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Re: Mailbox: Festive Wishes, Remaster Hype, DSi Love - Nintendo Life Letters (Holiday Edition)

MetaCrystal

@dartmonkey woah, no idea that the VGM Fests were a thing! I’ve only been on this page for about two years. Banjo Kazooie is a great example of a soundtrack that really uses the hardware to its full potential.

I’m definitely going to go back and listen to your buddy’s music, thanks for dropping that in the reply!

If I could write monthly articles about VGM on Time Extension, I would go absolutely crazy with it 🤣 A music focused tag would be amazing for this website

Re: Feature: The Real Songs That Inspired Iconic Nintendo Music

MetaCrystal

@kategray This article is a great introduction to this sort of thing, kudos on the good writing.
If you’re interested on covering it, T- Square has actually made more than a few songs that have directly inspired famous game soundtracks.

Their Song “Travelers” inspired Guile’s theme from SFII

https://open.spotify.com/track/11MHES8pyNcArUdiApM0vL?si=pE_3xL3wRqCEPLC418uHcg

https://open.spotify.com/track/29drzlJamuYPBRh1LPpXM4?si=P84u02ZVRQqPvFUe3Y3JCw

“RODAN” heavily inspired the Super Mario Kart battle theme along with Junko Yagami’s “No!”

https://open.spotify.com/track/1681fY2bXatOHJEANJVocR?si=NGyGXmxDSBmKEAiR2p_30w

https://open.spotify.com/track/70DcWhe9A5m66CJiWh99b2?si=bOYqP2S7RMi8GhPHp4TCPw

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ICHN0aWS-I0&pp=ygUdc3VwZXIgbWFyaW8ga2FydCBiYXR0bGUgbXVzaWM%3D

“All About You” gave creation to the Duck Tales moon theme

https://open.spotify.com/track/3hRu3zCApazg2Rw2hMQJ1k?si=sODA6EkKTFKCl4ld5NvUTQ

https://open.spotify.com/track/4p4jdAwdDCDchri5s7bxYz?si=1K_43-bIQsG-eS-lL35nCQ

Of course there’s Sister Marian like you already covered, but there’s more out there that I have yet to find.

Re: Inti Creates' Gunvolt Series "Has Come To A Close For Now"

MetaCrystal

@LilyGoMEOW I have played it, not completed it. The music and art was a big hit here, but the stage design overall and the plot being so closely related to mighty no.9 just made me want to play Mega Man 2. I'm not a picky or judgemental gamer, but reading my words over again, maybe I am being a little bit of both. I'll give it another shot tonight! (My philosophy in gaming is this: If you can acknowledge the flaws and issues of a game and still let yourself enjoy it, then playing the game is worth it. I feel maybe I have forgotten this. Thanks for sharing your opinion!)

Re: Inti Creates' Gunvolt Series "Has Come To A Close For Now"

MetaCrystal

I don't know what it is, but as hard as I try, I just cannot get into the Gunvolt series. I have loved and played the Mega Man Zero games to death, and even though I like the plot and general design of the first Gunvolt game, it bores me so quickly, as if it wasn't worth the effort. Should I push myself to finish these games?

Re: Video: Is 3DS StreetPass Dead?

MetaCrystal

As one of the younger folks here, growing up with the 3DS was such joy. Knowing that someone just like you walked by with a 3DS family system in their pocket was amazing. There was no feeling like that of seeing the little green light go off meanwhile being out and about. Thank you, everyone. Many times has your little mii made my day, even out here now. I still hope to come home one day to see a notification on my mii plaza.