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The reason for this topic:  What would encourage you to be more active on this site?  I'm hoping we can also get a few responses from those we haven't seen in awhile.  The floor is open.

In the topic:  Thoughts on Site, Features, Layouts and Sections - Round 2!, many updates and tweaks were made.   I am working on new tweaks and looking at potential forum updates / software changes amongst other pieces (Xenforo versus SMF 2.1).

The goal is to make a community more members want to use.   Many requested a dark theme, that has been in place for awhile now.  All themes will be updated to incorporate the owl theme (original theme idea in the works).   

Logging in was also made easier by integrating (federated) the site login with Discord, Steam, or Blizzard.  Several recent updates have been applied.

I appreciate your feedback
BV!

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I know.. and I think they clarified some of the questions I had as well.   It seems resetting DOESN'T affect everything based off statements they made.   Attitudes of certain characters were really highlighted as well.   I cannot wait for Episode 3.

As I mentioned in another thread, I have done that with a couple of the Lego games.  It was definitely hard to find some of the pieces... that's for sure.

I'm definitely pumped for this release.  This one will also be 100%'d at some point as well.

I am trying to break it out this weekend, I'll let you know how I like it @targetrasp   I love games like this as well.  The reviews were decent so I'm hoping it's good.  I gave up trying to replicate the Total Carnage / Super Smash TV experience.  There's just nothing like those games (in my opinion).  No one really makes games like that anymore.  So hopefully Monkey Barrels is great!

@targetrasp you should've watched it asap    I kid... I won't spoil it.  It's definitely better than expected.  It's really odd too.

@retro junkie big spoiler section on my response here:

Spoiler: ShowHide

It's interesting how the reset the timeline.  It's like when they hit the dude with the wand and he was erased.  So that means everything is erased in a pretty horrible fashion... albeit quick.  There are some holes with this as well... IE the appear to erase everything in the current locale, but does it end up erasing the entire universe in that entire time line?  They never really addressed that.  Why?  Because there would be an ENTIRE universe coming off the timeline.   If you think about it, they're practically erasing WAY MORE than what Thanos ever did.  AND the fact they didn't stop Thanos... means that was in their "approved time line."   And It is funny they say "the Avengers were supposed to happen" in so many words.  I agree with Loki, who are they to decide? 

Well... not in the way of work.  Although we went 100% work from home and now they're looking to close  the local town location that we just moved to in 2019.  I didn't blip in other ways... such as education.  I acquired more IT certifications and am about ready to complete a few more.  Had a few promotions.   But I did in other ways such as sports, gym, socialization, eating out, and stuff like that.  Good luck on your retirement transformation!  Gaming is a retirement must! 

@targetrasp dude... I want a secluded beach as well.  I seriously want to hear the waves and that's about it.  I have a hard time sitting still... SO, I'm not sure how long that will last.  But I'm ok for at least 2 days of it lol. 

It's on!  Anyone checking this out tonight?

Holy Crap... we made it to June 2021 already.  We blipped 1 year... and now we are here lol     Crazy time warp.

With that... do you all have summer plans?  Just chilling out?   The weather (here) has been pretty nice.  Took awhile to get here.


Thoughts? Comments? Post it up!

Based on @targetrasp's post,  Zelda Skyward Sword for the Switch, I am creating the pre-order topic.  We do receive a small kick back if you pre-order, but that money does go to support this site and all future updates we will be doing.

Pre-order here:
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - Nintendo Switch - amazon.com

If you pre-order, post it up!  I personally cannot wait to play this game without the  motion controls.  Make sure to post in targetrasp's  topic!

You're lucky on the Loftwing... they are hard to come by now.   I am definitely excited for this title.  I'll throw out the pre-order topic with a link back to this topic.

Pre-order topic is here:
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD - Nintendo Switch Pre-order

I agree with you as well.  The motion controls were a bit hard to control.  I wanted to like it and dug the motion controls for many games.  Others were hard to stomach, like Trauma Center.  I found myself having to steady my control hand with my other hand while playing the game.  Speaking of that... I think we need a Trauma Center topic.  It has been awhile since I played that game.

@Grindspine I tried to check that out...  unfortunately, the video is not available.

The Lego Movie VideoGame has a great Dubstep theme LOL.  I dig it!

We were playing that game recently.  We finally 100% platinum trophied the game.  Topic:
Lego Movie VideoGame - PlayStation 4 - 100% Complete Platinum Trophy

@Mai Valentine - I will have to check that out as well.

@AngelBob Yeah... work has been kicking my butt as well.   So have additional certifications.  I am working through a few more.

We made major progress in our Minecraft town that we have been building for years.  We have a nether travel system and are working to do a rail system between a few of the time.

It's cool to see you back!  Hopefully we will get to see you back more.

yeah... we have binge watched pretty much everything on Disney+ now and are finding it to be a bit limited.  We even watched Who Framed Roger Rabbit lol.

need... more... Marvel.  I'm pumped to see where they take Loki.

@XFaKToRX I know you're really looking forward to this as well!

It looks like Agents of Shield is still not on Disney+ when I searched for it.  I Wonder when that will be available.  I would like to catch this up... sounds like we will need an Agents of Shield topic.

There have been several games I've looked at in the Limited Run Games lineup.   This looks really cool!  The extras are really cool as well.  The price, not as cool, but you get a lot of cool Shwag with it!  I'm sure these will be collectors items someday.

How does (would) the Game Boy camera with with this?  just curious

lol - keep your dirty pins to yourself!  I kid.  Dirty connectors are problem for many devices for sure.

Has anyone seen this game?  Monkey Barrels  for the Nintendo Switch.    I ended up picking it up the other day from Amazon, AND it's still sealed.    It's a twin stick style "shooting" game and looked fun and had decent reviews on Amazon.  I'm all for picking up a random game here and there and am going to break into it this weekend to see how it is.   

Monkey Barrels - Nintendo Switch - amazon.com

Thoughts, Comments?  Post it up!

@targetrasp  I haven't broke this out yet.  R-Type Final 2 Inaugural Flight Edition for the Nintendo Switch has been taking most of my time.  I am trying to break it out this weekend to see how awesome it is.  I expect it to be "Raiden," but I really enjoy playing Raiden.

pacman is so frustrating to start with!

It'd be great to see other peoples frustration while playing this

LOL... I agree.  This is a lot of fun though.  So I take it you have broke it out?  I'm surprised @retro junkie hasn't yet. This is a great take on a retro theme. 

I'm not sure if they check these days, but @Kinikko have you been playing Pac-Man 99?

@targetrasp I started playing mine... how about you?   If you haven't, BREAK IT OUT! 


Anyone else wanting this game?

Originally started by @Jack ... we are now in 2021.  What Cell Phone are you rocking? 

If you are still rocking the same Cell... what do you want to get and why?

Post it up!

lol... I can confirm this is true, by the way.  It does not come with a charger.  It has the usb to c cable... but no wall charger.  You have to pay additional if you want that.

I get less packaging, people are charging their devices differently these days.... AND the rise of inductive charging has occurred.  But if you're not in a car with inductive charging OR have the home setup, this can be quite a bit inconvenient.

@retro junkie interesting... I've never seen that system before.

So all of the games were compatible?

I can say... I don't ever remember this coming up.  I am pretty sure I never saw one come across the store many years.  I had everything, including the Nintendo 64DD (Disk Drive).

Sounds like we need a bit more information, @targetrasp    Maybe additional topics!

Another one down... and another one bites the dust!   100% complete - Lego Movie Videogame for the PlayStation 4.  The platinum trophy has been received.

We are close on at least 1 other Lego game right now... and have many more Lego games to go!

lol... well... you know... It has taken a couple look-ups.   I did 100% Lego Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter Years 5-7 without looking stuff up.  But we looked up a few things towards the end on the others that were platinum trophied.

Lol... this is rather fun and a nice story tk hear considering all the other news out there.  A guy named Josh wrote a bunch of others with his same name for a dual.  The dualled with paper, rocks, and scissors for the right to be the real Josh.   It ended up in a large foam noodle fight with a ton of people and was won by a 6 year old. Lol 

Hundreds show up in Nebraska for fight over name Josh - apnews.com

It's an older story... but it's funny and good times. 

Thoughts, comments,  post it up!

Another one down... another one bites the Dust!  We just 100% completed Lego Batman 3 for the PlayStation 4.   This is Platinum Trophy #4.

We have several Lego games close to 100% completing as well.  Lego The Movie, Marvel Super Heroes, and DC Villians are close!

This looks like a really solid product now.  Your screenshot looks great too @retro junkie   So the update fixed all your previous issues?  This plays all Game Boy Advance, Color, and original Game Boy games?  Any other tricks up the sleeve?   I might be down as I have a lot of old GBA stuff that I would love to replay.  I have my old GBA SP that... was a really cool handheld console.  The age really shows in the screen (in my opinion).  I still dig it though.