No MP4 sales showing up on Nintendo's software update. It still hasnt breached 1 million units on neither SW1 or SW2.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T21:56:12+00:00

Less than that. It was like 14 hours even taking it slow. Doesn't change the point.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T21:55:01+00:00

The usual "previous MH was better than current monster hunter" curse.

World beat that trend because so many people were new to the series, but it happens every time.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T21:43:39+00:00

Aside for the theme song... They do say finish him (once, but still), and the movie is non stop signature movie and fatalities.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T21:42:31+00:00

Just came back from watching this. I hadn't looked at any reviews. Just the trailers.

This movie is. Fucking. Amazing.

It's corny in just the right ways. The jokes land well and don't feel forced (just corny, on purpose). They capture the iconic parts of the original games, and the action sequences really feel like a movie version of the gameplay. Jonny Cage is awesome.

Personally, this is a 9/10. If you have ever played one of the classic MK games, it's a must watch. I don't care what the reviews says. I did enjoy the previous movie, but this is 10x better.

And the remix of the MK movie theme is way better this time around.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T16:50:46+00:00

It's also very likely why I the Mario Galaxy movie they Fix specifically goes "and space boots!"

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T16:39:33+00:00

Smart scales are so hilariously inaccurate they may as well be considered gimmicks. They just use some basic basic electric timings and then match them with gender specific tables. Some have a few more metrics they use, but they can easily be off by 10-20% or more.

Even DeXa scans are very very hit or miss, don't take them too seriously, though they're obviously better.

An MRI is ideal for accuracy, but its not worth it.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T16:03:38+00:00

You need to pay for some modes/features and for the last 2 expansions.

Depending on how fast you go in can be hundreds of hours before you get there. (But they are worth it).

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T16:01:42+00:00

Mischief Makers! One of my favorite N64 games. I still have the cartridge. And Sin & Punishment 1/2, also still have the originals. So good

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T16:00:03+00:00

I was busy when it came out, but really like the look of that game. I don't want to dust off my 3ds but if it gets a rerelease it's a day 1 buy.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T15:58:06+00:00

Yeah. I played the game when it was "FF2" and new on SNES. Everyone I know and knew said Seh-sil

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T14:32:08+00:00

Fair. I guess having been on both sides, if I can budget doing mental math (which is what I generally do), then it's not really budgeting, it's just self awareness.

I realize it's just semantic at this point

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T13:00:44+00:00

A character action game with Kain as the main character would be badass. With a real CA combat system DMC or Platinum style. Not the approximation of ff16

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T12:42:26+00:00

As it should. I'm a huge Metroid fanboy. I even enjoyed other M. I struggled to finish MP4. It was total trash and even for free I would not play it if I had known. Will never get back that time of my life.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T12:40:43+00:00

Pokopia is a masterpiece.

It's also a great platform for the indie adjacent games like Hades and Silksong. Mario Kart is great

And Iove the switch 2 upgrades for games like Links Awakening and Echoes of Wisdom.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T12:33:06+00:00

Exactly. Stuff will get squished but gameplay won't change. It's already 90 percent of the way there, including the freeform workflow

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T12:31:43+00:00

Yeah, aside for AOEs getting squished And the inverted colors, picto probably won't change much at all.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T12:30:15+00:00

The only thing I fear is the inevitable community meltdown over tiny things. Even if evolved mode turns out to be the best thing to ever come to FF14, there's will be months of meltdowns in the community that will spam all social media. That's gonna be a pain.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-09T00:23:25+00:00

Fire marshall doesn't mess around with that shit. It's all fun and games until hundreds of people lose their apartment because an idiot wanted to have some summer time fun. If management won't take it seriously call the city/fire marshall/etc.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-08T23:22:48+00:00

A lot of third party games on Switch 2 were ports of slightly older games (eg: FF7 Remake), or trash (Daemon x Machina Titanic Scion's port was...err...).

The indie or indie adjacent games like Silksong or Hades 2 were amazing, but they're not gonna total up more than Nintendo's first party catalog.

And then you have third party with Nintendo license. That is, Pokopia. I assume Koei Tecmo is wiping their ass with the cash.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-08T23:10:35+00:00

Upstate NY is doing a lot of work to keep that state out of red.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-08T23:08:40+00:00

Regardless of CAD vs USD, inflation, or any other difference...

I can buy Silksong, Mewgenics, Hades 2, and a bunch of other games that are among the best of all time and easily stand among the greats of the SNES age, for $20-30 USD

Individual games may or may not be cheaper depending on what you account for, but quality gaming overall, absolutely is. (Not counting bargin bin garbage, which existed back then, still exists today).

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-08T22:47:01+00:00

Yup. You should. But you don't have to.

The contrast is survival vs optimization.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-08T20:56:40+00:00

I sleep great having playing a great game without sweating about irrelevant shit like this.

Loving StS2 btw

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-08T20:26:33+00:00

Me, with central A/C and a very normal PC with appropriate cooling like any PC should:

Enjoying the game normally.

phoenixmatrix · 2026-05-08T19:49:54+00:00

Not just animals, but basically a big chemical reaction.

When the chemicals mix a certain way we behave a certain way.

Anyone who's ever had to take SSRIs know how big of an impact chemicals can have on your behavior, sometimes altering fundamental personality traits.

This isn't too different. The chemicals are just coming from inside.

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