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[TheMightyP]

Where's the bunyip bunny Pokemon?

Maybe in an Australia region.

Meer Mr. Cuddles the rabbit

 

[osby]

I do honestly wonder if I'm the only one who believes the stories and legends of trolls in Scandinavia stemmed from our prehistoric ancestors encountering neanderthals? This combined with hermits living out in the woods hence stories of wildmen throughout Europe. This also likely being the case for the stories and sightings of Bigfoot combined with bears standing upright.

Trolls in Scandanavian lore were originally nature spirits in line with satyrs or nymphs. I'm no anthropologist but I feel like they were a mere personification of the untamed nature, rather than a way to explain Neanderthals.

Also, the physical differences Neanderthals have from archaic humans are hugely exaggerated. They were not particularly long nor looked that much different in terms of skeleton structure. The root of the Bigfoot legends is far more likely to be bigger mammals such as bears.

Story of the Great Flood in the bible came from the glaciers retreating in the last Ice Age.

This too, feels improbable, given the exact same legend was also told in Mesopotamia.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

This too, feels improbable, given the exact same legend was also told in Mesopotamia.

Native Americans also had legends and tales of a "great flood". Every corner of the world apparently had similar stories.

 

[osby]

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Meer Mr. Cuddles the rabbit

This is just an Australian hippopotamus.

Native Americans also had legends and tells of a "great flood". Every corner of the world apparently did.

Something Carl Jung was right something.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

Also, the physical differences Neanderthals have from archaic humans are hugely exaggerated.

I mean the faces would tell otherwise (The big brows and noses) and even the slightest differences would eventually lead to oral stories being passed on changing overtime, hence possibly having lead to the stories of trolls.

 

[Jondolio]

I deadass found a random shiny Graveler not long after catching the second shiny Budew I'm legit starting to get scared of my shiny luck

 

[Michael the Spikester]

List of flood myths - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Native American Indian Flood Myths

Collection of Native American flood stories from various tribes.

www.native-languages.org

Leads me to believe the glaciers retreating is what lead to such stories.

 

[osby]

I mean the faces would tell otherwise (The big brows and noses) and even the slightest differences would eventually lead to oral stories being passed on changing overtime, hence possibly having lead to the stories of trolls.

Possible but why would the reports of some strangers lead to a creature that's such a common and central part of folklore? Why not simply characterize them as bizarre outsiders so many other cultures did?

We know that our ancestors were in active contact with Neandertals throughout Europe so associating them with such mystic creatures would be unusual.

 

[Michael the Spikester]

Like Graham Hancock says. Legends are stemmed from truths that over generations. Stuff is added to the story. So always listen to the legends never ignore them.

Possible but why would the reports of some strangers lead to a creature that's such a common and central part of folklore? Why not simply characterize them as bizarre outsiders so many other cultures did?

We know that our ancestors were in active contact with Neandertals throughout Europe so associating them with such mystic creatures would be unusual.

I also believe such stories also stems from hermits living out in the woods hence stories of wildmen throughout Europe.

 

[Pink Yoshi]

I hope we get a South American Pokemon region someday. A region based on Brazil or Columbia would be cool as all get out

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I hope we get a South American Pokemon region someday. A region based on Brazil or Columbia would be cool as all get out

A pokemon game where the mejority of the charaters are dark skinned? Nah that will never happen

 

[Pink Yoshi]

I've seen claims that Grounded works off arachnophobia the same way Subnautica works off thalassophobia.

Games that work off autophobia, submechanophobia and acrophobia would also be awesome

 

[Z25]

With the new year, I figured I’d put some predictions for Nintendo out there before we get any official announcements:

1) Advance wars will release. However it will have a new selling point. It will be called reboot camp second life and have a new story expansion, either as a base game add on or free DLC. Sets up a new sequel.

2) Prime 4 gets a trailer in the first direct, big E3 trailer. Releases next year. Prime remaster of first 3 games releases this year.

3) Earthbound gets a remake dropped on eshop. Way forward will make it.

4) Scarlet and Violet gets Two Expansions. Journey to the center of Area Zero and Zygarde Complete Crisis in Kalos.

5) Luigi gets a new campaign or game for his 40th anniversary. 2D Mario Movie tie game happens regardless.

7) Donkey Kong Country gets a new game to hype up the DK Land at Universal. Yoshi also gets a new game to hype up the Yoshi section.

8) Golden Sun returns with a remake following the trend of advance wars and bringing back 2000s franchises that have been dormant.

9) FE 7 Remake, releases end of the year. Planet Robobot also gets a port releasing end of the year.

10) Rhythm heaven returns with a new game. Kid Icarus also returns with an Uprising remaster, made by Sakurai but with him mostly supervising while he focuses on his channel and retirement.

Those are 10 games I could see happen off the top of my head this year. I think there’s a lot of potential for this year.

Other wants/predictions. I want that Mario rpg remake by Square. That would be a insane reveal, but square already has some great looking games lined up.

The Mario Movie will be the first movie to make MarMillion dollars. Resulting in announcements that Splatoon, Kirby, and Zelda will get projects, weather it be movies or shows.

 

[cashregister9]

This show looks nuts, I am here for it.

A new clip from Marvel's MOON GIRL AND DEVIL DINOSAUR has been released (1/2)pic.twitter.com/490cXvXpN7

— Disney Animation Promos (@DisneyAPromos) January 2, 2023

 

[Michael the Spikester]

**** man...

There's a report saying Jeremy Renner had his legs run over by the snowplow.

Even if he pulls through, I think his acting career is over...

I hope that isn't true...

 

[Wario Bros.]

Time to start on The Mighty Bowser LEGO set!

 

[TMNTSSB4]

playing Mario Party Superstars, and I can see why Peach won’t marry Mario’s evil ass

 

[Z25]

**** man...

There's a report saying Jeremy Renner had his legs run over by the snowplow.

Even if he pulls through, I think his acting career is over...

I hope that isn't true...

It depends on his recovery. It may be harder but if he wants to act, he still might try to and be able to succeed. Hopefully he heals well and stays healthy.

 

[Pink Yoshi]

If you're like me and watch a lot of Rollercoaster/Zoo Tycoon and Planet Coaster/Zoo time lapse/speed build videos, may I suggest playing this music while watching them

Scientifically proven to multiply the joy of watching speed-builds by 10 (I assume the same goes for Lego speed builds)

 

[dezeray112]

It depends on his recovery. It may be harder but if he wants to act, he still might try to and be able to succeed. Hopefully he heals well and stays healthy.

The news of what happened to Jetemy Renner is terrible to hear and I do hope, pray and wishing for him to make a steady recovery.

 

[Wario Bros.]

Time to start on The Mighty Bowser LEGO set!

Base stand done.

Now for the Big Boi himself.

 

[Pink Yoshi]

Oh cool, new Owl House teasers! That's aweso-
new Ghost and Molly McGee footage
...what's an Owl House?

(In all seriousness, both are very exciting)

 

[Jondolio]

I have only one legendary left to catch before I tackle the most brutal battle in Pokémon history.

Also my wisp hunt is going pretty well so far, I just need to find 12 more wisps in a single area and I'm done.

 

[Dutch Raikuna]

Am not really around here anymore but happy late New Year.

I'm gonna be so busy, so, uh I'll be here when I've got some interesting gamer or anime news.

 

[TheMightyP]

Dhar Mann instant regret compilation

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

**** this dude in Salmon run who ignored all 3 of us yelling help even when he was right next to us, i hate yall ******

Dhar Mann instant regret compilation

So you see...

 

[Wario Bros.]

I haven't built with LEGO many years before today and I've been reminded how really fun and enticing it actually is!

 

[Rie Sonomura]

NateTheHate claims 2023 is the year F-Zero finally has its comeback
something I’ve hoped for since 2011

not again… I’m not strong enough

 

[Z25]

Some other predictions that I forgot to mention earlier:

1) Scarlet and Violet give us another Trio with Regional Forms. My prediction is it’s the lake trio. The idea being they were created to counter the ruinous pokemon. Granted a quartet from last generations might make sense here but the most obvious choice is already being used for a paradox legendary.

2) To hype up the movie and because the Courses sold big money, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is rebranded Welcome Amiibo style with a big character update and battle mode. More karts, parts,and costumes. It will be a big selling point of the expanded NSO bundle.

3) Mario Sluggers will also return as part of this big mario celebration. It will probably be mid, but it will exist.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

If anything it could be like… F-Zero GX HD with online? To test the waters a la Star Fox 64 3D?

praying it won’t fall victim to the Star Fox Zero curse after if so

 

[Z25]

If anything it could be like… F-Zero GX HD with online? To test the waters a la Star Fox 64 3D?

praying it won’t fall victim to the Star Fox Zero curse after if so

It’s probably real because there were rumors of it last year.

My bet is it’s an eshop title new game or it’s a version of it on NSO that gets special treatment. Both would make sense to test the waters or be easy throwaway games in Nintendos eyes I imagine.

 

[TheMightyP]

Imagine we get a new F-Zero and it sells like ass yet again

 

[Wario Bros.]

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Bandai Namco looking to hire more staff for a 3D action game in collab with Nintendo https://t.co/XzXajbzpEh pic.twitter.com/4HLgQSK0IS

— GoNintendoTweet (@GoNintendoTweet) January 2, 2023

 

[Rie Sonomura]

Me: yo pass the aux cord
Friend: u better not play trash
Me:

Feel like the next big run will be in march why must I waaaaiiiittt

 

[TMNTSSB4]

Dhar Mann instant regret compilation

love me some Dhar Manning

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

love me some Dhar Manning

"Salmon Run playet ignores downed teammates on final wave, He lives to regret it"

Me: yo pass the aux cord
Friend: u better not play trash
Me:

Feel like the next big run will be in march why must I waaaaiiiittt

I wonder is Clickbait is THE big Run theme or will there be others.

 

[Rie Sonomura]

"Salmon Run playet ignores downed teammates on final wave, He lives to regret it"

I wonder is Clickbait is THE big Run theme or will there be others.

I heard this really cool fan remix of Sea Me Now if Omega 3 did it

 

[Michael the Spikester]

When you really get down to it. Mammoth Mogul is basically an amalgam of both Vandal Savage and Kingpin only a humanoid woolly mammoth.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

I heard this really cool fan remix of Sea Me Now if Omega 3 did it

What we really need is an Omega 3 remix of Headhammer and Paintscraper. The WORLD needs it

 

[Z25]

Arlo holding a thread of hot takes for Nintendo and this one’s pretty bad:

Mario needs a total series reboot/reimagining it’s too soft and plays it way too safe I think it’s time for darker stories and more complex gameplay much like Sonic Frontiers did.

— KeyToAeris (@KeyToAeris) January 2, 2023

Mario is fine, if you want mature stories, there’s literally the rpgs. The mainline games are a staple genre that no one has been able to perfectly replicate( a few come close), and because of that unique perspective, it keeps these games fun and innovative in their own ways.

We don’t need Bowser the Koopa where bowser is wielding Ak47s