Random Gaming Facts!
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Just a page sending out random facts about video games! I also provide commentary below the facts in (parentheses)!
Gaming Fact!
A large part of why Majima was chosen to be the protagonist of "Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii" is because RGG Studios felt a game like it could only be done with a character like him, as zany as he is!
A large part of why Majima was chosen to be the protagonist of "Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii" is because RGG Studios felt a game like it could only be done with a character like him, as zany as he is!
January 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Gaming Fact!
A large part of why Majima was chosen to be the protagonist of "Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii" is because RGG Studios felt a game like it could only be done with a character like him, as zany as he is!
A large part of why Majima was chosen to be the protagonist of "Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii" is because RGG Studios felt a game like it could only be done with a character like him, as zany as he is!
Gaming Fact!
As seen in @nitrorad.bsky.social's video on the game, the Gamecube version of Tak and the Power of Juju lacks the bonus for collecting all 200 yorbels in the game, likely due to disc space.
As seen in @nitrorad.bsky.social's video on the game, the Gamecube version of Tak and the Power of Juju lacks the bonus for collecting all 200 yorbels in the game, likely due to disc space.
January 10, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Gaming Fact!
As seen in @nitrorad.bsky.social's video on the game, the Gamecube version of Tak and the Power of Juju lacks the bonus for collecting all 200 yorbels in the game, likely due to disc space.
As seen in @nitrorad.bsky.social's video on the game, the Gamecube version of Tak and the Power of Juju lacks the bonus for collecting all 200 yorbels in the game, likely due to disc space.
As an additional fact!
As seen in this modified gameplay screenshot of Ocarina of Time (per the Zelda wiki), Fierce Deity towers over a majority of the other characters across the N64 Zelda duology.
As seen in this modified gameplay screenshot of Ocarina of Time (per the Zelda wiki), Fierce Deity towers over a majority of the other characters across the N64 Zelda duology.
January 10, 2025 at 11:34 PM
As an additional fact!
As seen in this modified gameplay screenshot of Ocarina of Time (per the Zelda wiki), Fierce Deity towers over a majority of the other characters across the N64 Zelda duology.
As seen in this modified gameplay screenshot of Ocarina of Time (per the Zelda wiki), Fierce Deity towers over a majority of the other characters across the N64 Zelda duology.
Gaming Fact!
In The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, the Fierce Deity's Mask was originally intended to be a mask where Link would turn into Adult Link from Ocarina of Time. The idea was reworked since Link in MM could use the bow and hookshot this time around.
In The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, the Fierce Deity's Mask was originally intended to be a mask where Link would turn into Adult Link from Ocarina of Time. The idea was reworked since Link in MM could use the bow and hookshot this time around.
January 10, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Gaming Fact!
In The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, the Fierce Deity's Mask was originally intended to be a mask where Link would turn into Adult Link from Ocarina of Time. The idea was reworked since Link in MM could use the bow and hookshot this time around.
In The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask, the Fierce Deity's Mask was originally intended to be a mask where Link would turn into Adult Link from Ocarina of Time. The idea was reworked since Link in MM could use the bow and hookshot this time around.
Gaming Fact!
The NES game StarTropics, despite being developed by a Japanese studio, was never released in Japan when it initially came out!
The NES game StarTropics, despite being developed by a Japanese studio, was never released in Japan when it initially came out!
January 8, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Gaming Fact!
The NES game StarTropics, despite being developed by a Japanese studio, was never released in Japan when it initially came out!
The NES game StarTropics, despite being developed by a Japanese studio, was never released in Japan when it initially came out!
Gaming Fact!
The Dune franchise is credited for starting many trends across sci-fi, literature, and media as a whole. Most noteworthy to the gaming sphere is that the game, Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (or Battle for Arrakis in other regions) is often credited as the first ever RTS game!
The Dune franchise is credited for starting many trends across sci-fi, literature, and media as a whole. Most noteworthy to the gaming sphere is that the game, Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (or Battle for Arrakis in other regions) is often credited as the first ever RTS game!
January 7, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Gaming Fact!
The Dune franchise is credited for starting many trends across sci-fi, literature, and media as a whole. Most noteworthy to the gaming sphere is that the game, Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (or Battle for Arrakis in other regions) is often credited as the first ever RTS game!
The Dune franchise is credited for starting many trends across sci-fi, literature, and media as a whole. Most noteworthy to the gaming sphere is that the game, Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty (or Battle for Arrakis in other regions) is often credited as the first ever RTS game!
Gaming Fact!
In the Japanese version of Tales of Symphonia, who English speaking audiences know as Raine Sage is named Refil Sage. This is a pun on her being the party's medic, i.e. I'll 'refill' your health!
In the Japanese version of Tales of Symphonia, who English speaking audiences know as Raine Sage is named Refil Sage. This is a pun on her being the party's medic, i.e. I'll 'refill' your health!
December 30, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Gaming Fact!
In the Japanese version of Tales of Symphonia, who English speaking audiences know as Raine Sage is named Refil Sage. This is a pun on her being the party's medic, i.e. I'll 'refill' your health!
In the Japanese version of Tales of Symphonia, who English speaking audiences know as Raine Sage is named Refil Sage. This is a pun on her being the party's medic, i.e. I'll 'refill' your health!
Gaming Fact!
Did you know the protagonist of Metaphor: Refantazio has different "default names" in different regions?
In many regions, his name is Will.
In Spain and Italy, his name is Victor.
In Brazil, his name is Pedro.
In French, his name is Eric.
In Russian, his name is Alexander.
Did you know the protagonist of Metaphor: Refantazio has different "default names" in different regions?
In many regions, his name is Will.
In Spain and Italy, his name is Victor.
In Brazil, his name is Pedro.
In French, his name is Eric.
In Russian, his name is Alexander.
December 28, 2024 at 10:08 PM
Gaming Fact!
Did you know the protagonist of Metaphor: Refantazio has different "default names" in different regions?
In many regions, his name is Will.
In Spain and Italy, his name is Victor.
In Brazil, his name is Pedro.
In French, his name is Eric.
In Russian, his name is Alexander.
Did you know the protagonist of Metaphor: Refantazio has different "default names" in different regions?
In many regions, his name is Will.
In Spain and Italy, his name is Victor.
In Brazil, his name is Pedro.
In French, his name is Eric.
In Russian, his name is Alexander.
Fact of the Day!
In the Batman Arkham series, one of Batman's most iconic gadgets is that of the explosive gel. According to WB Games, the sound effect of the gel exiting the gadget is actually whipped cream coming out of a can!
#BatmanArkham
In the Batman Arkham series, one of Batman's most iconic gadgets is that of the explosive gel. According to WB Games, the sound effect of the gel exiting the gadget is actually whipped cream coming out of a can!
#BatmanArkham
December 26, 2024 at 2:48 PM
Fact of the Day!
In the Batman Arkham series, one of Batman's most iconic gadgets is that of the explosive gel. According to WB Games, the sound effect of the gel exiting the gadget is actually whipped cream coming out of a can!
#BatmanArkham
In the Batman Arkham series, one of Batman's most iconic gadgets is that of the explosive gel. According to WB Games, the sound effect of the gel exiting the gadget is actually whipped cream coming out of a can!
#BatmanArkham
Fact of the Day (and Happy Holidays!)
In various levels of the first Sly Cooper game, alarms are hidden in places outside the player's view, likely to either create an alarm sound (like in King of the Hill) or because they're tied to traps (like in A Strange Reunion).
In various levels of the first Sly Cooper game, alarms are hidden in places outside the player's view, likely to either create an alarm sound (like in King of the Hill) or because they're tied to traps (like in A Strange Reunion).
December 25, 2024 at 6:04 PM
Fact of the Day (and Happy Holidays!)
In various levels of the first Sly Cooper game, alarms are hidden in places outside the player's view, likely to either create an alarm sound (like in King of the Hill) or because they're tied to traps (like in A Strange Reunion).
In various levels of the first Sly Cooper game, alarms are hidden in places outside the player's view, likely to either create an alarm sound (like in King of the Hill) or because they're tied to traps (like in A Strange Reunion).