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Re: Team17 Group Is Rebranding, But The Iconic Name Isn't Disappearing

Markatron84

@Alpha008 it really doesn't. They'll just be trading as and listed on stock exchanges as Everplay. You'll still see Team17 on anything they publish or develop.

If you're concerned about what this means for the iconic 'Team17' name, then worry not. Everplay states that the branding for the developer, video games label, and publisher will remain, allowing it to continue operating as it does today.

Re: Celeste Dev Makes "Difficult Decision" To Cancel New Game Earthblade

Markatron84

This is a real shame, but it's better to cancel the game than to carry on without the passion that was so evident in Celeste. Good luck to Maddy and the rest in whatever's next for them.

@AmplifyMJ see, I'm the opposite. I've played through Celeste twice and adore it. Hollow Knight, however, I've tried twice to get into and just can't.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (11th January)

Markatron84

I started Super Mario 3D World + Bowser's Fury last weekend, due to a hankering for level-based Mario. Since then I've done everything in 3D World except finish every level with every character, because bugger off I'm not doing that. I've also got 69 (nice) of the Cat Shines in Bowser's Fury. I'd never played it before and it's pretty damn good; I'll definitely be going for all 100 shines! I'd like the next mainline Mario game to really flesh out the idea of open world Mario.

Also still playing New Pokémon Snap, The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening and Helldivers 2.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (New Year Edition)

Markatron84

My brother got me New Pokémon Snap and The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening for my birthday, so I've been playing those. Good thing he bought me Switch games really, as I've not been well (man flu, so I may as well be dying) the past few days, so I haven't felt like sitting at the desk. Incidentally, I haven't played Helldivers 2 in 4 days; I don't know if the shaking is from the illness or from withdrawal.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (30th November)

Markatron84

My journey to 100% completion in Super Mario Bros. Wonder is nearing its end. I have all the wonder seeds, purple coins, standees and flag poles; I just need the last badge and I'm done.

I jumped into Pokémon Unite for the first time this week. I've played eight matches, won seven of them and been the highest scoring player (across both teams) in six of them, so one of three things is happening:

1. there are CPU "players" in matches
2. everyone is rubbish at this game
3. I am s**t hot at this game

Re: Random: Uh-Oh, Some Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake Players Are Struggling With The "Small" Text

Markatron84

@ThomGee

As a guy with some pretty severe vision issues, this is a common thing with Switch games. I’ve long accepted there are just some games I cannot read in handheld mode. Even just menu options can be hard sometimes. I wish devs would consider this more.

Same here. The one that always springs to mind for me is Fire Emblem: Three Houses. So much of the text was not only small but on a stylised background that made it hard to read on a TV for me and impossible to read in handheld mode.

@Max_the_German Nintendo is easily one of the worst developers when it comes to accessibility.

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th November)

Markatron84

I'm also going for 100% completion in Super Mario Bros. Wonder; so far I've beaten Bowser and got all the Wonder Seeds.

Also also, I'm playing Kirby and the Forgotten Land. I'm just going through the story at the moment.

I'd also also also like to add that I've been using @PJOReilly's guides for both games. Super helpful 👍👍👍

Re: Talking Point: What Are You Playing This Weekend? (9th November)

Markatron84

I've got perfect in every normal, plus and expert level in Mario vs. Donkey Kong, so now it's time to go through in time trial mode.

I'm also going for 100% completion in Super Mario Bros. Wonder; so far I've beaten Bowser and got all the Wonder Seeds.

Also also, I'm playing Kirby and the Forgotten Land. I'm just going through the story at the moment.

Who's playing Hentai Parody: Tentacle Slayer? Come on, own up.