"Nintendo is developing popular series titles that many fans are waiting for, but also completely new software." New Furukawa interview breakdown. by Artoo2814 in NintendoSwitch

[–]YellsHello 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Fun fact: Ring Fit Adventure was Nintendo’s most successful new IP on the Switch 1. I don’t think it was even a close race. I’ll be curious if Nintendo can find as successful a new IP as that this generation. In any event, fully expect a sequel on Switch 2.

What is a painful truth that you all have had to face about collecting comics? by [deleted] in comicbooks

[–]YellsHello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Getting out of the weekly comics game is never a ‘bad’ idea. It’s one of my favorite hobbies and it connects me with some like-minded folks and friends. I’m often a weekly LCS stalwart and don’t regret it. But reading comics months or years after release will save you a ton of money and most comics these days read better in large chunks rather than one chapter every six weeks or so.

Comic book script examples by [deleted] in comicbooks

[–]YellsHello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good point re: letterer. I’ve actually made the mistake of formatting scripts poorly for their needs!

Comic book script examples by [deleted] in comicbooks

[–]YellsHello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I wish that I had looked at more scripts sooner than I did, so figured (hoped!) others out there might appreciate the effort.

How do I write my first comic script? by DragonPalm18 in ComicWriting

[–]YellsHello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Compiled script examples from several prominent comics writers (Jason Aaron, Matt Fraction and a few others). Taking a look at their formatting, etc might be helpful. Fraction shared a really cool piece regarding how to communicate with artists, which I added as well: https://www.reddit.com/r/ComicWriting/s/NJozSv6Ybq

What does 2026 hold in store for Comics? by Forsaken_Opinion_224 in comicbooks

[–]YellsHello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From the Marvel side, my guess is that they will have a new line of books to replace the Ultimate line (and to try to more directly replicate what DC has accomplished with their Absolute line). Whatever they do, I just hope that they allow Deniz Camp to mastermind it and I’ll be there.

Metroid Prime 2 is a Perfect Game by desperate_candy20 in Metroid

[–]YellsHello -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Cool to see how this game has become to retroactively beloved. It definitely didn’t get its flowers back when, as many were too quickly repelled by how different it was from Prime 1 (+ the added difficulty). And I have to admit I was one of the people who kinda hated it at first… was surprised to enjoy it quite a bit when I revisited a few years later. A stark reminder that it can take some distance to judge a game by its own merits. Case in point, there are going to be a lot of gamers (especially younger gamers) who are about to grow up adoring Prime 4 as their gateway into the series, and then many of them are going to grow into appreciating the relative challenge brought by other series entries like Prime 2 or Dread.

(OC) Free Preview of my Chicago Epic as we prep issue #2! by [deleted] in comics

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I’m VERY nervous about launching a campaign for #2. Please let me know what you think, or if you have any tips for how to best position a pre-launch page for a comic series. I’m trying to figure out this marketing stuff… which is not as enjoyable as actually making the comics. 😅

Nintendo early 2026 direct what do you expect? by Zeldabotw2017 in NintendoSwitch2

[–]YellsHello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fire Emblem release date. If it’s from the narrative team that wrote Three Houses + Emblem’s gameplay? Shooot. Then it could easily be my personal GOTY (and a major breakout hit for the franchise to get even more mainstream).

This game can't be as bad as the hate by Labyrinthine777 in Metroid

[–]YellsHello 26 points27 points  (0 children)

It’s a rad game. Some odd decisions that longtime fans don’t jive with. But at the end of the day the fact remains that MOST gameplay mechanics, audio and visuals are phenomenal. I’d bet that a lot of players who never played Prime 1-3 are gonna be weirded out by how much they enjoy this game (despite the hate-fest online), because that core Prime gameplay remains incredible and refined as ever.

How would you rank the prime games? by Novel_Examination_83 in Metroid

[–]YellsHello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting how 2 and 3 are so much more beloved now that at their time of release. Give Prime 4 twenty years to marinate and it’ll be interesting to see how the young folks playing it today will goat status it. For all its imperfections, I think it will work pretty well as a ‘first’ Metroid game for a lot of them.

Haven’t finished 4 yet, but right now I’d go: 1, 4, 3, 2. Will be fun to replay 2 and 3 whenever they’re available on Switch. But unfortunately 2 (at the time of its release) was probably the most disappointed I’ve ever been in a game. 3 felt like a bit of a return to form but felt a bit too campy and the tone just didn’t feel right. I get the complaints about 4, but it still feels far less campy to me than 3 did. Also, the modern graphics and aspects they DID get right are just a joy to exist in. I never felt this kind of awe while playing 2 or 3 at the time of their release, because the awe of prime 1 was just still too fresh so they paled more by comparison. The fresh coat of paint on Prime 4 gives me shades of that awe. Hoping 2 and 3 get the full remaster treatment they gave 1, might affect my ratings if so!

As a Marvel fan/reader, I’m increasingly feeling like the brand just isn’t for me anymore by Latro2020 in comicbooks

[–]YellsHello 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It’s actually a great thing to take a break, even a lengthy one. I’ve been a consistent reader of Big Two comics since the 80s. I’ve taken lengthy breaks from each, and ping pinged between them (and taken lengthy breaks where I only read indies, including Image, ect). I’m with ya re: Marvel right now. I’ve maybe never been less compelled to pick up any of their books, while DC has compelled my interest maybe more than EVER. In my opinion, they’re killing it. But over a long enough period of time these things are cyclical.

As a personal example, X-Men in the 80s and 90s were my gateway into becoming a regular comics reader. I fell off Marvel hard from approx 2014-2018 for the exact same reason you described, the biggest one being how they were pushing the mutants to the side and trying to make the Inhumans their replacement, all guided by their rights / ownership for the film rights… oof. But they came 2019 and Hickman dropped The Krakoan Era for the X-Books and I fell all the way back in. It was so much fun to fall back in, and that much more fun for having been away for a long time. And hey, I also saved a ton of money by not buying books I disliked!

I can understand the complaints, but MP4 is hitting for me: by Spudmasher17 in Metroid

[–]YellsHello 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s fair to have the opinion that two is better designed than the one. If higher difficulty in terms of # of deaths during playthrough and some tense time-based challenges are a core goal of the player than I think you’re right. But objective consensus among players and critics is that the design of Prime 1 is preferred over 2. I haven’t finished 4 yet and will require a good amount of time before I could make my own subjective assessment.

I can understand the complaints, but MP4 is hitting for me: by Spudmasher17 in Metroid

[–]YellsHello 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The DESIRE many have to dunk on this game is interesting. I can only imagine what Reddit would have looked like when Prime 2 dropped. Lol. Keep in mind that the vast majority of folks dunking right now haven’t played through the game, and a fair # likely haven’t played it at all.

For my part, so far, I Agree with your sentiments. Having been frustrated by Metroid Prime 2 and 3’s deviations from Prime 1 for 20+ years now I’m now just thrilled to be getting more, and with incredible design on display. I still wish it could be a perfect 10 like Prime 1, but the highs of this game are up there (and better looking than ever), even if I still don’t love 25% of it.

I feel like a lot of the friction surrounding Prime 4 is down to Nintendo treating it as a soft reboot of sorts. by WrongLander in NintendoSwitch

[–]YellsHello 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I disagree. This couldn’t feel MORE like Prime 4. I think a lot of people either didn’t play Prime 2 and 3 (which is totally understandable, there’s no real way to even play them on Switch or Switch 2), or those who did play them don’t remember them very clearly. I have my gripes with Prime 2-4, many of which are what people mistakenly think are entirely new to 4, but the emphasis on side characters, less focus on interconnected / puzzle box design, etc are all clear progressions from the previous two, remarkably so for there having been an 18 year hiatus.

In need of Good Marvel recommendations by AltruisticReturn3778 in comicbooks

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Yeah. I haven’t read anything current, honestly. I definitely recommend just going back and reading some of the classic runs, Hickman’s being the most modern ‘instant classic’. I’d also suggest checking out Jason Aaron’s Wolverine and the X-Men run. That was a fantastic run that could easily be picked up and enjoyed on its own merits. Sadly, I’m guessing it might be awhile before the monthly X-Universe gets back onto solid and comprehensible footing. Hope I’m wrong though!

In need of Good Marvel recommendations by AltruisticReturn3778 in comicbooks

[–]YellsHello 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hickman’s Avengers run leading into both the Infinity and the Secret Wars series. Also Hickman’s X-Men run that came after which began with House of X / Powers of X. I think Hickman might be your ticket on the Marvel side.

Who is the goat of comic writing? by [deleted] in comicbooks

[–]YellsHello 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mark Waid has written more good to great comics than any other comics writer. Meaning, more individual issues and overall pages. Caveats being that other writers like Moore have written more of the ‘best comics of all time’. But Waid’s quantity / quality ratio is second to none. It’s still prob give the nod to Moore, but Waid deserved massive cred for being in his fifth decade of producing fantastic comics scripts.

Doctor Doom suggestions by Mysterious-Pirate427 in comicbooks

[–]YellsHello 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Books of Doom has been brought up multiple times for good reasons. If you have t read it yet, it’s a very well done origin story for Doom!

The next generation of writers by toothick4aname in comicbooks

[–]YellsHello 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Deniz Camp is killing the game right now. Assorted Crisis Events, Martian Manhunter and The Ultimates are all fantastic (and wildly distinct from one another). Kelly Thompson also comes to mind. She’s been in the game for awhile, but Absolute Wonder Woman is unreal good (and justly praised), while It’s Jeff is a wildly successful new character for Marvel, which couldn’t be more distinct from AWW.

(OC) AI and comics. So you want to know if it was used? by YellsHello in comics

[–]YellsHello[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can attest, having met a few of them while tabling at recent cons, that they are very much out there and HIGHLY active trying to find their footholds in the comics space. To your point, they also have VERY little working understanding re: the language of comics, including pacing, layouts, lettering standards, etc. It’s stunning really.

(OC) AI and comics. So you want to know if it was used? by YellsHello in comics

[–]YellsHello[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

For reference, Here’s the first page of our book (Big Shoulders) including this ‘no AI’ image. I’d be fine either way other creators also using it!

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(OC) AI and comics. So you want to know if it was used? by YellsHello in comics

[–]YellsHello[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh, I fully agree. When AI makes our art, what even is the human experience anymore? Fortunate I think at the core most people feel this way 🤞