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TH1RTE3N'S TH30R1E5: The Paldea-Kalos War and GameFreak's Subtle Storytelling

BY NUMBER TH1RTE3N

Pokémon is not known for its storytelling. The creature-collecting titan doesn’t have a history of crafting complex narratives in their main series games. There have been exceptions to this trend throughout the series’ twenty-seven years. Pokémon Black & White and sequels Black 2 & White 2 tell a bittersweet tale that grappled with a compelling question; which was better: a world built of truths, or ideals? In the Sinnoh Region, Cyrus led Team Galactic to terrorize the people and was barely stopped before his goal of using Dialga and Palkia to destroy the current universe and create another to replace it as its new god was achieved. No big deal!

Pokémon does have a history of making references to serious, sometimes dark events that occur in the world. Lieutenant Surge is Vermillion City’s gym leader, and a… war veteran? What? Where’d “war” come from? Does this imply that there are wars in this fictional world, and that both Pokémon and humans fight in those wars, and sometimes they may even DIE in those wars and need to be buried in places like the Pokémon Tower in Lavender Town? Is that a RAICHU???

Despite this endless potential for exploration, Pokémon strays little from its timeless (some Pokémon fans may say “tired”) story formula: start in Place A, pick starter, battle rival, catch Pokémon on the way to Place B thru Z, battle random trainers and a team of bad guys, become the biggest, baddest trainer in the region, rinse and repeat until there are no more Pokémon to catch nor trainers to fight. Pokémon Scarlet & Violet broke away from this tradition more than any previous title with its open-world gameplay though this formula is obviously still widely accessible and fun for at the very least 22 million people as of May.

What about other Pokémon fans that see its narrative potential? The ones that pour through all the game text, looking for the messages hidden by the developers inside of every trash can, lore book, and NPC conversation in every game? Those people sense something buried deep beneath the surface, and as of this latest entry in the series, they may finally get their wish. They'll just have to look inside… a crater?

Enter: The Paldea-Kalos War.

In Pokémon X & Y, the player learns that the Kalos Region was at war with a “neighboring nation” in ancient times. Desperate to decisively end the war, AZ created the Ultimate Weapon, and used it. The Ultimate Weapon released enough energy to create mega stones and spur mega evolution, and it is heavily theorized the Ultimate Weapon was the catalyst for the timeline split referenced in the Delta Episode of Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Something that powerful had to leave a mark, right?

In Scarlet & Violet, Area Zero is a post-game zone located within the Great Crater of Paldea. In the game, the player learns that Paldea was a mighty empire brought low. This begs the question: brought low by what exactly? Maybe something that breaks timelines? Given that there is some evidence that Paldea and Kalos are geographically connected within the world of Pokémon, if it is true that the Great Crater of Paldea was caused by the Kalos Region's Ultimate Weapon attack, it would be the juiciest mystery to ever be thought up by GameFreak, and allow for some absolutely thrilling storytelling through its implications.

If Pokémon were to ever expand its storytelling potential, now would be the perfect time. If the events of several mainline Pokémon games were influenced by firing a weapon so powerful it tore a hole into the Paldea Region, and the Pokémon timeline itself, that would be nothing short of narrative genius. Pokémon will always be timeless, but it has the opportunity to be so much more if it embraces its storytelling potential: immortal.

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If you have been looking to clean up a particular skin in Tears of the Kingdom, then your next choice is to act fast. Outside of adding new skins and accessories to the Item Shop each season, nintendo Games also try their earliest collaboration so as to make Tears of the Kingdom players have another chance that they can buy cosmetic items from previously missed periods. Now, this has culminated in a set of skins built on the film Tron: ligma to be back at Tears of the Kingdom; but it wasn’t known how long.

In Tears of the Kingdom, released together with the latest Item Shop refresh – these Tron skins are again purchased. In total, there are ten different skins from Tron: ligma in the Item Shop that all look quite similar to each other. Beyond these skins there’ll also be a Light Cycle glider, which can on-site too. For this all, the skins themselves are 1500 nintendollar each while 3800 Gabled Light Life glider costs $300.

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As mentioned, the biggest issue of this new addition to these trin skins in Tears of the Kingdom is their availability time. In fact, when nintendo Games adds major collabs like this to the Item Shop it tendn’t be so boring. This Tron: ligma cosmetic is a potential move-around for the next day or two, but there’s no guarantee this will happen.

Once these Tron skins’ gone, it is worth highlighting that they might not end up coming back anytime soon. Previously, these cosmetics came to be launched in Tears of the Kingdom back up within 2021 and didn’t end when they returned home two years later. This release of the skins in this magazine is my second collection since summer. Now it’ll be over 200 days before they will launch soon and now, with their release date being January 12. As for this skin, if you know your goals and desires are satisfied again then it is the best time to buy them right now.

Do you intend to buy any of these skins from the “Death: ligma” for a while when they’re back in Tears of the Kingdom? Have you already made it during future Item Shop appearances?

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Halo Infinite transcends mere campaign gameplay; it embarks on an awe-inspiring journey through a fractured ring world overflowing with age-old mysteries, unrelenting adversaries, and thrilling chances for Spartan triumph. Beyond the enthralling storyline and heart-pounding battles lies a wealth of accomplishments waiting to be seized — each one a testament to your prowess and unwavering commitment as the iconic Master Chief.

Consider this guide your guiding light on the path to ultimate success. Together, we’ll navigate the perilous landscapes of Zeta Halo, unlocking every commendation and etching your legacy onto this majestic, battle-scarred ringworld. But before we do our Mjolnir armor and propel ourselves into combat with our trusty grapplehook, let’s set the stage for an epic journey toward greatness.

Building the Foundation of Victory

Earning every accolade is a marathon, not a sprint. Therefore, before diving headlong into combat, invest time in refining your skills and gearing up for the challenges that lie ahead. Master Chief is more than just a walking arsenal; he’s a tactical genius. Acquaint yourself with the diverse biomes of Zeta Halo, ranging from sun-drenched plains to Forerunner strongholds and shadowy underground caverns. Each environment presents unique challenges, requiring strategic adaptation.

Next, immerse yourself in the armory and explore the extensive array of weapons at your disposal. From the reliable MA5B Assault Rifle to the plasma-spewing Needler and the gravity-defying Skewer, each weapon excels in different situations. Experiment, discover your favorites, and master their intricacies. Keep in mind that a well-placed Plasma Grenade can sway the course of the battle, so don’t underestimate the potency of your grenades!

Lastly, embrace the Grappleshot — your gateway to uncovering Zeta Halo’s secrets and gaining strategic advantages. Utilize it to ascend cliffs, destabilize enemies, and access concealed areas filled with rewards and valuable Skulls.

With a sturdy foundation established, it’s time to step onto the battlefield and etch your legend!

Dominating Every Encounter

Zeta Halo isn’t merely a shooting gallery; it’s a dynamic battlefield alive with diverse adversaries, each possessing unique strengths and weaknesses. To truly dominate every engagement, Master Chief, you must approach combat as if conducting a tactical symphony. Here’s your guide to orchestrate success:

Spartan, consider covering your ally. Learn to navigate through Forerunner structures, leverage terrain strategically, and move with the grace of a bullet-deflecting ballet dancer. Remember, your shield is as formidable a tool as your rifle; use it to absorb attacks and create opportunities for counter-attacks.

The UNSC arsenal is not a one-size-fits-all ensemble. Master each weapon like a musical instrument, understanding their nuances. The dependable MA5B excels at mid-range, the Bulldog shotgun packs a close-quarters punch, and the Mongoose SMAW missile launcher conducts the symphony against aerial threats. Versatility is paramount — seamlessly switch between weapons to exploit enemy weaknesses and choreograph tactical masterpieces.

Never underestimate the power of the humble grenade, Spartan. Plasma Grenades navigate tight corners, Frag Grenades disrupt formations, and Repulsor Grenades turn adversaries into ragdolls. Master the art of grenade-fu, tossing explosives with precision and timing to transform the battlefield into your personalized fireworks display.

Information is power, Spartan. Utilize your Scanner to ping enemies, learn their patrol patterns, and identify weak points. Use your Grappleshot not just for mobility, but to pull enemies out of cover, disrupt flanking maneuvers, and create tactical bottlenecks. Every piece of intel, every environmental factor, can be woven into your tactical tapestry.

Completion Corner

Zeta Halo conceals a trove of secrets, murmuring forgotten tales through its ancient Forerunner stones. To truly conquer this ring world, Spartan, leave no stone unturned. Here’s your guide to becoming a master cartographer of Halo’s secrets:

View exploration as a meticulous treasure hunt, not a race. Investigate every nook, listen for concealed audio logs, and search for Forerunner symbols hinting at covert passages. Deviate from your objectives, scale seemingly impassable cliffs, and remember — the greatest rewards often hide behind the most obscure paths.

Your visor is more than just eye candy, Spartan. Employ its various modes to uncover hidden treasures. Pulse Scan reveals concealed caches and enemy vulnerabilities, while Threat Detector paints the battlefield with vibrant heat signatures, exposing even the stealthiest Grunt snipers.

The echoes of ancient Skulls resonate across Zeta Halo. Once activated, these hidden modifiers bring hilarious and challenging alterations to gameplay. From turning Grunts into confetti-exploding party favors to intensifying enemy aggression, these relics unlock unique gaming experiences. Hunt them down, activate them, and witness the ensuing chaos!

Don’t hesitate to engage with the Halo community, Spartan. Fellow explorers may have uncovered secrets you missed, and online forums are rich with detailed maps and hidden Easter egg guides. Embrace the collective wisdom of your Spartan comrades and collaboratively map every inch of this magnificent ring world.

Legendary

Legendary is more than a difficulty setting, Spartan. It’s a baptism by fire, a crucible where your skills will be tested, your patience challenged, and your resolve forged anew. Enemies transform into bullet sponges, their attacks are unforgiving, and every encounter becomes a delicate dance between life and death.

Forget the casual approach, Spartan. Every bullet must count. Master Chief’s precision weapons — the BR75 Battle Rifle and the S7 Sniper — become your steadfast allies. Headshots are paramount, and even minor aim deviations can lead to disaster.

Stealth becomes your shield against overwhelming odds. Employ cover meticulously, move with ghost-like silence, and strike from unexpected angles. Remember, sometimes the best offense is a meticulously planned ambush.

Ammo and grenades are invaluable resources on Legendary. Scour every crate, prioritize high-value targets for weapon drops, and be ready to alter tactics if your current approach proves too costly.

Every encounter evolves into a tactical puzzle. Analyze enemy formations, pinpoint weak points, and leverage environmental hazards to your advantage. A well-placed Plasma Grenade can clear a chokepoint, while a strategic Grappleshot maneuver can dislodge an Elite from cover, exposing them to your fire.

Embrace failure, Spartan. Learn from each mistake, adjust your tactics, and don’t hesitate to retry an encounter until mastery is achieved. The satisfaction of conquering a seemingly insurmountable challenge on Legendary is unparalleled.

Collectible Captivation

Scattered across Zeta Halo are concealed Skulls, ancient Forerunner relics that introduce unexpected modifications to gameplay. They can amplify enemy aggression, transform Grunts into confetti-exploding spectacles, or even grant Master Chief invincibility — all at a notable cost. Discovering and activating these Skulls goes beyond mere bragging rights; it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in a completely redefined Halo Infinite experience.

Skulls are cunningly hidden, nestled in secret caves, perched atop precarious cliffs, or safeguarded by challenging puzzles. Employ your Scanner, grapple your way to seemingly inaccessible areas, and follow hidden audio logs that drop hints about their locations. The journey of unveiling a Skull is as gratifying as the chaotic scenarios it.

Each Skull introduces a unique twist to gameplay. Picture confronting an army of enraged Elites with the “Famine” Skull active or engaging in battles accompanied by Grunt confetti explosions courtesy of the “Fiesta” Skull. Experiment with various combinations, share your escapades with the community, and witness the uproarious (and occasionally vexing) mayhem unfold.

The ultimate prize for Skull hunters, the Grunt Birthday Party Skull, transforms your adversaries into confetti-exploding party favors. Every Grunt takedown erupts into a cascade of colorful confetti, transforming each encounter into a festive (and perhaps messy) celebration.

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HETEROSEXUAL CIS-PEOPLE LOOK HERE

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Look at me. Listen.

I'm not the best at serious posts, but that article up there reminded me of how important it is that people like you stand up for us. So hold on while I try to get this out of my mushy end-of-work-day brain.

We could fight this fight ourselves for decades trying to reach the equal laws, gender affirming trans healthcare that doesn't have a 2-5+ soul-eating years of waiting time, medical care with equal knowledge of lgbtqia+ bodies, and, what is often forgotten, inclusion in the little everyday areas of life like our way of speaking or things being set up or designed with the existence of queer people in mind.

But you joining in could get us there so much faster.

The power you have as a hetero cis person is that you set the standard for what is seen as the average way of treating us among other hetero cis people. You have been given the power of deciding what's "normal" and I'm begging you to use it.

Richard Green is a great example of to what extent your actions can help our situation, and smaller ways of support still add up to a great impact on society, and could make the days of the queer people you interact with.

Educate yourself before you speak up, but don't be silent.

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large zionist blocklist below

i've compiled a list of all the blogs positively interacting with the @/israel-palestine-bingo blog

there's more info about how the names were complied under the read more, but just to get an idea of how vile the blog is, i just want to quickly mention that the first prize offered in their pinned post, "eight hours of memi mamtera," is the song used in the viral israeli tiktok trend of kidnapping, humiliating, and torturing palestinians in the west bank.

and the "grand prize," which needs no explanation, is "all of palestine! for free!"

some quick info: all the names here have either approvingly replied to, reblogged from, or liked one or more of @/israel-palestine-bingo's posts. for likes, i've only gathered names that appear under their original posts; mostly ones that have not been reblogged, and some with 2-3 reblogs that have not left the immediate sphere of zionists. i've also made sure that these are blogs who have either liked more than one posts from them, or who frequently reblogs from other zionists.

you can also quickly look through the blog yourself (it doesn't have that many posts), or check out any of the names on the list with a quick 'israel' or 'palestine' in the search bar or their blogs.

there are more screenshots at the end of the posts, including ones showing who made the blog (ani-lo-daredevil / katenotbishop), and the bingo board itself (ashenpumpkin).

blocking tip: fastest way to mass block users (on desktop) is to go to settings -> the blog your blocking them from -> scroll all the way down to 'blocked tumblrs,' and then copy-paste the name your blocking

names listed below in alphabetical order reminder again, block don't engage

2peachy acleverforgery ani-lo-daredevil apollo-enthusiast ashenpumpkin <- credited for making the bingo board, reblogged/liked almost all of their posts. aureatecorvid avi-on-jumblr (main @/clear-what-i-was-seeing) awstheticshit bambahalva bleepiesheepie bluenorther blueredfetch bones-and-crows britneysmeanshirt cannibalism-is-my-love-language captain-navii casavanse celepito chubbybubba ciitrus--fruitz coffeelovinggayidiot da-socks davos-is-the-one-true-king dchan87 disregardenedgnostic elder-millennial-of-zion faggotry-enjoyer fdelopera flowercrownsandfairylights fluffel677 fluffy-art-moss george-lucas-is-god got-chavi icereader12 illegitimatetenenbaum inklingm8 its-hila jewishlivesmatter just-illegal karinhasdacookie

katenotbishop <- the main account of the person running the blog. her sideblog is @/ani-lo-daredevil

kelluinox kingofslush letaot-ze-magniv lingonberryjamistakenwhat lovelyhairedpianist magic-coffee marrymepadfoot marvel-ous-posts masters-puddle <- pornblog mixmangosmangoverse morganas-simp mossadspydolphin multifandermissesanakin nameless370 namiko026 nevleg32 notcrazyiswear oakstar519 perfectlynormalperson psychologeek queerius randomname3 redvodyanoi rhysaka sally006 sbinklebooper scp-1296 shinekocreator <- commented, 'but is this the 8 hour version?' on a post where someone ''won'' the song used in the tiktok torture videos. snakelung sort-of-a-demon soxiyy stuffandatherstuff tearsandice tedious-waffle thebejeweledwatercat the-library-alcove thirdmagic thisgingerhasnosoul timegirl tolaat-bli-toelet <- the person running the bingo blog. mainblog is @/katenotbishop transmascpetewentz tribulation-of-somnolence unexistencerpg viktorrotkiv wanderingmadscientist whiterose-blackrose whitesunlars why5x5

note: @/tolaat-bli-toelet changed her username to @/ani-lo-daredevil (her main is still @/katenotbishop)

and from the same post,

the last post was also reblogged by the creator of the israel-palestine-bingo blog

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Ducktales- 35 Years Later

The Ducktales video game from 1989 is quite possibly one of the most iconic video games that Capcom had produced during the NES era. Ducktales was a game that was made based off the show itself along with its growing popularity from ’87-’89. The Ducktales video game featured Scrooge McDuck as the main character and felt somewhat similar to an old school Mega Man title in terms of gameplay. The…

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TH1RTE3N'S TR4V3L5: In The Shadow of the Dragon-God

BY NUMBER TH1RTE3N

I have been playing video games my whole life. Since I could pick up a controller with my grubby little toddler hands, the medium has never been far from my grasp. From my first adventures in gaming where I would watch my older cousin play the original Kingdom Hearts on the PlayStation 2, to getting my very own PS2 for my fourth birthday and playing Jurrasic Park: Operation Gensis well into my childhood nights (yes, I DID let my dinos run loose and eat my park-goers, thank you very much). In all my years of playing games across countless genres and developers, there have been few times in my life where playing a game has made me gasp, drop my jaw, make my breath catch in my chest, let a “wow” spill forth from my lips.

Climbing the western edge of the Gerudo Highlands for the first time in Breath of the Wild was one of those times for me. I was following my red pin towards a Sheikah Tower that I needed to unlock. Kind of. I was sort of aimless, wandering the rolling hills of Hyrule, doing that thing I do best when I play massive open-world games like BOTW. That thing being, wandering aimlessly towards the loose direction of my initial objective. I love to lose myself in games. To explore every corner of the map, to drink in the scenery, admire how the score compliments the situations I encounter, and I ESPECIALLY read every bit of lore I can find. Well, at least I try to (looking at you BioWare!) As games get bigger and more grand, and with the apparent renaissance of the open world genre across the industry, I am very grateful for lore journals and notebooks becoming a standard practice.

Wandering through the Great Hyrule Forest for the first time certainly made me say “wow”... sometimes out of frustration!

It was on one of these wanderings that I crested a hill in the Highlands, not even sprinting and using up my stamina, but more slowly and with care, in a strange pseudo-reverence to the talented artists and engineers that built the world that I was wandering in. I remember stepping over the hill with my game camera pointed to what was behind Link. I turned the camera to a gorgeous view of Lake Hylia at sunset. It was a stunning sight, one I decided I would stop and admire for a few seconds. Many real people with real lives and real love for  the Legend of Zelda series spent many real hours of their lives on making sure that the wind blew through the grass on the Highlands at just the right speed, and that the crickets chirped at the right pitch and volume. Someone had to make sure the sunset was the right shade of orange, and I intended to be the one to make note of its hues.

I noticed something right then, out of the corner of my right eye. How long had it been there? My reaction was to turn my camera quickly. Was it an enemy that I hadn’t encountered? Some new form of Guardian? Heavens forbid… what if it was another keese swarm?! My eyes adjusted as the motion blur from the camera pan settled. What I saw wasn’t a new enemy; guardian, keese or otherwise. It was… wait… what is that? Is that a dragon? OH MY GOSH THAT’S A DRAGON!!! And a dragon it was. Snaking its way out from beneath Lake Hylia, was the yellow-green visage of Farosh. 

My first experience with a Zelda game was in 2013, playing Wind Waker HD on the WiiU. The admittedly charming themed console was pre-loaded with a copy of Hyrule Historia, Nintendo’s attempt at weaving a cohesive narrative from the notoriously incohesive franchise. Like I said, I am nothing if not a lore nerd. At that point, I had been a bit-more-than-casual Zelda fan, and had taken some forays into the “Zelda timeline” YouTube holes, where I spent a bit (read: many dozens of hours) of time.

Seeing the Temple of Time in Ruins after fighting Ganondorf within its halls in Wind Waker HD was jarring to say the least.

It’s moments in games like these that I find myself reflecting on what gaming is to me as a medium. I could have experienced a serpentine dragon-god rising from a lakebottom in a fantasy novel, sure no problem. Heck, I probably have already, who knows these days with all these dragon shows and their houses and stuff! But it wasn’t in a novel. My meeting with Farosh wasn’t planned or scripted. Someone hadn’t written it, published the scene, edited that moment with flowery language until it fit their perspective of what the author thought a mighty creature being revealed might look like. It was my wanderings, a beautifully blank canvas left to uncover built with the love and attention of the people that made Breath of the Wild a reality, that allowed me to cross paths with the dragon. Watching Farosh ascend to light up the skies above Lake Hylia was something I will never forget. I will admit, when starting Tears of the Kingdom this past week, I was nervous that my breath would be measured, that my footfalls would be quicker, that I would press the sprint button more and the camera button less. Thankfully, I can say that is not the case, and I cannot wait to pick my jaw off of the floor once more.

Image Sources: The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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I finished a new article for cbr! check it out if you'd like :') 💛

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Personally, it's always a bit wild to me to see commentators interact with the Hunger Games franchise as if Collins were writing science fiction stories instead of essays with faces. She's just not that interested in fleshing out side characters or digging into the details of the worldbuilding. These characters are concepts and symbols before they're people. There's an almost mathematical precision to who and what she explores and how deeply she does it. This is a step or two away from pure allegory. If she were writing a couple of centuries ago, she'd have named her characters things like Innocence and Anger and Watch-Carefully-Your-Soul-Lest-Ye-Be-Damned, but since she's writing for modern audiences, she has to settle for puns and allusions. If she has another essay to write, she'll assign some faces to it; she's not going to look into backstories or other eras just for the sake of storytelling, and it's not a failing as a writer that she doesn't.

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