@RareFan again, this is not accurate. The reasons are well documented and publicized. Assuming these movies bombed because gay characters is conservative tunnel vision. Are the movies even good? Idk, but that is irrelevant to making $$$$$.
As someone with kids, my own take is that lightyear as a concept just seemed confusing, and my daughter has zero interest in anything disney if minions are on the table. As for strange world, didn’t know it existed until like two days ago
@RareFan Um we know non white protagonists can work, that’s literally the roots of show business😂😂. Again these movies did not fail because they include lgbtq+ characters.
@RareFan No, not mostly at all. Those are not make or break markets for a company like Disney. It is 1000% because of competition and streaming. I know the conservative narrative is that having any shred of lgbtq+ normalization in a kids movie is the downfall of society, but I promise u this is a fairy tale
@RareFan lightyear flopped because it was up against minions, and strange world’s advertising was washed by wakanda and the new avatar movie. Pretty well known stuff already.
Night and day. With the Wii U, I just wasn’t impressed with the concept at all. Launch games were soooo boring. Switch gave me an instant “i need this” reaction.
I think the restrictions that make AC what it is, ultimately hold it back from being a better game. I get the formula is sacred for a lot of people, but at its core, it’s still that game from 20 years ago. I liked new horizons a lot, but I can’t do this again. They need to open it up more speed up so many of the processes
@Giancarlothomaz not too late at all. It would be huge. A new Mario concept hasn’t launched w a console since Mario 64. Judging by sales and the fact that mk9 is in tdevelopment, that would be a very likely launch game.
@Cia not photorealistIc, but better art design and more time in the oven. And fwiw the Simpsons at one point we’re animated very well, and lived in a detailed, thought out world. So not a great example
Hmmmm…I’m tempted, but I won’t be burned again. The last like 4 Pokémon games have been so bland and flavorless, I’m gonna need to wait this one out and let the hype dust settle
@Ventilator ok she is not a rando off the street who applied at mcdonalds tho. She was already established. Bayonetta is platinums biggest franchise hands down, and she is effectively the face of it, by virtue of what she brings to the character. It makes millions and millions of dollars. She’s even in smash, that’s how big bayonetta is. To offer her the absolute bare minimum for what will most likely be the biggest game in the series is frankly stunning.
And I get u wanna defend these big companies(like above where u defend cdpr), because you don’t want to be criticized online for it, but it is what it is.
@Ventilator this is one of the most ridiculous points of view I’ve ever seen. I work in animation, games, and marketing. I see this stuff happen every week. These industries are extremely predatory and exploitive. Platinum’s side of the story would have to be so explosive, so irrefutably damning to her character to convince me and others they are acting in good faith.
@Ventilator when has an accuser of anything ever shared both sides of a story? Doesn’t work that way. You are definitely standing w platinum by aggressively dismissing her claims.
@Pikki Actually, you wouldn’t be. They’ve been paid for their work, and a relatively small number of people boycotting would have virtually no impact on their careers as developers. Your conscience is clear on that front.
Not really a fan of platinum already, but this is not surprising and extremely disappointing. What a disgrace. Ultimately the average gamer doesn’t care, especially when it’s a woman, but this is just another reason platinum is trash
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Re: Princess Peach And Donkey Kong Debut In New Super Mario Bros Movie Trailer
@nessisonett why do they need to stay in dresses
Re: Princess Peach And Donkey Kong Debut In New Super Mario Bros Movie Trailer
@RareFan you have to either not know what he looks like or just be really cynical to not recognize funky here
Re: Princess Peach And Donkey Kong Debut In New Super Mario Bros Movie Trailer
@Belatarr I know u don’t, but that’s ok
Re: Princess Peach And Donkey Kong Debut In New Super Mario Bros Movie Trailer
@Belatarr what did u think they were gonna make?😂😂😂some dark brooding serious Mario movie for adult men on the internet?. Lol get real
Re: Princess Peach And Donkey Kong Debut In New Super Mario Bros Movie Trailer
Um….this looks incredible
Re: Mario Movie Posters Appear To Have Leaked Online, First Look At Peach & More
@RareFan again, this is not accurate. The reasons are well documented and publicized. Assuming these movies bombed because gay characters is conservative tunnel vision. Are the movies even good? Idk, but that is irrelevant to making $$$$$.
As someone with kids, my own take is that lightyear as a concept just seemed confusing, and my daughter has zero interest in anything disney if minions are on the table. As for strange world, didn’t know it existed until like two days ago
Re: Mario Movie Posters Appear To Have Leaked Online, First Look At Peach & More
@RareFan Um we know non white protagonists can work, that’s literally the roots of show business😂😂. Again these movies did not fail because they include lgbtq+ characters.
Re: Mario Movie Posters Appear To Have Leaked Online, First Look At Peach & More
@RareFan No, not mostly at all. Those are not make or break markets for a company like Disney. It is 1000% because of competition and streaming. I know the conservative narrative is that having any shred of lgbtq+ normalization in a kids movie is the downfall of society, but I promise u this is a fairy tale
Re: Mario Movie Posters Appear To Have Leaked Online, First Look At Peach & More
@RareFan lightyear flopped because it was up against minions, and strange world’s advertising was washed by wakanda and the new avatar movie. Pretty well known stuff already.
Re: Mario Movie Posters Appear To Have Leaked Online, First Look At Peach & More
NL community utterly short circuiting over the slightest change in stylization 🤣
Re: Mario Movie Posters Appear To Have Leaked Online, First Look At Peach & More
These all look so good. Illumination is the best 3d animation house at this point
Re: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Surpass 10 Million Sales In First Three Days, Setting New Nintendo Record
Ah the buy game no matter the cost no matter the quality crowd at work
Re: Splatoon 3 Adds Another Returning Stage For Salmon Run In Upcoming Season
This is a good one. Been absolutely horrible at salmon run in 3, but I’ll definitely fire it up
Re: Feature: Wii U Vs. Switch - How Did Those Nintendo Hardware Reveal Trailers Compare?
Night and day. With the Wii U, I just wasn’t impressed with the concept at all. Launch games were soooo boring. Switch gave me an instant “i need this” reaction.
Re: Nintendo Gives Closer Look At Upcoming Splatoon 3 Stage 'Brinewater Springs'
Looks fantastic
Re: Poll: One Year After The DLC, Are You Still Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
I think the restrictions that make AC what it is, ultimately hold it back from being a better game. I get the formula is sacred for a lot of people, but at its core, it’s still that game from 20 years ago. I liked new horizons a lot, but I can’t do this again. They need to open it up more speed up so many of the processes
Re: Poll: One Year After The DLC, Are You Still Playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons?
Honestly played it so much it makes me sick even thinking about it. I’m good on animal crossing for like 10 years
Re: Where To Buy The Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Nintendo Switch OLED Model Console
Man this thing is ugly
Re: Streaming Giant Netflix Acquires Cozy Grove Dev, Its "Sixth In-House Games Studio"
Thought that was an inkling
Re: Talking Point: Which Scary Video Game Moments Gave You Nightmares As A Kid?
Never. Nothing in video games was genuinely scary to me. Majoras mask is thoroughly creepy, but I was more curious and interested than scared
Re: Talking Point: Would You Prefer 'Super Mario Odyssey 2' Or A Totally New 3D Mario?
@Giancarlothomaz not too late at all. It would be huge. A new Mario concept hasn’t launched w a console since Mario 64. Judging by sales and the fact that mk9 is in tdevelopment, that would be a very likely launch game.
Re: Talking Point: Would You Prefer 'Super Mario Odyssey 2' Or A Totally New 3D Mario?
Either would be great. Theres sooooo much more they can get from the odyssey concept Tho
Re: Splatoon 3 Version 1.2.0 Announced, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Removed
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Commercial Wants You To Experience "Your World Your Way"
@Cia not photorealistIc, but better art design and more time in the oven. And fwiw the Simpsons at one point we’re animated very well, and lived in a detailed, thought out world. So not a great example
Re: Pokémon Scarlet And Violet Commercial Wants You To Experience "Your World Your Way"
The performance is such a bummer
Re: Splatoon 3 Version 1.2.0 Announced, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Finally a reeflux nerf
Re: Random: Scrapped Customisation Options For Splatoon 3 Have Been Discovered
Oohhhh they should have left in the scars!! Would have looked cool with the split eyebrow
Re: 'Try Before You Buy' eShop Sale Offers Biggest Discount Yet On Metroid Dread (North America)
Yoshis crafted world should be 20 bucks
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
@martynstuff smt game card tastes way better tbh
Re: Round Up: The Previews Are In For Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Hmmmm…I’m tempted, but I won’t be burned again. The last like 4 Pokémon games have been so bland and flavorless, I’m gonna need to wait this one out and let the hype dust settle
Re: Talking Point: Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
@RubyCarbuncle this is no jump. I've been posting on this site for well over a decade, I think I have a pretty good idea of the userbase, sparky
Re: Bayonetta's New Voice Actor Jennifer Hale Issues Statement About Bayonetta 3
@Otoemetry life rule 1)never side w corporation
Re: Bayonetta's New Voice Actor Jennifer Hale Issues Statement About Bayonetta 3
"don't worry about it just buy"
Re: Talking Point: Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
@Gelantious vast majority of users here are conservative or "must buy game at all costs no matter what" consumers. It's always this way on this site
Re: Talking Point: Given The Voice Artist Controversy, Will You Be Boycotting Bayonetta 3?
Already think Platinum and bayo are cringe so this is an easy pass.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@Tober that’s fair. bayonetta came way before tho. When you think platinum, you think bayonetta.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@Ventilator yea you have zero idea what you’re talking about. You are a generic “consoom brand at all costs” gamer with no principles. Enjoy the game.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@pspooky it’s always this way lol. And it’s always disgusting
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@Ventilator ok she is not a rando off the street who applied at mcdonalds tho. She was already established. Bayonetta is platinums biggest franchise hands down, and she is effectively the face of it, by virtue of what she brings to the character. It makes millions and millions of dollars. She’s even in smash, that’s how big bayonetta is. To offer her the absolute bare minimum for what will most likely be the biggest game in the series is frankly stunning.
And I get u wanna defend these big companies(like above where u defend cdpr), because you don’t want to be criticized online for it, but it is what it is.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@Ventilator this is one of the most ridiculous points of view I’ve ever seen. I work in animation, games, and marketing. I see this stuff happen every week. These industries are extremely predatory and exploitive. Platinum’s side of the story would have to be so explosive, so irrefutably damning to her character to convince me and others they are acting in good faith.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@Ventilator when has an accuser of anything ever shared both sides of a story? Doesn’t work that way. You are definitely standing w platinum by aggressively dismissing her claims.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@Ventilator like what
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
@Pikki Actually, you wouldn’t be. They’ve been paid for their work, and a relatively small number of people boycotting would have virtually no impact on their careers as developers. Your conscience is clear on that front.
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
It’s really another reminder that platinum is a horrible company, and Nintendo is a horrible company
Re: Bayonetta's OG Voice Actor Asks Fans To "Boycott" Third Game After PlatinumGames Wage Fallout
Not really a fan of platinum already, but this is not surprising and extremely disappointing. What a disgrace. Ultimately the average gamer doesn’t care, especially when it’s a woman, but this is just another reason platinum is trash
Re: Random: This EarthBound-Themed Rube Goldberg Machine Is Packed With References
This is absolutely insane
Re: Overwatch 2 Player Calculates '5 Year' F2P Grind To Unlock New Hero's Cosmetics
So will the progress carry over to the inevitable overwatch 3 they’ll have to make once this game breaks too?
Re: Splatoon 3 Announces A Pokémon-Themed Splatfest, Coming In November
@OctoCallie20 there’s a salmon run event this month calm down
Re: Splatoon 3 Announces A Pokémon-Themed Splatfest, Coming In November
@Alphastar they’re on the shirts. Fire water grass is universal, no need to even know pokemon
Re: Splatoon 3 Announces A Pokémon-Themed Splatfest, Coming In November
@wisdomsprince it’s 2 days, and there’s tri color