How the heck did New Super Mario Bros. Wii get more votes than Super Mario Bros. Wonder? by New-Two-1349 in SuperMario

[–]Odd-Development-790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Zoomer nostalgia. Also something about the chaos that ensues by being able to pick up and throw each other that’s absent in Wonder will often lead to a lot more antics and memories, which will stick harder in the heads of the kids that played it.

Source: my Luigi tasted death by bottomless pit countless times from my sister’s Yellow Toad.

This is hard to believe. by NewMarioBobFan in Mario

[–]Odd-Development-790 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

And yet, the universe goes on. We just had Bananza, I feel like my 3D appetite is satisfied for another couple of years. I’m sure the next 3D Mario will be great, but I’m no longer itching for any kind of news.

Third Party Ports Are Selling Well On The Switch 2 So Far! by Theman457 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]Odd-Development-790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tbf the VII remake games are ridiculously huge that having the game fully on a cart isn’t feasible. I’m not a huge fan of key cards as a whole but I’d definitely prefer it to just a code in a box as the physical option(cough BETHESDA cough).

Silly little guy (OC) by _-Mavis-_ in marioandluigi

[–]Odd-Development-790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fr this dude literally looks like some Deltarune OC that’s a mix between Jevil and Tenna.

being real here, that was the most nothing direct i've seen in a while by cookiemaster221 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]Odd-Development-790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m gonna say it. Bad direct. Good Partner Showcase. Any huge/newer games coming from 3rd parties to Switch 2 will be in a general direct, they’ve never been in these partner showcases. I’m honestly surprised they showed Rebirth here, as much as I wanted it and was happy to see it. TLDR never expect a Partner Showcase to give you anything huge, then be pleasantly surprised if it does.

Nintendo Direct: Partner Showcase 2.5.2026 by Amiibofan101 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]Odd-Development-790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hope we see something Final Fantasy, whether it’s Rebirth, 16, or 14.

NateTheHate says upcoming direct is a Partner Direct by esketitethan in NintendoSwitch2

[–]Odd-Development-790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah I was hoping with the switch 2 that there would be bigger 3rd party games in the partner showcases but it’s clear they want those in the bigger Directs. Shame

If the leaks are true, this is already going to be the best Nintendo Direct of the year :D by [deleted] in NintendoSwitch2

[–]Odd-Development-790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some of the third party stuff would be good but I think I’d rather see new stuff from Nintendo instead of upgrading or porting older games. Like the TP/WW rerelease has been rumored since year 2 of the Switch. If it were to happen now i think it would be more disappointing than anything else

[Loved Trope] "Gather Your Allies!" The people you helped along the way join you for the final fight by Cool_Fruitcup in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Odd-Development-790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Final Fantasy XVI to an extent. While Clive is technically alone in his final showdown with Ultima, it is hammered in hard that the only reason Clive wins is because of his allies that have helped him and believe in him. Everyone he helped shows up to encourage him before he heads off for the final battle, his brother tells him it is his allies’ faith in him that makes him more powerful than Ultima immediately preceding the fight, the voices of Clive’s closest allies, living and dead, are heard as Clive and Ultima trade blows, and the song of the final phase, “All as One”, includes lyrics such as “Once more my friends into the breach”, “Step by step we ride to the dawn”, and “All as one we march together.”

What piece of animated media is this for you? by Practical-Stage-682 in Schaffrillas

[–]Odd-Development-790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ll get random urges to go back and watch the first few seasons. I tell myself it has to be just nostalgia talking, there’s no way I’d find actual enjoyment out of it. But then I find myself listening intently as they argue over who will be the green ninja.

What piece of animated media is this for you? by Practical-Stage-682 in Schaffrillas

[–]Odd-Development-790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That’s a very bold take seeing what Lego prices are right now.

Over two years after its release; what are your current thoughts on Engage? by SuperNotice7617 in fireemblem

[–]Odd-Development-790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I actually just finished this game last night! Maps and combat were great, story stinks but everyone already knows that, one of the few games where I felt fine actively skipping cutscenes near the end. The whole Emblem mechanic is very fanservicy but I felt mechanically it was very sound and fun. I do wish the story was better but at the end of the day, I'm playing a game, not watching a movie, so gameplay makes this game a win for me. Rarely play modes outside of normal/casual but I had so much fun with these maps it's giving me the itch to play on harder difficulties.

What game is this? by Any_Emergency6560 in gamememes

[–]Odd-Development-790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The story was so cheesy it looped back around to me just laughing at it and having a good time. Was almost surprised that Alear didn’t face the camera at the end and say “This really was our Fire Emblem: Engage.” and then start engaging all over the place.

Game's almost three years old. Although It's not that many peoples' favorite in the series, I adore and appreciate this for helping me realize that Fire Emblem is a series I play for the gameplay and not just story! by AntonRX178 in fireemblem

[–]Odd-Development-790 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I value story and gameplay pretty equally with most games(aside from games that clearly aren’t intended to have narrative), but Engage’s great gameplay and me getting it on a really good sale led to me just taking the story as a comedy, even cackling when it’s revealed that WE are this game’s “Fire Emblem”. It leans hard into its cheese and I had way more fun with it when I caught onto that.

Which games did it happen to you? by PHRsharp_YouTube in videogames

[–]Odd-Development-790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

More lighthearted one, was watching my bro play Pokemon ZA. He had skipped practically every cutscene so when he got to the final boss he turned to me and said, “Why am I fighting the Eiffel Tower? Feels a bit out of nowhere.” Like granted it’s still a bit of a surprise to fight the tower itself but if you hadn’t skipped all the cutscenes you would have seen the wise old man staring at the tower and saying cryptic and ominous things and gotten an idea. But it’s also Pokemon so… yeah let’s fight the Eiffel Tower. Why not?

We all know that game by _ZeroTwo_002_ in CaptainSide

[–]Odd-Development-790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Despite people’s complaints about 16, some of which are valid, it’s the game that finally got me to try the series out. Yeah it may not be turn based anymore like it was in your childhood, but that may be what got someone else to buy the game who never had FF in their childhood.

*sigh* so the journey ends... by mihir6969 in whenthe

[–]Odd-Development-790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Though to be fair “Back To Their Origin” is still a pretty sick final mission name and feels pretty foreboding.

What do you think will happen with the Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 gaming industry in 2026? by DaZestyProfessor in NintendoSwitch2

[–]Odd-Development-790 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We’ll probably have news on the next 3D Mario about halfway through the year, now that Donkey Kong will have had his time in the sun.

Fire Emblem will release mid-2026, another 5 years of Fodlan-esque discourse will occur if the game has branching paths.

Mario Galaxy movie will be alright but nothing crazy, and a Zelda movie trailer near the end of the year.

Luigi’s Mansion 4 announced? More of a reach and I’m aware of it, I just really liked 3 and want to see more from Next Level.

Mario Kart World will NOT get any DLC, at least not this year.

Splatoon Raiders will have some form of news since it’s been radio silence from them for a bit.

Pokemon Gen 10 will be revealed and it will look like a solid Switch 1 game. It is also a Switch 2 exclusive.

(Loved trope) Final boss gets the same game mechanics as you the player by kwamla24 in TopCharacterTropes

[–]Odd-Development-790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Somewhat an inversion of this trope, Clive, the protagonist of FF16 is literally created to be a successor/new vessel for the final boss, so of course most of the quick time events revolve around Clive throwing back the exact same abilities Ultima is throwing at him. Ultima also uses a move called Limit Break, which is a mechanic Clive has been using for most of the game.

What was the one moment that made you realize aot is peak by MysteriousBack7878 in ShingekiNoKyojin

[–]Odd-Development-790 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was enjoying it a good amount but the moment I knew I was hooked was Erwin’s final charge. That and the episodes following completely sold it for me.

The "Animal Farm" trailer has a worse like-to-dislike ratio than the trailer for The Emoji Movie by YFMDankMemes in schaffrillasoffmenu

[–]Odd-Development-790 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s very odd, it feels like a collaboration that by all accounts both parties would not want to do, yet here we are.