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That's unfortunate about the amiibos.  Hope you can get the new ones you want.  Especially Pac-Man.  It's amazing how those things have taken off.  By making a few of them really hard to find, Nintendo has really created a frenzy around them (not unlike what they do with systems).  I think it's only a matter of time before the market crashes so to speak.  I hate that there are people who buy them solely to screw other people over for profit.

I got Tatsunoko vs Capcom and Fragile Dreams for Wii, and Witch and the Hundred Knight for PS3.  I've been collecting old Wii games recently for some reason (probably cause nothing's coming out for Wii U and most Wii games are reasonably priced).  I also recently picked up Sakura Taisen and Klonoa for Wii.

I remember a lot of that stuff.  Bob Mackey was such a douche.

First, I don't think anybody should be harassing anybody else online.  Spirited discussion is one thing, but some of the shit that people are being subjected to is ridiculous.  The threats of violence/rape to women like Anita Sarkeesian is wrong and those cowards who are responsible should be found and punished accordingly.  But most people only hear about that side of it for whatever reasons (laziness, agenda, or because it makes for a better story?  You decide).  I saw how you were treated by that so-called professional journalist and his cronies, and while your case wasn't as extreme as Anita's treatment by some in GG, I know from this that harassment can come from both sides, despite the media almost unanimously painting all GG as socially awkward timebombs and all anti-GG as if they are enlightened innocent victims.

Second, as an artist, I think games are a form of art and expression, like film.  Yes, they are commercial products (also like films), but they shouldn't be expected to advance some social or moral crusade, unless that's the creators' intent of course.  I get annoyed reading reviews and comment sections of games like Bayonetta 2 which bash the game simply for having a sexualized female lead when this is an artistic choice.  If this is not your cup of tea, fine, but don't insult those who don't share your opinion.  And it's not Hideki Kamiya's fault that there aren't more diverse female character types in games.  I do think games as a whole should be more inclusive, but it's not necessary for a single game to be so.  The bigger issue is how to get more diversity in the industry (and how to not treat them like shit once they're in) to allow for expanded viewpoints/ideas.

Yo what's up Ben!  It's jelliSHOT from 1up.  I finally created a Pixlbit account a few months ago (right after your last blog it seems).  Good to see you're back.  You always have interesting things to say.

Sounds like deja vu.  I won't be a bit surprised when they announce it for NX.  Sure they'll probably release a less impressive version for Wii U so Wii U owners don't go apeshit, but we know which version will be the one to get.  Nintendo is famous for stuff like this, the most obvious example being Twilight Princess.  As a Wii U owner with about 3 games, I can't say I'm not pissed (not even a Zelda fan, I just want something interesting to justify my purchase).  Even if it's just a delay and there's no ulterior motive, it still means Xenoblade is the only Wii U game I'm remotely interested in this year.  Last year it was Bayonetta.  One game a year does not make me a happy consumer.

Not sure if it's still going on, but Diablo ultimate evil edition was $20 at game stop ($30 for ps4/xb1).  You should get it.

I got Klonoa, Breath of Fire IV, Dino Crisis (I still have part 2 on disc), Jurassic Park, Back to the Future, Sam & Max, Mortal Kombat, and blew the rest on Jamestown+ for PS4 (It looked like a cool old school shmup).

I kinda hope he finishes up Silent Hills before heading off into the unknown, but it looks doubtful.  He needs to hook up with a major publisher with deep pockets.

Holy crap that's awesome.  I've got $17 on my account right now.  Think I'm going to buy a bunch of those lol.  Thanks.

I hear you, but there are fans who love the cutscenes as well.  Phantom Pain looked to have some pretty extensive gameplay, and we shouldn't forget that Kojima's R&D team developed the snazzy Fox engine, which Konami is using in its other games.  He will be missed.