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Unless I get access to it, then I'll be over here from now on
Feel free to follow back again, if you want😉
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Unless I get access to it, then I'll be over here from now on
Feel free to follow back again, if you want😉
Not sure when/if I'll get access again
Some of my packages handled by USPS travel the country more than I do was 10 miles away, sent back upstate, then it finally back down here
Why do they do that?
Why do they do that?
a man is walking down a sidewalk in front of a house .
ALT: a man is walking down a sidewalk in front of a house .
media.tenor.com
November 14, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Some of my packages handled by USPS travel the country more than I do was 10 miles away, sent back upstate, then it finally back down here
Why do they do that?
Why do they do that?
A lesson on how NOT to release an in-demand game by Gung-Ho
For those who forget, the release was sold out for the 1st two months until they finally printed enough to meet demand
Apparently they didn't learn when they did the Trails remake, but they did a little better
For those who forget, the release was sold out for the 1st two months until they finally printed enough to meet demand
Apparently they didn't learn when they did the Trails remake, but they did a little better
Lunar Remastered Collection (PS4/XBO/Switch) is $43.99 on Amazon buff.ly/JfvR4oe
VGP buff.ly/KL4uszS
PNP Games buff.ly/kzuqYHy #ad
VGP buff.ly/KL4uszS
PNP Games buff.ly/kzuqYHy #ad
November 14, 2025 at 6:47 PM
A lesson on how NOT to release an in-demand game by Gung-Ho
For those who forget, the release was sold out for the 1st two months until they finally printed enough to meet demand
Apparently they didn't learn when they did the Trails remake, but they did a little better
For those who forget, the release was sold out for the 1st two months until they finally printed enough to meet demand
Apparently they didn't learn when they did the Trails remake, but they did a little better
These are the console versions, btw
The older NSW1 release Snow Bros. Nick & Tom Special is essentially the Arcade version for those wondering why there were two versions of these games
There's also Snow Bros. Wonderland which is a 3d remake, not the same single screen gameplay of the originals
The older NSW1 release Snow Bros. Nick & Tom Special is essentially the Arcade version for those wondering why there were two versions of these games
There's also Snow Bros. Wonderland which is a 3d remake, not the same single screen gameplay of the originals
Snow Bros. Classic Collection (PS5/Switch) Standard/Classic up for preorder at LRG buff.ly/frKR4m8 #ad
November 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
These are the console versions, btw
The older NSW1 release Snow Bros. Nick & Tom Special is essentially the Arcade version for those wondering why there were two versions of these games
There's also Snow Bros. Wonderland which is a 3d remake, not the same single screen gameplay of the originals
The older NSW1 release Snow Bros. Nick & Tom Special is essentially the Arcade version for those wondering why there were two versions of these games
There's also Snow Bros. Wonderland which is a 3d remake, not the same single screen gameplay of the originals
Been seeing a lot of splitting hairs with the GKC situation
But it seems Nintendo is not following any 'rules' of what's considered 1st/2nd/3rd party to them
If the new Hyrule Warriors got all on cart, but developed by Koei Tecmo, it's 1st party
Since this is Koei Tecmo for Pokopia & Pokemon Co.
But it seems Nintendo is not following any 'rules' of what's considered 1st/2nd/3rd party to them
If the new Hyrule Warriors got all on cart, but developed by Koei Tecmo, it's 1st party
Since this is Koei Tecmo for Pokopia & Pokemon Co.
November 13, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Been seeing a lot of splitting hairs with the GKC situation
But it seems Nintendo is not following any 'rules' of what's considered 1st/2nd/3rd party to them
If the new Hyrule Warriors got all on cart, but developed by Koei Tecmo, it's 1st party
Since this is Koei Tecmo for Pokopia & Pokemon Co.
But it seems Nintendo is not following any 'rules' of what's considered 1st/2nd/3rd party to them
If the new Hyrule Warriors got all on cart, but developed by Koei Tecmo, it's 1st party
Since this is Koei Tecmo for Pokopia & Pokemon Co.
Done & done.😅
However w/creating Vantage Studios (w/Tencent) we don't know if they were looking for a complete buyout (since that deal was to protect from a hostile takeover)
With all of the backroom deals they do w/different governments to secure financing (See: skull and bones) who knows where
However w/creating Vantage Studios (w/Tencent) we don't know if they were looking for a complete buyout (since that deal was to protect from a hostile takeover)
With all of the backroom deals they do w/different governments to secure financing (See: skull and bones) who knows where
Yes, this could imply an acquisition of sorts. Could also imply some accounting / financial issue.
Just remember to freak the fuck out for the next few days and speculate as much as possible until they announce something.
Just remember to freak the fuck out for the next few days and speculate as much as possible until they announce something.
November 13, 2025 at 7:28 PM
Done & done.😅
However w/creating Vantage Studios (w/Tencent) we don't know if they were looking for a complete buyout (since that deal was to protect from a hostile takeover)
With all of the backroom deals they do w/different governments to secure financing (See: skull and bones) who knows where
However w/creating Vantage Studios (w/Tencent) we don't know if they were looking for a complete buyout (since that deal was to protect from a hostile takeover)
With all of the backroom deals they do w/different governments to secure financing (See: skull and bones) who knows where
Digital Foundry did a 'hands-on' with it, came away w/favorable impressions. (yes, even with the controller)
Is it perfect? No, but it's a good attempt (summation from their video)
www.digitalfoundry.net/features/han...
Is it perfect? No, but it's a good attempt (summation from their video)
www.digitalfoundry.net/features/han...
November 12, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Digital Foundry did a 'hands-on' with it, came away w/favorable impressions. (yes, even with the controller)
Is it perfect? No, but it's a good attempt (summation from their video)
www.digitalfoundry.net/features/han...
Is it perfect? No, but it's a good attempt (summation from their video)
www.digitalfoundry.net/features/han...
The only interest I'd have in something like this is to play my Steam games I've accumulated through Humble Bundle over the years since I'm not installing Steam on my PC
Also, curious what games this can play (aka hardware taxing/intensive)
Also, I can already imagine the price 😐😔
Also, curious what games this can play (aka hardware taxing/intensive)
Also, I can already imagine the price 😐😔
Steam Frame, Steam Controller, Steam Machine announcement is expected soon, here's a first look!
November 12, 2025 at 5:35 PM
The only interest I'd have in something like this is to play my Steam games I've accumulated through Humble Bundle over the years since I'm not installing Steam on my PC
Also, curious what games this can play (aka hardware taxing/intensive)
Also, I can already imagine the price 😐😔
Also, curious what games this can play (aka hardware taxing/intensive)
Also, I can already imagine the price 😐😔
Buried the lead here, it's also coming to PS5 physically (not mentioned in the headline) on the same day and date
*Update* PS5, Switch 2, and Switch physical editions will launch on April 10, 2026: www.gematsu.com/2025/11/the-...
November 12, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Buried the lead here, it's also coming to PS5 physically (not mentioned in the headline) on the same day and date
PA must be taking hits financially since they quit doing free shipping to do this (they'll have to eat S&H as a loss)....oh well
They're a last resort for me now after the last order & how they only ship items when all available (aka they do NOT pull from available stock & oversell product)
They're a last resort for me now after the last order & how they only ship items when all available (aka they do NOT pull from available stock & oversell product)
November 12, 2025 at 5:29 PM
PA must be taking hits financially since they quit doing free shipping to do this (they'll have to eat S&H as a loss)....oh well
They're a last resort for me now after the last order & how they only ship items when all available (aka they do NOT pull from available stock & oversell product)
They're a last resort for me now after the last order & how they only ship items when all available (aka they do NOT pull from available stock & oversell product)
You gotta entice that younger generation who only wants to play on mobile to play on a console = more money
Simple strategy
Simple strategy
Fortnite cosmetics will forever be bundled with a console until the end of time.
November 12, 2025 at 5:26 PM
You gotta entice that younger generation who only wants to play on mobile to play on a console = more money
Simple strategy
Simple strategy
I'm not interested or going to play it, but at least they're keeping the IP in front of people
Also, this is a 'hook' game to get the younger generation into R&C and then they want to play the REAL games that are on PS5
Same as Nintendo w/Mario & Fire Emblem mobile games
Also, this is a 'hook' game to get the younger generation into R&C and then they want to play the REAL games that are on PS5
Same as Nintendo w/Mario & Fire Emblem mobile games
November 12, 2025 at 5:21 PM
I'm not interested or going to play it, but at least they're keeping the IP in front of people
Also, this is a 'hook' game to get the younger generation into R&C and then they want to play the REAL games that are on PS5
Same as Nintendo w/Mario & Fire Emblem mobile games
Also, this is a 'hook' game to get the younger generation into R&C and then they want to play the REAL games that are on PS5
Same as Nintendo w/Mario & Fire Emblem mobile games
Man, these 2D belt action scrollers just don't transition well to 3D very well
They look stiff & slow compared to the excellent 2D games like TMNT: Shredders Revenge & Streets of Rage 4
I know there's some good ones out there, but the limited budgets & skills of the dev teams aren't helping things
They look stiff & slow compared to the excellent 2D games like TMNT: Shredders Revenge & Streets of Rage 4
I know there's some good ones out there, but the limited budgets & skills of the dev teams aren't helping things
RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers launches March 19, 2026
RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 19, 2026, publishers City Connection and Clear River Games announced.
RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 19, 2026, publishers City Connection and Clear River Games announced.
RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers launches March 19, 2026
RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steam on March 19, 2026, publishers City Connection and Clear River Games announced.
www.gematsu.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Man, these 2D belt action scrollers just don't transition well to 3D very well
They look stiff & slow compared to the excellent 2D games like TMNT: Shredders Revenge & Streets of Rage 4
I know there's some good ones out there, but the limited budgets & skills of the dev teams aren't helping things
They look stiff & slow compared to the excellent 2D games like TMNT: Shredders Revenge & Streets of Rage 4
I know there's some good ones out there, but the limited budgets & skills of the dev teams aren't helping things
I wasn't expecting an HD-2D looking / 3d Dot Game Heroes type game to come from anyone but Square-Enix
This is on my radar, looks like a physical w/Eng is coming via the Asia release, possibly the JPN version too?
This is on my radar, looks like a physical w/Eng is coming via the Asia release, possibly the JPN version too?
Wandering Sword coming to PS5 on May 28, 2026, Switch 2 and Switch in 2026
Publishers Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Spiral Up Games, and developer The Swordman Studio will release 3D pixel Wuxia RPG Wandering Sword for PlayStation 5 on May 28, 2026, followed by Switch 2 and Switch later in…
Publishers Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Spiral Up Games, and developer The Swordman Studio will release 3D pixel Wuxia RPG Wandering Sword for PlayStation 5 on May 28, 2026, followed by Switch 2 and Switch later in…
Wandering Sword coming to PS5 on May 28, 2026, Switch 2 and Switch in 2026
Publishers Clouded Leopard Entertainment and Spiral Up Games, and developer The Swordman Studio will release 3D pixel Wuxia RPG Wandering Sword for PlayStation 5 on May 28, 2026, followed by Switch 2 and Switch later in 2026, the companies announced.
www.gematsu.com
November 12, 2025 at 2:20 AM
I wasn't expecting an HD-2D looking / 3d Dot Game Heroes type game to come from anyone but Square-Enix
This is on my radar, looks like a physical w/Eng is coming via the Asia release, possibly the JPN version too?
This is on my radar, looks like a physical w/Eng is coming via the Asia release, possibly the JPN version too?
😅 I've noticed a crap ton of these game annoucements were, btw, we're releasing paid DLC for this game you like....please buy it
Welcome to gaming today, right? 😐😉
Welcome to gaming today, right? 😐😉
November 12, 2025 at 2:15 AM
😅 I've noticed a crap ton of these game annoucements were, btw, we're releasing paid DLC for this game you like....please buy it
Welcome to gaming today, right? 😐😉
Welcome to gaming today, right? 😐😉
Glad this is coming to console & getting a physical release, I was hoping it wasn't going to be deadlocked on Steam for eternity
Same for Tokyo Xtreme Racer, I can understand beta testing & early access, just don't leave console players out & especially skip the physical editions of these titles
Same for Tokyo Xtreme Racer, I can understand beta testing & early access, just don't leave console players out & especially skip the physical editions of these titles
November 12, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Glad this is coming to console & getting a physical release, I was hoping it wasn't going to be deadlocked on Steam for eternity
Same for Tokyo Xtreme Racer, I can understand beta testing & early access, just don't leave console players out & especially skip the physical editions of these titles
Same for Tokyo Xtreme Racer, I can understand beta testing & early access, just don't leave console players out & especially skip the physical editions of these titles
Between Sony & Nintendo releasing region locked JPN-only systems, it's a trend I don't care for since we've had 3 generations of PS & 2 Nintendo systems that have had the ability to be region free
THIS was & still is the bane of having older systems & trying to import games to play on them
THIS was & still is the bane of having older systems & trying to import games to play on them
PS5 Digital Edition - Japanese Language only console announced - 55,000 yen
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Between Sony & Nintendo releasing region locked JPN-only systems, it's a trend I don't care for since we've had 3 generations of PS & 2 Nintendo systems that have had the ability to be region free
THIS was & still is the bane of having older systems & trying to import games to play on them
THIS was & still is the bane of having older systems & trying to import games to play on them
Good to see this, even though any physical copies are going to be import only as all of the others have been, such is the life
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE launches March 12, 2026
Horror adventure game remake FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steamon March 12, 2026, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA announced.
Horror adventure game remake FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steamon March 12, 2026, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA announced.
FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE launches March 12, 2026
Horror adventure game remake FATAL FRAME II: Crimson Butterfly REMAKE will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch, and PC via Steamon March 12, 2026, publisher Koei Tecmo and developer Team NINJA announced.
www.gematsu.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Good to see this, even though any physical copies are going to be import only as all of the others have been, such is the life
Been seeing comments like these being parroted around as well on SM
Also, Nintendo did have unified accounts during the WiiU/3DS era, they just chose to **** them away in favor of the NSW1/2 Eshop
We don't know if the system AFTER the NSW2 will use the current Eshop (probably will)
But the point
Also, Nintendo did have unified accounts during the WiiU/3DS era, they just chose to **** them away in favor of the NSW1/2 Eshop
We don't know if the system AFTER the NSW2 will use the current Eshop (probably will)
But the point
November 11, 2025 at 7:41 PM
Been seeing comments like these being parroted around as well on SM
Also, Nintendo did have unified accounts during the WiiU/3DS era, they just chose to **** them away in favor of the NSW1/2 Eshop
We don't know if the system AFTER the NSW2 will use the current Eshop (probably will)
But the point
Also, Nintendo did have unified accounts during the WiiU/3DS era, they just chose to **** them away in favor of the NSW1/2 Eshop
We don't know if the system AFTER the NSW2 will use the current Eshop (probably will)
But the point
Nice Fake😉
This was never released (beware of copies posted online)
Unless you count the cases & steelbook for PS5...oh wait those are fake too (PS5 has UPC for Spider-Man Miles Morales)
Tango has never used that logo on any officially released game they put out for sale.
This was never released (beware of copies posted online)
Unless you count the cases & steelbook for PS5...oh wait those are fake too (PS5 has UPC for Spider-Man Miles Morales)
Tango has never used that logo on any officially released game they put out for sale.
November 11, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Nice Fake😉
This was never released (beware of copies posted online)
Unless you count the cases & steelbook for PS5...oh wait those are fake too (PS5 has UPC for Spider-Man Miles Morales)
Tango has never used that logo on any officially released game they put out for sale.
This was never released (beware of copies posted online)
Unless you count the cases & steelbook for PS5...oh wait those are fake too (PS5 has UPC for Spider-Man Miles Morales)
Tango has never used that logo on any officially released game they put out for sale.
Didn't know Nintendo posted an official PSA on their YT channel explaining the 'benefits' and usage of GKC
The comments are worth it alone, thankfully most of the people out there aren't being quiet about this just yet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ldQ...
The comments are worth it alone, thankfully most of the people out there aren't being quiet about this just yet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ldQ...
November 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Didn't know Nintendo posted an official PSA on their YT channel explaining the 'benefits' and usage of GKC
The comments are worth it alone, thankfully most of the people out there aren't being quiet about this just yet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ldQ...
The comments are worth it alone, thankfully most of the people out there aren't being quiet about this just yet.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ldQ...
Nintendo is doubling down on pushing GKC
As we've seen, there's push back fatigue on certain NSW2 titles (PLZA & DQ 1&2)
The BIG test will be a NSW2 exclusive that's only GKC, will people buy it, go digital only or skip it?
People aren't patient, so I don't expect it to end well for physical
As we've seen, there's push back fatigue on certain NSW2 titles (PLZA & DQ 1&2)
The BIG test will be a NSW2 exclusive that's only GKC, will people buy it, go digital only or skip it?
People aren't patient, so I don't expect it to end well for physical
Pokemon Pokopia JPN website confirms it is a key card www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pocoapoke...
November 11, 2025 at 6:42 PM
Nintendo is doubling down on pushing GKC
As we've seen, there's push back fatigue on certain NSW2 titles (PLZA & DQ 1&2)
The BIG test will be a NSW2 exclusive that's only GKC, will people buy it, go digital only or skip it?
People aren't patient, so I don't expect it to end well for physical
As we've seen, there's push back fatigue on certain NSW2 titles (PLZA & DQ 1&2)
The BIG test will be a NSW2 exclusive that's only GKC, will people buy it, go digital only or skip it?
People aren't patient, so I don't expect it to end well for physical
I honestly thought this was a B-tier title & was releasing digital only
For it to be physical (well, they tried anyway...) & this expensive, come on now
I fully expect sales to be underwhelming here
If I'm wrong, time to rethink things (or try & understand today's gamers better, if I have too...)
For it to be physical (well, they tried anyway...) & this expensive, come on now
I fully expect sales to be underwhelming here
If I'm wrong, time to rethink things (or try & understand today's gamers better, if I have too...)
Pokémon Pokopia is $69.99 on US eShop (and a key card title) www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
November 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
I honestly thought this was a B-tier title & was releasing digital only
For it to be physical (well, they tried anyway...) & this expensive, come on now
I fully expect sales to be underwhelming here
If I'm wrong, time to rethink things (or try & understand today's gamers better, if I have too...)
For it to be physical (well, they tried anyway...) & this expensive, come on now
I fully expect sales to be underwhelming here
If I'm wrong, time to rethink things (or try & understand today's gamers better, if I have too...)
And still the same crap split of revenue share as Humble😐😔
Why mention it benefits charities if you can't give them all of the money?
They're literally getting 5% (based on the $20 payment)
I'll sit back & wait to see if they're running this to sell it (yet again) like Humble & start a new one🤔🤨
Why mention it benefits charities if you can't give them all of the money?
They're literally getting 5% (based on the $20 payment)
I'll sit back & wait to see if they're running this to sell it (yet again) like Humble & start a new one🤔🤨
November 11, 2025 at 6:29 PM
And still the same crap split of revenue share as Humble😐😔
Why mention it benefits charities if you can't give them all of the money?
They're literally getting 5% (based on the $20 payment)
I'll sit back & wait to see if they're running this to sell it (yet again) like Humble & start a new one🤔🤨
Why mention it benefits charities if you can't give them all of the money?
They're literally getting 5% (based on the $20 payment)
I'll sit back & wait to see if they're running this to sell it (yet again) like Humble & start a new one🤔🤨
Interesting list, Monster Hunter, RE, DMC top the list, but as you approach ~50, you start seeing older favorites
Also, Mega Man 11 is the best selling single game, however MM2 tops the old school titles
Also MM & MMX Collections sold strong too
Hopefully Capcom
www.gematsu.com/2025/11/capc...
Also, Mega Man 11 is the best selling single game, however MM2 tops the old school titles
Also MM & MMX Collections sold strong too
Hopefully Capcom
www.gematsu.com/2025/11/capc...
Capcom Platinum Titles sales update – as of September 30, 2025
Capcom has updated its list of “Platinum Titles”—games that have sold over one million units—providing total sales numbers as of September 30, 2025.
www.gematsu.com
November 10, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Interesting list, Monster Hunter, RE, DMC top the list, but as you approach ~50, you start seeing older favorites
Also, Mega Man 11 is the best selling single game, however MM2 tops the old school titles
Also MM & MMX Collections sold strong too
Hopefully Capcom
www.gematsu.com/2025/11/capc...
Also, Mega Man 11 is the best selling single game, however MM2 tops the old school titles
Also MM & MMX Collections sold strong too
Hopefully Capcom
www.gematsu.com/2025/11/capc...
Reposted by Gamesmaster5555
I have scanned and uploaded the extremely rare Nintendo company guide from 2000: archive.org/details/nint...
This is my first attempt at archiving my collection so I expect the quality will improve as my process does
This is my first attempt at archiving my collection so I expect the quality will improve as my process does
November 6, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I have scanned and uploaded the extremely rare Nintendo company guide from 2000: archive.org/details/nint...
This is my first attempt at archiving my collection so I expect the quality will improve as my process does
This is my first attempt at archiving my collection so I expect the quality will improve as my process does