TheMentok
@thementok.bsky.social
YouTuber | Video Game Origin Content | Prophet and Time Traveler| Sonic Enthusiast | JoyConBoyz | https://youtube.com/thementok
Jeez, I didn't know about the BLOOD SACRIFICES on Easter in the original Castlevania for NES. The Japanese manuals were way darker than the game ever showed.
So I made a whole video about it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6mR...
So I made a whole video about it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6mR...
October 4, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Jeez, I didn't know about the BLOOD SACRIFICES on Easter in the original Castlevania for NES. The Japanese manuals were way darker than the game ever showed.
So I made a whole video about it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6mR...
So I made a whole video about it: www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6mR...
Let's watch the State of Play together, maybe I'll finally get a bingo this time. Set your reminders!
youtube.com/live/FgJS-Br...
youtube.com/live/FgJS-Br...
PlayStation State of Play Watch Party + Silent Hill f After
YouTube video by TheMentok
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September 24, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Let's watch the State of Play together, maybe I'll finally get a bingo this time. Set your reminders!
youtube.com/live/FgJS-Br...
youtube.com/live/FgJS-Br...
What does it mean for a character to evolve without losing what made them beloved? Proud to have shared my perspective on Mario in "It’s Nice That" for his 40-year anniversary!
Thanks to @angelicafrey.bsky.social for having me.
Read:
www.itsnicethat.com/features/nin...
Thanks to @angelicafrey.bsky.social for having me.
Read:
www.itsnicethat.com/features/nin...
“It’s-a-me!” Celebrating the craft-first approach of Mario, 40 years young
Over four decades, and with a plot that might, at first, ring simplistic and repetitive, Mario has endured. We dig into how Nintendo’s dedication to design and experience has kept the franchise fresh ...
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September 23, 2025 at 8:59 PM
What does it mean for a character to evolve without losing what made them beloved? Proud to have shared my perspective on Mario in "It’s Nice That" for his 40-year anniversary!
Thanks to @angelicafrey.bsky.social for having me.
Read:
www.itsnicethat.com/features/nin...
Thanks to @angelicafrey.bsky.social for having me.
Read:
www.itsnicethat.com/features/nin...
I made a King K. Rool documentary for no particular reason. Did you know, he's the only Nintendo character that can roll credits on demand?
Link: youtu.be/wMYfvkKiX-o
Link: youtu.be/wMYfvkKiX-o
The KOMPLETE History of King K. Rool
YouTube video by TheMentok
youtu.be
August 16, 2025 at 4:56 PM
I made a King K. Rool documentary for no particular reason. Did you know, he's the only Nintendo character that can roll credits on demand?
Link: youtu.be/wMYfvkKiX-o
Link: youtu.be/wMYfvkKiX-o
Pauline was a singer in the earliest Donkey Kong coloring books from 1982, decades before she sang “Jump Up, Super Star!” for us in Mario Odyssey!
Full Story of Pauline: youtu.be/zsrBKAwAcVI
Full Story of Pauline: youtu.be/zsrBKAwAcVI
July 12, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Pauline was a singer in the earliest Donkey Kong coloring books from 1982, decades before she sang “Jump Up, Super Star!” for us in Mario Odyssey!
Full Story of Pauline: youtu.be/zsrBKAwAcVI
Full Story of Pauline: youtu.be/zsrBKAwAcVI
Sonic’s real birthplace? Not Green Hill. SEGA originally picked a real island with a nuclear past: Kiritimati (Christmas Island). Used to explain why the early games only had animals and robots.
Full Story: youtu.be/jQJ7vCVYx_A
Full Story: youtu.be/jQJ7vCVYx_A
Where Was Sonic REALLY Born?
YouTube video by TheMentok
youtu.be
June 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Sonic’s real birthplace? Not Green Hill. SEGA originally picked a real island with a nuclear past: Kiritimati (Christmas Island). Used to explain why the early games only had animals and robots.
Full Story: youtu.be/jQJ7vCVYx_A
Full Story: youtu.be/jQJ7vCVYx_A
The Mario Kart video I spent months on was uploaded in 480p. I didn’t catch it in time and I'm crushed.
Here's a proper HD version if you're willing to support and watch it again:
▶️ youtu.be/-LaSdTN5SCk
Thank you for sticking with me.
Here's a proper HD version if you're willing to support and watch it again:
▶️ youtu.be/-LaSdTN5SCk
Thank you for sticking with me.
How Mario Kart Took Over the World
YouTube video by TheMentok
youtu.be
June 6, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Mario Kart video I spent months on was uploaded in 480p. I didn’t catch it in time and I'm crushed.
Here's a proper HD version if you're willing to support and watch it again:
▶️ youtu.be/-LaSdTN5SCk
Thank you for sticking with me.
Here's a proper HD version if you're willing to support and watch it again:
▶️ youtu.be/-LaSdTN5SCk
Thank you for sticking with me.
Mario Kart didn’t start with Mario, just a guy in overalls.
There was a cancelled DS game where you sculpted engine parts and blew into the mic to make them run.
There’s also a VR version so rare, it’s basically lost to arcades.
Here’s the full story: youtu.be/-Vh9OOSDxIk
There was a cancelled DS game where you sculpted engine parts and blew into the mic to make them run.
There’s also a VR version so rare, it’s basically lost to arcades.
Here’s the full story: youtu.be/-Vh9OOSDxIk
How Mario Kart Took Over the World
YouTube video by TheMentok
youtu.be
June 5, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Mario Kart didn’t start with Mario, just a guy in overalls.
There was a cancelled DS game where you sculpted engine parts and blew into the mic to make them run.
There’s also a VR version so rare, it’s basically lost to arcades.
Here’s the full story: youtu.be/-Vh9OOSDxIk
There was a cancelled DS game where you sculpted engine parts and blew into the mic to make them run.
There’s also a VR version so rare, it’s basically lost to arcades.
Here’s the full story: youtu.be/-Vh9OOSDxIk
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the 5th best-selling game of all time. Mario Kart World is here, launching day-one with the Switch 2.
How high do you think it’ll climb?
Full story coming in a HUGE video this Thursday covering the entire history of Mario Kart
How high do you think it’ll climb?
Full story coming in a HUGE video this Thursday covering the entire history of Mario Kart
June 1, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the 5th best-selling game of all time. Mario Kart World is here, launching day-one with the Switch 2.
How high do you think it’ll climb?
Full story coming in a HUGE video this Thursday covering the entire history of Mario Kart
How high do you think it’ll climb?
Full story coming in a HUGE video this Thursday covering the entire history of Mario Kart
I was definitely playing Ice Cap Zone Act 1 here.
April 29, 2025 at 8:44 PM
I was definitely playing Ice Cap Zone Act 1 here.
Captain Falcon wasn’t supposed to be a big deal.
He wasn’t visible in F-Zero, lost his shot as the SNES mascot, and barely had lore. But Smash Bros. made him a recognizable face for Nintendo.
Here's the crazy story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQeP...
He wasn’t visible in F-Zero, lost his shot as the SNES mascot, and barely had lore. But Smash Bros. made him a recognizable face for Nintendo.
Here's the crazy story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQeP...
April 26, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Captain Falcon wasn’t supposed to be a big deal.
He wasn’t visible in F-Zero, lost his shot as the SNES mascot, and barely had lore. But Smash Bros. made him a recognizable face for Nintendo.
Here's the crazy story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQeP...
He wasn’t visible in F-Zero, lost his shot as the SNES mascot, and barely had lore. But Smash Bros. made him a recognizable face for Nintendo.
Here's the crazy story: www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQeP...
Who is this? Wrong answers only.
April 25, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Who is this? Wrong answers only.
Link’s hat has a whole-ass origin story. 🧢
Going live at 5 PM EST for a lore and dev history research stream. Set your reminders and come hang out - www.youtube.com/live/8pC9XQz...
Going live at 5 PM EST for a lore and dev history research stream. Set your reminders and come hang out - www.youtube.com/live/8pC9XQz...
April 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Link’s hat has a whole-ass origin story. 🧢
Going live at 5 PM EST for a lore and dev history research stream. Set your reminders and come hang out - www.youtube.com/live/8pC9XQz...
Going live at 5 PM EST for a lore and dev history research stream. Set your reminders and come hang out - www.youtube.com/live/8pC9XQz...
The world is too loud and negative right now.
Relax with me while I stream The Minish Cap tomorrow at 6PM EST.
Not just gameplay—live research, lore, and cut content.
Basically a Mentok video happening live.
🧢🔍 Set reminder: youtube.com/live/8pC9XQz...
Relax with me while I stream The Minish Cap tomorrow at 6PM EST.
Not just gameplay—live research, lore, and cut content.
Basically a Mentok video happening live.
🧢🔍 Set reminder: youtube.com/live/8pC9XQz...
The Minish Cap in 2025 - How Does It Hold Up? | Research Stream
YouTube video by TheMentok
youtube.com
April 10, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The world is too loud and negative right now.
Relax with me while I stream The Minish Cap tomorrow at 6PM EST.
Not just gameplay—live research, lore, and cut content.
Basically a Mentok video happening live.
🧢🔍 Set reminder: youtube.com/live/8pC9XQz...
Relax with me while I stream The Minish Cap tomorrow at 6PM EST.
Not just gameplay—live research, lore, and cut content.
Basically a Mentok video happening live.
🧢🔍 Set reminder: youtube.com/live/8pC9XQz...
Nice! I got into the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Closed Beta! Wonder if I'm allowed to stream this?
February 21, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Nice! I got into the Sonic Racing: CrossWorlds Closed Beta! Wonder if I'm allowed to stream this?
New video! 🚨
The Sonic Cinematic Universe lesser-known facts:
-A “dead Big the Cat” skeleton was cut from Sonic 2
-The Sonic 2 comic teased 'Chaos Energy'
-Writers wanted Angel Island -- still in the back pocket
The full story: youtu.be/8ztf-O3vwi4
The Sonic Cinematic Universe lesser-known facts:
-A “dead Big the Cat” skeleton was cut from Sonic 2
-The Sonic 2 comic teased 'Chaos Energy'
-Writers wanted Angel Island -- still in the back pocket
The full story: youtu.be/8ztf-O3vwi4
How the Sonic Movie Became a Cinematic Universe
YouTube video by TheMentok
youtu.be
January 18, 2025 at 7:19 PM
New video! 🚨
The Sonic Cinematic Universe lesser-known facts:
-A “dead Big the Cat” skeleton was cut from Sonic 2
-The Sonic 2 comic teased 'Chaos Energy'
-Writers wanted Angel Island -- still in the back pocket
The full story: youtu.be/8ztf-O3vwi4
The Sonic Cinematic Universe lesser-known facts:
-A “dead Big the Cat” skeleton was cut from Sonic 2
-The Sonic 2 comic teased 'Chaos Energy'
-Writers wanted Angel Island -- still in the back pocket
The full story: youtu.be/8ztf-O3vwi4
Concept art by Bayard Wu - www.artstation.com/bayardwu
Bayard Wu
Principal illustrator at Blizzard
www.artstation.com
January 18, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Concept art by Bayard Wu - www.artstation.com/bayardwu
Sonic Movie follow-up video tomorrow. I have two movies and a TV show to talk about.
January 18, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Sonic Movie follow-up video tomorrow. I have two movies and a TV show to talk about.
You look like you know what you’re doing though. This looks great!
January 12, 2025 at 11:57 PM
You look like you know what you’re doing though. This looks great!
It makes me happy to see this video doing well. Thank you! My channel probably wouldn’t exist were it not for this movie. Will definitely work on a follow up to cover Sonic 2, 3 and Knuckles 💙
January 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
It makes me happy to see this video doing well. Thank you! My channel probably wouldn’t exist were it not for this movie. Will definitely work on a follow up to cover Sonic 2, 3 and Knuckles 💙
I talk about it in the video, but was too much to put into one post without making it a full thread 😄
January 12, 2025 at 12:42 AM
I talk about it in the video, but was too much to put into one post without making it a full thread 😄
The #SonicMovie wild history:
-4 failed 90s movie pitches
-A 1996 animated film
-Pitch where Sonic was from Earth (SEGA said nope)
-Sony snagged the rights in 2013
-Fans destroyed the original design
-Released on the brink of a pandemic
The whole story: youtu.be/p4LuOBFhwjo?...
-4 failed 90s movie pitches
-A 1996 animated film
-Pitch where Sonic was from Earth (SEGA said nope)
-Sony snagged the rights in 2013
-Fans destroyed the original design
-Released on the brink of a pandemic
The whole story: youtu.be/p4LuOBFhwjo?...
The 27-Year Long History of the Sonic Movie
YouTube video by TheMentok
youtu.be
January 11, 2025 at 9:28 PM
The #SonicMovie wild history:
-4 failed 90s movie pitches
-A 1996 animated film
-Pitch where Sonic was from Earth (SEGA said nope)
-Sony snagged the rights in 2013
-Fans destroyed the original design
-Released on the brink of a pandemic
The whole story: youtu.be/p4LuOBFhwjo?...
-4 failed 90s movie pitches
-A 1996 animated film
-Pitch where Sonic was from Earth (SEGA said nope)
-Sony snagged the rights in 2013
-Fans destroyed the original design
-Released on the brink of a pandemic
The whole story: youtu.be/p4LuOBFhwjo?...
Video drops tomorrow. I'm tired of looking at this thing.
January 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Video drops tomorrow. I'm tired of looking at this thing.