AkiraKurusu

AkiraKurusu

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  • AkiraKurusu
    Wow; now I can't even connect to GBAtemp via VPN. It just goes to a white page, tries to load, insta-fails, tries to load, insta-fails...
    Goddamnit WHY
    SylverReZ
    SylverReZ
    Try clearing your cache and use a different VPN or country.
    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    Had to use a different VPN; thanks.
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    Seems like Xbox hasn't been doing well this generation; that Halo game was crap, Redfall is essentially a deadfall, and I can't think of much else going for it.
    If Starfield (the only other major Xbox exclusive) flounders, would that risk turning the brand from Xbox to Exbox?
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    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    @x65943 Starfield is being developed and produced by Bethesda, and...well, they don't have the best track history when it comes to initial releases (Skyrim's always been a bug-filled mess, even with years separating ports; same with Fallout, especially 76). So...considering that, I wouldn't use language like "will not disappoint", as that just seems too certain, too much of a guarantee.
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    BORTZ
    BORTZ
    The Xbox has historically, never done well
    x65943
    x65943
    BGS didn't make FO 76 (a tiny branch company with separate employees made that mess), the games BGS made - Skyrim, FO4 were massive successes - their next game will be too
    AkiraKurusu
    What to play next...? Maybe Octopath 2, maybe that Live-A-Live game, maybe I'll go through AI: The Somnium Files again.
    Anything's better than TotK.

    ...Perhaps the kingdom's crying because it used to be good fun before this open-world experiment wrecked it?
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    AkiraKurusu
    Oh, looks like DidYouKnowGaming's been de-Rippled.
    Fantastic! I just hope there weren't too many video casualties, considering their decade-long library...
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    SylverReZ
    SylverReZ
    Don't worry, the whole channel has been recovered.
    AkiraKurusu
    Nintendo email advertising TotK:
    "A world fuelled by your imagination!"

    Bleeeurgh - it's fuelled by needless time-wasters and bullshit. Screw off; not having dev-placed map markers is a massive time-waster and a huge quitting-trigger. Extremely fragile weapons and shields are a large turn-off. Limited stamina is an unnecessary hindrance on the explorative value (only adding to the time-wasting).
    AkiraKurusu
    Well, there's something I didn't expect - my brother (who's never been a big Nintendo fan) suggesting he, me, and Dad watch The Super Mario Bros. Movie, and Dad (who doesn't live cartoon/animated movies, at all) agreeing to watch it.

    Dad found it better than he feared; I loved it.
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    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    Surprised we saw a Luma, but no Rosalina, though. Huh.
    The DK Rap was amazing. The yellow capes Mario and Luigi wore, in their ad? Actual power-up, played for a laugh. Tanooki/Raccoon Suit can't actually fly like that - only a P-Wing can, or the cape (heh).
    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    Kinda not really surprised it didn't follow the classic formula of "Peach captured, go rescue her", considering modern sensibilities, and games like Mario 2 USA and 3D World, but...eh, that wasn't exactly an accurate depiction of her usual role. I thought Daisy was the tomboy, not Peach.
    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    What else...Mario played Kid Icarus, and since that game's quite difficult (and he was sad) he died quickly. He also threw Bowser by the tail, at the end.
    Why was Bowser after a specific Invincibility Star? Those don't last long, and are reasonably common power-ups. He also doesn't use his size-changing powers, either.
    AkiraKurusu
    Felt like a pfp change, since Pokémon's no longer as amazing as it used to be; now it's a character from a certain game I'm currently playing through.

    I wonder how many people would recognise him...and would be able to name him?
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    AkiraKurusu
    This is likely something that bugs only me, but...Fire Emblem Engage, why is the Three Houses Bracelet Emblem named "Edelgard" when it also contains Dimitri and Claude? That's biased of you, and rather irritating.
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    Scarlet
    Scarlet
    How come you're not calling for a 'switch person' thing on Byleth either, for 'equal representation'? I think this whole irritating bias thing is on you more than the game.
    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    First reply: it says "Edelgard's [weapon]" in the Emblem weapon augment screen.

    And I forgot Byleth was in the game.
    Halbour
    Halbour
    oooooh You play Fire Emblem?? You are a man of culture. verified.
    AkiraKurusu
    Fire Emblem Engage actually fixed an issue I've noticed the series has had for a long time, making me like it even more - class skills truly being class-specific, instead of skills characters permanently learn by being in that class.
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    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    Since that was tied to each character's level, and thus their hidden internal level, it always got painfully slow as you covered more classes to get more skills.
    In Engage, that's no longer the case, thankfully - only promoted classes have a single class skill, and if you reclass you lose it.
    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    Instead, you get permanent skills from engaging Emblems and increasing a character's Bond level with each Emblem, which runs off a separate 'experience' counter for each Emblem - so much faster, especially since you can optionally increase the Bond immediately through the Arena.
    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    Now characters can remain in their ideal class (or whatever class you choose for them, anyway) for the entire playthrough and still get skills, which just feels so much better than in previous FE games.
    ...Though unfortunately there's not as many skill slots as in those previous games, which sucks. Not as much customisation as there could've been.
    AkiraKurusu
    NSW State Government election time!
    ...And I do not give a rat's arse about it. I don't have the slightest interest in politics like that.
    Why does voting have to be mandatory...ugh.
    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    Yeah, I know it's massively important, and gonna affect my future, and the economy, and stuff...but, counterpoint: I. Do. Not. Care.
    AkiraKurusu
    So apparently Persona 5 X is gonna be a thing, but...mobile only...sigh.
    Looked decent, too, from what I've seen.
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    Spectremint
    Spectremint
    i actually just made an article about it in the user submitted news section! what perfect timing lol
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    AkiraKurusu
    Apparently there's a save-deleting bug in Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, involving connecting to GO.

    I always knew GO was garbage, but it's also now a virus. Great job!
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    Digital_Cheese
    Digital_Cheese
    YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY
    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    Apparently, it might be an update issue rather than a GO issue, as it seems to happen just by people updating and downloading DLC.
    Either way, Game Freak has very much outdone themselves this time!
    AkiraKurusu
    I remember that years ago, third-party Switch docks were kinda dicey due to Nintendo *not quite* using the USB-C standard, and thus something about a voltage difference damaging consoles.

    Are third-party docks safer now? Kinda want a smaller one.
    impeeza
    impeeza
    Today third party are safer as the original.
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    The Real Jdbye
    The Real Jdbye
    I haven't had any problems with my JumpGate dock and I don't think there have been any brick reports. It's pretty nice since it also works as a USB-C hub/HDMI out/memory card reader for other devices such as laptops and smartphones, and can be used as a charging stand when HDMI is not plugged in. Truly a multipurpose device.
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    The Real Jdbye
    The Real Jdbye
    I keep it in my Skull & Co GripCase pouch (which is a rather big pouch) since it fits, so I always have a dock with me, but you only really need the removable "core drive" part which contains all the guts, and that part is tiny and would fit in just about any pouch.
    AkiraKurusu
    Saw a trailer for the Super Mario movie whilst waiting for the Ant-Man movie (eh, it was just a movie; nothing special) to start.

    Might just watch Mario in April, now, alongside Spider-Man in June or something.
    AkiraKurusu
    Worthwhile Direct news: Pikmin 4 (21 July), XC3 Wave 4 teaser, Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective in "Summer" 2023, Kirby: Return to Dreamland Deluxe (24 Feb), new Layton game.
    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    Oh, and that Nintendo Wars game's finally coming outta release hell in April. That too.
    Everything else...meh.
    AkiraKurusu
    Well, okay, sure. I pre-ordered a Galaxy S23 Ultra from JB Hi-Fi a few days ago, knowing it would release on the 17th - only for it to turn up today. Pre release. Never really pre-ordered before; is this normal?
    AkiraKurusu
    I haven't played Fire Emblem Awakening in years, and after the tedious, annoyingly-restrictive and first-half-repetitive Three Houses...phew, am I glad to be playing a GOOD Fire Emblem game again.
    AkiraKurusu
    AkiraKurusu
    Might just try Engage after this; I hear it's more in line with Awakening and Fates, than 3H, which is great.
    AkiraKurusu
    Welp, my holidays are over, as of tomorrow morning...fuuuuck. Now I'll have to actually work instead of gaming, or creating personal ROM hacks for my Pokémon games.
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AkiraKurusu

AkiraKurusu

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  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    They should've just made it a movie at 50 minutes
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  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    No from Paramount Plus or whatever it is
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  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Psi now has access to every streaming and cable channel out
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    Eh I'd rather just download and delete is it already up on paramount?
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Yeah it's on now
  • Xdqwerty @ Xdqwerty:
    @Psionic Roshambo, why are most new south park episodes half hour specials?
     +1
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    @Psionic Roshambo, let me get a Netflix account I've always been nice to you
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  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    I made a honey pepper glazed turkey breast for dinner turned out pretty bomb
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    We can Netflix and chill
  • Xdqwerty @ Xdqwerty:
    Nvm not half hour, but hour long
  • Xdqwerty @ Xdqwerty:
    Normal south park episodes are already half hour
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Got 2 free Xumo boxes they work pretty good
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    I'm happy to get anything most series don't make it pass 6 seasons
  • Psionic Roshambo @ Psionic Roshambo:
    Except Stars and Encore those are being a bitch lol
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    I may consider that onn pro box finally a media box with type A ;O
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  • Xdqwerty @ Xdqwerty:
    @K3Nv2, cuz the companies don't want em to
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    No it's revenue and demand south park could argue has a bigger audience than family guy about the same
     +1
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    Family guy is worth 300mill south parks worth 1Bill according to the interwebs
  • Xdqwerty @ Xdqwerty:
    @K3Nv2, probably cuz family guy is more disliked compared to south park
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    It just does the same formula south park can press buttons without going overboard
  • Xdqwerty @ Xdqwerty:
    And bc most of the family guy budget is spent on the voice actors rather than on the animation
  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    Southpark could spend 30k on a animated dick and people would laugh at it
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  • K3Nv2 @ K3Nv2:
    lol one prescription to Lizzo
  • Xdqwerty @ Xdqwerty:
    who is lizzo?
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    yawn
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