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[Cutie Gwen]

Yeah, I suppose the multiverse concept leaves it open - I'm just concerned that Bayonetta Origins is going to go out of its way to double down on the ending of Bayonetta 3 and establish that Bayonetta and Luka are destined to be in a relationship in every single universe. (all I know about the plot is that Bayonetta's trying to save her mother, she summons Cheshire to protect herself since she's only a witch-in-training, and she gets contacted by a mysterious boy with ties to fairies)

Considering Kamiya's been tweeting about the game talking about birth rates I feel your fears are reality

 

[SneakyLink]

With this being the final week the 3DS and Wii U eshops are open for new purchases, it feels… melancholy.
Like I know everything is preserved and all, but it feels like the end of an era.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Sonic Frontier's first DLC wave drops this Thursday, it has a photo mode, new collectibles for the Jukebox function, which seems to let you listen to classic tunes instead of just the game's OST, and Challenge Mode, which lets us REMATCH THE GODDAMN TITANS YEAHHHH

 

[TheMightyP]

Wakes up from the middle of deep sleep, goes to the bathroom, takes a long ass yet fufilling piss

The brain:

 

[ZephyrZ]

Oh also Bayonetta had a ** ton of queerbaiting from the games themselves, lore outside the games, promotional materials and the SMT mobile crossover of all things going "So are they, y'know..." Before Kamiya got possessed by the spirit of Shinzo Abe to say Bayo needs big manly wolf ** to make babies with for a relationship. That'd be like if Metroid suddenly made Samus an insecure "My baby is dead" character who relies on Big Strong Men to tell her to activate her suit's upgrades or something. Imagine alienating your audience that heavily

I dunno much about Kamiya (and I've never actually played Bayonetta) but it kind of makes me wonder if the only reason Bayo/Jean got teased so much was just a bi/lesbian fetishization thing to make her seem sexier, rather then to actually appeal to sapphics.

Again though I'm completely ignorant on that situation, I just...always had that hunch.

 

[Pink Yoshi]

EVERYONE...your help is needed!

Remember that Cartoon Network bracket game on Instagram? Well, Total Drama is facing off against Courage, and I need your help to make sure Total Drama wins!

(or don't help, I'm honestly fine. I just REALLY want Total Drama to win.)

 

[TheMightyP]

I dunno much about Kamiya (and I've never actually played Bayonetta) but it kind of makes me wonder if the only reason Bayo/Jean got teased so much was just a bi/lesbian fetishization thing to make her seem sexier, rather then to actually appeal to sapphics.

Again though I'm completely ignorant on that situation, I just...always had that hunch.

I wouldn't have doubts given that Bayo was made by straight dudes who wanted as much sex appeal in their game as possible, so it probably was for straight dudes who love fan service and sex appeal.

Instead Kamiya got the LGBT playing his games.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

How would you feel if nintendo added an update to splatoon that, when your team loses a match, the animation is your characterethrowing hands with the one next to them

 

[TheMightyP]

EVERYONE...your help is needed!

Remember that Cartoon Network bracket game on Instagram? Well, Total Drama is facing off against Courage, and I need your help to make sure Total Drama wins!

(or don't help, I'm honestly fine. I just REALLY want Total Drama to win.)

Against Courage? I'm sorry, but I just can't do that.

Also

Animation nerds got awful taste confirmed

 

[SnakeFighter64]

The issue with Bayo 3 is that now people are meant to just accept Jeane and Bayo are just friends with Bayo's true love interest being Luka who is also suddenly a werewolf fairy king or some **** out of nowhere. Also the game tries to pull a Devil May Cry V with it's ending while forgetting that DMCV did not literally kill off a majority of the cast but also had the character who replaces the protagonist debut in a different game, giving Nero more time to get fleshed out and fans to warm up on him unlike Viola who a lot of people find underdeveloped and find her role as the new Bayonetta undeserved

Also like Devil May Cry 6 isn’t going to bring back Dante and Bayonetta 4 isn’t going to bring back Cereza.

 

[TMNTSSB4]

Yeah, I suppose the multiverse concept leaves it open - I'm just concerned that Bayonetta Origins is going to go out of its way to double down on the ending of Bayonetta 3 and establish that Bayonetta and Luka are destined to be in a relationship in every single universe. (all I know about the plot is that Bayonetta's trying to save her mother, she summons Cheshire to protect herself since she's only a witch-in-training, and she gets contacted by a mysterious boy with ties to fairies)

I think the game will at the least be canon to 1 and 3 due to those 2 being heavily connected to one another via Cheshire (both the character and the nickname given to Luka), doubling down on those Bayos being straight. Bayo 2 on the other hand could casually slide into the more “Jeanne is my wife and your aunt” type of thing since the most that game does is reinforces the events of 1 for other timelines that don’t affect her

Also like Devil May Cry 6 isn’t going to bring back Dante and Bayonetta 4 isn’t going to bring back Cereza.

inb4 it does out of the blue

 

[Michael the Spikester]

Had a few rough weeks but I'm finally starting to feel better. It's a relief.

Nothing urgent, just personal issues in my life.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Considering Kamiya's been tweeting about the game talking about birth rates I feel your fears are reality

Fire Kamiya.

 

[Jondolio]

Considering Kamiya's been tweeting about the game talking about birth rates I feel your fears are reality

Sounds like Shinzo Abe's ghost hacked his account

 

[SnakeFighter64]

I think the game will at the least be canon to 1 and 3 due to those 2 being heavily connected to one another via Cheshire (both the character and the nickname given to Luka), doubling down on those Bayos being straight. Bayo 2 on the other hand could casually slide into the more “Jeanne is my wife and your aunt” type of thing since the most that game does is reinforces the events of 1 for other timelines that don’t affect her

inb4 it does out of the blue

They’re going to bring both characters back. I guarantee it. They’re the whole reason some people play.

 

[cashregister9]

More mirrorverse bangers

The Into the Dreamscape Campaign is here 💭

Weave through this dream-like adventure With Guardians Alice and Moana by collecting Sleep Charms. Help the Guardians investigate this dreamscape!

Read the event guide here 👉 https://t.co/s1Gr6de3Oy#DisneyMirrorverse pic.twitter.com/XGCvyQR3Fj

— #DisneyMirrorverse (@Mirrorverse) March 20, 2023

Against Courage? I'm sorry, but I just can't do that.

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Animation nerds got awful taste confirmed

Alright who the **** let clarence beat Craig of the Creek, I want names.

 

[TheMightyP]

Alright who the **** let clarence beat Craig of the Creek, I want names.

"Yeah Clarence clears Craig of the Creek"

 

[Pink Yoshi]

Against Courage? I'm sorry, but I just can't do that.

Also
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Animation nerds got awful taste confirmed

To be fair Regular Show vs TAWOG was a cruel match-up to begin with

I mostly want Total Drama to win cuz that was my childhood and it also felt really influential. When CN was in its dark period back in the CN Real days, Total Drama was truly a sign of things to come. With its adult humor, three-dimensional characters and original premise, TD felt like the true beginning of the revival period in my opinion

 

[TheMightyP]

To be fair Regular Show vs TAWOG was a cruel match-up to begin with

I mostly want Total Drama to win cuz that was my childhood and it also felt really influential. When CN was in its dark period back in the CN Real days, Total Drama was truly a sign of things to come. With its adult humor, three-dimensional characters and original premise, TD felt like the true beginning of the revival period in my opinion

Oh I understand, but...

I just can't let my boy Courage down.

 

[Wario Bros.]

This weekend PAX East happens. We know Pokémon will be there but not what they'll bring to it.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Have you seen him?

Now you have

 

[Z25]

I’m watching attack on Titan for the first right now with no spoilers, and just finished season 1.

Wasn’t to bad, the last two arcs were good.

I also was stupid enough to guess the female Titan and not guess it at the same time lol.

I recognized the fighting style but genuinely thought they were just using animations they were already use to doing.

 

[cashregister9]

Good Video Game

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Happy spring( citation needed)

 

[TMNTSSB4]

Victoria Alonso has left Marvel Studios.

She was President of Physical, Post Production, VFX and Animation at the studio.

(Source: https://t.co/qMIxBVsHgK) pic.twitter.com/mJvILJdS1V

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 20, 2023

was one of the MCU’s main architects (and could apparently ruin the lives of those who she didn’t like…also caused the VFX people to have issues with Marvel, including one of the VFX teams vowing to never work with them again)

 

[Lamperouge]

I’m watching attack on Titan for the first right now with no spoilers, and just finished season 1.

Wasn’t to bad, the last two arcs were good.

I also was stupid enough to guess the female Titan and not guess it at the same time lol.

I recognized the fighting style but genuinely thought they were just using animations they were already use to doing.

Goated series, it only gets crazier from there.

 

[TheMightyP]

Victoria Alonso has left Marvel Studios.

She was President of Physical, Post Production, VFX and Animation at the studio.

(Source: https://t.co/qMIxBVsHgK) pic.twitter.com/mJvILJdS1V

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) March 20, 2023

was one of the MCU’s main architects (and could apparently ruin the lives of those who she didn’t like…also caused the VFX people to have issues with Marvel, including one of the VFX teams vowing to never work with them again)
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The VFX team

 

[TMNTSSB4]

The VFX team

it would sure suck for them to get a new boss that ended up being worse (unless Feige ended up taking over everything alone)

 

[Guh-Huzzah!]

AGH! GOOD NEWS! I finally had my session for my voice over demo reel yesterday! I got to commission an actor I really like to direct it, so that was fun. And I also commissioned some art from my friend Haiku for the reel's visuals. Here's a WIP!

 

[TMNTSSB4]

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I expect more Persona 5 down the line

 

[TheMightyP]

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night first released on this day in 1997. An all-time classic in its genre - and an entry in the series that upped the focus on inventory management and RPG elements. pic.twitter.com/ATUeAh1QIm

— RPG Site (@RPGSite) March 20, 2023

Goat, Raw, Fire gaming right here

 

[HyperSomari64]

Even for a joke character like Bad Box Art Mega Man, his theme in Street Fighter X Tekken is rather unfitting and doesn't do justice. Not because is actually Cut Man's, but it's weirdly better than the character itself.

Megaman s Theme Street Fighter x Tekken Music Extended [Music OST][Original Soundtrack]

🔔 SUBSCRIBE! https://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialVGM?sub_confirmation=1Thank you for your support!

www.youtube.com

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Arven from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet won the 2022 Famitsu Award for Best Character.

Director Shigeru Ohmori talks about the character drew from his own experience of losing his parents when he was younger. pic.twitter.com/WsNxyOXrH4

— Lewtwo (@Lewchube) March 20, 2023

Haha ooh ok thats cool

 

[Wario Bros.]

Arven from Pokemon Scarlet & Violet won the 2022 Famitsu Award for Best Character.

Director Shigeru Ohmori talks about the character drew from his own experience of losing his parents when he was younger. pic.twitter.com/WsNxyOXrH4

— Lewtwo (@Lewchube) March 20, 2023

Haha ooh ok thats cool
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Well deserved

SV has the best story in mainline Pokémon and you can't convince me otherwise.

 

[TheMightyP]

There's a real possibilty that we get a Team USA vs Team Mexico world champsionship baseball game.

Whoever wins gets Texas

 

[Lamperouge]

Melee Players Abandon Game After Learning It’s Over 18 Years Old

Melee tournaments across the country are seeing massively dwindling attendance numbers over the past few years.

hard-drive.net

This one actually got me.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

Part of me wants a Nicktoons Unite Remake Collection. Another part of me wants to be the one who makes it.

 

[TheMightyP]

March Smashness: Finale!

Alright, I would like to thank you all for voting as usual, befire I reveal the national Smashion, I would like to return to the rankings.

Disqualified:
Ice Climbers
ROB
G&W
Duck Hunt

First round exits:

Spoiler

Earthbound (eliminated by Minecraft)
Final Fantasy (e. Pokemon)
Bayonetta (e. Street Fighter)
Tekken (e. Mario)
Pac-Man (e. Draqon Quest)
Splatoon (e. Castlevania)
Star Fox (e. Punch Out)
Pikmin (e. Metroid)
Kid Icarus (e. Zelda)
Banjo-Kazooie (e. Animal Crossing)
Persona (e. Kingdom Hearts)
Metal Gear (e. Sonic)
Arms (e. Wii Series)
Xenoblade (e. Mega Man)
Fatal Fury (e. Fire Emblem)
F-Zero (e. Kirby)

Spoiler: Round 2 exits

Minecraft (e. Pokemon)
Street Fighter (e. Mario Universe)
Dragon Quest (e. Castlevania)
Punch Out (e. Metroid)
Animal Crossing (e. Zelda)
Kingdom Hearts (e. Sonic)
Wii Series (e. Mega Man)
Fire Emblem (e. Kirby)

Spoiler: Top 8

Pokemon (e. Mario Universe)
Castlevania (e. Metroid)
Zelda (e. Sonic)
Mega Man (e. Kirby)

Spoiler: Top 4

Metroid (e. Mario)
Kirby (e. Sonic)

And alas, the grand finale, the final winner. With 22 votes counted, the winner is...

Spoiler: Drumroll please

THE MARIO UNIVERSE. Mario wins 14-8.

Spoiler: What does this mean to me

1. Fighting games aren't very popular on the boards. Fatal Fury and Tekken both lost round 1. Street Fighter got destroyed round 2. RIP.
2. Non-platformer Third Parties in general faired bad. Majority got eliminated round one, and most adances were vs other third parties.
3. RPGs may have faired the worst of them all. Despite Smash being filled with them, Pokemon was the only one that made it past round two, and all lost to a primarly platformer franchise.
4. Smashboards hates more darker/mature franchises. Metroid and Castlevania were the only franchise for mature audiences (say rated T and up) that made it past round two, vast majority got eliminated round one.
5. I heavily disagree with some of the choices y'all made, but I can't rig the vote.
6. Smashboards's favorite food is white bread.

This was actually pretty fun, thanks for participating everyone!

 

[KillerCage]

March Smashness: Finale!

Alright, I would like to thank you all for voting as usual, befire I reveal the national Smashion, I would like to return to the rankings.

Disqualified:
Ice Climbers
ROB
G&W
Duck Hunt

First round exits:

Spoiler

Earthbound (eliminated by Minecraft)
Final Fantasy (e. Pokemon)
Bayonetta (e. Street Fighter)
Tekken (e. Mario)
Pac-Man (e. Draqon Quest)
Splatoon (e. Castlevania)
Star Fox (e. Punch Out)
Pikmin (e. Metroid)
Kid Icarus (e. Zelda)
Banjo-Kazooie (e. Animal Crossing)
Persona (e. Kingdom Hearts)
Metal Gear (e. Sonic)
Arms (e. Wii Series)
Xenoblade (e. Mega Man)
Fatal Fury (e. Fire Emblem)
F-Zero (e. Kirby)

Spoiler: Round 2 exits

Minecraft (e. Pokemon)
Street Fighter (e. Mario Universe)
Dragon Quest (e. Castlevania)
Punch Out (e. Metroid)
Animal Crossing (e. Zelda)
Kingdom Hearts (e. Sonic)
Wii Series (e. Mega Man)
Fire Emblem (e. Kirby)

Spoiler: Top 8

Pokemon (e. Mario Universe)
Castlevania (e. Metroid)
Zelda (e. Sonic)
Mega Man (e. Kirby)

Spoiler: Top 4

Metroid (e. Mario)
Kirby (e. Sonic)

And alas, the grand finale, the final winner. With 22 votes counted, the winner is...

Spoiler: Drumroll please

THE MARIO UNIVERSE. Mario wins 14-8.

Spoiler: What does this mean to me

1. Fighting games aren't very popular on the boards. Fatal Fury and Tekken both lost round 1. Street Fighter got destroyed round 2. RIP.
2. Non-platformer Third Parties in general faired bad. Majority got eliminated round one, and most adances were vs other third parties.
3. RPGs may have faired the worst of them all. Despite Smash being filled with them, Pokemon was the only one that made it past round two, and all lost to a primarly platformer franchise.
4. Smashboards hates more darker/mature franchises. Metroid and Castlevania were the only franchise for mature audiences (say rated T and up) that made it past round two, vast majority got eliminated round one.
5. I heavily disagree with some of the choices y'all made, but I can't rig the vote.
6. Smashboards's favorite food is white bread.

This was actually pretty fun, thanks for participating everyone!

Was everyone high on the Super Mario Bros Movie hype when they voted?

 

[TheMightyP]

Was everyone high on the Super Mario Bros Movie hype when they voted?

Mario had a cupcake bracket, their biggest competition was (believe it or not) Tekken in round 1, and still won by over 60%.

Writing was on the wall when Pokemon lost by a bit to Mario Universe, barely made a dent