Mirko Schnellbach
@schnellbach.de
IT infrastructure and security consultant, enjoyer of entertainment, happy husband by choice, proud father by chance
That's true, too. Hyrule Castle, Death Mountain, the land of the Zoras, Kakariko and so on can change visually with tech and art direction while keeping their identity. That's probably not exactly what you had in mind, but (to me at least) how the location "feels" familiar is even more important.
February 8, 2026 at 5:48 PM
That's true, too. Hyrule Castle, Death Mountain, the land of the Zoras, Kakariko and so on can change visually with tech and art direction while keeping their identity. That's probably not exactly what you had in mind, but (to me at least) how the location "feels" familiar is even more important.
The Zeldas and some spin offs playing in Hyrule. You get the same world, sometimes in different times, sometimes in other dimensions (LttP had an Upside Down before it was cool and the boring again π).
February 8, 2026 at 4:02 PM
The Zeldas and some spin offs playing in Hyrule. You get the same world, sometimes in different times, sometimes in other dimensions (LttP had an Upside Down before it was cool and the boring again π).
I need it, too (at least I think so π). Honestly, this is one of the games in the current news cycle I am looking forward to the most. It looks like a dream game of past-me, and I canβt wait to get to play it. Thank you for sticking with it, despite everything. π
February 6, 2026 at 5:17 AM
I need it, too (at least I think so π). Honestly, this is one of the games in the current news cycle I am looking forward to the most. It looks like a dream game of past-me, and I canβt wait to get to play it. Thank you for sticking with it, despite everything. π
If itβs by AdHoc, sure, better check. Others seem to have had no issue getting this right. π€·
February 3, 2026 at 6:57 AM
If itβs by AdHoc, sure, better check. Others seem to have had no issue getting this right. π€·
I guess that hits the nail on the head. Letβs hope they do the right thing and save some community trust.
Them outing the βcensorship warningβ were nobody thought to look is another thing. I believe them when they say it was an honest mistake. Just make it right.
Them outing the βcensorship warningβ were nobody thought to look is another thing. I believe them when they say it was an honest mistake. Just make it right.
January 31, 2026 at 11:52 AM
I guess that hits the nail on the head. Letβs hope they do the right thing and save some community trust.
Them outing the βcensorship warningβ were nobody thought to look is another thing. I believe them when they say it was an honest mistake. Just make it right.
Them outing the βcensorship warningβ were nobody thought to look is another thing. I believe them when they say it was an honest mistake. Just make it right.
Nothing to be confused about. Thatβs what happened.
Was it a good call? I kind of doubt it, but it was their call.
Was it a good call? I kind of doubt it, but it was their call.
January 31, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Nothing to be confused about. Thatβs what happened.
Was it a good call? I kind of doubt it, but it was their call.
Was it a good call? I kind of doubt it, but it was their call.
Love that for you, preordered the hardcover a while ago and feeling even better about that now.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
January 31, 2026 at 11:10 AM
Love that for you, preordered the hardcover a while ago and feeling even better about that now.
Congratulations!
Congratulations!
Reposted by Mirko Schnellbach
Bloody hell, a good review of Super Nintendo in the Times.
"The upside of MacDonaldβs standing is that you wonβt find anyone, I donβt think, with a better insight into the nuts and bolts of these games... Here is a book bursting with love."
www.thetimes.com/article/cc15...
"The upside of MacDonaldβs standing is that you wonβt find anyone, I donβt think, with a better insight into the nuts and bolts of these games... Here is a book bursting with love."
www.thetimes.com/article/cc15...
Mario, Pikachu and Donkey Kong β the joy of Nintendo
In Super Nintendo, Keza MacDonald explores the history of the Japanese company that gave us Super Mario, PokΓ©mon and so much more
www.thetimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Bloody hell, a good review of Super Nintendo in the Times.
"The upside of MacDonaldβs standing is that you wonβt find anyone, I donβt think, with a better insight into the nuts and bolts of these games... Here is a book bursting with love."
www.thetimes.com/article/cc15...
"The upside of MacDonaldβs standing is that you wonβt find anyone, I donβt think, with a better insight into the nuts and bolts of these games... Here is a book bursting with love."
www.thetimes.com/article/cc15...
Itβs beautiful, well done!
January 30, 2026 at 4:10 PM
Itβs beautiful, well done!
I hope we get to hear whether AdHoc actually saved money by self-censoring and only producing one version (and I hope they donβt). Sure, the potential market for a 16 rated release might be larger than 18+, but did that seem to hurt their PC sales (where it has the 18+ rating)?
January 30, 2026 at 4:05 PM
I hope we get to hear whether AdHoc actually saved money by self-censoring and only producing one version (and I hope they donβt). Sure, the potential market for a 16 rated release might be larger than 18+, but did that seem to hurt their PC sales (where it has the 18+ rating)?
This is entirely AdHocβs (strange) decision, in order to avoid the 18 age rating, like Cyberpunk for example has on Switch.
Curious as it is 18+ on PC and the Switch has very robust parental controls, too.
They probably thought theyβd make more money this way. Curious to see how that works out.
Curious as it is 18+ on PC and the Switch has very robust parental controls, too.
They probably thought theyβd make more money this way. Curious to see how that works out.
January 30, 2026 at 3:42 PM
This is entirely AdHocβs (strange) decision, in order to avoid the 18 age rating, like Cyberpunk for example has on Switch.
Curious as it is 18+ on PC and the Switch has very robust parental controls, too.
They probably thought theyβd make more money this way. Curious to see how that works out.
Curious as it is 18+ on PC and the Switch has very robust parental controls, too.
They probably thought theyβd make more money this way. Curious to see how that works out.
Iβm a bit surprised at this, but that might be because my first playthrough was after they published the final patch.
I did not encounter any problems and really enjoyed the game. Maybe given Larian games a few years to mature is the way to go.
I did not encounter any problems and really enjoyed the game. Maybe given Larian games a few years to mature is the way to go.
January 28, 2026 at 8:10 PM
Iβm a bit surprised at this, but that might be because my first playthrough was after they published the final patch.
I did not encounter any problems and really enjoyed the game. Maybe given Larian games a few years to mature is the way to go.
I did not encounter any problems and really enjoyed the game. Maybe given Larian games a few years to mature is the way to go.
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And available now for everyone is this extended (11000+ word) look at Resident Evil Village, covering everything from weapon feel to character assassinations of varying types and the pointlessness of decorative corpses:
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2026/01/26/r...
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2026/01/26/r...
January 26, 2026 at 7:36 AM
And available now for everyone is this extended (11000+ word) look at Resident Evil Village, covering everything from weapon feel to character assassinations of varying types and the pointlessness of decorative corpses:
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2026/01/26/r...
kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com/2026/01/26/r...
We have that already. USA might informally rejoin post-fascism. Or not.
January 20, 2026 at 8:12 AM
We have that already. USA might informally rejoin post-fascism. Or not.
Oh right, there was another Aliens game at the time, but I never got to play that and itβs been a while so it slipped my mind.
I bet you are the leading provider of childhood flashbacks around here. Thank you. βΊοΈ
I bet you are the leading provider of childhood flashbacks around here. Thank you. βΊοΈ
January 19, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Oh right, there was another Aliens game at the time, but I never got to play that and itβs been a while so it slipped my mind.
I bet you are the leading provider of childhood flashbacks around here. Thank you. βΊοΈ
I bet you are the leading provider of childhood flashbacks around here. Thank you. βΊοΈ
I can hear that title screen (C64 version). Cool game, especially considering the successful (IMHO) movie adaption. To me, only Aliens did that better.
January 19, 2026 at 7:31 PM
I can hear that title screen (C64 version). Cool game, especially considering the successful (IMHO) movie adaption. To me, only Aliens did that better.
I have never even heard of the title until Sashaβs post. It looks and sounds very interesting, though.
Please donβt feel pressured, you just immediately came to mind. βΊοΈ
Please donβt feel pressured, you just immediately came to mind. βΊοΈ
January 17, 2026 at 6:42 PM
I have never even heard of the title until Sashaβs post. It looks and sounds very interesting, though.
Please donβt feel pressured, you just immediately came to mind. βΊοΈ
Please donβt feel pressured, you just immediately came to mind. βΊοΈ
I know who likes (Power) dolls! Maybe @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com can help inspire a future fan translator. βΊοΈ
January 17, 2026 at 6:22 PM
I know who likes (Power) dolls! Maybe @kimimithegameeatingshemonster.com can help inspire a future fan translator. βΊοΈ
Germans say βbei MΓΌll gilt das Verursacherprinzipβ, which is probably something like βpolluter pays principle applies to wasteβ.
Please donβt ship anywhere but dispose at the point of origin and make sure to not produce more.
Thank you. π
Please donβt ship anywhere but dispose at the point of origin and make sure to not produce more.
Thank you. π
January 16, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Germans say βbei MΓΌll gilt das Verursacherprinzipβ, which is probably something like βpolluter pays principle applies to wasteβ.
Please donβt ship anywhere but dispose at the point of origin and make sure to not produce more.
Thank you. π
Please donβt ship anywhere but dispose at the point of origin and make sure to not produce more.
Thank you. π
Yes. π
Both sound great, but if you only have time or capacity for one, Iβd vote for the article format.
Both sound great, but if you only have time or capacity for one, Iβd vote for the article format.
January 15, 2026 at 6:02 AM
Yes. π
Both sound great, but if you only have time or capacity for one, Iβd vote for the article format.
Both sound great, but if you only have time or capacity for one, Iβd vote for the article format.
Very nice π Another candidate for me would be Evil Otto from Berzerk. I was so terrified as a little kid whenever he showed up. Unfortunately people would mistake him for a smiley. π
January 9, 2026 at 9:41 PM
Very nice π Another candidate for me would be Evil Otto from Berzerk. I was so terrified as a little kid whenever he showed up. Unfortunately people would mistake him for a smiley. π
The Whitewings are so cute. π Also Tharja is my kind of psycho.
As far as games go, my favorite is probably Fates, which I played together with my son and it sparked his love for strategy games. Itβs also a great game, though.
As far as games go, my favorite is probably Fates, which I played together with my son and it sparked his love for strategy games. Itβs also a great game, though.
January 9, 2026 at 12:24 PM
The Whitewings are so cute. π Also Tharja is my kind of psycho.
As far as games go, my favorite is probably Fates, which I played together with my son and it sparked his love for strategy games. Itβs also a great game, though.
As far as games go, my favorite is probably Fates, which I played together with my son and it sparked his love for strategy games. Itβs also a great game, though.
Oh nice! Thanks for the heads up. Shipping to Germany was a bit pricey but whatever. Always feels good to have gamers visible as decent human beings.
January 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Oh nice! Thanks for the heads up. Shipping to Germany was a bit pricey but whatever. Always feels good to have gamers visible as decent human beings.