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[praline]

Man one more work day inbetween today and me playing Splatoon 2! I'm so excited.

 

[Wario Bros.]

One thing that caught my attention in the Splatfest demo was that the song "Fest Zest" was used in both the player creator menu and Splatfest victory theme.

The original game had different songs for those two instances. Was that just a demo thing?

 

[praline]

One thing that caught my attention in the Splatfest demo was that the song "Fest Zest" was used in both the player creator menu and Splatfest victory theme.

The original game had different songs for those two instances. Was that just a demo thing?

Well we will find out on Friday.

 

[SegaNintendoUbisoft]

Sonic comics aren't dead yet, but they won't be part of Archie anymore.

An important update from SEGA regarding Sonic comics: pic.twitter.com/qy9BKkmIvA

— Sonic the Hedgehog (@sonic_hedgehog) July 19, 2017

The Archie comics have been a major part of Sonic's history. Seeing them gone is just, well, strange.

There's was a lot of great talent on Archie Sonic, so when we see Sonic's eventual return to comics (IDW please), hopefully most, if not all of the Archie talent can come back, even if it's for a new continuity.

Rest in peace, Archie Sonic.

 

[ChikoLad]

This is out now.

A little under the radar.

Wake up Europe! #LaytonsMysteryJourney is available NOW on iOS https://t.co/sMIyirivAm and Android https://t.co/T1A9yzUjms. #LaytonSeries pic.twitter.com/8wntmIkU1T

— Layton Series (@LaytonSeries) July 20, 2017

 

[praline]

I think I know what the Callie and Marie amiibos do.

 

[Wario Bros.]

I think I know what the Callie and Marie amiibos do.

Coricus found out earlier:

Hey everyone, somebody tested the Callie and Marie Amiibo in Splatoon 2.

Spoiler: Secrets Inside

Spoiler: Oweeeeeoooo

They didn't do anything except pull up what are essentially answering machine messages, LOL. Well, it's more like the notes people leave in their windows, but answering machine messages are more relevant to the times.

https://www.reddit.com/r/splatoon/c...functions_are_locked/?st=j5b4iahk&sh=df1f4ce6

Combined with the C&D, I am now veeeery much thinking the true function is a spoiler. It's probably locked behind beating single player.

 

[Z25]

So the USUM guidebook is available for pre order and the description implies there are more islands and it's 182 pages longer then Sun and Moons.
https://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Ultr...eywords=Pokemon+Ultra+Sun+and+Moon+Guide+Book

 

[Opossum]

So the USUM guidebook is available for pre order and the description implies there are more islands and it's 182 pages longer then Sun and Moons.
https://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Ultra-Sun-Moon-Official/dp/074401882X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500517024&sr=8-1&keywords=Pokemon+Ultra+Sun+and+Moon+Guide+Book

Inb4 this means there's 182 extra islands.

 

[Aetheri]

Man, I'm so rusty at Arms...

Been away from it for a while and I went back into the game for a bit and I've been sucking bad...

 

[Z25]

Inb4 this means there's 182 extra islands.

They are all so small that you can only just stand on them and not move.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

I saw the final boss of Splatoon 2.

It's pretty sweet.

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

Goku in Dragon Ball thinks techniques from other fighters are "Dirty Tricks"

until he uses them.

Then it's nice clean fighting!

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I saw the final boss of Splatoon 2.

It's pretty sweet.

It looks ****ing great

 

[Chrono.]

I never noticed how badly designed Chrom was in Smash.

That cape is hilariously small meanwhile the Falchion is like MASSIVE.

 

[Z25]

Without spoiling it, how Fresh is the Spla2oon Final boss?

 

[Aurane]

So the USUM guidebook is available for pre order and the description implies there are more islands and it's 182 pages longer then Sun and Moons.
https://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Ultra-Sun-Moon-Official/dp/074401882X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500517024&sr=8-1&keywords=Pokemon+Ultra+Sun+and+Moon+Guide+Book

So... Maaaaybe new Tapus? If the lore reminds unchanged, there should be a guardian for these new islands.

And really, not having a fire Tapu still urks me.

Not likely, I know, but still.

 

[Chrono.]

Without spoiling it, how Fresh is the Spla2oon Final boss?

Pretty darn Fresh.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Without spoiling it, how Fresh is the Spla2oon Final boss?

Maybe a little below Splatoon 1 or on par.

Point its, pretty freaking fresh.

 

[Aurane]

This is the most evil snack dispenser I've ever seen.

It has a rabbit so... Professor Pumpkaboo tag?

 

[Opossum]

I never noticed how badly designed Chrom was in Smash.

That cape is hilariously small meanwhile the Falchion is like MASSIVE.

The one thing that bothers me is the small cape. I don't mind the larger Falchion (as a side note, his isn't the only Falchion with that issue...for some reason, Alm's Falchion is huge in Heroes).

On the other hand his trophy is insanely detailed. You can see the dirt on his boots and stuff.

 

[Z25]

Pretty darn Fresh.

Maybe a little below Splatoon 1 or on par.

Point its, pretty freaking fresh.

That's good to hear, I can't wait to play it!

The theme music as good as the first?

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

It's still bugs me the sword is named "Falchion" and is not a falchion

 

[Swamp Sensei]

The theme music as good as the first?

Oh you could say that.

 

[Opossum]

It's still bugs me the sword is named "Falchion" and is not a falchion

The fact that Excalibur is a tome didn't bug you more?

 

[PsychoIncarnate]

The fact that Excalibur is a tome didn't bug you more?

When I was young I wrote a story where the main character had a falchion as his main weapon

 

[Mythra]

So the USUM guidebook is available for pre order and the description implies there are more islands and it's 182 pages longer then Sun and Moons.
https://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Ultra-Sun-Moon-Official/dp/074401882X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1500517024&sr=8-1&keywords=Pokemon+Ultra+Sun+and+Moon+Guide+Book

This pleases me in so many levels.

Gimme that B2W2 style again, Game Freak.

 

[Opossum]

Saw the final boss fight for Splatoon 2.

Spoiler

Sniper Marie for Smash.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

We may have surpassed Loss
Tim Buckley, the guy who makes CtrlAltDelete made a new comic about Splattoon 2 saying people would agree with Hitler if Marine was or some ****.

 

[Aurane]

Kurri the... phantom?

Eh. I'll give it an 8/10.

I thought SuperDuperKurri was cute as ****.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Quick, waht states can you have a pig for a pet.

I need to know for.. Reasons and science

 

[Aurane]

I want a pet goat.

Not because of memes.

I had a goat before and she was great.

 

[N3ON]

I kinda but not really got over Nintendo's nonsense regarding the necessity of a separate app to run voice chat but now I've learned that the chat on the app stops working if you pull down the notification tray or exit the app in any way shape or form, including responding to messages or just letting the phone naturally go into sleep mode because you're busy playing a video game. So you have to keep your screen lit while using it. And apparently it also devours battery.

NO NINTENDO

WHAT ARE YOU DOOOOING

ARE YOU IGNORING DeNA

ITS 2017 NINTENDO

PLEASE UNDERSTAND

so bad

am sad

>_<




I really hope I've been misinformed.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I kinda but not really got over Nintendo's nonsense regarding the necessity of a separate app to run voice chat but now I've learned that the chat on the app stops working if you pull down the notification tray or exit the app in any way shape or form, including responding to messages or just letting the phone naturally go into sleep mode because you're busy playing a video game. So you have to keep your screen lit while using it. And apparently it also devours battery.

NO NINTENDO

WHAT ARE YOU DOOOOING

ARE YOU IGNORING DeNA

ITS 2017 NINTENDO

PLEASE UNDERSTAND

so bad

am sad

>_<




I really hope I've been misinformed.

I sadly cant give proper feedback to this situation because Im not a voice chat person in games

 

[Strider_Bond00J]

It's only tomorrow until Splatoon 2's Japan and PAL launch. I think so I don't have to worry too much about Spoilers, I'll probably just play a good 2 hours of the Multiplayer before blitzing through the campaign. Shouldn't be too difficult, but I hope that spoilers or not, it's a satisfying campaign from start to finish. The fight with DJ Octavio in the original game was incredible, and I'm hoping this final boss lives up to those expectations, but given the spoiler comments, I'm assuming they do.

 

[Erureido]

Well, I watched the final boss battle for Splatoon 2's story mode.

Spoiler: Thoughts

So it turns out Callie was mind-controlled by Octavio through some special shades. I wonder if Callie made some prior appearances in the story mode, because if this was the only appearance, that feels disappointing. I was expecting Callie to show up as some recurring boss, something like a stronger Octoling.

Most of the fight looked pretty underwhelming as well. It's mainly a repeat of the final battle from Splatoon 1, but you are only stuck in an arena and don't traverse a path.

But things took a turn for the better when Marie fired that sniper to hit Callie in the head and bring her back to reality. The CaliMari Incantation remix was good, and the final phase of the fight was neat with the whole rail-riding gimmick. The finishing blow on Octavio was cool too, and so was the end credits theme.

I wonder if Callie will show up in the plaza while wearing a kimono after beating the story mode.

But in all, most of the final battle was... underwhelming. It has some good moments (like Callie regaining her mind again), but most of the other elements just felt... meh. I guess that's what happens when you go all out on the first Splatoon final boss battle.

 

[Opossum]

I kinda but not really got over Nintendo's nonsense regarding the necessity of a separate app to run voice chat but now I've learned that the chat on the app stops working if you pull down the notification tray or exit the app in any way shape or form, including responding to messages or just letting the phone naturally go into sleep mode because you're busy playing a video game. So you have to keep your screen lit while using it. And apparently it also devours battery.

NO NINTENDO

WHAT ARE YOU DOOOOING

ARE YOU IGNORING DeNA

ITS 2017 NINTENDO

PLEASE UNDERSTAND

so bad

am sad

>_<




I really hope I've been misinformed.

I have t looked into it, but damn. If this is true then Nintendo deserves all the criticism they're getting for the voice chat fiasco. That's such a blatant example of them sabotaging themselves...

 

[N3ON]

I sadly cant give proper feedback to this situation because Im not a voice chat person in games

Do you use a phone? It's basically tantamount to disabling all other functions and apps.

Imagine watching a TV show wherein if your gaze lapsed from the TV for too long it shut off, you consistently had to push the remote or it shut off, and you were prohibited from using any other device whenever you were watching... or it shut off.

The real situation is even worse because you've got two devices to juggle, both of which now have questionable battery life.

It doesn't really take someone who uses voice chat to see this is a horrible method of implementation.

I have t looked into it, but damn. If this is true then Nintendo deserves all the criticism they're getting for the voice chat fiasco. That's such a blatant example of them sabotaging themselves...

I can only imagine they will eventually patch it, because frankly if it's as I'm hearing it's... just... unacceptable... but still, this should've been something done right from the get-go. This is a level of tone-deaf even Nintendo doesn't typically reach. It's like basic smart device protocol.

 

[Windstar]

I just got 350 dollars off of a lottery ticket my friend gave me.

I have no idea what to do with it yet. Is that good?

 

[Aetheri]

Beat Shovel Knight...I'm sure pretty much everyone else played Shovel Knight but I'll spoiler everything anyways just in case...

Spoiler

Ending was sad at first, but then it got better...

daww... #ShovelKnight #NintendoSwitch pic.twitter.com/QCrpfb8uTK

— Aetheri (@TriforceMetroid) July 20, 2017

I really liked how you joined forces with Shield Knight to take on the final boss...

Unfortunately, I already knew that Shield Knight was the Enchantress so that sort of took away from the end-game but still was fun...as a final boss first phase was harder than the second...Propeller dash was very useful for both...

I very much enjoyed this game, I liked how the game had a certain level of depth giving you the feeling that you were on an actual adventure...

Was actually gonna start a campaign of Plague of Shadows....aaaand I'm not used to how different Plague Knight plays compared to Shovel Knight and I keep screwing up his jumps...the first level shouldn't give me as much trouble as it did...

Think I'll give Shovel Knight a break for now, PoS and SoT can wait, and there's still a third campaign on the way...Shantae's supposedly getting a campaign as well...so when that happens it sounds as if it'll be a good opportunity to go for another Indie binge...

Gonna start with Blaster Master Zero now....