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@Daggot I’m curious what will happen in regards to that. I know Dragon Quest is a bit on the protective side with their orchestrated music, but since Sugiyama passed away (May he rest in peace), will some restrictions perhaps be lifted?

@glennthefrog That is not true, the ESRB page says puff puff will be in the game (in some fashion). That account you linked is known for posting bait, humorous or otherwise.

This looks awesome! I’ll definitely check this out at some point. I did purchase the original a few weeks ago, so maybe I can play that while waiting

@Overzeal I believe Erdrick is the TITLE you are given, not necessarily the name of the character. I remember in Sakurai’s Smash video for the hero when the canon name of the III protagonist is “Arusu”. That is to say, Arusu is a descendant of Erdrick, meaning he is a descendant of a legendary hero. Hopefully this makes sense!

While the Type A / B thing is dumb imo (since it’s just male and female with a different title), I don’t understand people complaining about you, the player, being the protagonist

I’m just starting chapter 5 and haven’t noticed any of the text issues😂

I finished Chapter 3 in The Thousand Year Door last night. It took a few weeks for me to do this unlike the past few chapters, but I finally made it through! The twist at the end was also something I did not expect at all! I will start Chapter 4 properly after doing a few side quests and getting some collectibles.

I would also like to make some progress in Sea of Stars sometime this month. I haven’t opened the game since I got to Brisk and met the pirate crew a few months ago. I’ve been playing Tropical Freeze on the side as well to prep me up for Returns HD. I’m at the final world right now, but I would like to go back to previous worlds to get all of the puzzle pieces.

I said Paper Mario: TTYD, which I don’t think should technically count because it’s a remake.

In terms of games I have played for the first time this year, my GOTY would be either Age of Calamity or Mega Man X4

I do wish it was cheaper, maybe 45 or 50 would be fine…

But this was one of the few games I was absolutely not expecting and was really excited for in the Direct, so I’m still going to get it, even if I own the Wii version

Hearing about the Dragon Quest HD 2D remakes got me encouraged to replay the first Dragon Quest game on my Switch. It’s super fun, but it does feel kind of odd fighting only one enemy per encounter. I’ll also play some Darkstalkers via the Capcom Fighting Collection out of hype for the Marvel vs Capcom collection coming later this year. It’s also available for preorder as of yesterday, and I already secured a copy for Switch. I will also be continuing Chapter 3 in Paper Mario: TTYD.

On Xbox, I’ve been making my way through Doom Eternal. I’m dying quite a lot, but I’ve gotten much better with the combat. I just completed the Cultist Base level last night. I would also like to make more progress in Tails’s story in Sonic Adventure after getting stuck after heading to the Egg Carrier for the first time.

I just want to see SOMETHING Dragon Quest related

As I have seen a few other people say online in regards to this announcement, I’d much rather see completely new campaigns with the other members of the Order of No Quarter.

I guess it’s worth buying if you care about the extra playable characters and ability to use multiple cheats simultaneously, but I don’t see the appeal for this other than that.

Also, are the save states and rewind features REALLY that necessary? I thought the difficulty of the original game was just right, and adding save states would completely kill the purpose of how this game’s checkpoints work. I’ll wait for the price point until I make a decision. I think $15 or even $20 is reasonable, but anything above that is a hard pass for me.

This week, I preordered Sonic X Shadow Generations on my Xbox One and Switch. In preparation for that, I’ve been playing Sonic Adventure on my Xbox. I finished Big’s story yesterday, and finished Sonic’s story the day before. I’ll maybe go through Tails’s or Amy’s story this weekend.

I also would like to make more progress in SMT: Nocturne this weekend to prep myself for Vengeance. In between those two games, I’ll maybe play some Shovel Knight to chill out.

Not much gaming for me this weekend! I’ll be working all afternoon / evening today, and our house has been getting ready for a graduation party we’ll be hosting tomorrow. If I do get a chance to play games, it would probably be a few rounds of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe or Just Shapes and Beats online.

I did take advantage of the mega rad sale yesterday, though! I got Persona 4 Golden and Persona 3 Portable, Infernax, Under Night in Birth exe, Persona 4 Arena Ultimax, and Vampire Survivors. I’ll maybe get a few more games from the sale when I get paid later this week.

I finished chapter 2 in The Thousand Year Door last night. I’ll play more of that this weekend along with some rounds of Stick Fight: The Game.

I found a physical copy of Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door at my local Best Buy yesterday. I’m really enjoying what I played! I just defeated Hooktail, and now I’m going back to the Thousand Year Door to see where I must go next. Very excited to play more this long weekend, with some Breath of the Wild in between.

I also ordered physical copies of Fight N Rage, Sea of Stars, and both Ori games due to arrive by tomorrow.

@Daniel36 Who the heck unironically says “chud” IRL??

I fired up a new Breath of the Wild save file last night! Accessed four towers and retrieved two memories. I’m about to go back to Impa to get the Champion’s Tunic. After that, I don’t know if I should do more general exploring and hunt for more shrines to up my heart count, or tackle a Divine Beast straight away. I also have to choose if I want to do Vah Ruta first, since I’m so close to Necluda, or Vah Medoh to get Revali’s Gale, the best Champion ability in the game.

I also got Minecraft on my laptop this week and started a new world in Java edition. I’ll maybe make some progress in that world.

I finished Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story last night. That game was truly as good as I remembered it to be! I’ll maybe start another retro RPG on Delta, probably Earthbound or Superstar Saga.

On Switch, I won’t be playing much due to work all this afternoon / evening and celebrating Mother’s Day, but I’ll use the car ride and time I have this morning to make more progress in Vernal Edge or SMT III: Nocturne HD. I did beat Matador this week, but it was a bit of a grind.

@nessisonett funny how you say that, Mike Z is actually working on this game😂

I finished my Hollow Knight playthrough this week, so last night I started Vernal Edge for the first time. About 40 minutes in, I’m exploring the fungal cavern area.

In my Bowser’s Inside Story playthrough, I’m currently looking for the second star cure, and I’m about to battle the Fawful Express. I remember it being my least favorite “giant” battle when I was younger, but I’m excited to revisit it. I’ll maybe go out of my way to look for beans now that I have the drill move.

In addition to those two games, I’d like to make some progress on a Switch RPG. Probably either Sea of Stars, or Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne HD to prepare for SMT5: Vengeance.

@Maubari Happy birthday!!

I’ve lately been playing Mario and Luigi: Bowser’s Inside Story via Delta for the past week. I’m currently at Blubble Lake, looking for the first sage. I have an 8Bitdo Pro 2 controller, and I just ordered a phone clip for it. Playing with a controller and the phone clip really enhances the retro experience! I’ll definitely play more of that, and I’ll maybe test it out with Mega Man X.

Other than that, I’m going through the Grimm Troupe content with my Hollow Knight playthrough. I’m planning on doing the banishment route, since I’m also going to do the Godmaster content anyway, so I’ll face NKG either way.

I also got physical copies of Bayonetta and the Capcom Fighting Collection, as well as a complete works art book for Darkstalkers.

I don’t know if this was “inadvertent”, but props to Aspyr to listening to their customers.

@Ryu_Niiyama the official website says it’s been “improved”, but it still runs at 30 FPS

@GooseLoose1 I want to keep this comment section about Tomb Raider, so I will wrap up my lamenting about Skullgirls and the current state of 2nd Encore by suggesting these YouTube videos for more context:

Shortfatotaku: Mariel Cartwright and the Decomposition of Skullgirls

Technicals: The Unsolved Mystery of Skullgirls

And

I Exposed the Company Behind Skullgirls

I promise this will be my last comment on the matter.

@LadyCharlie So you think stealing others’ work, changing it to fit YOUR values, and claiming it as your own is improvement? Don’t get me wrong, I still play the game, it’s just sad that this had to happen to it.

@GarlicGuzzler They removed content out of a digital art book, including censoring concept art, removed guest art from said digital art book AND the in game art museum, removed a crowdfunded stretch goal, and got rid of a certain character’s intro cutscene image for reasons that don’t make sense at all, among many other things.

It was waaaaaaaay more than panty shots, buddy. Please stop straw manning and do your research before you post witty comments.

And to answer your question, the panty shots on Filia getting removed are the LEAST of my worries, as with others who are against that update

As a Skullgirls player, I’m glad you all now understand our pain. I don’t regret not buying these remasters now

This weekend, I’ll be continuing my Hollow Knight playthrough. I defeated all three Dreamers, 2600+ essence, all but three charms besides Kingsoul, coiled nail w/ 2 pale ore, all movement upgrades and spells with darkened upgrades, two extra soul vessels, 8 masks, and two coliseum trials completed. I’m approaching the endgame with all the Dreamers defeated, but I don’t know which ending to go for. I’m torn between Dream No More, or going the extra mile and doing the Embrace the Void ending so I can experience the Godmaster content.

@PikminMarioKirby Emulation is not illegal

I’m going to be alternating between three games:

Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury ; repurchased a physical copy after selling it a few years ago back when I was in high school (and had no money lol). Fired up a new Bowser’s Fury run, defeated Bowser twice now. At around 15 shines.

Hollow Knight ; also started a new playthrough as a reward for beating every game in the Mega Man X Legacy Collection. Got all spells with upgrades except for Howling Wraiths, all movement upgrades, one nail upgrade, six masks, one extra soul vessel. All stags unlocked except for Stag Nest, Deepnest Village, and Queen’s Garden, two coliseum trials completed. This weekend, I would like to start exploring Deepnest. I always tend to tackle this area and defeat Herrah later in the game since I find Deepnest to be pretty difficult if you’re not prepared enough. This would include upgrading my nail, finding charms I could use, and upping my health meter. I would also like to find more of the warrior dream battles to collect essence and get the Dream Gate.

A Little to the Left ; got this game on a whim last night. A really chill puzzle game with satisfying puzzles. I like it!

My birthday is today, so I will be juggling these three games around when I’m not working or celebrating.

I beat Mega Man X4 this week as both X and Zero. Zero’s play style s easily my favorite! I did have to turn on rookie hunter mode for the final boss though, cause that was brutal!

Now I’m replaying Mega Man X. I already got through all Maverick stages and found all the upgrades, including the Hadoken! I’ll also play more Sea of Stars, and maybe replay an old favorite as a palette cleanser for finishing every game in the Mega Man X Legacy Collection.

THE SILKSOOOONG
THE SILKSONG IS REAAAAAAL

This weekend, I will spend more time playing as Marie in Skullgirls 2nd Encore. I tried her out and went through her story mode (aka skipped the cutscenes) on her launch day, and I enjoyed what I played! I’ll maybe rewatch the cutscenes on my own time, or wait until they get fully voiced, because her story mode is really good, apparently.

Last night, I made some more progress in Sea of Stars. I got to Brisk and met the pirate crew. I’ll likely play more when I’m not celebrating Easter with my family. It would be nice to make some progress in Mega Man X4 as well.

I would really like to see remasters / ports of MvC 1 and 2

I’ll likely play more Age of Calamity this weekend. I’m trying to finish up as many combat trials and side quests as possible, at least those in the base game. I also plan on finishing more Maverick Hunter stages in Mega Man X 4 via the Legacy Collection, as well as grabbing the new spirits in Super Smash Bros Ultimate. I’ll maybe do another arcade run of Shredder’s Revenge, but it won’t be as likely.

On the laptop, I’ll likely play Pizza Tower. I’m on the fourth floor right now, playing as The Noise. I’ll also maybe play Enter the Gungeon.

We’re getting the Talking Flower as a spirit.

We won.

My physical copy of Shredder’s Revenge came earlier this week, so I’m going to play an arcade run of that while continuing Mega Man X4 through the legacy collection.

On the laptop, I’ve been enjoying the new Noise update for Pizza Tower. I’ve already gone through the first floor and beat Pepperman

@Dark_Isatari Thanks! I’m very excited to play as Zero. I knew you could technically play as him in X3, but I wanted to ensure he was with me at the end.

@JohnnyMind Have fun with Persona 5 Strikers, dude! As someone who played it before Persona 5 (I knew what already happened in vanilla P5 lore wise), it is easily the best Persona spinoff. I actually like to call it a full blown sequel!

I finished Mega Man X3 last night, so I’ll likely start up Mega Man X4 this weekend via the legacy collection. I’m also getting a physical copy of TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge today, so I’ll maybe do an arcade run of that.

Rhythm Thief, Kid Icarus Uprising, and a few Mario and Luigi games, either BIS or Dream Team

Getting through the DLC chapters in Age of Calamity

I’ve heard many good things about Legends Arceus, so I’ll certainly play it at some point.

I gave it a 7. Penny’s Big Breakaway and Star Wars got my attention, and EPIC MICKEY getting a remake made my jaw drop. Was a little disappointed that PS5 got Hi Fi Rush, but I figure they’ll be saving that for the Switch’s successor. Seeing Killer Instinct and a bunch of other Rare games on NSO made up for that. So yeah, it was just good.

@PepperMintRex honestly, I find myself enjoying these more than regular Nintendo Directs

@Gitface Shoutout to Sonic Mania Plus for doing exactly that

I’ve been looking at SMT V for a while. I really want to beat Nocturne first though

Other than getting the new spirits in Smash Bros Ultimate, I don’t know what I’ll be playing this weekend. A few days ago, I finished Gris and got that out of the backlog. Such a beautiful game!

So in terms of Switch, I don’t know what to play this weekend. Maybe I’ll start something new or replay an old favorite.

@RupeeClock What would Master Mode for TOTK even be like, assuming we keep regeneration of enemy health / 1 tier upgrade?