew Garfield saved MJ he was so happy that he actually did it this time. Almost got teary eyed

Sometimes if I play one particular game for weeks and months on end, I do get eventually get tired of it. Not tired of gaming, I can always play another video game, then come back to the game I get tired of later on. Unless it's a favorite I can keep playing no matter what. Trying to have variety in what I play is usually a good thing.

@TheJGG It's alright, I am planning to watch Encanto eventually. Alrighty, I'm looking forward to Turning Red. Seems to be the latest in movies going to streaming, and skipping theaters. May consider upgrading to the Hulu Disney+ bundle for a month to watch it, or just wait for the Blu-Ray/DVD release if there is one (if they did it for Luca, I'm guessing it will happen with Turning Red too).

@Tyranexx Ah yeah, that sounds rough...we had a cat who wasn't so nice to my dad at the time, but she was nice to me and mom. She was fixed, IIRC, so she didn't like having her belly touched.

Hopefully I'll get to watch Encanto soon. Though, I've been kind of busy with putting away decorations today, lol. Oh speaking of Studio Ghibli movies, I'm hoping to get Kiki's Delivery Service as a birthday present! Been wanting to see it for a while.

@Sunsy I haven't been having people convince me to watch any particular show either, at least not recently. Mainly because I'm not that huge into TV shows to begin with. I did have someone in college telling me about Death Note (the anime), which I did see and I liked it.

Ah ok, that's good. Yeah, the special stages can be pretty hard at points, and in say, Sonic 1 for instance, all you get is a better ending. I don't like Sonic 1's special stages either, most of the time I get bumped around all over the place and accidentally making the maze rotate at a faster speed. I did catch some of those Nintendo Directs on the Wii U eShop at one time as well, yeah they're pretty much all the older ones.

@Anti-Matter I kind of felt a similar situation, I used to like PlayStation games back when the PS2 was out, then I tried out stuff like Uncharted and God of War (the PS4 game). I never got into those, they felt way more like interactive live-action movies than games to me. Which was pretty much the reason I couldn't really justify myself getting a PS4, and stuck with the 3DS, Wii U, and now the Switch and PC. I still love Nintendo's games, obviously, that's something I'm not giving up anytime soon.

Watched Oliver and Company tonight. It's been awhile since seeing this one, still one of my favorites.

@MarioLover92 Yeah, the only people who asked me to watch shows are close friends and family. Otherwise, most just don't bother me with it. I think they see the character on my shirt, and just don't bother me with recommendations since it says the kind of cartoons and movies (or games in the case of my Peach and Sonic shirts, lol) I like.

The funniest part about the Sonic 1 special stages, I actually beaten them and got all the emeralds for the first time in the GBA port of all things. Same with the iOS port too. I guess the save function both versions have were a big help. I was successful at Sonic 3's special stages several times on the original Windows 95 release, and on Sonic Mega Collection. Which I always thought were the hardest as a kid.

Yeah. In a way, all those and the Nintendo Channel feels like early versions of what would become the News section on the Switch menu. I notice Directs appear there too, even if it's not live. I usually watch them live via YouTube on Switch.

@MarioLover92 Thats actually just why I love Uncharted, Sucks you didn't like it tho.

@MarioLover92
Well, as i built my PS3, PS4 and PS2 games during year 2020 - 2021, i picked a lot of 3rd party games since i like to try some never before played 3rd party games and the games i picked are always the games for kids. I have played some Disney games on PS3 such as Up (quite good), Bolt (Blah, very hard at the end part), Hannah Montana the movie (a little bit boring but still fine), Toy Story 3 (fair good), Cars 2 (boring but still promising), Disney Universe (tedious but easy to play).
And some 3rd party games on PS3 that i have good impression after played such as Mini Ninjas, Skylanders games, Tintin, Ni no Kuni (also on PS4 & Switch but i picked the PS3 version).

And for PS4 games, i picked the 3rd party multi console games such as Portal Knights, Dragon Quest Builders 2, Team Sonic Racing, My Universe games, Paw Patrol Mighty Pups, Yonder the Cloud Catcher Chronicles, etc as i still prefer to get the PS4 version than Switch version for some reasons (better retail box design, my intention to build more PS4 games with a lot of 3rd party games to match with my other PlayStation games quantity i have).
I don't play ultra realistic graphic PS4 games as it will take a lot of Gigabyte for installation and i never like rated M ultra realistic games. We are in the same boat for this case.

This year i have a lot of distraction, from rare USA Gamecube games on sale from my local online shopping website, some cheap hard to find PS3 games for kids, the upcoming PS4 games that i have to pick quickly, a few PS2 games that i really want to play so bad. So many distraction, tough choice to pick which games should i have to get first.
My target during this year is quickly get as many PS3 games i can pick from Tokopedia as possible.
I almost forget thinking about adding more Switch games with so many distraction from other machine games as they are more temptating to get first than some upcoming Switch games.

Oh, the reason i was in the mood to get more PS3 games until this year because as i have ever getting some PS3 games during year 2013 for the first time and have to sell all my PS3 games due to financial crisis in year 2015, to able getting PS3 games again in the beginning of year 2020 was like a big redemption after i was unable to get PS3 machine in year 2014 due to certain reason and finally i could get PS3 machine by the end of year 2019 from my local game shop.
And for PS4 case, it was a transformation of my attitude with PS4 in the past from hating for no reason now i like my PS4 as equal as my other machines.

I will try to get some motivation to add more Switch games during this year.

Played a little more of XC2 yesterday evening and about 30 minutes worth earlier. Nothing much to speak of besides the fact that the game REALLY goes off on a tangent with those Gormotti orphans and the bandits. It's great that Rex and the others want to help and all, but I feel like this should've been a grand branching side quest instead of part of the main plot. After all that, I'm finally in Mor Ardain trying to find a way to Indol. I stopped just before entering the capitol.

(Tagging @tekoii since all other relevant parties are tagged below)

@BruceCM I definitely am! Hoping to dive into more of the game after my internet rounds and shower. Appreciate the offer of help on Final Fantasy VII, though I suspect it'll be quite a while before I buy the game, much less play it. XD I want to get to some of my other backlogged FFs first. X is still towards the top of the list.

@TheJGG First of all, I'm glad you tested negative for COVID. I've been lucky to not have it so far (that I know of), but I can certainly relate on the schedule upset. I've wasted chunks of two Saturday mornings not too long ago getting tested and evaluated. Though the first time was because I presented with cold-like symptoms (just a cold thankfully).

On your XC2 commentary:

• In that case, I'm looking forward to seeing more of Zeke! The game has already established him as a unique character. Same with his Blade lol. Love the VA work as well.
• Before the stomach, I was referring to the falling glitter-like effect earlier on. Plus, I do like how they beautified Uraya's cave system up to that point too. The stomach though...that blew me away. I daresay that area is this game's Satorl Marsh!
• Vandham's death was pretty well done IMO, plus I'm sure that's how he would've preferred to go out, being a passionate merc. I wanted to reach through the screen and slap Rex during that scene; I get the emotional implications, but when someone lays down their life for you, follow their instructions darn it! XD
• Mythra hasn't made the best first impression IMO, but I suspect she'll be subject to more character development. I did find the scene where she apparently sleepwalked into the guys' room hilarious (plus I loved Dromarch's night cap lol) albeit VERY trope-y. Poor Rex.
• That would make sense that Flesh Eaters can be Drivers in that case. As for the opposite....My tired brain suspects this is a hint, but I'm not sure it's going in the right direction. The opposite of a human heart...maybe that of a machine or one who lacks humanity?
• I'm certainly invested now, though the warnings about chapters 4 and 5 are appreciated. No prob on the update!

@MarioLover92 I don't know if she had a bad vet experience or if something stressed her out or what, but she also had a habit of doing her business in random places long after she was house trained. I think it was out of spite or annoyance about something. Drove my aunt and uncle crazy.

I highly recommend Encanto. Definitely a very good tale with relatable characters. I've wanted to see Kiki's Delivery Service ever since it was previewed on a Disney movie I used to have. And I STILL haven't watched it. XD

@Tyranexx you're creeping up on me then. I'm just about 5 or so hours ahead. I am taking my time with It though. Not so much in side quests, but exploring every nook and cranny of the map where I can.

Seems to be going well there, @Tyranexx .... & @NintendoByNature! Be sure to update me on FFX as well, of course

@NeonPizza
Sounds like a fanboy if i can say.
Maybe he haven't opened his heart to accept something different, the niche or the unpopular games.
I expanded my gaming horizons by trying Ratchet & Clank games, Minecraft style games from Portal Knights + Dragon Quest Builders 2, playing some not so popular Western cartoon games on PS3, something that i have never played before like it was a baby step for me to come out from my comfort zone a little bit but still not breaking my gaming rules.

Btw, give him some pop quiz about other Nintendo IP and tell to him if those other games are also Nintendo games, not just only Mario and Zelda.
If he still not open his heart to accept something different, well... pity of him.
Maybe he is too cool to play other games.

Perhaps he just likes teasing you.

@NeonPizza The best thing to do is to ignore him when it comes to gaming. Believe me it will drive him nuts when you do not even consider his opinion

@NeonPizza Ya I don't think you can talk to someone like that about gaming, does he know the playstation would have never been a thing, had the deal with Nintendo and sony worked out?

He doesn't sound like he cares about your opinion, nor would ever take the time to find out, Thats a hard stuck playstation fanboy alright.

Sorry you feel like you can't talk about games around your friend.

@Sunsy Yeah absolutely, I have a ton of graphic tees of all my favorite games, mostly Mario-themed. Guess that's the reason why I haven't been getting that much show recommendations, lol. I did have my cousin recommend some anime to me, particularly My Hero Academia and Black Clover, since I do like watching anime from time to time.

I did get to beat Sonic 1's special stages as well, on stuff like an actual Genesis and Sonic Mega Collection. It was no easy task. The third one was easily the hardest, since there's this big open area, making it really easy to get bumped into the exit by accident. Did all the special stages for Sonic 2, 3 & Knuckles, CD, and Mania, as well. Yeah, Sonic 3's special stages can be quite challenging. There are like one or two those that have me look for the last remaining blue spheres for a minute or so, while the speed gets amplified by a ton. lol

@Snatcher That's great you enjoyed it, my brother liked it back when we had the PS3 back in the day. Yeah, I tried it for a bit and I didn't really care for it personally. Perhaps it's a generational thing or something (I'm about to turn 30 this month), I'm pretty much old-school when it comes to my taste in games, lol.

@Anti-Matter Yeah, I prefer playing games that are, you know, fun. Not necessarily realistic. It's why I just didn't like the newer PlayStation exclusives that I mentioned earlier. With that said, it's perfectly fine if you want to get games for your PS4 and stuff like that, we all have our own tastes after all. Also, didn't you say you wanted to get a Switch OLED? You could do a system transfer from your current console to the new one, as well as doing an island transfer for your ACNH save data.

@Tyranexx Ah goodness, in regards to that cat, that sounds fun. That's cool you saw Kiki's Delivery Service being previewed, when I see it I'll try to let you know what I think. I have a couple Studio Ghibli movies on blu-ray, namely Spirited Away and Princess Mononoke.

@X-Slayer Ah yeah, Power Bounce is a really good badge, especially if you can get the timing down. I remember Huff N. Puff being pretty hard...love the boss music though!

I like taking in scenery in some games too, most notably the Xenoblade games. Those have some gorgeous-looking worlds. The swamp world in DKC2 is Krem Quay.

@MarioLover92
I still have to wait until December 2022 or year 2023 to upgrade to Switch OLED as on my list, i have a lot of games i have to get first especially the distractor games (games that distract me to get them quickly and changing my initial plans) from Gamecube or PS3 or PS2.
Btw, do you still like to play 3rd party games on old or modern machines ?
I rarely heard from you played other games than 1st party Nintendo games.

@X-Slayer Yeah, I've played those a lot in my childhood, that's how I remember the names of those worlds, lol. Love the Koopa Bros. battle theme, too.

@Anti-Matter Yes. I like other games like Sonic, Mega Man, the PS1 Crash and Spyro games, Contra, Castlevania, Shovel Knight, Hollow Knight, Cuphead, A Hat in Time, and Blaster Master. I have quite a few third-party games on my Switch, like most of the ones I mentioned. I love old-school arcade games too, Ms. Pac-Man and Galaga are a couple of my favorite ones.

@MarioLover92 Yeah, I mostly wear shirts with Poppy from Trolls, Sonic, Peach, Yoshi, Smurfs, My Little Pony, and various Disney ones over the years (if I listed the Disney characters, it could go on and on, lol). I always just guess most figure I watch that sort of stuff more than live action, which I do. Cool, I usually get anime recommendations from a friend, that's about it. Usually someone who knows my taste with shows.

Yeah, those red spheres can get annoying. Sonic 2's special stage can be really hard thanks to Tails, when you collect all the right rings, and then Tails loses some. I remember being really good at the Sonic CD ones, to the point where I got all the time stones multiple times in one go. During the winter season years ago, I would marathon Sonic CD whenever it snowed, even if it was flurries. Don't know why I found playing Sonic CD relaxing while it snowed outside.

BTW, seeing your response to Anti, I love old school arcade games too. Recently played Galaga and the original Pac-Man. Grabbed a bundle with those games during the Steam winter sale. Had them on a Namco Museum Dreamcast collection, so grabbed them for PC for convenience.