Nothing to show at the moment, but I was reminiscing about the Japan trip I took back in the spring of 2024 and how I had a blast while I was over there. Then, I decided to share some of my personal favorite pictures from the Ikebukuro area, which includes Sunshine City.

To be honest, I love After Burner II. It's one of the best arcade games out there, and the version on the Sega Saturn is like the arcade version, so no complaints. While I was in Japan back in 2024, I tried out the moving cab version of After Burner II at an arcade in Osaka, and I had a lot of fun.

Harvest Moon: A Wonderful Life introduced me to farming games. I had no idea what I was doing back then, but I somehow managed to get married to Celia (or Cecilia in the remake) and had a child. Yes, there's a remake, which I think is even better, and I need to finish it at some point.

Today is Hedgehog Day.

ジャージメイド喜多ちゃん

While the Nintendo GameCube is my favorite console of all time, my second favorite is the Super Nintendo because there are a lot of bangers on there, like A Link to the Past, for example. Overall, it's an excellent console, but the games can be expensive on the second-hand market.

The Densha de Go franchise is interesting. I tried the arcade version while in Japan, and its controls simulate those on Japanese trains, which is cool. There are even controllers for the home version that simulate the arcade experience, as shown in a Caddicarus episode about PS1 accessories.

I took another picture of the Heartopia character I made.

One of the first things I'm going to do when I get Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream is to make Bocchi and Kita date each other.

Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream includes a nonbinary option, and as a nonbinary person, I love this. Not to mention, there's same-sex romance, which I also love, and I cannot wait for the game to come out on April 16th. This is going to be the best game ever!

Heartopia is a relaxing game. It's like Animal Crossing with a hint of MMO elements, such as interacting with other players on the same server. I've spent over 9 hours on Heartopia so far. I like this game, but I wish it had controller support. Also, here's the character I made.

Choro Q was the first game in the Choro Q franchise. The amount of grinding in this one is ridiculous because it requires 50 or so races on the first track to get an upgrade, not to mention that only the top three reward the player with money, and on top of it all, the opponents are hard.

Revolution X on the Sega Saturn has a bleak but awesome premise. The game is a rail shooter with a soundtrack by Aerosmith, and members of Aerosmith can even be rescued in levels. Also, I love the fact that music CDs can be thrown to defeat enemies. Overall, it's ridiculously fun.

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Now everyone who visits my island can be non-binary.

Nothing to show at the moment, but I do have an important message to share, so here we go. Fuck ICE and the people who associate with them. ICE is a bunch of heartless monsters who have no heart and soul, and should be abolished. Please, stay safe out there.

Earlier, I had a fun conversation with a clerk at a video game store. He mentioned he has two memory cards for the PS2 called "Jake's B-word" and "Jake's B-word, but Sports." I assume this Jake fellow likes to call his save data the B-word for some reason because I assume he likes female dogs.

I'm back from Taiyou Con 2026. At the convention, I got Bocchi the Rock cards from Weiß Schwarz, two Ranma 1/2 figures, a couple of Bocchi the Rock posters, and a Master Sword made of bamboo. Overall, I had fun.

While I was at the Portland Retro Gaming Expo, I saw a booth with a bunch of old computers. I wish I could have taken one home with me, but I don't have room for it, and I don't even have room in the house because I still live with my parents. Perhaps, one day.

Midway Arcade Treasures is a fun compilation. There are 20 games in this compilation, plus bonus features like interviews and more. My favorite in this compilation is Robotron 2084, with Smash TV as a second favorite and Spy Hunter as a third favorite. Overall, it's a good collection of games.

I saw a YouTube video where someone called NightCaster a spiritual successor to Quest 64, which is interesting because both games have a lot of similarities. For example, Arran from NightCaster and Brian from Quest 64 can both use elemental magic.

Armored Core 2 is a challenging game, which is fitting considering the developer, FromSoftware, is known for making challenging games like Dark Souls. This game got an expansion called Armored Core 2: Another Age, with Armored Core 3 acting as a reboot of the franchise.

Crimson Skies: High Road to Revenge is one of the best games on the OG Xbox. The game takes place in an alternate 1930s where planes and zeppelins rule the skies. The main campaign of High Road to Revenge is a lot of fun, but I wish I could experience the online portion of the game.

I've decided to move the Bocchi shrine to a small IKEA shelf, and I'm in the process of organizing the shelf on the right, so it should be done sooner or later. This is in the bedroom, BTW.

I heard Bocchi the Rock! is going on an indefinite hiatus due to Aki Hamazi's poor health, which is understandable because we all have to take care of ourselves and deserve a break once in a while. In the meantime, I hope her health improves and may the aura of Kita Kita bless her soul.

I love Rayman 2: The Great Escape. The Dreamcast version is the best. The game is a 3D platformer like Super Mario 64, except the levels are linear with a lot of Lums to collect for 100% completion. Also, there are unlimited lives, which makes the game beatable regardless of skill level.

I got a haircut, so I've decided to show it off.

After I discovered Di Gi Charat, not too long after, I found out about the prequel, Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat, which is an anime for children. Panyo Panyo Di Gi Charat is a fun series to watch, and the episodes are of normal broadcast length but with four segments, similar to a four-panel manga.

I got the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of Animal Crossing: New Horizons.

I got all three seasons of Drawn Together, all of them still sealed. I used to watch Drawn Together back when it was on the air on Comedy Central in the mid-2000s, and I thought it was one of the funniest cartoons out there. I wonder if it still holds up?

I got the new update for Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and now I have a hotel on the island.

I have to be honest, I do like the Fable series, and while I like the sequel more, the original is no slouch, even The Lost Chapters version. The game overall is one of the best on Xbox, complete with an interesting plot. Perhaps I'll talk about this series in detail in the future.

The movie Ratatouille is one of Pixar's best, so it's hard to imagine it as a video game, but here we are. Ratatouille is a 3D platformer with cooking and stealth, but with the occasional running toward the screen like in Crash Bandicoot. In the end, it's a decent movie tie-in game.

I remember when Twilight Princess was unveiled at E3 2004. I was excited, but the wait for its release was long because it wouldn't come out until fall 2006, even longer for me because I didn't get the game until spring 2007 along with the Wii, both of which I no longer own.

The Simpsons: Road Rage is like Crazy Taxi, minus the music from Bad Religion and The Offspring, minus brands like KFC, and plus The Simpsons characters and locations, which makes it fun to drive around Springfield. Overall, it's not bad.

I beat Sin & Punishment, and this is the first time I've beaten it since 2007. The game is fun, although the controls can get confusing in the heat of battle, and speaking of confusing, the plot is Evangelion levels of confusing, but at the same time entertaining. Here's my score.

I'm facing homelessness & being kicked from the Isle of Man back to the UK since my neighbor was my landlord and with her passing, my home falls back to the government who want me gone by Jan 15th. I've attached a image with more info. Anything helps this is serious. ko-fi.com/experimentt

While I watched DBZ as a kid, I never finished it because I stopped after the Frieza Saga for some reason. DBZ: Budokai is an abridged version of the first three sagas of the anime with "What If" scenarios thrown in. Overall, it's a fun game and nostalgic too. Rest in peace, Akira Toriyama.

Ah, yeah! This is happening!

I realized it's been almost 10 years since Scott the Woz started.

I'm sick.

I have a hot take: I don't like AI.

Garzey's Wing is one of the worst anime I've seen, but at the same time, it's a treat to watch because the English dub is so literal and so bad it makes it borderline good. I recommend watching clips of it on YouTube because it speaks for itself.

I can't believe this year marks the 40th anniversary of the Metroid franchise.

Nintendo 3DS prices are rising to more than their retail value, which is insane. Back in 2013, I got a Nintendo 3DS with A Link Between Worlds included for $219.99. Later in 2017, I traded it for a New Nintendo 3DS XL, and I modded it a few months ago, which was the best decision I ever made.

Earlier, I was debating whether I should go or not, but I have made a final decision: I'm going to Taiyou Con 2026, an anime convention in Mesa, Arizona, which is happening between January 23rd and 25th. I plan on going on Saturday, the 24th, and I plan to be there for a couple of hours.

Just for fun, I'm using the retro filter, which reminds me of pictures I see in museums.

Took me a while, but I got a couple of mods working on Breath of the Wild via Cemu, a Wii U emulator. I installed the Linkle mod. Of course, I need to tinker with a few things, but in the meantime, this is what I got. Now I need to figure out how to install mods on real hardware.

Just for fun, I've decided to get experimental with a filter and I like how it turned out, so I've decided to share it. I should do this more often.

I went to Zia Records, and I found a DVD box set of Excel Saga. The discs are in perfect shape, which is nice. So I have an excuse to watch Excel Saga again. Hail Il Palazzo!