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Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 1h

Months later, I still can't believe Donkey Kong Bananza exists https://famiboards.com/threads/months-later-i-still-cant-believe-donkey-kong-bananza-exists.15274/

Months later, I still can't believe Donkey Kong Bananza exists

Imagine telling yourself in early 2024 that one of the Switch 2's launch window games would be a Donkey Kong 3D platformer made by the Super Mario Odyssey team that is arguably just as good as, if not better than that game. Imagine describing all the things that happen in the game from beginning...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 3h

Masahiro Sakurai, Toby Fox, Hideki Kamiya, Yoko Taro, Kazutaka Kodaka, Jiro Ishi and Keiichiro Toyama have a nice meal together. https://famiboards.com/threads/masahiro-sakurai-toby-fox-hideki-kamiya-yoko-taro-kazutaka-kodaka-jiro-ishi-and-keiichiro-toyama-have-a-nice-meal-together.15273/

Masahiro Sakurai, Toby Fox, Hideki Kamiya, Yoko Taro, Kazutaka Kodaka, Jiro Ishi and Keiichiro Toyama have a nice meal together.

I haven't put the name in order in case you're wondering

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 6h

Crimson Collective hacking group, known for the breach on Red Hat, now claims to have breached Nintendo. https://famiboards.com/threads/crimson-collective-hacking-group-known-for-the-breach-on-red-hat-now-claims-to-have-breached-nintendo.15272/

Crimson Collective hacking group, known for the breach on Red Hat, now claims to have breached Nintendo.

It seems the hacking group Crimson Collective, who have previously hacked the software company Red Hat, are now claiming that they hacked Nintendo, showing a screenshot of various Nintendo related folders. https://xcancel.com/H4ckmanac/status/1976895206273220758#m 🚨Cyber Alert ‼️🇯🇵 Japan -...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 16h

Some games can't be preserved https://famiboards.com/threads/some-games-cant-be-preserved.15271/

Some games can't be preserved

Game preservation is incredibly important and interesting to me! As games are art, I think many of us agree. The thesis of this is merely that: some game experiences are impossible to faithfully preserve. I don't mean insofar as "we can't access the code" (as is often true with online games)...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 18h

Summoning Salt - The History of Cuphead World Records https://famiboards.com/threads/summoning-salt-the-history-of-cuphead-world-records.15270/

Summoning Salt - The History of Cuphead World Records

Wake up family, time for more Summoning Salt! Is this the newest game he's covered?

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 21h

Beta64-Pikmin 4 https://famiboards.com/threads/beta64-pikmin-4.15269/

Beta64-Pikmin 4

Beta64’s latest episode is here and this time, it’s about Pikmin 4. Including some speculation and clues about the unused bean Pikmin.

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 22h

PowerWash Simulator 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct 23, 2025! https://famiboards.com/threads/powerwash-simulator-2-is-coming-to-nintendo-switch-2-on-oct-23-2025.15268/

PowerWash Simulator 2 is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 on Oct 23, 2025!

Welcome to orientation. Feel free to take notes as you watch this training video to prepare for your first day on the job. Things to Remember: -Review the rules of the company -Keep your home base clean -And don't forget, give Bubbles and Squeak a pet! After that, you’ll receive the keys to...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 22h

Examples of PTSD in games? https://famiboards.com/threads/examples-of-ptsd-in-games.15267/

Examples of PTSD in games?

I was watching a streamer play the og Resident Evil 2 yesterday, and I was thinking - the experiences characters like Leon and Claire go through would certainly be traumatic. In the opening stages of the game, you encounter a corpse who's had their head decapitated. Imagine seeing something like...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 23h

Beta64 - Pikmin 4 https://famiboards.com/threads/beta64-pikmin-4.15266/

Beta64 - Pikmin 4

Before Oatchi, you were going to ride a Bulborb with your Bean Pikmin. Discover the original plans for Pikmin 4!

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 23h

Preparing for Prime 4: My Marathon of the Prime Trilogy https://famiboards.com/threads/preparing-for-prime-4-my-marathon-of-the-prime-trilogy.15265/

Preparing for Prime 4: My Marathon of the Prime Trilogy

Hey everyone! As anyone who knows me knows, I am a massive fan of Metroid, and especially of the Prime Trilogy. I have been playing these games for the past 15 years and truly believe this is the greatest trilogy in gaming. However, it’s been a long time since I’ve marathoned the Trilogy. In...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 1d

French retailer Auchan leaks Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Switch 2 https://famiboards.com/threads/french-retailer-auchan-leaks-assassin%E2%80%99s-creed-shadows-for-switch-2.15264/

French retailer Auchan leaks Assassin’s Creed Shadows for Switch 2

https://www.auchan.fr/assassin-s-creed-shadows-nintendo-switch-2/pr-C1851867 Game key card with no release date listed. UBISOFT, IMPLEMENT RTGI IN THIS PORT AT A STABLE FRAME RATE AND DECENT IMAGE QUALITY AND MY €60 IS YOURS

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 1d

Taking Things Slow https://famiboards.com/threads/taking-things-slow.15263/

Taking Things Slow

This post includes light spoilers/images for Tears of the Kingdom It's June 6th, 2025. My Switch 2 delivery was delivered a day late but I finally get my grubby hands on it. Games and accessories have already arrived the day before. I set things up, play some Mario Kart World, swap my game to...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 1d

Let's Play "Buy/Sell/Hold": Gaming Edition https://famiboards.com/threads/lets-play-buy-sell-hold-gaming-edition.15262/

Let's Play "Buy/Sell/Hold": Gaming Edition

Title says it all. List something Gaming Related you are looking to buy soon, something you're looking to sell off soon, and something you think you'll hold onto for the time being. I'll start: Buy: Yooka-Replaylee, Pac-Man World 2 RePac, the Super Mario Galaxy 1+2 physical collection Sell...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 1d

Why aren't horizontal PCs a thing anymore? https://famiboards.com/threads/why-arent-horizontal-pcs-a-thing-anymore.15261/

Why aren't horizontal PCs a thing anymore?

Hey hi hello there. Right now my active console line-up is 1) Nintendo Switch 2 2) Xbox Series X I am looking to run as far away from Xbox as possible (as fast as possible) so I've been looking into buying/building a gaming computer. To make it as console-like as possible I'd probably throw...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 1d

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle launches January 29, 2026 worldwide [Gematsu] https://famiboards.com/threads/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-8-remake-destiny-and-strategy-expansion-pack-bundle-launches-january-29-2026-worldwide-gematsu.15260/

Romance of the Three Kingdoms 8 Remake: Destiny and Strategy Expansion Pack Bundle launches January 29, 2026 worldwide [Gematsu]

https://www.gematsu.com/2025/10/romance-of-the-three-kingdoms-8-remake-destiny-and-strategy-expansion-pack-bundle-launches-january-29-2026-worldwide I believe there's chud behavior at Gematsu or that I was told not to post them; if that's the case, then I will replace the above source with a...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 1d

Having an itch to play PS1 classics https://famiboards.com/threads/having-an-itch-to-play-ps1-classics.15259/

Having an itch to play PS1 classics

Background: I got into gaming mostly via Pokemon and Mario during the GBC/N64 era of gaming. Although I later expanded out to Sony systems after Kingdom Hearts 1, the PlayStation 1 in particular is a console I feel I have very little experience with. To wit, I’ve played only seven PS1 games...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 1d

Whatcha Playin’ This Weekend, Fam? |10/10-10/12| https://famiboards.com/threads/whatcha-playin%E2%80%99-this-weekend-fam-10-10-10-12.15258/

Whatcha Playin’ This Weekend, Fam? |10/10-10/12|

Hey, hi, hello! Welcome to the weekly weekend thread! This is our spot to talk about the games we’re playing and about our weekend plans. Let’s go! — — — — — — I do not make my way through games quickly, at least not during this stage of my life. So two of my games this weekend are the same as...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 1d

Sackbird Studios - Former Zenimax online team https://famiboards.com/threads/sackbird-studios-former-zenimax-online-team.15257/

Sackbird Studios - Former Zenimax online team

At least now, they ll be free of the corpo-tyrant! https://www.eurogamer.net/former-zenimax-online-studios-staff-launch-employee-owned-sackbird-studios-in-wake-of-microsoft-layoffs

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 1d

Speedrunner Niftski gets 2 SMB WRs in one day - WR now 4:54.482 https://famiboards.com/threads/speedrunner-niftski-gets-2-smb-wrs-in-one-day-wr-now-4-54-482.15256/

Speedrunner Niftski gets 2 SMB WRs in one day - WR now 4:54.482

The SMB WR is now only a few precious frames away from the human limit. Context from Youtube commenter: Niftski's 2nd WR today, lowering it by 2 frames! Just 2 hours prior, he tied averge11's WR with 4:54.515 in his 2nd attempt of the session and 1st attempt out of 1-1. Now he has lowered...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 2d

Skate Story: better the devil you roll [out Dec. 8th 2025] https://famiboards.com/threads/skate-story-better-the-devil-you-roll-out-dec-8th-2025.15255/

Skate Story: better the devil you roll [out Dec. 8th 2025]

I can't believe this didn't have a thread yet???? Originally announced in 2022 it was delayed two times and finally comes out in 2025: Skate Story, a demonic skateboard game by Sam Eng. What: Skate Story (official website] Who: Sam Eng (developer), Devolver Digital (publisher) Where: PC (Steam...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 2d

Fortnite: Fortnitemares 2025 (Scooby Doo, Poppy's Playhouse, REPO, Friday 13th, Scream, Wednesday Addams, Doja Cat) https://famiboards.com/threads/fortnite-fortnitemares-2025-scooby-doo-poppys-playhouse-repo-friday-13th-scream-wednesday-addams-doja-cat.15254/

Fortnite: Fortnitemares 2025 (Scooby Doo, Poppy's Playhouse, REPO, Friday 13th, Scream, Wednesday Addams, Doja Cat)

From their site: Fear gets a new face. Meet the Mother of Thorns, Doja Cat, who’s twisting Battle Royale into her haunted kingdom and unleashing chaos with a wild cast of characters. From Jason to Wednesday Addams to Scooby-Doo and Ghost Face, VIPs of fright await. Step into the nightmare now...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 2d

Final Fight and TMNT: The Arcade Game - Two 1989 Arcade Brawlers That Completely Changed The Game and Genre. https://famiboards.com/threads/final-fight-and-tmnt-the-arcade-game-two-1989-arcade-brawlers-that-completely-changed-the-game-and-genre.15253/

Final Fight and TMNT: The Arcade Game - Two 1989 Arcade Brawlers That Completely Changed The Game and Genre.

I did a bunch of replays of Final Fight recently and TMNT Arcade via their collections, and some fan modified ports of Final Fight. It's amazing how even after 36 years, both of these games still hold up well in terms of graphics, animations and gameplay. Though TMNT's combat is a lot more...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 2d

Layers of Fear Final Masterpiece Edition coming to Switch 2; PROJECT M 2026 https://famiboards.com/threads/layers-of-fear-final-masterpiece-edition-coming-to-switch-2-project-m-2026.15252/

Layers of Fear Final Masterpiece Edition coming to Switch 2; PROJECT M 2026

In polish; from Bloober's IR post https://ir.blooberteam.com/2025/10/09/bloober-team-ujawnia-aktualny-kalendarz-wydawniczy-swoich-projektow/ I was going to post the GoogleGemini AI translation but i'm not sure if that is allowed, so will link to this article instead...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 2d

Famitsu Sales (9/29/25 – 10/5/25) https://famiboards.com/threads/famitsu-sales-9-29-25-%E2%80%93-10-5-25.15251/

Famitsu Sales (9/29/25 – 10/5/25)

Hardware Sales Switch 2 – 44,439 (2,154,061) PlayStation 5 – 20,617 (5,818,510) Switch OLED Model – 15,075 (9,215,656) Switch Lite – 7,024 (6,682,065) PlayStation 5 Digital Edition – 4,285 (1,011,550) PlayStation 5 Pro – 2,442 (254,219) Switch – 2,010 (20,154,814) Xbox Series X Digital Edition...

Famicomms @famicomms.bsky.social · 2d

Pokémon Center website soft launches in Germany https://famiboards.com/threads/pok%C3%A9mon-center-website-soft-launches-in-germany.15250/

Pokémon Center website soft launches in Germany

Website link: https://www.pokemoncenter.com/en-de/ Nice shadow drop! For now, it has a limited amount of products available and only ships in Germany. Hopefully they provide more shipping locations once it launches fully!