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Concept / Item Artist for Muscle Maddie
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Friendly reminder that my Commissions are always open, and I've got a wide variety of options that you may consider affordable, so I hope y'all will consider making a purchase within November. I would REALLY appreciate having work.
Gonna go live about ten minutes before the start of the State of Play and get some brief thoughts about this week's Nintendo news in. Hope to see y'all there!
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November 11, 2025 at 9:21 PM
Gonna go live about ten minutes before the start of the State of Play and get some brief thoughts about this week's Nintendo news in. Hope to see y'all there!
www.twitch.tv/vgafanatic
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Derrick's Year-long Journey of ranking Games by Platform has come to a head. Pick your Top 10 favorites from this lineup and bring this show to a close!
November 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Derrick's Year-long Journey of ranking Games by Platform has come to a head. Pick your Top 10 favorites from this lineup and bring this show to a close!
I hate to say it, but I'm starting to feel like Nintendo should do what their competitors are doing and make a Switch 2 Digital Edition, which can't take Cards but has greater download space.
November 11, 2025 at 4:59 PM
I hate to say it, but I'm starting to feel like Nintendo should do what their competitors are doing and make a Switch 2 Digital Edition, which can't take Cards but has greater download space.
That is genuinely insane.
Might be a good idea to take a break from Pokémon for a while.
God, I hope they don't pull this nonsense with Gen 10.
Might be a good idea to take a break from Pokémon for a while.
God, I hope they don't pull this nonsense with Gen 10.
Pokémon Pokopia is $69.99 on US eShop (and a key card title) www.nintendo.com/us/store/pro...
November 11, 2025 at 4:37 PM
That is genuinely insane.
Might be a good idea to take a break from Pokémon for a while.
God, I hope they don't pull this nonsense with Gen 10.
Might be a good idea to take a break from Pokémon for a while.
God, I hope they don't pull this nonsense with Gen 10.
That's probably it. Pokemon Company is a lot bigger than just Nintendo, so if anyone directly affiliated would take that unfortunate plunge, it would be them.
Normal Nintendo IPs might still be safe. Gives me hope for Fire Emblem, if nothing else.
Normal Nintendo IPs might still be safe. Gives me hope for Fire Emblem, if nothing else.
Might be since TPC is handling it in Japan.
Company’s never met a corner it wouldn’t cut.
Company’s never met a corner it wouldn’t cut.
November 11, 2025 at 4:15 PM
That's probably it. Pokemon Company is a lot bigger than just Nintendo, so if anyone directly affiliated would take that unfortunate plunge, it would be them.
Normal Nintendo IPs might still be safe. Gives me hope for Fire Emblem, if nothing else.
Normal Nintendo IPs might still be safe. Gives me hope for Fire Emblem, if nothing else.
Well, shit.
Pokemon Pokopia JPN website confirms it is a key card www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/pocoapoke...
November 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Well, shit.
Well, looks like I'm either skipping this one or waiting for it to go on sale on the eShop. Because this price, combined with it very likely being a Game-Key Card, is just plain ridiculous.
Pokemon Pokopia confirmed to be $70 nintendoeverything.com/pokemon-poko...
November 11, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Well, looks like I'm either skipping this one or waiting for it to go on sale on the eShop. Because this price, combined with it very likely being a Game-Key Card, is just plain ridiculous.
Did some more animation in Clip Studio this morning, and each time I use these tools, I learn new factors that make the process easier than when I was starting out.
I might not need to switch over to Adobe Animate to finish this collab project on time, or at least I'm hoping as much.
I might not need to switch over to Adobe Animate to finish this collab project on time, or at least I'm hoping as much.
November 11, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Did some more animation in Clip Studio this morning, and each time I use these tools, I learn new factors that make the process easier than when I was starting out.
I might not need to switch over to Adobe Animate to finish this collab project on time, or at least I'm hoping as much.
I might not need to switch over to Adobe Animate to finish this collab project on time, or at least I'm hoping as much.
I really want to believe that certain websites neglecting to mention the "Sample" watermark in the trailer is just their shortsightedness and not me just being desperately in denial.
2025 has been a really tough year to be a Gamer, and 2026 might not make it much better.
2025 has been a really tough year to be a Gamer, and 2026 might not make it much better.
Pokemon Pokopia will be a Game-Key Card release and is due early March
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have announced that the eagerly awaited life-sim game Pokemon Pokopia will be released on 5th March. Interestingly, this game will be a Game-Key Card release according to the recent video…
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have announced that the eagerly awaited life-sim game Pokemon Pokopia will be released on 5th March. Interestingly, this game will be a Game-Key Card release according to the recent video…
Pokemon Pokopia will be a Game-Key Card release and is due early March
Nintendo and The Pokemon Company have announced that the eagerly awaited life-sim game Pokemon Pokopia will be released on 5th March. Interestingly, this game will be a Game-Key Card release according to the recent video explaining about Game-Key Cards. This makes Pokemon Pokopia the first Nintendo published game to go down this route. A reason wasn't given for the decision, but it is bound to cause plenty of discourse between fans.
mynintendonews.com
November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
I really want to believe that certain websites neglecting to mention the "Sample" watermark in the trailer is just their shortsightedness and not me just being desperately in denial.
2025 has been a really tough year to be a Gamer, and 2026 might not make it much better.
2025 has been a really tough year to be a Gamer, and 2026 might not make it much better.
One factor that might at play with Pokopia potentially being a Game-Key Card is that it's Koei Tecmo's Omega Force at the helm here, potentially treating it like a third party, as opposed to Age of Imprisonment being HEAVILY Nintendo-coded despite AAA Studio developing.
I hope I'm not just coping.
I hope I'm not just coping.
November 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
One factor that might at play with Pokopia potentially being a Game-Key Card is that it's Koei Tecmo's Omega Force at the helm here, potentially treating it like a third party, as opposed to Age of Imprisonment being HEAVILY Nintendo-coded despite AAA Studio developing.
I hope I'm not just coping.
I hope I'm not just coping.
There is one bright side to Pokopia being announced for March; It's that it makes Pokemon Gen 10 releasing a year from now a stronger likelihood than it already was.
Happy 30th Anniversary, indeed.
Happy 30th Anniversary, indeed.
November 11, 2025 at 3:00 PM
There is one bright side to Pokopia being announced for March; It's that it makes Pokemon Gen 10 releasing a year from now a stronger likelihood than it already was.
Happy 30th Anniversary, indeed.
Happy 30th Anniversary, indeed.
Same, Reggie. I'm sure they'll come around in due time with titles like Halo, Call of Duty and Ninja Gaiden, but it is rather peculiar that they didn't come swinging out the gate.
Former Nintendo of America president says he’s surprised Xbox has not announced more for Switch 2
The Game Business has published an exclusive interview with former Nintendo of America employee Reggie Fils-Aimé to ask him about a range of things including the Nintendo Switch 2, Speaking about…
The Game Business has published an exclusive interview with former Nintendo of America employee Reggie Fils-Aimé to ask him about a range of things including the Nintendo Switch 2, Speaking about…
Former Nintendo of America president says he’s surprised Xbox has not announced more for Switch 2
The Game Business has published an exclusive interview with former Nintendo of America employee Reggie Fils-Aimé to ask him about a range of things including the Nintendo Switch 2, Speaking about third party support on the platform he thinks it is great if we get the latest Assassin's Creed and Call of Duty games, but says he is surprised that…
mynintendonews.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Same, Reggie. I'm sure they'll come around in due time with titles like Halo, Call of Duty and Ninja Gaiden, but it is rather peculiar that they didn't come swinging out the gate.
You and more than half the fanbase, good sir.
Former Nintendo of America president Reggie Fils-Aime on Switch 2 launch lineup: “I scratched my head a little bit” https://nintendoeverything.com/former-nintendo-of-america-president-reggie-fils-aime-on-switch-2-launch-lineup-i-scratched-my-head-a-little-bit/
November 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
You and more than half the fanbase, good sir.
If Pokopia is a Game-Key Card, or if it actually is just 10GB, I'll probably just download it. I'm hoping it's $50 rather than $70, though, because if it's a Next-Gen full price game for a farming sim that might not even be a real physical, I might just skip this one and see how it is on YouTube.
November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
If Pokopia is a Game-Key Card, or if it actually is just 10GB, I'll probably just download it. I'm hoping it's $50 rather than $70, though, because if it's a Next-Gen full price game for a farming sim that might not even be a real physical, I might just skip this one and see how it is on YouTube.
The fact that it says "Sample" on the box and card tells me that it's not an outright confirmation, and that they just needed a sample that's not third party.
Doesn't make it any less worrying, though. We'll know for sure on Thursday.
Doesn't make it any less worrying, though. We'll know for sure on Thursday.
Pokemon Pokopia breaks tradition for Nintendo-published Switch 2 games, will be a game-key card https://nintendoeverything.com/pokemon-pokopia-breaks-tradition-for-nintendo-published-switch-2-games-will-be-a-game-key-card/
November 11, 2025 at 2:43 PM
The fact that it says "Sample" on the box and card tells me that it's not an outright confirmation, and that they just needed a sample that's not third party.
Doesn't make it any less worrying, though. We'll know for sure on Thursday.
Doesn't make it any less worrying, though. We'll know for sure on Thursday.
Man, what a week for gaming news.
State of Play today, Mario Movie Trailer tomorrow, and Pokopia Trailer on Thursday? We are really eating what they're cooking.
Also, March 5th? This might just be my game purchase for that month.
State of Play today, Mario Movie Trailer tomorrow, and Pokopia Trailer on Thursday? We are really eating what they're cooking.
Also, March 5th? This might just be my game purchase for that month.
Pokémon Pokopia Gets March 2026 Release Date, Brand New Trailer Coming This Week.
Pokémon Pokopia Gets March 2026 Release Date, Brand New Trailer Coming This Week
Digital pre-orders kick off tomorrow
www.nintendolife.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:13 PM
Man, what a week for gaming news.
State of Play today, Mario Movie Trailer tomorrow, and Pokopia Trailer on Thursday? We are really eating what they're cooking.
Also, March 5th? This might just be my game purchase for that month.
State of Play today, Mario Movie Trailer tomorrow, and Pokopia Trailer on Thursday? We are really eating what they're cooking.
Also, March 5th? This might just be my game purchase for that month.
Using Game-Key Cards on Nintendo Switch 2
YouTube video by Nintendo of America
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November 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
They really added a lot to this system update.
Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes. (Repost)
Nintendo Switch 2 System Update 21.0.0 Is Now Live, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Also available for Switch
www.nintendolife.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:52 AM
They really added a lot to this system update.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qKp...
In addition to the new character and Story Chapters, this effectively confirms that Season Pass characters will be available for general distribution two months later, starting with Lyn.
I wonder if the Lyn Souls will also be available at the Bazaar.
In addition to the new character and Story Chapters, this effectively confirms that Season Pass characters will be available for general distribution two months later, starting with Lyn.
I wonder if the Lyn Souls will also be available at the Bazaar.
New disciple "Micaela: Nurturer" / Chapters 5 and 6 of Book 2 added to Fire Emblem: Shadows
YouTube video by Nintendo Mobile
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November 11, 2025 at 11:48 AM
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4qKp...
In addition to the new character and Story Chapters, this effectively confirms that Season Pass characters will be available for general distribution two months later, starting with Lyn.
I wonder if the Lyn Souls will also be available at the Bazaar.
In addition to the new character and Story Chapters, this effectively confirms that Season Pass characters will be available for general distribution two months later, starting with Lyn.
I wonder if the Lyn Souls will also be available at the Bazaar.
Join me at 2pm this afternoon for a reaction to today's State of Play on my Twitch Channel, where I'll have HOPEFULLY figured out the audio settings so the video doesn't overpower my voice. Hope to see y'all there!
November 11, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Join me at 2pm this afternoon for a reaction to today's State of Play on my Twitch Channel, where I'll have HOPEFULLY figured out the audio settings so the video doesn't overpower my voice. Hope to see y'all there!
Okay, I may have jumped the gun in assuming all the animation in Smiling Friends was outsourced, because there is Retake animation directed by Shigloo, which probably explains how plenty of shots get very smooth compared to most of the show.
Very happy for the many new names involved.
Very happy for the many new names involved.
November 11, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Okay, I may have jumped the gun in assuming all the animation in Smiling Friends was outsourced, because there is Retake animation directed by Shigloo, which probably explains how plenty of shots get very smooth compared to most of the show.
Very happy for the many new names involved.
Very happy for the many new names involved.
You keep living your best life in Hyrule, buddy. We're all rootin' for ya.
Random: "It's Just My Comfort Game" - Stranger Things Actor Is On His Third Playthrough Of Zelda: TOTK.
Random: "It's Just My Comfort Game" - Stranger Things Actor Is On His Third Playthrough Of Zelda: TOTK
Gaten speaks out
www.nintendolife.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:29 AM
You keep living your best life in Hyrule, buddy. We're all rootin' for ya.
Yeah. Definitely getting the physical version if that's what the inside box art looks like.
Here’s a look at Hades II physical edition which releases later this month
Hades II has followed in the footsteps of its predecessor and has garnered great reviews from a range of critics. Today, we have a look at the long-awaited physical version of Hades II which is due out later this month.…
Hades II has followed in the footsteps of its predecessor and has garnered great reviews from a range of critics. Today, we have a look at the long-awaited physical version of Hades II which is due out later this month.…
Here’s a look at Hades II physical edition which releases later this month
Hades II has followed in the footsteps of its predecessor and has garnered great reviews from a range of critics. Today, we have a look at the long-awaited physical version of Hades II which is due out later this month. Physical media fans will be pleased to see that it releases with the game on cartridge, a 32 page character book, and a download for the game's soundtrack. You can purchase it on 20th November.
mynintendonews.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Yeah. Definitely getting the physical version if that's what the inside box art looks like.
I kinda want to go find those Decor Pikmin in my existing save file.
Also, "Roll Over" basically being New Game + is a fun feature of this update that wasn't covered in the trailer.
Here's hoping we eventually get a Switch 2 Edition of this game.
Also, "Roll Over" basically being New Game + is a fun feature of this update that wasn't covered in the trailer.
Here's hoping we eventually get a Switch 2 Edition of this game.
Pikmin 4's Free Content Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes.
Pikmin 4's Free Content Update Is Out Now, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Pikmin pictures
www.nintendolife.com
November 11, 2025 at 11:26 AM
I kinda want to go find those Decor Pikmin in my existing save file.
Also, "Roll Over" basically being New Game + is a fun feature of this update that wasn't covered in the trailer.
Here's hoping we eventually get a Switch 2 Edition of this game.
Also, "Roll Over" basically being New Game + is a fun feature of this update that wasn't covered in the trailer.
Here's hoping we eventually get a Switch 2 Edition of this game.