Topic: The Chit-Chat Thread

@Mariotag I think their dub of Pokémon is iconic, but it seems like a ton of their other dubs weren’t as good or were edited badly.

Well, characters that are both anthropomorphic and rodents! Should have clarified that. Conker is what made me like anthropomorphic squirrels a lot, but I also enjoy chipmunks too. That’s cool! I’m not into Batman or DC a lot but those are good picks too.

Yeah, I was also surprised upon finding out Japanese mythology isn’t as well known in America compared to Greek and Norse. Though, I think Japanese mythology is probably more well known with adults more than children, and since the latter was Yo-Kai Watch’s main audience, it failed significantly in the US. Also a shame Japanese mythology isn’t as popular here since I also find its stories, creatures and myths interesting, and Yo-kai Watch is a very fun concept and take on traditional myths.

Only one, should have fixed the wording when I said that…I just find her moveset very unique, and it’s why whenever I played as a healer I usually chose her, plus her throwing knives can deal a good amount of damage and the cleansing bell she uses to remove negative effects is really helpful since she can use it on herself and her teammates depending on where she throws it.

I would take NL’s reviews over some YT reviews and ones on other sites like IGN or Kotaku. But, I especially wouldn’t use Kotaku, also because I remember one of their staff members went on a questionable rant when they didn’t get a review copy for Tears of the Kingdom from Nintendo, when I’m sure they endorsed pirating Metroid Dread one time, which is a HUGE no-no. I feel like NL’s are more reputable and helpful compared to most game reviewing sites nowadays, but usually I don’t rely on reviews for some games I’m gonna play or stuff I’ll watch, I just play/watch and then form my opinions afterward.

I’m only good at mobile rhythm games where I tap or flick the screen. I’m the worst at ones where I play with a controller. Tried a rhythm games on Game Pass once and I couldn’t get used to the controls on the button, and the funny thing is, I unlocked an achievement for failing a song, though I realized after that console rhythm games aren’t my thing.

Oh, so it was more stuff they had to read. Gotcha. I didn’t know it was created because of Miiverse. I actually never really used Miiverse besides a few times when I made Splatoon posts, and I never commented on posts. They actually had a limit for how many comments you could leave per day? I didn’t know that. I assumed it was like other social media networks where there are no limits on what you post or comment.

It’s awful, sometimes I curiously go and see news headlines on forums but only scroll down to read comments and reactions, but I don’t realize how negative they are and how they can be effecting my mood, so that’s something I need to stop. I am bad at realizing what I actually say or act, and I also tend to ask people how I’m doing so they can help me realize if what I’m doing or acting is right or wrong. I’m pretty bad at being aware of how I feel and act as well as the stuff around me. Well, I only feel like being in the worlds of the media I play/watch if I’m feeling super down, or if the worlds look friendly or happy. I often get lost in what I watch and it makes me feel happy. Been watching a lot of older Disney cartoons and getting lost in them is so fun, especially since they are so slapstick-y and have fun stuff happening in them, not to mention the characters are charming.

@Pastellioli Yeah. Though even the Pokemon dub had some edits apparently. I rather miss the 4kids version. When it was handed over to TPC, they didn't just replace the voices. They also moved it to a premium only channel, and replaced the soundtrack with a stock soundtrack. Another dub ppl liked from them was Yugioh. Probably because Kaiba.

Ah. Fair enough. Was thinking, your fave Pokemon would probably be Pikachu then.

Ah. I see what you're saying. Unfortunate in regards to Yo-Kai Watch to be sure. I've seen some of other mythologies, yeah. Japanese culture, unfortunately, does not translate exceedingly well to western standards. Notably characters like Fire Emblem's Nowi and the like, if you can guess the term.

Heh. Sounds like Kiriko is a good all around character.

Noted about Kotaku. Btw, I mentioned David Jaffe, you mentioned Metroid Dread. You should uh, look them up together. Gave me a good laugh for sure. IGN, there ain't enough water to sustain my laughter with that one!

Ah. The ones I really enjoyed had specialized controllers. Dance pad, DK Bongos. I'm not too into using a normal controller for a rhythm game. Tried it with Kingdom Hearts. Minigame, and a full one.

Miiverse was an experience in many layers. On the surface, you had ppl helping each other out with games. Beneath that, you had the art. Which was quite incredible btw. Beyond that, you had chatrooms and general interactions that bordered on toxicity. Below that, trolling with full on toxicity. The moderation system had a global version, and a version for Japan. Global, if you said anything that offended anyone in any culture, you were eligible for a strike. Japan, apparently nothing short of death threats would get you one. And of course, they changed how it worked mid-2015, adding a comment limit.

Heh. I don't look at many headlines outside gaming and anime. Actual normal news would be a downer. It's enough that I have to hear about politics everywhere else... I have a similar uncertainty. Driven by anxiety, and compelled to act, I ask ppl if I did wrong as well. Most recently, I've wondered if I'm outright toxic. Honestly, even a dark world in media can be worth something. I saw a video a while back on a certain scene from Re:Zero, and how average ppl might relate to it. (Something from the first part of season 3)

@Mariotag I remember 4kids the most from their Pokémon dub, and I think that and an episode or two of Sonic X were the only dubs I watched from them. Didn’t know about the late history of the dub or soundtrack changes.

Maybe! I know Pikachu is an electrical mouse but it was cool to know itsvalso based on a squirrel too. I know there are some Pokémon that look more like squirrels though. I remember this one that was white and light blue but I genuinely forgot its name. And wasn’t there a flying squirrel Pokémon?

It made me disappointed Yo-kai Watch got dropped in the West after a few years because Japanese myths are kinda unknown and unpopular in the West, but some yokai in there having human-like and sometimes intentionally unappealing designs instead of animal-inspired designs like Pokémon is why, since the cute and cool looks of the animals play a role in their games’ popularity. I researched Japanese folklore for a story I ultimately didn’t write (since I thought I wouldn’t have the skills to pull it off) and I especially liked the myths on the animal yokai, like the kitsune, komainu, and nekomata.

Yes, she’s fun to play as and the one that appeals to me the most in OW. Should’ve mentioned her knives are stronger when you’re aiming for headshots though.

Yeah, you can look up the Tears of the Kingdom thing with Kotaku. That rant one staff member went on just because they didn’t get a copy was terrible, but I think Kotaku has been disliked for years now; I remember they claimed a Persona song in Smash Ultimate had an inappropriate lyric when it never did in the first place, but the claim they made sounded bizarre to begin with. I vaguely remember the Metroid Dread thing with Jaffe and the criticism that got…I think I was following Metroid Dread news at the time, but I haven’t played it.

Specialized controllers for rhythm games sound cool but I’ve never used them. I think Taiko no Tatsujin has one where it’s a taiko drum you bang on with two sticks and it’s connected to the game. Using ordinary controllers is hard for me to get used to, so I don’t like playing rhythm games on console.

I remember the Miiverse art the most. Saw some awesome stuff, I think I posted art 1-2 times but my skills weren’t good back then haha. Miiverse had chatrooms? I don’t actually remember that at all, but I do believe it had people trolling and stuff since I sometimes get recommended reels on Instagram that compile various Miiverse posts. The posts were often lighthearted and comedic ones that got a laugh out of me but it also had some people saying out of pocket stuff. People who used Miiverse a ton said the out of pocket posts were limited and hard to find though, so I’d assume the moderation and comment limitations helped quite a lot. It’s good it had moderation, because it seems like for some social media networks moderation is now nonexistent.

I sometimes look at anime headlines, but the ones on actual news are not fun to look at. I usually don’t read the news or watch it though. Yeah, I am like that too, I just am too unaware of the effects of what I do, I sometimes choose to act in dumb ways without thinking about it, but I also do it because I think it’s right when it’s not.

I have played and watched media with darker worlds. One random example of one I liked was Arcane. Those are nice too, and that one especially had awesome writing and characters, though I’m more into bright-looking and happier worlds.

@Pastellioli Yeah. And I didn't find the Sonic X dub to be as good as Pokemon for sure. Though I did appreciate that Eggman was taken more seriously than in the Japanese version. Yugioh was like, how much tension can you put into a card game? Featuring Seto Kaiba.

I didn't know Pikachu was supposed to resemble a squirrel too? Also, yeah. Pachirisu, and Emolga respectively.

Yeah, the designs definitely matter. And I'm curious regarding nekomata, it's implied in Fire Emblem Heroes, by a Halloween Sakura, that nekomata can bring back the dead?

Of course. Headshots are a thing to get used to. Used to play Halo a bunch.

Yeahh. Dunno Kotaku that well. The David Jaffe thing though... Dude pioneered multiple franchises, as a professional, proceeds to get stuck on a tutorial room in Dread live, and when he figures it out, he says bad game design. When he was criticized, he basically pulled a Hideki Kamiya before Kamiya did it himself. Just amazing.

Eh. The specialized controllers are neat tbh.

Miiverse art was amazing. It's impressive also how artists would ask ideas there and deliver, while current culture has them charge you about as much as a full videogame for a single piece. A lot of the Miiverse stuff was hidden beneath the surface. That's why I mentioned layers. And some of it did go too far. Dunno if I saw the out of pocket stuff. The moderation could get to an extreme in most of the world, but was relatively light for Japan's users. I am frustrated with modern social media, aka what I migrated to when Miiverse shut down. Feels like they sometimes pick and choose who they moderate and why. Will say though, at least one bad social habit came from Miiverse.

I impulsively, or compulsively act and react in stupid ways. If I think there's a chance to make up with someone, I try to take it. But as distanced from social norms as I am, it backfires. News sucks honestly.

Never saw Arcane. League of Legends stuff, right? Anyway, fair.

Guys its my birthday
Thanks for being such a great community to be around... It means a lot. Love yall!

@ThatZeldaNerd happy birthday!!! i hope u have a wonderful and joyful day! 😸

@ThatZeldaNerd HAPPY BIRTHDAY BRO!!! Our bdays are pretty close, withing a few weeks of each other. 😮😯😲😃😀😄😁 (sorry I have a thing for doing progressive emoji strings lol)

@OctolingKing13 I see you just beat Earthbound.... I am trying it out on NSO for the first time, the first game in this playstyle I have ever tried. I like it.

@ThatZeldaNerd Hooray for you! Happy birthday! 🎂 ❤️ Have a fabulous and wonderful day.

@CaleBoi25 yes, i loved everything about it, its amazing (and deep) writing, its world, its battle system. deffo one of my favs of all time haha. i hope you have fun with it and enjoy ness’ adventure as much as i did 🤠
(also, big man supremacy ,although frye is awesome too 😝)

2025 Checkpoint (3/3/25):

Man, we're 2 months into this year already?? Crazy. Anyway, still working on moving out, currently considering my next financial step. Been dealing with a car situation, but it'll be over soon.

Still playing Brothership, currently on Skorcheen Island (don't you just love these pun names?). It's hard to believe I've haven't beaten a game yet this year! Still got games to start and others to finish. But I've been busy, so it's okay.

I actually got a game recently for my PS2 (which I never play). Armoured Core: Last Raven. Found it at a local Gamestop for a good price. Tried it and...well.. turns out Armoured Core's a learning curve. I want to get into the series, but it sounds like there are better games to start the series with. I actually have a copy of For Answer, but I need a ps3.

Year Commitments: ... Well, I'd say I'm growing, as a person and with God. Still need to play Metroid Prime 3, get Federation Force and play that, etc. No rush tho.

It's my Birthday this month, and I'm wanting a Switch copy of Oneshot: World Machine Edition. Borrowed a friend's copy last year, and that game's.... amazing. Just incredible. I desperately need a copy for myself. Saw some on Amazon, so I hope my parents will get it for me.

Have a good week, and God bless!

P.S: Happy 8th anniversary, Switch! This generation has been a pure joy!

I can't believe the Switch has been around for eight years! Still love playing mine. And in other news, I'm all ready for spring to come. Been ready for spring since February, haha.

@Pastellioli How have you been? Hope things are going well with you. Been busy with some stuff and playing some games, and in Pocket Camp, I got some in-game items that I've been wanting for a while now. Is it OK if I add your Switch friend code, by the way?

Agreed on the Switch profile icons. I do wish you can mix and match characters and backgrounds from multiple games though, instead of just being limited to one game. Like having Mario with an Animal Crossing background for example. I liked using Mario's picture from Super Mario 3D World with a red background, love that picture of him jumping. That's cool, I liked using the Mario Kart icons too. I wish Nintendo continued to have more course backgrounds though. They had backgrounds for courses from DLC waves 1 and 2, but stopped after that.

Oh that's cool, glad to hear you're enjoying those Chip 'n Dale shows. Agreed on Disney's classic cartoons. Nice, I should see more of those shorts sometime. I just remembered, I saw another Donald Duck short that also had Daisy in it, but I forgot what it was called. The other one I saw was Out of Scale, with Donald riding his little train. Oh speaking of Disney, I watched Lady and the Tramp on Valentine's Day and I enjoyed it. I went ahead and talked about it in the movie thread.

Ah yeah I remember a couple of those costumes. Yeah, I wonder why they stopped after that big update from 2021... probably because of Splatoon 3 happening? Since the Animal Crossing devs also work on Splatoon. Yeah definitely. New Horizons is quite a special game to me, and I was actually thinking of playing it again to fill up my museum. Haven't got every bug and fish yet.

If only Microsoft didn't buy Rare... I probably would have at least played Kameo by that time, haha. On me linking the interview, anytime.

@konicstar Wishing you a happy birthday in advance!

@MarioVillager92 Thank you!

So what do people think about this:

Is it real??

Sorry if this has been shown here before, hardly ever look in here

@Bunkerneath Hmmmm.... I think it would have been shown in the Pokemon Presents, unless it is a Switch 2 exclusive?

@konicstar You're very welcome. I hope everything goes well for you.

@Bunkerneath I don't think this is real. I think they would have shown off such a thing in the Pokemon Presents, but there wasn't a word about a Pokemon collection there. Plus looking at the blurb on the bottom left corner, there's a small thing I noticed. They wrote "Game Boy" as one word, whereas officially it's two. So yeah, it doesn't look like an official announcement to me. Maybe they'll make a collection next year though, since the Pokemon series will have its 30th anniversary by then. (Gosh, am I feeling old...)

@Bunkerneath Funnily enough, my son said he'd heard rumours of a classic Pokémon collection (not on NSO), but he'd assumed that when it wasn't mentioned in the Pokémon Presents it was just speculation. That artwork looks terrible, so I doubt the screenshot is real at least.

I'd read somewhere that the original GB Pokémon games were some of the best selling games on the 3DS virtual console so we might see them on NSO, but I'd be surprised if they released a collection of classic games on a cart.

Nice to see this finally pick up again.

@Mariotag Honestly, I agree. I've been noticing that this thread wasn't being active until recently.

@Mariotag Let's keep it that way!