Gamesmaster5555
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If I'm following you again over here at BlueSky, that's because my Twitter account isn't accessible to me (it got locked the other day)
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
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
Nintendo overpricing something...news at 11
In other news, water is wet😅
In other news, water is wet😅
a cartoon of a cat saying i hate water
ALT: a cartoon of a cat saying i hate water
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February 20, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Nintendo overpricing something...news at 11
In other news, water is wet😅
In other news, water is wet😅
I hadn't taken the time to look (but was thinking about this) how much Nintendo was charging for Wii U VC GBA games, so yeah this is just straight up thievery, adding Pokemon Home doesn't justify a 250% price increase🤦♂️
It's more than an emulated version, but not by much
It's more than an emulated version, but not by much
February 20, 2026 at 12:19 PM
I hadn't taken the time to look (but was thinking about this) how much Nintendo was charging for Wii U VC GBA games, so yeah this is just straight up thievery, adding Pokemon Home doesn't justify a 250% price increase🤦♂️
It's more than an emulated version, but not by much
It's more than an emulated version, but not by much
I have my original GBA carts, so I'm good. Also, $40 for both...ouch.
You're literally paying for Home functionality that was included in the older digital versions & also the physical copies, but you had to jump through plenty of hoops to get done (moving from GBA -> DS -> 3DS -> NSW1)
You're literally paying for Home functionality that was included in the older digital versions & also the physical copies, but you had to jump through plenty of hoops to get done (moving from GBA -> DS -> 3DS -> NSW1)
Pokemon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version coming to Switch on February 27
The Pokemon Company will release Pokemon FireRed Version and Pokemon LeafGreen Version for Switch on February 27 for $19.99, according to Nintendo eShop listings.
The Pokemon Company will release Pokemon FireRed Version and Pokemon LeafGreen Version for Switch on February 27 for $19.99, according to Nintendo eShop listings.
Pokemon FireRed Version and LeafGreen Version coming to Switch on February 27
The Pokemon Company will release Pokemon FireRed Version and Pokemon LeafGreen Version for Switch on February 27 for $19.99, according to Nintendo eShop listings.
www.gematsu.com
February 20, 2026 at 7:07 AM
I have my original GBA carts, so I'm good. Also, $40 for both...ouch.
You're literally paying for Home functionality that was included in the older digital versions & also the physical copies, but you had to jump through plenty of hoops to get done (moving from GBA -> DS -> 3DS -> NSW1)
You're literally paying for Home functionality that was included in the older digital versions & also the physical copies, but you had to jump through plenty of hoops to get done (moving from GBA -> DS -> 3DS -> NSW1)
Seems the JPN buyers are fairly choosy with GKCs
Unless it's a Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy game, then they don't care 🤔😅🤷♂️
Unless it's a Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy game, then they don't care 🤔😅🤷♂️
February 19, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Seems the JPN buyers are fairly choosy with GKCs
Unless it's a Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy game, then they don't care 🤔😅🤷♂️
Unless it's a Dragon Quest or Final Fantasy game, then they don't care 🤔😅🤷♂️
Other than removing some jaggies & smoothing the image out, what am I not seeing here?
I'm happy for those that NEED the 4k 60fps, but honestly just like with Pokemon ZA, I don't see the need here
Any NSW1 -> upgrade ports are going to have diminishing returns
I'm happy for those that NEED the 4k 60fps, but honestly just like with Pokemon ZA, I don't see the need here
Any NSW1 -> upgrade ports are going to have diminishing returns
February 19, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Other than removing some jaggies & smoothing the image out, what am I not seeing here?
I'm happy for those that NEED the 4k 60fps, but honestly just like with Pokemon ZA, I don't see the need here
Any NSW1 -> upgrade ports are going to have diminishing returns
I'm happy for those that NEED the 4k 60fps, but honestly just like with Pokemon ZA, I don't see the need here
Any NSW1 -> upgrade ports are going to have diminishing returns
Aka, don't use this old port that's cheaper, here's the NEW one at FULL price...😂
February 16, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Aka, don't use this old port that's cheaper, here's the NEW one at FULL price...😂
You know MS is NOT in a good place with Xbox if Blue Dragon & this were FREE for what 5-6 years & now they're charging $25 bucks for the game (when not on sale)
It's crazy to see the 'sale' prices now of games that cost nothing just a few years ago
It's crazy to see the 'sale' prices now of games that cost nothing just a few years ago
Lost Odyssey (X1) $12.49 via Xbox. https://ow.ly/wUIw50Ygazy #ad
Lunar New Year sale via Xbox. https://ow.ly/jMRv50Ygazz
Lunar New Year sale via Xbox. https://ow.ly/jMRv50Ygazz
February 15, 2026 at 9:20 PM
You know MS is NOT in a good place with Xbox if Blue Dragon & this were FREE for what 5-6 years & now they're charging $25 bucks for the game (when not on sale)
It's crazy to see the 'sale' prices now of games that cost nothing just a few years ago
It's crazy to see the 'sale' prices now of games that cost nothing just a few years ago
February 13, 2026 at 4:55 PM
This site has a HEAVY skew towards EU releases (& Box Art)
Yet they use terms like (Sega) Genesis & show the Mega Drive version of Bloodlines & then use the EU naming
I also see they added non-canon titles back into the mix (Legends & Dracula XX aka Vampire's Kiss)
www.konami.com/games/castle...
Yet they use terms like (Sega) Genesis & show the Mega Drive version of Bloodlines & then use the EU naming
I also see they added non-canon titles back into the mix (Legends & Dracula XX aka Vampire's Kiss)
www.konami.com/games/castle...
Castlevania Portal Site
Welcome to the Castlevania portal site! Come check out all the latest updates and information on KONAMI’s beloved vampire slaying, action-adventure game series.
www.konami.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:48 PM
This site has a HEAVY skew towards EU releases (& Box Art)
Yet they use terms like (Sega) Genesis & show the Mega Drive version of Bloodlines & then use the EU naming
I also see they added non-canon titles back into the mix (Legends & Dracula XX aka Vampire's Kiss)
www.konami.com/games/castle...
Yet they use terms like (Sega) Genesis & show the Mega Drive version of Bloodlines & then use the EU naming
I also see they added non-canon titles back into the mix (Legends & Dracula XX aka Vampire's Kiss)
www.konami.com/games/castle...
When you explain something multiple times to someone & they just aren't GETTING it
Time to move on
Time to move on
a man says that 's not the point in a bet advertisement
ALT: a man says that 's not the point in a bet advertisement
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February 13, 2026 at 2:33 PM
When you explain something multiple times to someone & they just aren't GETTING it
Time to move on
Time to move on
It looks more colorful than I saw yesterday (which was really dull & bland)
So my 1st impression isn't as tempered by 'that's it?'
I'll need to read some additional impressions, also disappointed that Sony couldn't do a disc version
So my 1st impression isn't as tempered by 'that's it?'
I'll need to read some additional impressions, also disappointed that Sony couldn't do a disc version
God of War Sons of Sparta - We Are Mega Cat. https://ow.ly/K1PW50YeFEu
February 13, 2026 at 2:27 PM
It looks more colorful than I saw yesterday (which was really dull & bland)
So my 1st impression isn't as tempered by 'that's it?'
I'll need to read some additional impressions, also disappointed that Sony couldn't do a disc version
So my 1st impression isn't as tempered by 'that's it?'
I'll need to read some additional impressions, also disappointed that Sony couldn't do a disc version
Without someone like Iga shepherding the franchise, I'm apprehensive
I know he was stuck on certain ideas (& due to Konami being disappointed by the 3D console versions, which kept them STUCK on handheld) since he wasn't able to crack the code for a good 3D CV
They wouldn't greenlight an HD 2D CV
I know he was stuck on certain ideas (& due to Konami being disappointed by the 3D console versions, which kept them STUCK on handheld) since he wasn't able to crack the code for a good 3D CV
They wouldn't greenlight an HD 2D CV
Konami on Castlevania 40th anniversary: "This is the beginning of numerous new products around Castlevania." www.konami.com/games/castle...
February 13, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Without someone like Iga shepherding the franchise, I'm apprehensive
I know he was stuck on certain ideas (& due to Konami being disappointed by the 3D console versions, which kept them STUCK on handheld) since he wasn't able to crack the code for a good 3D CV
They wouldn't greenlight an HD 2D CV
I know he was stuck on certain ideas (& due to Konami being disappointed by the 3D console versions, which kept them STUCK on handheld) since he wasn't able to crack the code for a good 3D CV
They wouldn't greenlight an HD 2D CV
February 13, 2026 at 2:02 PM
So they 'shadow' announced a spin off game yesterday after the state of play....
Coulda worked on their timing a bit better
Coulda worked on their timing a bit better
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Publisher Crystal Dynamics and developer Bit Bot Media have announced Legacy of Kain: Ascendance for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG). It will launch on March 31.
Publisher Crystal Dynamics and developer Bit Bot Media have announced Legacy of Kain: Ascendance for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG). It will launch on March 31.
Legacy of Kain: Ascendance announced for PS5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC
Publisher Crystal Dynamics and developer Bit Bot Media have announced Legacy of Kain: Ascendance for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, Switch 2, Switch, and PC (Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG). It will launch on March 31.
www.gematsu.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
So they 'shadow' announced a spin off game yesterday after the state of play....
Coulda worked on their timing a bit better
Coulda worked on their timing a bit better
It looks like they managed to shoehorn a Belmont in between Trevor and Christopher
I know a lot of the comments said Sonia, but it's not her
The timeline is nice for canon, but a curse for the series to keep w/it
I'd like to see that 1950's Castlevania game
castlevania.fandom.com/wiki/Belmont...
I know a lot of the comments said Sonia, but it's not her
The timeline is nice for canon, but a curse for the series to keep w/it
I'd like to see that 1950's Castlevania game
castlevania.fandom.com/wiki/Belmont...
February 13, 2026 at 1:56 PM
It looks like they managed to shoehorn a Belmont in between Trevor and Christopher
I know a lot of the comments said Sonia, but it's not her
The timeline is nice for canon, but a curse for the series to keep w/it
I'd like to see that 1950's Castlevania game
castlevania.fandom.com/wiki/Belmont...
I know a lot of the comments said Sonia, but it's not her
The timeline is nice for canon, but a curse for the series to keep w/it
I'd like to see that 1950's Castlevania game
castlevania.fandom.com/wiki/Belmont...
More Embracer remasters, so you can expect yet another physical release from LRG & CRG
Legacy of Kain Defiance Remastered from Crystal Dynamics out March 3
February 12, 2026 at 11:17 PM
More Embracer remasters, so you can expect yet another physical release from LRG & CRG
I'm happy to see this, but if they did the GBC game, why not include Acid 1/2 as well?
Metal Gear Solid Master Collection Vol. 2 announced- MGS4 + Peace Walker
out August 27th
out August 27th
February 12, 2026 at 11:10 PM
I'm happy to see this, but if they did the GBC game, why not include Acid 1/2 as well?
That didn't take long to happen.
I wonder if this is one of quickest turnarounds for release & delisting due to IP
"Released in November 2023"
Seems like it's been shorter than that to be honest.
I wonder if this is one of quickest turnarounds for release & delisting due to IP
"Released in November 2023"
Seems like it's been shorter than that to be honest.
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February 11, 2026 at 7:45 PM
That didn't take long to happen.
I wonder if this is one of quickest turnarounds for release & delisting due to IP
"Released in November 2023"
Seems like it's been shorter than that to be honest.
I wonder if this is one of quickest turnarounds for release & delisting due to IP
"Released in November 2023"
Seems like it's been shorter than that to be honest.
Seems to be the way with many US or JPN adaptations (or even ones released exclusively in JPN/EU)
Super Back to the Future
Ghost Busters II
As prime examples of games NOT released in the US that are better overseas
Super Back to the Future
Ghost Busters II
As prime examples of games NOT released in the US that are better overseas
Did you know there are two versions of Casper for the SNES?
There's the English version, which is a BAD A Boy and His Blob clone, while the Japanese version is a much more interesting isometric puzzle-adventure game.
There's the English version, which is a BAD A Boy and His Blob clone, while the Japanese version is a much more interesting isometric puzzle-adventure game.
February 11, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Seems to be the way with many US or JPN adaptations (or even ones released exclusively in JPN/EU)
Super Back to the Future
Ghost Busters II
As prime examples of games NOT released in the US that are better overseas
Super Back to the Future
Ghost Busters II
As prime examples of games NOT released in the US that are better overseas
Got my AYN Thor setup with output to the big screen & using my old Stadia controller w/bluetooth
I bought the Base 8+128GB model (with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in it)
Some thoughts:
As I said a few weeks ago in my initial impressions, it is really nice but has some design issues (power button place
I bought the Base 8+128GB model (with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in it)
Some thoughts:
As I said a few weeks ago in my initial impressions, it is really nice but has some design issues (power button place
February 9, 2026 at 9:17 PM
Got my AYN Thor setup with output to the big screen & using my old Stadia controller w/bluetooth
I bought the Base 8+128GB model (with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in it)
Some thoughts:
As I said a few weeks ago in my initial impressions, it is really nice but has some design issues (power button place
I bought the Base 8+128GB model (with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 in it)
Some thoughts:
As I said a few weeks ago in my initial impressions, it is really nice but has some design issues (power button place
Since this seems to be a 'hot button' issue & came up today while scrolling
My question is, are we NOT differentiating between CGI & AI anymore?
Does the tool even matter?
Real actors were used then de-aged using computers
This has been done in movies for over 20
www.esquire.com/entertainmen...
My question is, are we NOT differentiating between CGI & AI anymore?
Does the tool even matter?
Real actors were used then de-aged using computers
This has been done in movies for over 20
www.esquire.com/entertainmen...
Jason Alexander Told Us How Dunkin' Pulled Off Its '90s-Charged Super Bowl Commercial
"God bless them, they got me back to my thirties," the 'Seinfeld' legend says.
www.esquire.com
February 9, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Since this seems to be a 'hot button' issue & came up today while scrolling
My question is, are we NOT differentiating between CGI & AI anymore?
Does the tool even matter?
Real actors were used then de-aged using computers
This has been done in movies for over 20
www.esquire.com/entertainmen...
My question is, are we NOT differentiating between CGI & AI anymore?
Does the tool even matter?
Real actors were used then de-aged using computers
This has been done in movies for over 20
www.esquire.com/entertainmen...
Wario didn't mention it, but more than likely DLC is a code with the disc installer (not all of the game is on disc) for the base game, you have to D/L most of it
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February 9, 2026 at 6:20 PM
Wario didn't mention it, but more than likely DLC is a code with the disc installer (not all of the game is on disc) for the base game, you have to D/L most of it
Reposted by Gamesmaster5555
In the early 90s, the increase in cartridge size allowed Ayano Koshiro to give full rein to her artistic talent. This chapter discusses Actraiser 2, Story of Thor, Götzendiener, Terranigma, Lunar Game Gear and Sister Sonic.
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro5/
Dispo en VF :
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vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro5/
Dispo en VF :
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February 8, 2026 at 11:00 AM
In the early 90s, the increase in cartridge size allowed Ayano Koshiro to give full rein to her artistic talent. This chapter discusses Actraiser 2, Story of Thor, Götzendiener, Terranigma, Lunar Game Gear and Sister Sonic.
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro5/
Dispo en VF :
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro...
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro5/
Dispo en VF :
vgdensetsu.net/ayanokoshiro...
So TPC has to cater to little kids & crabby adults who grew up playing their games...got it
They want to keep the loyal fanbase buying, but keep the family friendly image as well, check
Seems silly to me but I know better with online fan communities these days ruining all of the fun w/these things
They want to keep the loyal fanbase buying, but keep the family friendly image as well, check
Seems silly to me but I know better with online fan communities these days ruining all of the fun w/these things
Pokémon Day Out and Night Out Announced.
"Day Out events will feature family-friendly activities and programming, while Night Out events will have fun surprises in store for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon. More details on both Day Out and Night Out will be announced in the future."
"Day Out events will feature family-friendly activities and programming, while Night Out events will have fun surprises in store for longtime fans who grew up with Pokémon. More details on both Day Out and Night Out will be announced in the future."
February 9, 2026 at 5:54 PM
So TPC has to cater to little kids & crabby adults who grew up playing their games...got it
They want to keep the loyal fanbase buying, but keep the family friendly image as well, check
Seems silly to me but I know better with online fan communities these days ruining all of the fun w/these things
They want to keep the loyal fanbase buying, but keep the family friendly image as well, check
Seems silly to me but I know better with online fan communities these days ruining all of the fun w/these things
I've said this in the past, 3rd parties can't afford console exclusives, they won't make enough, unless the BIG 3 pay for some of the development cost
It doesn't make sense unless you have a large install base, even From Softs NSW2 game, unless Nintendo is paying for some of it, it'll go multiplat
It doesn't make sense unless you have a large install base, even From Softs NSW2 game, unless Nintendo is paying for some of it, it'll go multiplat
February 9, 2026 at 5:51 PM
I've said this in the past, 3rd parties can't afford console exclusives, they won't make enough, unless the BIG 3 pay for some of the development cost
It doesn't make sense unless you have a large install base, even From Softs NSW2 game, unless Nintendo is paying for some of it, it'll go multiplat
It doesn't make sense unless you have a large install base, even From Softs NSW2 game, unless Nintendo is paying for some of it, it'll go multiplat
