In a move that has sadly been inevitable for some time, Nintendo announced late on Tuesday, February 15th, 2022, that they would begin the process of shutting down the eShops for both the 3DS and WiiU systems starting this year, and culminating in March of 2023, abandoning another console’s history to the eBay aftermarket. They also set up a cutesy little Spotify Wrapped-esque website for … Continue reading Nintendo Shutting Down 3DS & WiiU eShops
This week began like any other. Then suddenly, there was a Nintendo Direct. People proceeded to lose their shit over whatever wild, unconfirmed rumors and assumptions made it to Twitter’s trending topics, setting themselves up for disappointment once more. The Direct has come and gone now, and I took some very loose notes, so here’s my very brief review of everything I remember and the … Continue reading Reviewing the February 9th Nintendo Direct
Exactly one month ago, on January 9th, I posted a list of things I wanted to do in the new year. One month later, let’s have a check-in and see how those things are going. To recap, here’s the list: In 2022, I want to… Buy a film camera and get into analog photography Try once more to play the guitar Get back to learning … Continue reading 1-Month Check-In
What Else is On? is a collection of things from elsewhere on the web that I’ve been enjoying. READ: This very sad Twitter thread of gaming regrets from Kate Gray [Twitter]*It’s fun sad, not sad sad. This thread is why I’m so sentimental & protective of my old games. WATCH: Pinocchio: A True Story (2022 Movie) Official Trailer [YouTube]*What the fuck is going on in … Continue reading What Else is On? February 6th, 2022
A new Pokémon game came out last week, and it’s got some serious Breath of the Wild vibes. I’ve been playing it with my girlfriend since the day after it launched (download servers were slammed the day of), and much like every other Pokémon game we’ve ever played, we’re having a great time with it. Pokémon’s universal appeal just won’t die, even in a game … Continue reading Pokémon Legends: Arceus’ Pivot to the Pokédex Makes for a Chill Time
It’s been a good month and a half since last year’s Formula 1 season came to a close in Abu Dhabi — with Max Verstappen snatching the title away from Lewis Hamilton in what will surely go down in history as one of the most controversial and divisive last laps of all time — and Lewis Hamilton is nowhere to be seen. He’s only appeared … Continue reading Mercedes F1 Team Posting Worrying Amount of “Baby Come Back” Lewis Hamilton Photos During Off-season
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