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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · 1d

That was the vibe I had for sure - I was waiting for us to be shown actual visible Pikmin by the end of the video, but that didn't happen

this whole thing is VERY STRANGE but I'm definitely interested to find out more about whatever this is!

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · 1d

but WHAT IS THIS??? It's most likely a project of Nintendo Pictures, Nintendo's CG animation division

but is it a promo for a new game? An AR thing? A Pikmin series?

The video has been dropped on all Nintendo channels simultaneously with no context. They've even notified all Nintendo Today users!!

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · 1d

It's very clearly some kind of Pikmin thing - the music is full of Pikmin musical themes, and there's an out of focus red Pikmin in the background at around 1:40

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · 1d

Very weird video just released by Nintendo

www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsuf...

Close to You – Nintendo

YouTube video by Nintendo of America

www.youtube.com

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jul 30

Layton please!!! Layton Layton Layton!!!

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jul 29

Obviously as a trans person, the fact that Labour has done more damage to trans rights than the Tories did in 14 years is shocking and awful

But now with this internet legislation which is just unpopular across the board, I really don't see Labour getting re-elected for a decade or longer

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jul 29

Not to go on and on about UK politics, but I really think what Labour is doing right now is going to be looked back on in the same way as Lib Dems' disastrous coalition from 15 years ago.

I think there are huge swaths of people that will not vote Labour again, whose trust has been totally broken

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jul 13

NEW VIDEO!

How Nintendo modernized Pauline
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dNT...

I talk about:
- How Pauline was created for the arcade
- How a legendary anime artist redesigned her
- Why Odyssey's devs decided to bring her back

How Nintendo modernized Pauline

YouTube video by Thomas Game Docs

www.youtube.com

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Reposted by ThomasGameDocs

Aftermath @aftermath.site · Jul 2

Has Xbox considered laying one person off instead of thousands:

aftermath.site/xbox-layoffs-m...

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 30

NEW VIDEO!

Mario Kart 8 was full of non-Mario racers: Link, Isabelle, Inkling and more.

But in Mario Kart World, these "crossover" characters are completely gone. Even the Miis!

Here's why: youtu.be/VAmYK8RMWn8

Why Mario Kart got rid of crossover characters

YouTube video by Thomas Game Docs

youtu.be

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 24

Drag x Drive coming on August the 14th, via Nintendo Today!

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 18

Which is so good! I feel like her voice is such a big part of Pauline's post-Odyssey characterisation, so I'm really happy it seems to be carrying over to Bananza as well!

Overall the game just looks so much better than I could've imagined!! Truly can't wait for July!

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 18

DK Bananza looks just unbelievably great!! like Odyssey 2, but also so much more!!

Pauline is my favourite main Mario cast member, so I'm thrilled that she has such a big role in the new game! and the voice definitely sounds like Kate Higgins to me, which is great!

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 13

NEW VIDEO!
Behind the music of Mario Kart World

youtu.be/AScA4zBGLH0

Mario Kart World features one of Nintendo's biggest ever soundtracks, and the music here is really incredible.

But how did Nintendo write all of this music? How does the game seamlessly switch between songs?

Let's find out!

Behind the music of Mario Kart World

YouTube video by Thomas Game Docs

youtu.be

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thanks!!

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 12

Thank you!!

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 12

My brain has gone totally blank! What's the name of the song from around 4:00 in this video?

youtu.be/HpTAScmIOxs?...

Mario Kart World [Grand Prix: 150cc Leaf Cup] (No Commentary)

YouTube video by FCPlaythroughs

youtu.be

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 8

Also, I've been monitoring the video output on my TV using the passthrough feature, and it looks completely fine there. So I think if it were an issue with the HDMI cable, the passthrough would be affected too as it obviously has to go through the HDMI cable before reaching the TV

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 8

It's been widely confirmed that Elgato's devices are having problems with Switch 2 - not for everyone, but for quite a lot of people. That's why I'm pretty confident in blaming the capture card for the issue

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 8

yeah, the card is just 1080p60. The footage is coming through fine on my computer screen for the most part, so it's definitely not an HDR problem. And there's no visual glitches or noise, it's just dropping frames and the audio sounds choppy and cuts out every 20 / 30 seconds or so.

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 8

My Elgato isn't working well with the Switch 2 - dropping lots of frames, and the audio is choppy and cutting out.

Anyone know how other brand capture cards are working with Switch 2? I'm open to buying a new capture card anyway, since I've had this a few years now.

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 6

NEW VIDEO!

How Mario Kart's tracks are created
youtu.be/ta_04p2Uv-4

How Mario Kart tracks are created

YouTube video by Thomas Game Docs

youtu.be

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 5

Just look at the projects Monolith have assisted on from the past generation

These are some of Nintendo's biggest Switch games

List of games assisted by Monolith Soft:

Splatoon
Animal Crossing Happy Home Designer
Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Splatoon 2
Animal Crossing New Horizons
Splatoon 3
Tears of the Kingdom
Mario Kart World

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 5

Monolith Soft is truly the best acquisition Nintendo have ever made

This is the studio that lent their expertise to team Zelda when they went open world, among many other things

GoNintendo on Bluesky @gonintendo.com · Jun 5

Monolith Soft helped develop Mario Kart World http://gonintendo.com/contents/49288-monolith-soft-helped-develop-mario-kart-world

#mario-kart

Monolith Soft helped develop Mario Kart World

What CAN'T this studio do?!

gonintendo.com

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ThomasGameDocs @thomasgamedocs.bsky.social · Jun 4

Apologies for the very late reply!!! This is a super fascinating discovering and I think I'll almost certainly cover it on my channel!! Thanks so much for sending this over, and you must have a great ear because it's very impressive that you recognised it!! :))

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