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TalkBack / Re: Neal’s Top 25 for 2021 and More
« on: December 30, 2021, 08:11:21 PM »
Thanks for all the recommendations!
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 750: Nowhere Left to Go but Backwards
« on: December 14, 2021, 03:17:15 PM »
Congratulations on reaching 750!
On franchises that got taken over by spinoffs, my prime examples are Wario Land and the Mario vs Donkey Kong series.
Wario Land 1 took over the Super Mario Land series, and then even within itself changed to the no-death transformations with Wario Land 2&3 and then going back to "normal" with Wario Land 4.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong started off as a continuation of Donkey Kong '94, with a Lemmings-style sidemode. The Lemmings mode took over the series for subsequent sequels.
On franchises that got taken over by spinoffs, my prime examples are Wario Land and the Mario vs Donkey Kong series.
Wario Land 1 took over the Super Mario Land series, and then even within itself changed to the no-death transformations with Wario Land 2&3 and then going back to "normal" with Wario Land 4.
Mario vs. Donkey Kong started off as a continuation of Donkey Kong '94, with a Lemmings-style sidemode. The Lemmings mode took over the series for subsequent sequels.
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TalkBack / Re: Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit Adds Splitscreen Play And New Cup In Major Update
« on: November 18, 2021, 11:42:18 AM »
My son doesn't really play the "game" but loves it as a remote-control car with a camera. He loves using it to spy on family members.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 746: A Tale of Swords and amiibos Eternally Retold
« on: November 14, 2021, 12:06:36 PM »
GAMES I'VE BOUGHT THE MOST: Outside of Mario & Zelda, it's probably Borderlands 2. And I don't even like Borderlands 2 (I loved Borderlands 1 because it was a novel take on FPS Diablo). I own Borderlands 2 on PC, Vita, PS4 (as part of the Handsome Collection), and then Switch.
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TalkBack / Re: The Actual Problem With The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword's Combat
« on: November 14, 2021, 12:03:51 PM »
You're right! It's a LOT of waiting!
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TalkBack / Re: Ranking the Classic Metroid Series
« on: October 10, 2021, 02:46:49 PM »
I didn't really like Samus Returns, for the reasons you gave. I'm concerned I'm not gonna like Dread either. What are your thoughts on Dread?
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 741: Mario's Poop Joke Sommelier
« on: October 05, 2021, 11:28:57 PM »
The English-language version of the Mario Manga that came out this year is a "Best of" collection of clips throughout the years.
There's a Luigi's Mansion chapter leading me to believe there's probably a full volume adapting Luigi's Mansion in Japan.
One chapter also has a content warning about the death of a parent, but I don't know whose parent dies.
There's a Luigi's Mansion chapter leading me to believe there's probably a full volume adapting Luigi's Mansion in Japan.
One chapter also has a content warning about the death of a parent, but I don't know whose parent dies.
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TalkBack / Re: Hot Wheels Unleashed (Switch) Review in Progress
« on: September 27, 2021, 04:31:59 PM »
How does this compare to Cruisin' Blast, another recent Switch arcadey racer?
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TalkBack / Re: 8 Nintendo 64 Games We Need on Switch
« on: September 24, 2021, 01:33:11 PM »
I think the Mario Party games are unlikely, given the new Switch game is selling itself on just being several N64 boards with online functionality.
Otherwise this seems like a solid list.
Otherwise this seems like a solid list.
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TalkBack / Re: BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites (Switch) Review FAQ
« on: September 15, 2021, 09:10:49 AM »
That's a disappointment. I had heard that this Bloodrayne game was one of the Shovel Knight team's last games before they broke off from Way Forward.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 738: An Entire Timeline Devoted to Panther Caroso's Pheromones Lingering in an Elevator
« on: September 07, 2021, 10:12:13 PM »
I thought it was a fun segment.
How'd you mail it in so only Jon saw the answers? I've been wanting to email them a quiz of "What games are on the back of the console box?" (ex. What screenshots are on the back of the launch GBA?) but haven't gotten it together yet.
How'd you mail it in so only Jon saw the answers? I've been wanting to email them a quiz of "What games are on the back of the console box?" (ex. What screenshots are on the back of the launch GBA?) but haven't gotten it together yet.
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TalkBack / Re: Metroid Saga Game Club
« on: June 16, 2021, 11:47:12 PM »
This sounds like fun. Zero Mission's my favorite of the series and a great place to start.
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TalkBack / Re: Advance Wars Returning In 1+2 Re-Boot Camp December 3
« on: June 15, 2021, 10:05:53 PM »
WayForward is developing the remakes apparently.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 275: Iggy's Not Throwing Away His Shot
« on: June 06, 2021, 08:19:30 PM »
Some More Book Recommendations: I highly recommend Boss Fight Books' "NBA Jam: The Book" by Reyan Ali. It ends up being a great history of Midway & Williams in the 80s & 90s.
If you want books that describe a bunch of games, FanGamer.com has Jeremy Parish's books that have writeups on every Game Boy, NES, and SNES games by chronological release. A Virtual Boy book is forthcoming. HG101 also has great books on the Castlevania and Shin Megami Tensei series.
FanGamer also has a Legends of Localization series that goes in-depth on the language localization choices for the original Legend of Zelda and Earthbound, written by the guy who did the Mother 3 translation.
Lastly, I'd suggest keeping an eye out for StoryBundle.com. About twice a year, they have bundles of digital videogame books (like Humble Bundle), and I usually get something new that's good. They also often have HG101, Boss Fight Books, and Jeremy Parish books in there.
If you want books that describe a bunch of games, FanGamer.com has Jeremy Parish's books that have writeups on every Game Boy, NES, and SNES games by chronological release. A Virtual Boy book is forthcoming. HG101 also has great books on the Castlevania and Shin Megami Tensei series.
FanGamer also has a Legends of Localization series that goes in-depth on the language localization choices for the original Legend of Zelda and Earthbound, written by the guy who did the Mother 3 translation.
Lastly, I'd suggest keeping an eye out for StoryBundle.com. About twice a year, they have bundles of digital videogame books (like Humble Bundle), and I usually get something new that's good. They also often have HG101, Boss Fight Books, and Jeremy Parish books in there.
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TalkBack / Re: LEGO Builder's Journey is a New Kind of LEGO Game - Interview
« on: June 01, 2021, 07:59:57 PM »
This looks really neat.
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TalkBack / Re: Oxenfree II Headlines First Indie World Of 2021
« on: April 14, 2021, 03:51:56 PM »
Well played on the subheader.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 262: The Return of Jeopardy
« on: March 02, 2021, 07:18:39 PM »
Neal, Mad About You crossed over with Friends. Lisa Kudrow played the Ursula, the waitresss at the Mad About You cafe. In Friends, it was revealed that Ursula was Phoebe's evil twin sister.
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TalkBack / Re: Kingdoms Of Amalur: Re-Reckoning Stabs March 16 Release Date
« on: January 22, 2021, 10:24:52 PM »
Schilling is a garbage person & almost bankrupted the State of Rhode Island. It also killed Big Huge, who made the excellent RTS Rise of Nations.
That said, I really liked Amalur back in the day. It's a breezy, junkfood single-player MMO with great combat. Turn off your brain, go from waypoint to waypoint, and have a lot of fun. Having it on Switch in handheld mode is the perfect way to play.
That said, I really liked Amalur back in the day. It's a breezy, junkfood single-player MMO with great combat. Turn off your brain, go from waypoint to waypoint, and have a lot of fun. Having it on Switch in handheld mode is the perfect way to play.
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TalkBack / Re: The SNES Encyclopedia: Every Game Released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System (Book) Re
« on: December 17, 2020, 10:37:51 PM »
This sounds nice!
I'll also recommend Brett Weiss' two-volume SNES Omnibus, covering every US release. Each game gets its own full page, plus multiple screenshots. It's fun to flip through & discover games I never knew existed (like that there are three Addams Family games on SNES).
I'll also recommend Brett Weiss' two-volume SNES Omnibus, covering every US release. Each game gets its own full page, plus multiple screenshots. It's fun to flip through & discover games I never knew existed (like that there are three Addams Family games on SNES).
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 700: Welcome to the Tubtime Galaxy
« on: November 23, 2020, 12:20:43 AM »
Congratulations on hitting 700! I started listening in the run up to Episode 400, and it's crazy to think I've been listening for almost half the series' run.
Y'all really put on a tremendous show, full of humor & great insight. I truly mean it when I call RFN "my favorite podcast."
Y'all really put on a tremendous show, full of humor & great insight. I truly mean it when I call RFN "my favorite podcast."
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TalkBack / Re: Cthulhu Saves Christmas (Switch) Review
« on: November 08, 2020, 12:49:19 AM »
Thanks for the review. It convinced me to buy. I'm a big fan of the idea of seasonal games (like horror games in October) and this is a light, breezy game for the Christmas season.
I like how the battle system forces the player to use all their moves, and not just be reliant on just doing the same two moves all game.
I like how the battle system forces the player to use all their moves, and not just be reliant on just doing the same two moves all game.
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TalkBack / Re: Nintendo Management Briefing Reveals Switch Online Sub Count, Digital Sales, And More
« on: September 16, 2020, 10:16:29 PM »
Wow. They wouldn't even commit to the next system being in 202X.
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Podcast Discussion / Re: Episode 170: Heroic and Music
« on: September 15, 2020, 05:05:23 PM »
The only way to get true analog movement in Super Mario 64 DS is the touch pad & that little thumb-nub that never really felt good.
But on the 3DS, Wii U, and emulators, you can manipulate Mario's speed with the Y button...which is how it works in 2D Mario and Super Mario 3D Land. It's not perfect, but it works well enough, and certainly better than using a stylus or thumb-nub.
But on the 3DS, Wii U, and emulators, you can manipulate Mario's speed with the Y button...which is how it works in 2D Mario and Super Mario 3D Land. It's not perfect, but it works well enough, and certainly better than using a stylus or thumb-nub.
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TalkBack / Re: Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamity Revealed, Releasing November 20
« on: September 08, 2020, 10:45:58 PM »
I liked Hyrule Warriors a lot, but I wasn't a huge fan of how it focused so much on clearing & controlling rooms. I'm eager to see if this one has that mechanic.
Still, my 6YO son is excited for it. He's interested in Breath of the Wild but finds the exploration & item-switching a bit overwhelming for his age. This new Hyrule Warriors should be more his speed.
Still, my 6YO son is excited for it. He's interested in Breath of the Wild but finds the exploration & item-switching a bit overwhelming for his age. This new Hyrule Warriors should be more his speed.
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TalkBack / Re: Mario Kart Goes Live On Home Circuit October 16
« on: September 03, 2020, 10:10:11 PM »
My 6YO flipped his lid for this one. He instantly got the concept and wants it so bad.
My poor wallet.
My poor wallet.
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