Part of me wonders if eating the cereals is part of the collection process or if they have to remain in mint condition until the cereal goes completely stale.

Man, fuck this year.

I hate religion so much...

This is how you breed future Weeaboos.

Something cool about the music of Kirby Air Riders, now that I'm taking the time to sit and listen, is that all the Alt tracks of Air Ride and Top Ride courses come from past Kirby games. Even the modern courses' Alt tracks come from recent Kirby titles.

I love that the release of Kirby Air Riders' soundtrack came with an interview about the process of making it. First if two parts, even!

Since Capcom says Mega Man: Dual Override is set to be featured, I am looking forward to learning more about that title, even if it is in the early stages of being able to show gameplay.

The full soundtrack is now available, after previously just being two previews! Huzzah!

Willing to make any excuse to keep you and yours out of harm's way, eh, Mr. Bone Spurs?

REALLY tempting, but I'm in a mood for Ninja Turtles this month. Next time, maybe.

It's rather interesting that the Ice Oni Plague Rounds are the most akin to zombification in the One Piece world, and this is a series that has actually had Zombies.

Probably gonna get this week's One Piece episodes out of the way early so I can reserve time in the weekend for Ted Season 2. Will I watch all eight episodes in one day, or will I split them between Thursday and Friday? I dunno yet, but I'm excited to watch.

Here we go again, baby!

Here's mine.

Like, I literally turned down a major Nintendo release two months in a row to purchase third-party and Indie-developed titles at a discount. There's more to Nintendo's lineup than just Nintendo's lineup, y'all.

I wonder what they'll show off here. I truly haven't a clue what to predict, honestly.

Always glad to have you writing for this world, Ian!

Indie World tomorrow, y'all!

JAIL

To the surprise of no one, this game's reviewing very well. Will you be picking this up at launch?

I don't know why, but changing the nibs for my Tablet Pen messed up the pressure sensitivity, because some strokes are coming off as too light from the pen, despite me drawing with the same pressure I've always used. I may have to change up the type of Pen I use in CSP to mitigate this issue.

And people thought this port was completely unchanged.

Final thoughts for Smash before I hit the hay: If the next entry is revealed this year for a potential 2027 release, and daily updates are handled similar to Brawl and Smash 4... We may start getting A LOT of use out of Nintendo Today for a good long while.

This is probably a coincidence, but with the exception of Ivysaur, it feels like Smash Bros.' Pokemon Fighters have been influenced by the anime in some form: Think about it; Pikachu: Ash's Partner, franchise mascot Jigglypuff: Commonly appears to harass Ash's crew

Yes, there is the fact that Greninja's moveset is based on Concept art, with X & Y releasing seven months before its reveal in Smash, but as far as I'm aware, that practice wasn't repeated with Incineroar, so I'm thinking that was a one-time move.

Maybe it's just me, but I think DLC in the next Smash Bros. Should be handled the same way as Street Fighter 6; with four Fighters released over each annual Season for upwards of three years for a total of 12 Fighters added post-launch. Possibly include Veterans among that set.

Because I bring this up every so often, I feel like a Pokemon newcomer in the next Smash Bros. comes down mainly to Development/Release timeline: Assuming Sakurai started choosing Fighters in the final months of Kirby Air Riders' development, that may determine whether Gen 9 or 10 makes the launch.

I want to try 5 Guys at some point, if only because I need a fourth in terms of Burger restaurants to sit between Shake Shack and In N Out. I feel like that would be #4 only because of the price, from what I've seen.

Satisfied a craving for DQ burger for the first time in literal months, and while I do still enjoy it, it doesn't even come close to trouncing my Top 3 Burger Places. Honestly, a proper burger sauce instead of just ketchup and mayo would go a VERY long way.

I have every intention of taking advantage of this deal on TMNT: Splintered Fate and all its DLC thus far.

Liking the demo of Monster Hunter Stories 3 so far. The battle mechanic makes for interesting strategies, and I like gaining EXP from gathering in addition to hunting. I can see myself playing the trilogy in order after this testing ground.

We're discovering new things about this port that might be making it worth the asking price.

www.youtube.com/shorts/1JBpO... I know I've been saying we might be due for a Direct soon, but this is the outcome I honestly see happening.

Here are my current standard prices for Drawing, Small-scale and Large-scale Commissions. I am always open, so if you'd ever like to buy one, hit me up and we can talk business. I look forward to working with y'all!

And I paid full price for this game, only to barely touch it, like a complete sucker.

Behold! The chosen winners of the Legend of Zelda 40th Anniversary Drawing Survey. Look forward to the completed drawings of each character throughout March. And look forward to a special Print of Ganondorf before the month ends, too!

Well, shit. If I had known that Marvel Cosmic Invasion was going to be a proper physical copy, I would've waited and saved up $50 to get it. Would've made a great autograph trophy. (sigh) Oh well...

See, THAT'S a modern Nintendo sensibility. This was very much overlooked in the original GBA release.

Possible Gen 3 ports in the future. I can see that.

We're live (again)! www.twitch.tv/vgafanatic

Discussion was shorter than expected, so if y'all are willing, in 15 Minutes, I'm gonna play some Sonic Racing Crossworlds and maybe some Mario Kart World, as well. Hope to see y'all there! www.twitch.tv/vgafanatic

www.twitch.tv/vgafanatic We are live!

Would you really call murdering almost 90 children "necessary," you fucking monster?

This past decade has made me truly ashamed to be a citizen of this country.

www.twitch.tv/vgafanatic Going live in an hour. Hope to see y'all there!

The Nintendo Stores got some big plans for the month!

While Warner Bros. Slowly inches toward spouting right-wing propaganda, we can at least take solace in Tubi giving their beloved classics a home.

I paid my taxes at the beginning of the week. This is where our money is going. Bury me six feet under and let me suffocate.

Friendly reminder that @jpepchaos.bsky.social and I will be discussing the State of Play and Pokemon Presents at 2pm PST this afternoon on my Twitch Channel. It's gonna be a long one, and we will take breaks throughout, so I hope you will tune in.

Behold! Our Final Survey Winner for Pokemon's 30th Anniversary! May was the chosen winner among Trainers, but a few other standout characters will definitely show up in the future as Runner-Up Drawings! Look forward to next month's Legend of Zelda drawings, who will be announced tomorrow!