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Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 4h

Just finished the tutorial quest in #OuterWorlds2 I chose to go Roustabout / Nimble / Lucky / Dumb with focus on Melee and Explosions. Gun fights were okay. You can move really fast and so can enemies, so it can be hard to shoot them while they run around. Also, no melee drops at all bummed me out.

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 9h

I am flabbergasted that #AnimalCrossing is getting a FREE update alongside a $5 #Switch2 upgrade. It has been 4 years since they last updated the game. One of the best selling Switch games got it's support cut so early in it's life. I hope this means more updates, but I won't hold my breath.

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 2d

It's been one of the saddest times in my life to watch the #PokemonTCG succumb to scalpers so much that there is little to no stock in stores for kids & whenever new stock comes in, grown adults stand in line to buy them by the pallet. My childhood would've been ruined if this had happened in 1998.

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 5d

I do think #PokemonLegendsZA waits too long to give you the Roof to Roof hover mechanic, but once you get it, you can get to anything. It's a lot like a 2nd map, since so many buildings can be run across. It's a lot like the underground in TotK, but in reverse. The world size isn't an issue for me.

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Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 8d

#PokemonLegendsZA is way better than I expected. The size of the world doesn't make it any less fun for me. The combat is fun but not revolutionary. There are items scattered everywhere to pick up, and you'll still be hunting down rare pokemon spawns. Miniquests keep things fresh. Story is okay.

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Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 8d

#Dimension20 #CloudwardHo was a good season. I really liked all of the characters. I wish they would've leaned a little more into the timey wimey stuff, but it was great fun to watch! Looking forward to seeing what miniseries comes next!

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Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 8d

I've been really enjoying #PokemonlegendsZA but it just did something in the story I'm really not happy with. I felt the same way with Metaphor where the game laid down a basic outline of what to expect and then broke it part of the way through. I won't spoil it, but I just think it's lazy design.

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Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 11d

11hrs into #PokemonLegendsZA and I think the only irritating part is the forced day/night cycle. But the game doesn't penalize you for not progressing your ranks, so really it's not a big issue. Fought my 1st rogue Mega and it was fun. Two new wild areas just opened up, which is good. Having fun!

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 12d

I'm still having fun in #PokemonLegendsZA Hit Rank X. Miniquests spread around the map are fun. Exploring rooftop pathways is fun. Battling, leveling and evolving Pokemon is fun. The nightime Battle Arenas are interesting with rule cards and sneaking up on trainers. I am genuinely impressed.

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 13d

A few more hours into #PokemonLegendsZA and I'm still having fun. The Wild Areas are tiny, there is like 5 different Pokemon in each. This game isn't about exploring vast biomes catching hundreds of Pokemon. That much is clear. But exploring the town is fun and active battling is okay.

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 14d

I'm only a few hours into #PokemonLegendsZA and I'm honestly charmed. It doesn't feel like Arceus in any way outside of small bits of hunting/catching Pokemon, but what it does present is cohesive and fun.

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 14d

Holy frick #PokemonLegendsZA needs voice acting so much! Why have Pokemon games not taken this step yet?

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 16d

I REALLY wish the #BluePrince physical edition was coming to #Switch or Xbox :(

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 16d

If #PokemonLegendsZA focuses more on action combat and not as much on exploring and catching Pokemon, I REALLY hope we get a true sequel to Arceus that focuses on what made it in some minds the best Pokemon game of the generation.

The next Legends game needs to be like Arceus not ZA.

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Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 27d

I'm definitely interested in purchasing #YookaReplaylee physical edition (full game on cart) coming December 18th, but I really don't like that it only runs at 30fps on the #Switch2 I don't need 4k 120fps, but I'd really like 1080p 60fps. Not every game needs high FPS but platformers absolutely do.

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 29d

#Xbox thinks people will get excited to pay $10 more per month on #XboxGamePass now that they've added a bunch of old games?

Fortnite Crew? A bunch of old Ubisoft games? EA Play? Earn points?

What are they smoking.

Anyone want to guess how many hundreds of thousands of dollars they will lose?

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Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 29d

#Xbox Game Pass Ultimate increased from $15 to $17 in 2023, then to $20 in 2024, now is increasing to $30 a month come Nov 2025. That's wild.

TBH Game Pass was one of the reasons I stuck with my Xbox over buying a PS5. I may reconsider things now. $20 was worth a 1 month sub. I won't be paying $30.

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Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · 29d

I'm buying the #Switch 1 version of #FinalFantasy Tactics, which has the full game on the cart, and then there is a free upgrade to the Switch 2 version.

This is how it should work for every Switch game.

Octopath Traveler 0, Dragon Quest 1&2 and VII reimagined, Bravely Default... WTF Fix Your Shit

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · Sep 28

It's honestly quite baffling how Nintendo screwed up this #Pokemon legendary giveaway days before the release of the next Pokemon game.

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Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · Sep 28

Nintendo screwed up MASSIVELY with their latest #PokemonScarletViolet Shiny Legendary Gamestop giveaway. So many people visited or called their local Gamestops and were told that the stores gave out all of their cards within the first few hours on the first day.

This should've been a Mystery Gift.

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Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · Sep 25

Between the news that all #AceAttorney is getting is new music & art added to the Phoenix Wright trilogy and #ProfessorLayton and the New World of Steam getting delayed to 2026, two of my favorite Nintendo series, a little bit of a sad panda here. Its up to you #AnimalCrossing to make things better!

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · Sep 25

Really excited for the new #ProfessorLayton and the New World of Steam trailer, but really bummed that it's not releasing till next year. It looks great but it's so hard to wait.

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · Sep 22

I have been thrilled to get Shiny forms of the Treasures of Ruin pokemon in #PokemonScarletViolet and I'm excited to be able to get a Shiny Koraidon from Gamestop this weekend. I wish I could get a Shiny Miraidon but of course you have to own both versions to get both legendaries.

Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · Sep 21

Are you honestly expecting them not to be keycards?

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Matt @matzimazing.bsky.social · Sep 21

Switch 2 will still get left behind in performance. Nobody will want to buy the Switch 2 version if they can buy the PS5 or Xbox or PC version for any brand-new AAA game.

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