Wigglerman

I cannot contain my excitement for the Hawkeye series in November.

And by excitement I mean total apathy for future Marvel content. What a timeline I've found myself in.

Was pleasantly surprised by the Pokérect (Ew, why am I not editing that? Anyway...). Mamoswine for Unite is hype. The Swinub line is a dear favorite of mine so seeing my boy getting in is fantastic. Super excited to see what his kit will be when launched. Hoping his Unite move is Ancient Power and he gets all sorts of buffs. That plus the new X-Attack buff means he could make some BOMB plays mid to late game. Likely will be an all rounder but wouldn't be sad if he ended up being a full on attacker. Plus, Blissey is out and I can't wait to start giving her a shot. Thankfully the Lax nerfs didn't impact me too much. I didn't use Block, I almost ALWAYS use Yawn. While Heavy Slam being nerfed will be a bummer on securing those meaningful last hits, the pop up is still too useful to make Heavy Slam an unattractive option. I've got to see the changes to Flail (Actual numbers which testers will hopefully have soon) to see if my Juggerlax build might be a decent alternative style.

Diamond/Pearl remakes I was already in good standing with but the reveals just sealed my desire for a copy of Diamond. I actually love the style. Feels like a nice homage to the series while in the overworld. Totally fine with it. Like some of the changes to features like the underground bases actually impacting the 'wild area' in the underground to get specific mon. Just looks to be a good, classic trip down memory lane with some new twists along the way.

Legends, I must admit, has made me second guess my stance. I was NOT thrilled with what we saw before. Now? It feels like Monster Hunter Stories 2: Pokémon Edition with a lot of the things they're gunning for in this game. And that isn't a bad thing, as Stories 2 is probably my game of the year thus far (And likely will remain such). Fantastic game. Anyway, Legends looks to be a LOT more interesting than I could have hoped and my expectations are higher but still tempered. I like the whole 'researching' aspect has me most interested if catching, battling and otherwise interacting with wild Pokémon has some pay off throughout the game. A pioneer researcher angle is something I felt the series could use a LOT more of. And it being set waaaay in the past makes the perfect excuse to do it. I went from a 3/10 on the hope scale to a solid 6/10.

People complaining about the length of MH Rise's solo content seem to forget just how short all new MH game's solo content is. World wasn't exactly robust at the start and in hindsight a lot of the 'robust' nature was superficial due to the sheer size of the maps and often confusing layout of said maps making hunts take a lot longer than it should as a side effect.

Rise offers players a lot of mobility while also returning to more traditional map layouts making staying on target a lot easier, thus staying in the action thus hunts ending rather quick even with beginner gear.

I'm going to presume the majority of the complaints stem from folks who started with World, perhaps late into its life span. They've seen a MH game years into its life cycle and how robust the games tend to be content wise by the end. They aren't used to the 'cycle' of MH games, especially when jumping from platform to platform or using new engines. With content due out next month already, I'm confident the flow of new monsters, gear and probably even new locals will be pretty regular.

Patience, young hunters. Patience.

Monster Hunter Rise is making me feel things. Is this what it's like to feel alive?

It's a long shot but does anyone here still play Pokémon Go somewhat regularly? I'm seeking to add friends so I can keep resources up while I suffer through playing some more. Been out of the game since the first year and a half of it's launch and have been wanting to do a review/essay/analysis as a personal project.

If so, feel free to add me. My code is: 9259 7765 2174

Found my copies of Devil Dice and Bombastic the other day. Hands down my favorite puzzle game series ever. I hated that when I owned my PS4 you could choose one of the chibi devils from the game as your player icon...it only served to taunt me. Sony, please...make a new Devil Dice.

Welp, there it is. Just got my temporary lay off notice. :I

Picked up my old secondary from Smash 4 (G&W) the last couple days. I remember early on not liking how he felt in this game (Obvious issue was f-air change mostly). Though now that I've had more time with Ultimate since launch and understand the game a bit more, I gave the ol' 2D boy another shot. He's pretty damn fun and f-air, while janky, can set up for some really fun stuff. Definitely having more fun with him than week 1.

Whoof. This losing streak I've had the last 2 days is roooough stuff. Either I'm off my game or people in the Arena's have upped theirs dramatically. Got to shake off this funk!

Finally picked up DQXI Definitive for the Switcheroo. Looks like Smash is on a small break for me while I sink my teeth into this bad boy.

Played 12 hours of Terry last night. Like, REALLY played Terry. Played him on and off in passing since his release but after last night he may be creeping onto my 'main' list. He's insanely fun and has a degree of difficulty to play that I enjoy. While his combos are 'easy bake' at times, the insane mind games and neutral required makes him stupidly investing to use and it's kinda intoxicating.

Sup, punks? Not sure when I'm out of work tonight but I need to brush the rust off my Incinceroar and could use some games tonight. Anyone interested, any skill level, hit me up. Still need to upload my FC to my profile, cuz I'm a dingus. However shoot me a message and I'll send it when I get home. Usually out of work and home by 11:30 PM EST. Late night Smash sessions are my jam.

That new Epic Rap Battle is probably the best they've ever done. Quality is insane. I also can't pick which clown wins because the entire package is too good.

Just wanted to say that I love your current pfp.

Ristar was an underrated gem.

People working themselves up over nothing with the DLC. Be like me. Shed all hopes and expectations. Just go for the ride. Though, then again, I have never 'cared' what characters got into Smash or didn't. Just enjoy the game and what any new addition has to offer, be it someone I 'wanted' or 'didn't want'. Just feels like people are setting themselves up for completely avoidable emotional train wrecks over nothing.

Going to hit the grind after work tonight. See how many rooms I get booted from. I really aught to start putting notches in my SSBU case for each kick I receive, for science of course.

Man, I just wanna play without getting booted out of lobbies after one game T_T

Think I'm gunna take a day or two away from the boards. Yikes. It's rough in here since the direct.