Though rumors of new products in the Nintendo Switch line have been circulating for almost as long as the Switch has been in existence, Nintendo finally unveiled what may be the first of many iterations on the Switch hardware. Known as the Nintendo Switch Lite, this portable-only unit will be released on September 20th, 2019. Let’s talk about some of the pros and cons of this console variation!
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Super Mario Maker 2 and its Surprisingly Compelling Story Mode
Playing the first Super Mario Maker made me realize that I took Nintendo’s approach to 2D Super Mario level design for granted. Contrasted against most of the user-generated levels I played, Nintendo’s approach across multiple Super Mario games showcases a high level of creativity, polish, accessibility, and restraint. It’s great that players are given the tools to create whatever they want, but it turns out that I mainly want more of Nintendo’s secret sauce.
Unfortunately, the Nintendo-made levels were poorly packaged as part of the 10 Mario Challenge. In it, you’re tasked with beating as many levels as you can with only 10 lives. However, unless you beat the entire challenge in one sitting, you’re likely to have to repeat levels before experiencing all of Nintendo’s content. Furthermore, the lack of connective tissue between levels made it difficult to get invested in Mario’s travels. At the very least, prior games sort of gave you the sense of working towards saving Princess Peach. With Super Mario Maker, you were just served levels at random that you’re running through for the sake of it.
Seemingly aware of the first game’s issues with regards to the presentation of Nintendo-made content, Super Mario Maker 2 takes a very different approach. Thus far, it’s made a huge difference in the way I consume and enjoy the game.
Return to Tetris 99
We’re back from London and Paris! It’s time for more Tetris 99! We got a few wins that bookend the stream, but we also talk a lot about E3 2019, what game’s we’re currently playing, our experience with theatrical arts, and more!
Shout-outs!
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- Thank you Double Jump and Later Levels for hosting!
- Thank you to everyone that tuned in! I appreciate your company!
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Contra Anniversary Collection Review
Who needs an army when you have one-or-two shirtless heroes with big guns? Though it doesn’t make sense that the protagonists in the Contra franchise can’t find any backup (or clothing) on the planet to help them protect the Earth from an alien invasion, the circumstances made for some great action games in the 80s and 90s. Contra Anniversary Collection compiles most of the games released during the franchise’s peak years, including the long-absent NES original and a few international versions with a few unique twists.
One Last Tetris 99 Stream Before I Left for My Vacation
Before hopping on a plane, I did one more stream with Tetris 99! We get a few wins and a lot of close calls, but of course the conversation goes in all sorts of places! This time, we talk about the rumors of Overwatch 2, E3 speculation, places we’ve traveled, my quarter-life crisis, places we’d love to travel to, fave concerts, and more!
Shout-outs!
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- Thank you huukkeli21 for the follow!
- Thank you Double Jump, Later Levels, and Extra Life TO for hosting!
- Thank you to everyone that tuned in! Always appreciate your company! Will see you again in late June when I return!
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Tetris 99 and E3 Speculation
In advance of E3, we talk about some hot rumors, leaks, and some of the things we’re hoping to see come out of the show! With my trip just days away at the time of the stream (I’m probably on the plane now), I talk about some of my concerns with not streaming for the next few weeks. I share a few stories of console launches I’ve been a part of. Also, Tetris 99 action of course!
Shout-outs!
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- Thank you PlayerTwoStart for renewing your sub!
- Thank you duckie_74 for the follow!
- Thank you Double Jump and Later Levels for hosting!
- Thank you to everyone that tuned in! I appreciate your company!
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Tetris 99 and Streaming Advice
Looking to start streaming? One viewer asks me for advice, which sparks a big discussion about how to be a better streamer! We also talk a bit about the new Elton John movie, games to play on vacation, and a bit of Wii show and tell! Also, a few Tetris 99 wins and one of my craziest close calls yet!
Highlights
There were a lot of great clips that came out of our streaming advice chat. I’ll break those out into a separate post! For now, here’s a few highlights from the stream!
Shout-outs!
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- Thank you oCaRiNaFeLLa for hosting!
- Thank you HiNoiseHere, domenicgaming7, Jguy369, baldseagull, Awesomethecool, zappyyzz, INFLATEABLeMAn, daddio1980, zorobi_, m1nt_yt, and Holoe for the follows!
- Thank you to everyone that tuned in! It was an amazing turnout and I appreciate your company! If there’s any other questions you may have about streaming, I’d be happy to weigh in!
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Fresh Games for My European Travels
With London, Paris, figuring out how to watch the rest of the NBA Finals while in Europe, and a date with the Spice Girls at Wembley Stadium ahead of me, the last thing I should be concerned about is what games I’ll be playing for the next few weeks. Odds are, I won’t have much of any time to play stuff. And that’s for the best! I’m excited to explore new parts of London and England that I didn’t get to last time, while immersing myself in a whole new world in Paris.
And yet, here I am, making preparations to ensure that I have something fresh to play during the flights, trains, and whatever little down time we have. Partially cause those moments of down time could be great for trying something new while giving me more things to write about. But mostly because I have the attention span of a peanut and require constant mental stimulation.
In light of the circumstances, this list is comprised entirely of Nintendo Switch titles. It’s also a little price-conscious, as this adventure has already proven to be a pricey one before we’ve even stepped on a plane.
Tetris 99 and the Notion of Streaming Only One Game
There are real advantages to only streaming one video game. Doing so makes it easier for you to attract and maintain an audience that loves that game. Ninja’s fans love him as a skilled player and as an on-screen personality, but they also love Fortnite and can count on him streaming it daily. As much as I would love his money and at least some of his fame, I struggle to wrap my head around how and other single-game streamers keep their sanity playing only one game for that long.
Being a variety streamer can help you stay sane. Streaming games as they move in and out of my life is a more natural way for me to play games and the approach I’ve planned on taking from the start. However, I lose the stability that comes with streaming only one game. I even see this phenomenon with my own small stream, where certain viewers only tune in for Overwatch and others only drop by for Paper Mario. Can’t blame people for wanting to watch games they like, versus sticking with me regardless of what game I’m playing.
In spite of my vow to not get monogamous with any one game, the thought of getting steady with Tetris 99 heats up every time I stream that game.
Tetris 99 and the International Cuisine Tier List
What’s your favourite cuisine? This hot-button question caps off another Tetris 99 stream! But before we get there, we also talk about the Toronto Raptors playoff run, my thoughts on the new Aladdin movie, my hot takes regarding DLC and loot boxes, high school memories, and more!
Highlights
Shout-outs!
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- Thank you Extra Life Toronto for hosting!
- Thank you to everyone that tuned in! Appreciated the company and your opinions on how you’d rank international cuisine!
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In Third Person 