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All this drama has made me more confused than anything.

None of these AI ventures are profitable, and none have demonstrated potential to break even. They are all propped up by American tax dollars.

@Dee123 Some countries even have their own languages. Isn't that crazy?

You can tell she's a COO by the uncanny, rehearsed hand movements and facial expressions. Hail corporate.

It's just greedy to require an online subscription to play Clu Clu Land. I'll stick to the e-Reader, thank you.

night and day difference, no doubt. I feel sick just looking at the old graphics.

@axelhander Perhaps. Perhaps not. They are already a huge burden on energy prices in northern Virginia where most of them are being built. These are population dense areas already, and they aren't equipped to handle the projected strain.
https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/us-politics/east-coast-blackouts-ai-data-centers-b2899669.html
"PJM, the organization that services nearly 70 million people in a 13-state corridor stretching from Kentucky to New Jersey, may be forced to trigger power outages during high demand periods, such as summer heat waves or winter freezes, The Wall Street Journal reported."
"PJM has projected that power demand will increase by an average of 4.8 percent annually for the next 10 years — an unprecedented pace of growth. And ICF, a consulting firm, forecasts that demand in 2030 will surge 25 percent above 2023 levels, largely as a result of data centers."

I think using AI is a symptom of creative bankruptcy, but the real problem is that its primary use is really mass surveillance. The normalization of technology for quirky fun art composites is essentially PR for an industry propped up entirely by military spending. Those data centers aren't for asking google how to get to the store.

Has anyone missed Roiland for even a second?

If I had a thumb like that, I'd go pro.

Mama said talking legos is the devil.

@Pirate1
I agree with you in spirit, but Lego has always experimented with electronic pieces in different ways. I remember the train sets, a UFO kit with a fiber optic light, a mechanized dinosaur with a touch sensor connected to a voice box.

Isn't that basically what the Mario lego does? It's obviously for the kids who still play with legos instead of displaying them on top of a bookcase.

@obijuankanoobie I've played them all, and I think he's right. The mechanics are a tiny bit different in each game, but 3 is finely crafted and stays true to the original spirit of Pikmin. Pikmin 4 is good in many ways, but it takes out some of the difficulty and feels a lot less... challenging.

A strong argument for video games not being art.

Not that Nintendo should have been copying Marvel movies 10 years ago, either.

I love Pikmin.

Wow. That sucks.

Fate of the Old Republic looks cool. Can't wait for them to cancel it.

I've got a game award for you: The Bible. Ever heard of it??

video game movies

I can't believe I almost responded to that bait comment.
Anyway, I will not buy this game if Jar Jar is there for more than a tutorial level.

I really appreciate the amount of finishing they've done on this game after release. I played the previous version and it seemed like most complaints had already been addressed, although there were some areas where adjustments were still needed. Overall, it was a very strong first attempt in the genre, and I'm hoping to see a sequel with the lessons they learn.

Blast from the past. I forgot all about the envelope art, but as soon as I saw the first picture it came rushing back. That's awesome. A real lost art.

Sounds more like the regular pinball of pinball.

The meta gaming killed the experience for me. Can I beat the same two deck builds over and over? I guess. Is it fun? No.

@3VET You know what's crazy? This is actually something Nintendo would do.

Some kind of haunted baby game.

Electroplankton 2. Next question.

@N00BiSH The opening cut scene comparison will break your heart.

@Friendly
The best practice is to have customer service located in the region they are supporting. This ensures the best communication and results in average higher satisfaction. However, it is not the cheapest option. Making a change like this hurts people who are already employed and creates ill-will toward a company. But it means the company makes more money.

But how do they taste?

Good review. It's pretty much how I feel about the game, playing it now. They made some tweaks to address common complaints like checkpoints. I'm having fun, so what more can you ask?

I've got my copy on Switch 1. I'm into it. The game is fun. It's not free from criticism, but it looks like a lot of original complaints like lack of checkpoints have been fixed. It runs perfectly on handheld. Docked, there is infrequently minor stuttering at some loading points, but not at all game breaking. I wish I could take advantage of the S2 resolution upgrade.

@Gamecuber Respectfully, if you already own both on Wii, why do you feel obligated to buy it again on a new system?

@RemyMartin lol

@anoyonmus Keep in mind these games are 15 and 18 years old.

I don't hate it.

@HingryHuppo Of course, but they're in a league of their own. I don't expect other small times studios to come close to that level of quality or more importantly hype and success.

Don't people compare indie prices to AAA prices? I think these small developers are psyching themselves out by comparing themselves to Hollow Knight.

This game actually looks sick. There's a lot of big money behind these classic IPs and they turn out some sleeper hits.

@RupeeClock The Glover re-release is said to be an absolute travesty made by one man who claimed he could do it when he could not. Bad textures, sounds, everything.

It feels like we've lost the plot.

@LastFootnote Dozens of games are released each month, at least. It's not Team Cherry's responsibility to plan everyone's release dates. Nobody complains when a game shadow drops. The real lesson apparently is they should have been even less communicative.

To me this is what a perfect release looks like. "We're working on it. See you when it's ready." You got it, boss.

Bring back Re-Volt.

They're wrong, sorry.

@MrRom92
Chad Moldenhauer: "And of course, to have a chance to come full circle from our childhood inspiration of vintage cartoons and see Cuphead made into a rubber hose cartoon of its own is beyond words!"

That looks great, very cool.
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Oh. Uhhh....

Are we still doing this one?