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Something something, Wii Chess representation is the ideal way to highlight the game's existence in Smash and would acknowledge the lineage of the Wii line something something.

Smash, specifically under Sakurai often comes off as having a long-term vision in mind that they basically had to compromise on at various points. They tried to make the compromised aspects work as well as they could so fans couldn't spot the proverbial seams, but I suspect it was often a case...

It's funny, I was trying to think of other video equivalents to the effects/dynamic of choosing starter Pokémon and the most immediate thing I could think of was the selection of Ancients at the beginning of Eternal Darkness. (And somewhere in an alternate universe we have a wonderful crossover...

Something I'm just realizing now is that DK's redesign is much more appealing to me when he's near the other Kongs, especially Diddy. In a vacuum/by himself I'm kind of indifferent, but something about interaction with the usual gang just really improves the whole aesthetic. I almost wonder if...

The big x factor with DK is the degree of future plans beyond Bananza (spin-offs, more 2D Country titles, a media push via a hypothetical DK movie). Not only would that likely affect the degree of additions to Smash like say a Dixie or Cranky being added, but also the degree of reinvention for...

It does say something about Nintendo and Blizzard Entertainment's separate paths in gaming that the most frequent representation of the latter on the former's consoles has mega famous IP's like Diablo and Overwatch being tied with the Lost Vikings.

It's also worth noting that the time between Brawl and Ultimate has allowed Sakurai & company to really refine their skills in getting the portrait of fighters right. I know post SSBB characters often get labeled as being too gimmicky/excessively faithful, but someone like K Rool feels like a...

Given the chaotic energy of Crash's most famous games, that kind of design feels like it would fit the spirit of his series, and that's coming from someone who is a big fan of the character.

As someone about 75% done with a DKC3 re-playthrough, I think I do have to echo the content creator Geek Critique's (more recent) general thoughts on it. The biggest flaw of it isn't the more gimmicked levels, Kiddy, the lack of DK/Diddy, or even certain emphases in aesthetic. It's the fact that...

Given we got the SMB Super Show Rap in the Mario Movie, I'm just now realizing there's a non-zero chance we get some element from Mama Luigi popping up in the Super Mario World film.

I think Geno's unique origins as essentially the offspring of Squaresoft & Nintendo along with the sensibilities/aesthetics that came with such a partnered work still make him feel distinct as a character. Even beyond the cool yet whimsical nature of him in universe (a cosmic being on an...

To cash in on the beat 'em up revival, Nintendo will commission Dotemu to make a 2D Astral Chain title in the vein of Streets of Rage, with somehow Lappy the mascot being promoted to playable.

Ring Fit's success feels deserved because it was taking a Wii era concept like an exercise title and giving it the kind of real depth that actually improved the experience for those wanting exercise and even some interested in an actual game. In some ways it was one of the most illustrative...

Gonna split this into first & third party: First Party Impa - Hyrule Warriors Age of Calamity demonstrated the gameplay potential she really has, and her various different appearances could really lend her to a wide range of outfits/costumes. That's not even getting into LoZ long needing...

I don't know if NG4 is coming to Switch 2, but given Ragebound's release it would be cool if KT bit the bullet and did a general collection of all the various 2D games at some point in the next year. Lot of hidden gems in the library that could use the spotlight beyond just the famous trilogy...