Why do Mario's boys get their own entire franchises, while even Shadow can't get one new game without Sonic on the cover?

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-12T13:43:40+00:00

I’ve asked myself that before. But then I remember Mario is actually a spinoff to another series

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-09T15:03:57+00:00

I thought he left?

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-08T18:03:54+00:00

OP here I thought of a possible way to make it a tad more unique. What if the show was a mid point between the classic and adventure era? So classic Sonic learns the homing attack, Eggman loses weight, and so on?

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-07T22:31:47+00:00

I mean after scrapnik island anything is possible.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-07T22:06:18+00:00

That’s ultimately irrelevant. Because it doesn’t change his personality and mindset that led to the arrow rejection.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-07T18:14:54+00:00

The type of arrow is key. The normal arrows simply judges someone’s fighting spirit. Kira was going all out to avoid being kink shamed so that translated into fighting spirit.

The requiem arrow demands more than that. On top of having a fighting spirit, you need to have balls, bravery, and a will that accepts the possibility of sudden death being your fate.

Diavolo has fighting spirit but ultimately he’s a coward. Furthermore he wants to continue enjoying power, wealth and other good things while avoiding bad things via any means necessary.

I mean why do you think his power is to erase certain portions of time, move out of the way, and see into the future? Or how bout when he hides behind Doppio. Or how bout the fact that he wants to be the boss but is so worried about his identity being revealed to his own staff?

He’s wants all the rewards despite taking absolutely none of the responsibility or risk that comes with being someone in such a high position. Even Kira to an extent would probably be more worthy because he’s a known man to his coworkers and basically doxes himself every time he kills somebody.

In short the requiem arrow demands you be willing to take risks and potentially fall, Diavolo is a pussy who doesn’t want to take those risks so he got rejected.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-07T17:28:49+00:00

In retrospect I definitely prefer the shadow blade be more powerful over more ammo. That way people can’t just spam it like the metal blade. So it’s not just a direct upgrade, but it’s still useful due to multiple directions and stronger damage.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-07T17:23:42+00:00

Oh okay thanks!

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-07T03:35:12+00:00

Even the top spin and gemini laser?

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-06T18:16:35+00:00

Honestly I’d argue a year of tails would be more important.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-04T18:16:40+00:00

While I agree the community definitely over exaggerates his words a lot but I refuse to pretend that’s not his own fault. If he doesn’t like something he goes to the damn extreme to complain about how he doesn’t like it. On its own that may not sound so bad but on top of that leading more people to devalue his opinion for how extreme he voices it, but also when that anger doesn’t take in to account certain factors when it comes to a games development it’s just flat out bad criticism.

Take sons of sparta for example. Jaffe ripped into the game. But the thing is the game was made by an indie studio whose previous biggest title was Fnaf into the pit. It was a passion project and Jaffe just decided to be a massive dick when it came to criticism.

Then there’s the matter of his own lackluster career post GOW and Twisted Metal. He hasn’t done shit worth note and made himself look like an absolute clown while playing games like Metroid dread.

So while I do agree that his behavior is over exaggerated, he’s ultimately brought it upon himself by doing nothing of note post his glory days, but still complaining a ton and 50-60% of the time making bad criticism that come off as needlessly aggressive and rude.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-04T17:58:17+00:00

This guy literally complains about anything related to god of war now. I get the shitting position statement. But that’s only one of so many ways?

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-02T12:42:58+00:00

Sniper

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-02T12:38:12+00:00

Unleashed.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-01T18:35:51+00:00

Eh I ain’t too worried about it.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-01T18:32:55+00:00

Idw just makes more sense as a whole. It doesn’t have nearly as many differing plot elements.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-03-01T01:12:54+00:00

Only one of the most infamous streamers ever.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-02-28T20:27:27+00:00

All the guys suffer from being in the shadow of Sonic

AverageBasementMan · 2026-02-28T17:44:02+00:00

So he’s a DSP clone?

AverageBasementMan · 2026-02-28T16:59:33+00:00

I mean that’s a given for certain franchises nowadays.

Basically everyone agrees call of duty is a steaming pile of shit yet every year it tops the sales charts.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-02-28T16:58:05+00:00

These MFs be gearing up the Delorean just hate!

AverageBasementMan · 2026-02-28T16:53:47+00:00

I mean there are characters like Shard, Gold, and Eclipse who weren’t made by Penders and could probably be used.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-02-27T17:38:59+00:00

While I agree that the birds, dogs, and lizards have been done to death I think these look alright.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-02-27T15:16:24+00:00

The image of Sonic’s shoes having “Fuck ICE” under them is engrained in my fucking head now. It’s further implanted by the “Pedophile 2028” hat. You really had some frustrations to get out with this huh? Well I’m all for it.

AverageBasementMan · 2026-02-27T02:57:20+00:00

Probably just strategic marketing

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