I like
@zerowondering
's analysis on this. The frustration is justifiable, but really though, the hate isn't?
-Nintendo has the final say
-Sakurai is not getting fired
-Marketing is part of the business
-More fighters are coming
-Byleth is still going to be fun
TL;DR: Calm down
Nemona is trending, so random thought I had.
Remember how people compared Nemona to Goku for being a stupidly simple character who just wanted to battle, saying it like it was a bad thing?
...and I'm like, "Do you realize how popular Goku is?"
Just saying, Nemona is great!
PSA!
Many are justifiably angry about the recent events within the Smash Community. Do not point that anger at Smash Bros itself!
It's just a game, after all. I won't stop playing Smash just because some of these assholes also happen to play it.
Be angry, but be wise about it.
Yeah, I'll repost this!
I did this art as a tribute to the Shenanigoons,
@Lythero
,
@_Zyzx_
, and
@IHeartjustice_
Looking back, though, you can just tell how much influence Dragon Ball has had since it's creation
Akira Toriyama was truly a character design genius!!!
The spiel with Palworld is sad. If you have to ask whether or not something is ethical, maybe err on the side of caution, hm?
And if you're defending it just to stick it to Pokemon and Nintendo...plenty of other monster tamers out there.
Seriously, go play Cassette Beasts!
Not only did I meet Cristina Vee and have a wonderful time with her...she made my little sister's last convention so meaningful. It's one of my favorite memories of us from before Leslie passed.
I don't know the details of what happened with Cristina. I just hope she's OK...
It's a long read, but this does explain a lot.
As someone who loved Emile's work and was inspired by him, this situation was unpleasant to witness.
Assuming he's truthful here, it seems he's on the road to betterment. Here's hoping it stays that way, but only time will tell.
Nemona might just be one of the best rivals in the series!
Make no mistake! She is better than you and the game makes that clear. She is not really your rival. She's your senior!
It's also refreshing to have a friendly rival who is...not super annoying!
#PokemonScarletViolet
I support JoCat and wish him the best. I understand why he is deciding to step away for a while, though.
I find it disgusting how some people treat those who are clearly just having fun and not hurting anybody. I've had no shortage of shade thrown at me too and it's just stupid.
If this is what it takes to be a content creator online, I don't think I'm cut out for it
read:
TL;DR, I’m going to finish up my current ongoing projects, and then I’m going to be taking an indefinite break from making content
@Sector4AQA
You remember Lyn's desire for revenge against the Taliver Bandits and how that's never resolved in her story?
It's actually because of Wallace. He singlehandedly eliminated the Taliver Bandits mainly because he didn't want the daughter of his friend to lose herself to hatred.
I SAY LISTEN HERE, GIRL! YOU'RE MAKIN A FOOL OF YOURSELF! WHAT KIND OF VAMPIRE GOES AROUND KILLIN FOLKS AND LETTIN ALL THAT BLOOD GO TO WASTE! IT'S LIKE YER FASTIN AT AN ALL YOU CAN EAT BUFFET! FACE IT, GIRLY! YOU'RE A BLOODSUCKER! NOW QUIT FOOLIN AND START ACCEPTIN' YOURSELF!
I'm gonna use everyone's favorite answer: It depends!
I think emulation is fine for the purpose of accessing games that are region locked or are no longer on the market. Game preservation is important.
Emulating newly released games to avoid paying for them, however, is piracy.
@ThorgisArcade
So that's what happened!?
I'll be damned! I was expecting a whole family drama, but admittedly, this makes a lot more sense. Hopefully Ken can clear his name soon so he can get back to his wife and kid.
Godspeed, you fucking legend!
Akira Toriyama is responsible for shaping a large part of my childhood, and even now I still look back and enjoy Dragon Ball immensely. He has my irrefutable respect!
Rest in peace, Toriyama! Hope to see you on Snake Way!
Really? ...really?
There is some seriously fucked up shit in the world and this... THIS harmless funny parody video is what you decided to throw hate towards?
Put a helmet on, dude...
I don't take Kotaku seriously, and this is an example as to why.
Samus is stoic, not emotionless. Her personality is expressed via her actions, body language, and her eyes. It's called subtlety,
@Kotaku
. Try it sometime.
I had a good birthday yesterday! It was relaxing, spent it with friends and the love of my life, and the final icing on the cake was a gift from my friend Jeremy Thompson!
DAVID HAYTER
@DavidBHayter
WISHED ME A HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
I'M ON CLOUD NINE!!!!
Bit of a PSA here:
To those disappointed with Byleth:
Your opinion is understandable and your day is coming. For now, let the fans be happy.
To those excited with Byleth:
Ignore the haters but also respect those who are not as excited. For now, revel in this. Today is your day.
I need to get this off my chest!
Being LGBTQ does NOT equate to pedophilia! The fact that people use that as a reason to bash people who don't conform to typical gender expectations honestly infuriates me!
I support the LGBTQ community. If you don't like that, there's the door!
I am very pleased!
Not only does the next mainline game get more time to develop, Legends is confirmed to become an ongoing title, Generation 6 gets a second chance, and Megas are back!
I'm very satisfied with this outcome!!!
#PokemonDay2024
#PokemonPresents
I've been rewatching some of
@FawfulsMinion
's countdowns recently and catching up on his new ones. Gotta say, the man hasn't lost his touch.
His script writing and delivery is immaculate as well as very VERY recognizable and entertaining.
Keep doing what you do, my man!
"There is no love without sin. Love is best measured in what we forgive!"
-Nightcrawler (X-Men 97)
Dudes, this show gets it and they did my boy Nightcrawler JUSTICE!!! Preach it, brotha!!!
It's sad to see the Pokemon Community become this angry and, dare I say, petty!
I'm all for being critical about the things you love, but it's become less criticism and more blind rage lately.
If you don't like it, fine, but don't try to ruin it for the rest of us!
Grow up!!!
As many of you know, I'm getting married tomorrow, so I'm gonna be going radio silent for a couple weeks.
Just wanted to thank you all for your love and patience. Videos will resume fully starting July!
I hope you are all looking forward to it. See you all soon!
Happy Easter, everyone! May God bless you as we praise his resurrection and his triumph against sin!
Happy Trans Visibility Day, everyone! You are seen, you are heard, and you are to be celebrated for your bravery!
God bless every last one of you, no matter what some might say!
So...
Badass martial artist, loves animals, good with kids, holds a steady job, a bit social awkward, great sense of style, beautiful, honest but fair, and has confidence and professionalism for days!
... ... guys, I think I found a new waifu!!!
#GuiltyGearStrive
#Giovanna
I wanted to do a little tribute to
@Lythero
,
@IHeartjustice_
, and
@_Zyzx_
. Their Boss Raid against Ultra Instinct Goku is still one of my favorite videos on YouTube to date.
It's not much but this was still one of my most ambitious pieces to date. Keep being awesome, you guys!
Today marks the birthday of my beloved sister, Leslie. Still sucks knowing she's gone... but I'm doing my best to live my best life for the both of us.
Still missing you dearly, sis. You were taken away from us far too soon. Love you! <3
Since this has come to a head, I'll put in my two cents.
I wish Jon and Tim all the best and I hope those affected by Emile's actions can heal from this.
I loved Emile, but I think he's done. It would be in his and everyone's best interest if he moves on to other endeavors.
Thanks for waiting everyone, I needed some time to process things and talk to some people before posting this. Here's my post about Emile and TRG's future.
WE GOT A DOG!!!
Amber and I are proud to introduce the newest member of our family! Say hello to Kishki, our beautiful little black Shiba!
She's a shy little one!
All in all, I'm pleased!
We got the Gen 4 remake we were all asking for plus a brand new take on the Sinnoh region. Pokemon Snap is also shaping up to be better than I expected. Well played Pokemon.
NOW PLEASE CAN WE JUST LEAVE IT AT THAT AND JUST BE HAPPY FOR ONCE!?!?!?
Trans men and women are not going after children, they're not trying to push some agenda, they're not trying to seek attention. Who they are and what they do is only truly relevant to themselves!
Speaking for myself, if you're trans, The Green Scorpion is in your corner!
❤️❤️❤️
Something I like about the design philosophy of Guilty Gear Strive is the "modernization" of the character visuals.
The outfits look less from a typical 90s anime and more what you might see in a 2000s anime, like the game evolved with the times.
Plus, it's easier to cosplay!
The simple act of being nice costs nothing. That said, if you have nothing nice to say, shut up and keep scrolling.
If you find satisfaction in bringing someone down because of something you don't like, start doing some self-evaluation, maybe go see a therapist. Seriously...
Falinks Marches to:
Gerudo Valley (Combat) - Cadence of Hyrule
I'm having way too much fun with this! We really don't deserve something as amazing as Falinks!
Also, little flair at 1:35. ;)
#FalinksMarch
@FalinksMarching
There's no reasoning with these people. That may be dismissive but this doesn't surprise me.
I'm in support of Erica Lindbeck and the voice acting community on this. They don't deserve this shit and those who think otherwise should keep their fucking opinions to themselves!
Futaba voice actress
@ericalindbeck
has deleted her Twitter account after running a harassing campaign over a dumb but harmless Futaba AI cover video
I would have understand her and side with her if the original video was monetized but it wasn't
I'm a Christian as well and I'm fine with this.
I find it ironic that people will get so outraged by something so innofensive. Like, there's a war going on and this is the hill you wanna die on?
If it's this easy to offend you, then how secure in your faith are you really?
I am Christian, if we can allow the Easter Bunny, a pagan symbol, to hang out with us on the same day, we can allow Transgender folk to hang out too. We do it with Christmas! Almost like a LOT of pagan holidays happen around Christian holidays so we could try to get along.
One silly countdown idea I've had in the back of my mind is Top Ten BIG Characters, and I don't mean big as in giant, I mean big as in FLUFFY! THICK! FUN-SIZED!
I haven't done it out of fear of being disrespectful, but what do you guys think? Could I do it sometime?
"If fighting is sure to result in victory, then you must fight!"
-The Soldier, Team Fortress 2
R.I.P. Rick May
Know that your legacy will be remembered, and that many of us will still be enjoying your work any time we choose Soldier in Dustbowl.
Rick May, the talented voice of soldier from tf2 has passed away due to Covid-19.
… Rest in peace Rick May, and thank you for bringing us all the joy you have over the years.
I know this is very devistating news, and shows us just how careful we need to be in these times.
I suppose now is as good a time as any, and yet I feel a surge of sadness, anger, and grief as I write this.
My little sister, Leslie Ariel Duarte, is no longer with us and has gone to be with the Lord. I won't go into details, but one thing I can say is that I'm still in shock.
Today would've been Leslie's 27th birthday. If she were still around, I'd likely be hanging with her and her friends and all their crazy.
It's still not easy, but I'm sure she'd rather I keep living my life to the fullest, and I intend to.
I love you sis, and I miss you lots!
A small but important PSA regarding war and politics.
If someone doesn't want to talk about it, that's not them being neutral. It's them not wanting to talk about it!
They can be against it all while not saying anything. Their stance is their business, not yours.
That is all.
Maybe it's not my place but I can't stay silent here! Despite how gorgeous this cosplay is, people still think it's OK to be racist. To that, I say:
ANYONE CAN COSPLAY ANYONE!!!
Keep doing what you do
@allielice
! You're a superb cosplayer and no one can take that away from you!
To our leaders and representatives who are blaming video games for the violent acts happening in America:
#VideogamesAreNotToBlame
There are many problems relating to it, but video games are not one of them. Irresponsible and misguided jurisdiction, however, is one of them...
If you feel the need to over-analyze someone else's sexual preference over a silly thing they made, which shouldn't even be your business in the first place, perhaps you need to do some self-reflection before you go making an ass out of yourself.
Just saying...
Today, men are socially not allowed to exist as sexual beings.
The bizarre result is this form of Reddit sexuality, in which guys try to make themselves as non-threatening as possible in order to express “permitted” sexual energy
This falls into a few main pathologies:
#ThankYouMaxDood
for not only making fighting games fun and interesting for the casual audience, but also for inspiring me to become a part of the FGC and turning fighting games into one of my all time favorite genres!
Keep being awesome, dood!
@FawfulsMinion
Do me a favor, and this goes for everyone.
If I ever do something like this, call me out on it and put me in my place!
Not that I'd ever, but any content creator worth their salt should be willing to let their peers call them out on their misdeeds should they ever occur.
Now that Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have been out for a while, I'd like to express how refreshing it is to see a group of rivals that the general audience is overall positive about!
Nemona, Arven, and Penny are all wonderfully charming, and it's nice to see that most agree!
In celebration of
@WayForward
announcine Shantae 5, I decided to take this opportunity to try out a new art technique with one of my favorite characters of all time! I'm looking forward to the new installment with great anticipation. In other words, I'm Ret-2-Go!!!
#Shantae
On this day five years ago, I became the boyfriend of
@IgnisAnimations
!
Five years later, I am now her fiance! I am blessed to call her the love of my life!
I love you, Amber!
I've been told that if I'm truly Christian, I should support Trump.
First, no.
Second, hell no!
Third, he may support biblical values on paper, but what good are those values without the character to back it up?
Fourth, being a Christian does NOT make you a good politician.
It's with a heavy heart that we say goodbye to Costa today.
His health took a turn for the worst last night and it was clear that he was ready to go. We made sure he was comfy and he passed away peacefully.
He was a good kitty and he lived a good life. I'll miss ya buddy.
I might lose followers over this, but it needs to be said. I find it extremely disrespectful when people don’t stand for the National Anthem. As soon as you hear "DUN DUN DUN DUN" you'd better stand up...
... AND BOW TO YOUR GOD!!!
I'm fine with emulation so long as it's for the purpose of making inaccessible games accessible again, whether it's lack of localization, no longer on the market, etc.
This? This is not OK! I don't care how you justify it. This is piracy! It's thievery! So quit it!!!
As a Bayonetta fan, I'll let you guys know where I stand.
All in all, Hellena Taylor has every right to be mad...but there are days where I really wish I didn't care! Is that selfish of me? Probably...
I just want to enjoy my video games...but apparently that's too much to ask!
NO! DO NOT BELIEVE THIS CRAP!
Jesus tipped the stands of the vendors who were selling in HIS temple. HIS house! The vendors were scammers, not valid business owners. This is a lesson in standing against injustice, NOT encouraging revenge!
DO NOT use the Bible to make excuses!
I'm really getting sick of this NFT shit so I'm making a call to action!
If you can afford it, find an artist you like on Twitter, follow them, and commission them if they're open! Recently commissioned
@condylonucla
and I'm looking forward to it!
Support the artist community!
I'mma be real for a moment. If I redid my Top Ten Video Game Crushes today, Nemona would be on it.
Lots of awesome Poke-Waifus out there, God knows I have an insurmountable respect for Cynthia.
Nemona, though...she'd be the one I'd have a MAJOR crush on! She ticks all my boxes!
Man!!! Fuck Disney!!!
Just watched the final episode of The Owl House and the amount of emotions I felt can't be described. The fact that this show got the axe from Disney is atrocious!!!
Dana Terrace and everyone else who worked in this show deserves better!!!
#TheOwlHouse
I'm going to apologize in advance to anyone I may offend in the coming weeks.
Between 2020 itself and losing my sister...I just don't care anymore...
Don't worry, I won't do anything drastic...but I'm starting to really understand why some people feel this way...and it sucks...
Those who say that LGBTQ+ and pedophilia belong under the same umbrella, just... No!
Either they can't be bothered to do some actual research or they're using pedophilia to justify their hatred.
LGBTQ+ as a whole does not condone pedophiles, just as any other decent community.
Thanks to some patience, a little financial cleverness, a good amount of luck, and the wonderful generosity of my mom and dad (We finally sold our old house recently. They gave me a cut), I can now officially say that my Student Loans have been paid off!
I'M DEBT FREE, BABY!!!~
"The raw ingredients are here, but someone has put dog shit in my lasagna and I'm furious!"
-Rabbidluigi from Top Ten Worst Games of 2019
This is the type of writing and delivery that makes this man a LEGEND of the countdown community! This shit made my day!!!
@rabbidluigi
I would like to remind everyone that The Green Scorpion is a safe space for the LGBTQ+ community. No matter how butthurt or pouty some people might be about it, you'll always have an ally in me!
Allow me to be your Zesty Straight best friend!!!
#Pride2023
Today marks four years since I started my relationship with Amber and I'm happy to say that we are still going strong today.
She is the most wonderful woman in my life, and I cant stress enough how grateful I am to have her in my life!
I love you, Amber!
@IgnisAnimations
They... ...wow...
They made Bowser look like a goddamn monstrous titan. He's actually scary looking... ...
...I LOVE IT!!!
#SuperMario3DWorld
#BowsersFury
People using AI to create auto generated art pieces and claiming they're as good/better than actual artists...
...are like gamers trying to rise in the ranks in online fighting or FPS games by using cheat codes or hacks.
Just sayin'.
I've noticed some blokes are getting up in arms about character designs making sense; Eve from Stellar Blade, Aphrodite from Hades, etc.
And yet we get attractive designs like these and they are some of the best written characters in gaming!
Let the writers cook! Just saying!
Jumping on the bandwagon again...
PokeFans: THE GALAR DEX WON'T LET ME TRANSFER MY OLD POKEMON!? THIS GAME'S GONNA SUCK!
Other PokeFans: WHO CARES? LOOK AT THESE AWESOME NEW FEATURES AND STUFF! YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT YOUR BEEDRILL!
Me: ...game's not out yet, guys. Calm down...
No context review of Sword & Shield's rivals:
Hop: Love his growth. He's trying his best and you feel for him.
Bede: An interesting prick with a decent backstory. His turnaround is great.
Marnie: Very cute and a good anchor to the rest of the cast. Her battle theme is gold!
Jumping on the bandwagon here...
Fanboys: "WHY ARE TIFA'S BOOBS SMALLER! THIS IS AN OUTRAGE!"
Other Fanboys: "TIFA'S BOOBS MAKE SENSE NOW! SHE'S A STRONG CHARACTER WHO DON'T NEED NO BIG BOOBS!!!"
Me: "...I just want to know if the game's gonna be good. I'm sure it will be."
Ah yes! Just me, my fiance, and her collection of seals!
... ...and a walrus!
Happy Birthday to the absolute seal-obsessed love of my life,
@IgnisAnimations
!!!
Love you, Amber!!! ❤️
"If you believe in science then you don't believe in God!"
...I hate this statement.
Science and faith go hand in hand. I'm a firm believer that science doesn't disprove the existence of God. It actually reinforces it.
I pray to God, but I'm also not gonna say no to a vaccine!
Is it bad that I'm now interested in watching the anime solely because Ash caught a Gengar?
...I'm now finding that I don't really care! ASH CAUGHT A GENGAR!!!
HELL YEAH!!!
Even at 32 years old, I still enjoy a nice order of chicken nuggets every now and then.
Even if you're an adult, remember that you don't always have to be an adult. 🙂