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@PinderSchloss I was surprised too when I saw the word overlooked

Nothing to do with article, just the first I clicked on.
@Anti-Matter I was just wrapping up some presents to help someone out and one of them was a Bluey colouring book and I thought to myself as I was wrapping it up, "Yep, Anti-Matter will love this. Merry Christmas Anti-Matter". You'll have to imagine the gift, but enjoy it anyway! Wrapped in blue Frozen paper btw

Good news. I may revisit it one day. Its my most disliked Arkham game out of the 3, well 4, but that is no slight on it, it is still a great game.

Not my cup of tea, but I am sure there will be plenty for whom this is exciting news, so, enjoy my dear fellows, enjoy!

@TripleJump confused me as well, but I presume that's what it would have been in game. I haven't watched the video as don't want to risk any type of spoilers

@AussieMcBucket Yeah, I knew they weren't all him, just thought that would be the easiest thing to do so you could see if anything grabbed your interest by him as I was rushing out door

@Suketoudar Bought that on tape when it released. The shop is now a CEX, which given they sell retro is kind of fitting

@Zadaris I am pleased to provide a nostalgia hit for you

Here we have some of the best 2D Mario music, hope all those that use the app enjoy it.
Also, fantastic game. It may only be 20mins, 40mins odd with new game +, but it's a good, varied, fun adventure. If you're short on time and want to have a quick full adventure, look no further.

@AussieMcBucket @BTB20
This isn't the article I read at the time but covers it none the less
https://www.ign.com/articles/james-cameron-says-if-avatar-fire-and-ash-doesnt-make-enough-money-to-justify-avatar-4-and-5-hes-ready-to-walk-away-and-write-a-book-to-resolve-the-one-thread-it-leaves-open

@AussieMcBucket https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/19860.James_Cameron

@BTB20 Yeah I was aware of that, this is something I read about earlier this year, It may just be an option he is holding on too

@AussieMcBucket I believe that after the next one he had plans for 3 more, but time (his age and production time) and money earned means it might not happen, so novels instead. Novels may work out well for the series, he's a very intelligent man and can really explore in writing ways he can't with film restrictions. We'll see what happens.

@AussieMcBucket Cameron is going to continue his story via novels if the third film doesn't do to well. He had a big plan at the start when he created Avatar, but it hasn't really worked out to well
EDIT- when I say worked out to well I was referring to the time it has taken and it has been slower than he wanted

Interested for sure, but I do wish the characters didn't pop so much, it leaves them looking disconnected from the world. Also, the camera looks a little fast and a bit jerky.

@somnambulance A lot of people are loving, but negativity has the tendency to drown out other views on the internet, so I imagine many would be turned off before giving it a shot. It's been nice on this site seeing how many have really been enjoying it, even if there are parts they are not a fan of.

@Anti-Matter You always make me smile when it comes to Bluey etc and your enthusiasm for the IPs you love

@JohnnyMind It is a problem, across everything, from silly things to political. The need to resort to name calling, other insults, that your opinion is worthless or feeling offended because a view point is different will lead to a very unhealthy society. The ability to take on someone else's views, understand them and express yourself at the same time is how we move forward, how we become better and most importantly, how we unite as a people. It is being lost and I truly hope we can all find our way back.

@JohnnyMind Sadly Nintendo often get the extreme end of view points and it is only getting worse. Also, there are many people, me included, that only own a Nintendo product, so the practises of other companies are not as known, so as a result it is what you are used too. Honestly, regardless of system, it is something that absolutely be addressed to protect consumers in the future as companies are caring less and less about us. Healthy, nonaggressive debates such as what has happened here today are great for both parties to see each others viewpoints, perhaps have a deeper understanding why someone cares or doesn't care and thus, ideally, come to a common understanding and to move to a better future taking onboard all parties. Both digital and physical can co exist, but companies should and need to balance this and understand physical should be just that. Using this game, had they have had said we will release a physical version, but we can't meet the release date but will absolutely have available and complete when ready, those that would want the physical may have been disappointed they have to wait, but pleased with the knowledge that they will get the full and complete game. With any release, I would gladly wait if it's something I wanted in my hand, only those with fear of missing out will be over grumpy.

@ShadLink Oh I get that, but you still can play it, you can still enjoy the content. I Imagine that was more an anti-piracy thing that was to aggressive as the industry was beginning to have to deal with these things

@ShadLink I play things on a DVD player, they simply can't deny me access. Your CD will likely work on a CD or DVD player as the discs they used were not rewritable, just blocked on PC for whatever strange reason

@ShadLink I have bought thousands of DVD's and CD's over the years, I still buy DVD's now as I don't stream or anything and not a single one has ever asked for a key or online access. I can't comment on Bluray, as I watch things on a smaller screen (16" at the moment) as I am not a fan of giant TV's, so never needed to buy a Bluray

@Haruki_NLI Well that was an online game reliant on servers etc and very different to say this game here

@ShadLink Whilst that is true, but if your console is not connected to the internet (I keep it off and check updates etc) unless they come and knock on my door they can't really stop me playing my physical media

@Pat_trick I actually saw an interesting take on game key cards the other day. Now, whilst I think they are absolutely better than code in the box I have never liked the idea, but the guy had a good take. The reason for game key cards or at least meant to be, is that the game will struggle to run from the cart, so why not have the game on the cart and have it download to your console, much like a PS game, and thus solving the issue of buying what is essentially a code on a cart and have happy consumers.

@ArcadeSixties Well that's a bit unfair, there are plenty of people who buy physical because they want to own and keep the game and something like this especially so, being a piece of history and a part of many a childhood.
It's understandable when the game is to big for a cart, but otherwise is feels cheap and with this collection in particular, when it was preordered by people, they were told and so expecting all the content on the cart. I would say it's fair to be a bit grumpy it is not.

Voted for Japanese

Not sure if I will play anything, but I did rewatch the Super Mario Bros. Movie (1993). Love that film, it's so weird and fun and highly rewatchable. It's 'bad', yes, but a good bad. Shame it gets so much shade. I love Luigi in it, he such a sweet guy, like when he says to Daisy "You know, I was going to ask you the same thing, if you want to end this right now, and you feel bad about that, but you want to talk to somebody about it, you can call me."
I prefer it to the Illumination one, one viewing was more than enough of that and I gave me DVD (yes, I still buy them) to someone as I knew I would never watch it again.
Anyways....it's not a game but I suppose being Mario it can count being in this page

@AstroTheGamosian oh absolutely.
I never got try E.T as I don't think it was released in UK, but, boy did I play some bad games on both the C64 (my home), Atari (friends) and the BBC Micro (school). Funnily enough, my first experience with the game that released on the year of my birth, the mighty Donkey Kong, was on the BBC Micro and it was a less than stellar experience.
Aliens wasn't actually that bad once they had patched it all up, simple silly fun, but that release was a disaster for sure.

@AstroTheGamosian I think we all got burned by movie licenses back then, but high risk high reward, when they were good, boy were they good.
Miyamoto san words were proven true with Goldeneye. The game could have been rushed out the door to capitalise on the movie release, but two years after the movies came out it dropped and was hugely successful and very much beloved to this day.

@Tom-Massey Oh I intend too!

@JaxonH Capcom still hold onto what makes games great, being fun first and foremost, innovation & creativity and the willingness to take risks and for a AAA company that is an increasingly rare thing. They don't seem to artificially pad out their games either, which as a gamer is nice to know your time is respected and that the time you do spend with the game is going to be fun. Sure, they stumble and their games aren't always my cup of tea, this included I think, but I do respect them.

Master Chief has put on some weight in that photo

@Tom-Massey Thanks for the review and response.
I did say the first 'con' was a positive for me, not judging your placement of it, for many it absolutely would be a con. The simplicity is fine to and looking at the times you posted it is what I hope for in a game like this, to be honest I'd really tire of it otherwise, so that's definitely a plus for me. I prefer these games to be short and sweet, then replay them whenever the desire arises and have a nice little adventure I can finish on a rainy afternoon.
The issue I have is I think the game should be a bit cheaper, say £15-£18 would be a fairer price point and encourage more to buy it. I think many will be turned off at the moment, especially with the fact that what I see as a positive, many will see as a turn off and discourage them more.
I shall let you know once I play it, but for now, thanks again

@calbeau my comment above and https://crkd.gg/blogs/news/nitro-deck-2-pre-order-press-release says it has adjustable rumble, whether that is consoles internal rumble or controllers I don't know

@DTfearTheBEARD due to the fact it registers as a pro controller it uses the consoles internal gyro. Presuming the Switch 2 is the same and has one built into the console, it shouldn't be an issue there either

That first con is in the wrong section as far as I'm concerned.
Short-lived = easily replayable
Linear = Good, who wants to run in circles on a game like this, if it was a Metroidvania or something I would have been really disappointed (despite my love for the genre).
Simplistic = Good, didn't want anything complex on a game like this. Something akin to a Contra style game with some sprinkles on top is exactly what I was hoping for and expecting.

Well, er, yeah, that was something.
Guiles hair in real life really shows how stupid that haircut is.
That picture of the video had me doubletake, is that Antonio Banderas as Ryu? What happened to the other guy....I realise then feel foolish, pleased no one knew my thoughts. So, I preceded to tell everyone

Lenny as a bond villain is an odd choice for sure, really odd.
Wouldn't mind his daughter as a bond girl though.
I simply can not unsee Nathan Drake, it's really killing the Bond vibe for me and with Lenny on top of that it all feels just weird. That's no judgement on the game itself, just being a Bond game

One of my most beloved IP's and a game celebrating all it's incarnations, na not interested at all, thanks.
Obviously I am pumped, no, super duper hyper pumped. Plus, I got a feeling this is going to be the best Lego game to date. They really started to head in the right direction with Skywalker Saga

I would actually love to see the first two remade, nothing to extravagant, graphical upgrade and with all the quirks ironed out. Would be a good stopgap in the wait for this.

I really loved the original, but the D-Pad was so uncomfortable with it's positioning that I gave up on it and now use NexiGo Gripcon gen2 instead. Shame, as the original was so sturdy and really well made, I loved playing BOTW etc on it, but 2D games just sucked, thumb cramp so quickly

Mega Man 12 - The Fantavision Wars

This is not Halo

Okay, so this is cool. I am so pleased to proper Tomb Raider return.
My only issue is that Amazon came up at the start. I avoid Amazon like the plague, but if this comes to S2 (don't own PS etc) then I guess I'll just have to pretend that it is referring to the forest.

Waiting for reviews of T2-2D, but interested in it for sure

Lara looks so sweet and innocent in those shots, five minutes later she pulls out a shotgun and blasts a bears head off no doubt, but right there in that moment, butter wouldn't melt.
I'm intrigued, would be nice to have a focus on exploration and tombs. The newer ones were far to heavy in shooty shooty bang bang for my tastes, I want to be Lara not Nathan

First of, full respect for watching NES Works, fantastic series.
Second, Jaws 2 is pretty good, not a patch on the masterpiece I have seen countless times and know every shot by heart, but still good.
(I secretly kinda like 3 and 4, they are so stupid it makes them fun)
Why would they do this, it's a terrible game. Who knows what the enhancements will bring though.

Fun game, haven't played it in years though

NSMBU soundtrack......wouldn't have expected that sat on anybody's list