Arkane9D

Arkane9D

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Qtoid, ctoid, blutoid, catoid

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Sure, OoT remake looks pretty, but I just don't see the point of a remake that is so faithful to the original, when the 3DS version is right there and only needs a resolution bump and updating the 2D UI elements, maybe some occasional texture and NPC updates too. More than good enough. #blutoid

I would be more interested in an ambitious 3D remake with full camera control of Link to the Past, Minish Cap, the Oracle games or Spirit Tracks.

I missed the solar eclipse. Did anyone see Dracula's castle in there? Or is it not visible until the next one in 9 years? #castlevania #blutoid

Just saw someone on the bus playing on a Vita. With wired earphones. In 2026. And not some mid-thirties enthusiast, but a 14 year old-looking kid. Maybe there's hope for the Roblox generation after all. #blutoid

With Sony no longer making new discs, I expect game prices to drop by 10 % or more since they no longer need to take case and disc production, transport, retailer cut, price parity and every other cost associated with a physical game into consideration. Right? No? #fuckSony #blutoid

I think it's quite generous of Rockstar make a plastic case available for purchase for their digital-only game Grand Theft Auto VI. If only all indie games did that. Also, the Steam Machine is product that makes sense. #blutoid.

Ok, that Nintendo Direct was kinda ass. It's not just me, right? And I'm usually pretty positive and try to look on the bright side. And what’s with the Ocarine of Time reveal being only a miniscule tease? #blutoid

Ever been in sunk cost fallacy situation where you're waiting for a game to go on sale, and it gradually gets cheaper over time, but then the discount stops increasing just above what you wanted to spend, and then you wait for it to drop that one final time, but at some point it seems - #blutoid

- like it's never going to happen. And suddenly it's been 1.5 years, and you realize you could have played the game a long time ago if you just had bought it when it hit 80 % discount. But now you can't since you've invested so much time in waiting for 85 %, that it would seem like a waste. -

- And you’re also afraid that the sale price would reach a new low just after you decided to cave in and buy the game. Sorry, just needed to vent over this non-important thing.

Nintendo and Sony raising console prices? Good thing I recently purchased a used Wii U to play the games on it and Wii that aren't available for purchase on current systems. Yoshi's Woolly World and Twilight Princess HD are really enjoyable. #blutoid

As a huge Dragon Quest Builders fan, it stings that Pokopia isn't on the first Switch. The critical reception is so good, and it looks great. Oh well, maybe some day. #blutoid

My PS wrap-up: 1: Yeah, I played a little too much Fortnite this year. There were some cool battle passes and I wanted to see how much you need to play to max one out. Spoiler: at least 15-30 minutes every day. Doubt I'll do it again. #blutoid

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4. Ishin isn't top tier Yakuza either, but I'm a weirdo who likes it more than Judgment. Also, I've put the same amount of hours into it, I just took a long break in 2023 for the double-whammy that is Tears of the Kingdom and Infinite Wealth.

My PS wrap-up: 1: Yeah, I played a little too much Fortnite this year. There were some cool battle passes and I wanted to see how much you need to play to max one out. Spoiler: at least 15-30 minutes every day. Doubt I'll do it again. #blutoid

2: It isn't top tier Yakuza to me, but Judgment is still great. It's actually not that long, but the friendship and girlfriend sidequests take a lot of time and grind.

3. Death Stranding is so unique. It's amazing, an experience like no other. For some reason it makes me feel like I’m simultaneously playing a AAA title and an indie game.

Gotta say, playing Fortnite in bot-only lobbies is an eye-opener. No need to worry about being gunned down, just do your quests in peace, enjoy the sights, and chill. I don't think I’ll be going back to regular battle royale after this. #blutoid

The Simpsons is now in Fortnite, and after I've seen the map, it's crazy that the best virtual rendition of Springfield is still from Virtual Springfield. Which released in 1997! #blutoid

Nintendo is funny. Big hotel room designer mode, creative mode, tons of items including stuff from other Nintendo IPs and Lego? Free! Slighly improved resolution, mouse and chat support, larger multiplayer count and useless megaphone item? $4.99, please. #blutoid

Threw my back out, on sick leave, but at least Lego Party arrived in the mail to cheer me up. So far, it's damn good. Probably better than Mario Part, at least just as good. #blutoid

Anyone know how Lego Party is on Switch? I'm ok with 30 fps and lower resolution, but I've seen some posts and reviews saying it feels laggy/unresponsive. So not sure I should get it on PS or Switch.

The DQ VII remake will launch in 2026, which is 13 years since the 3DS remake, which was released 13 years after the original game. I think I'll just wait and play the next DQ VII remake in 2039. #blutoid

First Minecraft + Animal Crossing - Australia Edition. Then Minecraft - Pokémon Edition. Wait, Koei Tecmo is making the latter? Is it actually Dragon Quest Builders 3 in disguise? #blutoid

How about we brainstorm some alternatives for bad video game genre terms? So far I've come up with: Metroidvania -> gatemaze. Roguelike -> RNG-loop. Soulslike -> bonfire gauntlet. If there are no other suggestions, I expect the entire Internet to be using these terms by Monday morning #blutoid

At this point, I'll be mad if the Final Fantasy IX remake does exist. Because you can't have the remake in production and NOT reveal it today. That would just be disrespectful. Just release an HD backgrounds pack for the standard game instead, Square Enix! #blutoid

What are you drinking this fine summer weekend? The Yakuza series has a number of famous types of liquor. I recommend some Terrified whisky. "The whisky's having been manufactured understands and it doesn't understand for the first time when where it was." ...what? #blutoid

Let's not forget Angel in the swamp and Block party. "The county is pulled out in the gootness of certain performance power. The music, composition, and the melody". Also, the capital of England is London. Great choices for some weekend drinking. #blutoid

I had a feeling Zebra Donkey Kong would stir up some... feelings in people. And a quick search on bluesky proved me right. Just like Peachette, I don't think Nintendo knows what they have unleashed. #blutoid

Anyone seen the last Destructoid reader survey? Feels like a bad joke. "What do you want to see more of? Community blogs? Readers and writers once a week sharing the games they play?Weekly columns?" Kinda nauseating. The site used to have all those things, you knuckleheads. #blutoid

So in #fortnite, how about if there was a mode where you choose a character from another IP (like Sub-Zero from Mortal Kombat) and that character comes equipped only with their canon abilities that were seasonal items/weapons in the regular mode. Fun idea? #blutoid

Because a complaint I sometimess hear about Fortnite is that characters from other IPs are just skins, and it's not a proper crossover. Obviously this mode would be extremely unbalanced, but it would just be for fun and could over time be balanced better.

Switch 2? Nah, I went to a new thrift store nearby, found 4 PS3s, and bought the OG Foreman grill model for $20. Suck it, Ken Kutaragi, that's way less than 599! Look it this beautifully ridiculous thing with its Spiderman font. It even works, though I have no Ps3 controller yet lol #blutoid

Well this is awkward. I recently got Judgment on sale and was glad to see I could continue from my demo save file. From 2019! How has it been almost six years already? What is time even? #blutoid

Consider this, Zelda fans: If you're doing the stables photo quest in Tears of the Kingdom, and you're not completing them by submitting nude selfies of Link, are you really doing it right? #blutoid