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Balan Wonderworld Review - Favorite Costumes Part 1

I have officially beat the game with every single Gold Balan Statue in every level, got the Balan Costume, got all the main game costumes and the latest section of the Tower of Tims that I need to unlock being the sixth section.

I had quite a ball playing the game despite Square Enix being backstabbers to Balan Company and the game. Now, this huge ass review will split into different categories and will have their own page. These categories are:

Favorite Costumes

Level Design and Level Music

Boss and Boss Music

Now, these picks will be my personal opinion. I'm starting with costumes because it's probably the hardest out of these to choose from since every costume has incredible designs to them.

There will be two picks for each Chapter: a Common Costume and a Rare Costume.

Common Costumes are those you can easily find in each act. If you can find them in multiple spots in one act or they can seen im both acts then they count as common.

Rare Costumes are ones you have to go the extra length to find. Some are hidden while others require certain costumes to get.

The Balan Costume isn't being counted for obvious reasons. It is the only costume found on the Isle of Tims and it's requirements are staggering.

How To Get Balan Costume

First you need to feed the Tim Statue on the isle a certain amount of Rainbow Drops. Once it's full, you need to get a white Crowned Tim. This very Tim can be acquired by getting Tims with three badges.

A Tim can get a badge for consuming the equivalent of 30 Tim Drops(3 large drops) in either blue, pink or red colors. You need at least 2 Tims with all 3 badges and then breed them together. It is trial and error so I suggest getting multiple Tims with badges but also exit the game if ya fail to get a white Crowned Tim.

Once you have the Tim, do a level and it should be the proper size to pick up. Throw it at the statue and it will become the Father Tim. That big Tim will fly you up to the costume so you can get. If ya lose the costume, then give the Father Tim more Rainbow Drops. Rainbow Drops can be given by redoing stages, bosses or Tim Statues scattered about the levels.

Now let's get started.

Chapter 1

Common Costume: Tornado Wolf

An obvious choice for me. Wolves are one of my favorite animals and werewolves being one of my favorite mythological creatures. Tornado Wolf can be found in Act 1 and in the Boss Level. A simple jump engulfs the player in a mini tornado that can reflect wind projectiles and break blocks.

Powerful, agile and cute plus Tornado Wolf just gives me Werehog nostalgia since I'm a Sonic Unleashed fan.

Rare Costume: Jumping Jack

You can't just give me an adorable kangaroo and one of the better costumes when it's comes to movement. Jumping Jack can only be found in Act 1 so it's actually rare. This costume allows the player to do a flutter jump, great for getting extra air, reaching slightly far platforms and a decent recovery.

It's a costume I suggest stocking up on since you can't get the better mobility options until Chapter 6 Act 2. Also love there's a plushie in the pouch and the white patches of fur. Kangaroo are marsupials who do carry young in their pouches, and the silver tufts just add extra charm to the design.

Chapter 2

Common Costume: Jelly Jolt

Very useful! The Jelly Jolt is the perfect costume when it comes to electric resistance and make enemies stay five feet away while you shock them to hell. Can be found in Act 1 and the Boss Act. First time seeing an adorable jellyfish that actually doesn't mean harm.

Jellicent, Frillish, and Healslimes don't count considering the former have a habit of wrecking ships and the latter is a pain in the ass in boss fights or tough opponents. Also, all of these attack you! Case in point.

Rare Costume: Double Jumper

Definite pick for many reasons. This costume can only be found in Act 2 and requires the Fixer Upper Costume in Chapter 12 or the Frost Fairy Costume in Chapter 8(harder difficulty for reaching it).

It allows you to double jump, a godsend when it comes to reaching Balan Statues, costumes, recovery and careful platforming. You can get some major air with this costume and makes backtracking for certain levels easier.

I love the demonic imp design too. Imps are agile and mischievous creatures after all. Just like the basis, this costume is difficult to grab like the imp.

Chapter 3

Common Costume: Sickle Slicer

Slickle Slicer are one of your first go-to for fighting spiked enemies. This costume can be found in Act 2 and the Boss Act, it allows you to throw sickles that act like a boomerang. If you do a combo, these sickles can go farther than their already decent range.

The design is a very nice touch since the praying mantis can be considered a high level predator amongst insects. The costume is quite agile which helps in a pinch against fast opponents.

Rare Costume Itsy Bitsy Elf

A mini chinchilla perfect for tiny doors. Costume can only be found in Act 2 and takes some careful platforming to get. Suggest using the Jumping Jack costume if you don't want to wait for the better option in Chapter 6. This costume lets you enter tiny doors that often hold Balan Statues or Balan Bout inside. Very adorable, very fast (probably second fastest in the main story) and super fun.

Chapter 4

Common Costume: Aero Acrobat

Holy Balloon Popping Batman! This costume can be found in Act 1, Act 2 and the Boss Act. It allows you to pop balloons and even jump kick enemies caught in the crosshair. Balloons are scattered about in various levels and this guy is a great option of transport to reach these specific areas.

The aviator outfit makes it even better and I love bats. Probably my favorite flying mammal of the bunch since I often have a bat ally in games like Kingdom Hearts Dream Drop Distance, a Crobat for hunting escape happy Legendaries in Pokemon and Hidabat in Yokai Watch.

Rare Costume: Happy Horn

My first performing costume. It can be found in Act 2 and performs on special stage platforms scattered throughout chapters. A good way to gain some extra drops and hear a different version of stage clear. Not only is the costume charming, this is the first time I actually like listening to a marching band.

Chapter 5

Common Costume: Guardian Bird

The first costume to find in Act 1, can also be found in Act 2 and the Boss Act. The Guardian Bird costume lets you throw a mini whirlwind in midair. A nice costume to have for hitting far off opponents and counter wind projectiles.

I love the purple and yellow of the feathers and that orange mimics the bandana and ponytail of the costume's human equivalent. This costume is quite quick and good for dodging, the ability can act as a last second recovery should the need arrives.

Rare Costume: Sickle Slayer

A much stronger version of the Sickle Slicer that can be found in Act 2. One of the early options for breaking iron blocks or fighting iron coated opponents. The extra bulk does slow down the player but the payoff is worth it.

The larger size, serrated sickles and the color palette proves that this is a costume you rightfully earned. A sign that you can handle the much stronger costumes that can be found in the game. The general amongst the Sickle race.

Chapter 6

Common Costume: Pumpkin Puncher

The Fruity Boxer! A costume found in Act 1, 2 and the Boss! This costume lets you punch opponents from afar with straight Rayman equivalent punches. Doing a combo even extends the range. A faster hitter than the Sickle Costumes but also great at getting tons of Drops from Negati. If you take out tons of Negati in a single costume without changing or getting hit, the number of Drops they give increases.

I love the design since it's practically a scarecrow boxer. The outfit is cute, has a sort of fanciness you can only find in medieval periods in wealthy districts.

Rare Costume- Air Cat

The princess of platforming. This costume can only be found in Act 2 and allows the player to walk on air for a short amount of time. A perfect option for reaching far off areas, recovery and even avoiding ground hazards.

I've used this costume A LOT for most of my playthrough of the game. Even go back to Chapter 6 just to restock if I run out. This costume is that good. Very adorable too, just has this Artistocats nostalgia to it as well. Also I am a cat lover, literally got 5 cats at home and all are rescues as well.

That will be it for now. Part 2 of Favorite Costumes will be out sometime this week. I would've put the whole thing here but Tumblr limits how many pictures you can add to a post, 10 to be precise. Also, I don't want to make this too long for any fellow readers.

Until next time folks! See ya back in Wonderworld.

#balan company #balan wonderworld #balan wonderland #my personal opinion #costumes #balan wonderworld costumes #video game review #sonicasura #personal favorites #balan company's innocent #fuck square enix #fucksquareenix

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octoberwhore · 4 years

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favorite video games of all time so you know what to play during self isolation

(don’t know why this popped up when I typed in ‘Video Games’ but here ya go)

12. Rayman 3

wasn’t too sure weather to give it to Rayman 2 but Rayman 3 ended up taking the cake. I just love the humor in it. Played this one a lot in my preteen years.

11. Animal Crossing Wild World

sadly the only Animal Crossing game I ever played due to me not wanting to buy new Nintendo consoles solely for one game which would be new AC games. Beyond iconic. Sold my ACWW game a few times as a kid because Resetti scared me.

10. Dead By Daylight

The only multiplayer game I will play. I hate other players but this one is so much fun. You don’t really have to proper interact with others.

9. Life Is Strange

It has it’s flaws. But the game had a major impact on my life. Was also my very first PS4 game.

8. GTA San Andreas

I C O N I C. So many childhood/preteen memories of me secretly playing the game because my mom thought the game is a bad influence. Totally am part of a gang today. Not.

7. Detroit Become Human

I should’ve never started playing movie type games like this where your choices effect the story. Because these are now my favorite type of games and they make me feel like i’m less of a gamer fsm lol. Also had a big impact on my life. Also every android is fucking hot.

6. Stardew Valley

Been playing this since it first came out and THIS GAME...YOU WON’T EVER NEED A THERAPIST AGAIN! (jk please seek professional help if you’re struggling)

5. Beyond Two Souls

I see way too much Beyond Two Souls slander lately (IF i see ppl talking about it at all). It was my first PS3 and movie type game. Also Ellen Page. Love the story so much.

4. Tomb Raider Legend

I could’ve put almost every Tomb Raider game in here. Tomb Raider is my favorite video game franchise of all time but if I had to decide on ONE favorite it would be this once. I definitely played this one the most out of all the games.

3. Sleeping Dogs

Just please for the love of god... play this game. Just do it. I’ll forever be mad Sleeping Dogs 2 as well as the online game got cancelled. I need more Sleeping Dogs in my life.

2. The Sims 2

Do I even need to explain this.

1. Heavy Rain

It doesn’t get any more perfect than this. Well the graphics are a bit outdated but that’s all i’m gonna say. You gotta experience this game yourself.

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nvgotd · 5 years

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The Non-Violent Games of E3 2019

Following requests on Twitter, I’ve compiled a roundup of all the non-violent games announced and showcased at E3 2019. Hoping this can become an annual thing.

There are 41 games here across a variety of platforms, so without further ado...

Afterparty

Developer: Night School Studios Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox One Release Date: 2019

Milo and Lola are best buds who recently died and find themselves in Hell. There is only one way to escape: outdrink Satan and he'll let them return to Earth. This point and click adventure sees you on the bender of your afterlife where you'll play beer pong, flirt with Satan and change the very structure of Hell.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

Developer: Nintendo Platforms: Switch Release Date: March 20, 2020

The latest entry in Nintendo's charming life sim series starts on a deserted island. Players begin with nothing more than a tent, but must craft enough materials and cultivate the land until they can build an entire village -- all while repaying their debt to the insidious Tom Nook, of course.

Assassin's Creed Odyssey: Discovery Tour

Developer: Ubisoft Quebec Platforms: PC Release Date: Autumn 2019

Following on from the Assassin's Creed Origins version presents players with a combat-free version of Odyssy's Ancient Greece. They'll be able to explore it at will, or follow tours and suggested paths that will teach them about various aspects of life and culture at the time. This time around, there are also quizzes to see how much you have learned. It will be released for free, with a standalone version for people who don't own the game.

Catan

Developer: Asmodee Digital Platforms: Switch Release Date: June 2019

The digital adaptation of this classic board game is coming to Nintendo Switch. For those who haven't played, a landscape is randomly generated, its terrain and the produce gained from it is split between players, and your task is to build the biggest settlement. Trade with players to get the resources you need to build towns and roads, but be wary of whether the items you give them are helping their own progress.

Circuit Superstars

Developer: Original Fire Games Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch Release Date: 2020

In the absence of a new Micro Machines, Square Enix Collective is publishing this toy-like top down racer. Players control stylised cars in a series of circuit races where they need to consider their pit stop strategy rather than just floor it and hope to reach the finish first. Vehicles will range from classic cars to rally and trucks.

eFootball PES 2020

Developer: PES Team Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release Date: September 10, 2019

The long-running Pro Evolution Soccer gets a slight esports-driven name change this year, but still aims to deliver the most realistic football available. The Master League mode is being revamped, and a new mode Matchday appears to tie in with real-world matches, calling on players to choose a side and hope that their team's victories help them in-game.

Fall Guys: Ultimate Knockout

Developer: Mediatonic Platforms: PC, PS4 Release Date: 2020

Published by Devolver Digital, this colourful outing is essentially a Battle Royale game... but without combat. Players control one of 100 little blob people and strive to survive a series of obstacle courses like climbing a hill with boulders falling towards them or crashing through bricks walls that may or may not be solid. If you've ever watched Takeshi's Castle, you get this idea.

Forza Horizon 4: Lego Speed Champions

Developer: Playground Games Platforms: Xbox One, PC Release Date: June 13, 2019

The Lego Speed Champions expansion adds a whole new region to the best-selling racer where everything is made of (you guessed it) Lego. Players will also be able to hop into Lego vehicles, race around Lego tracks and smash through Lego walls and trees. Because Lego means everything is awesome (And now that song's stuck in your head. Sorrynotsorry).

FIFA 20

Developer: Electronic Arts Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch Release Date: September 27, 2019

This year's FIFA revamps key systems like shooting and AI defending but also adds a brand new FIFA Street-style mode, Volta. This veers away from the realistic, straightforward football we're used to and invites players to be more creative in matches where teams have between three and five players rather than the usual eleven.

Flight Simulator

Developer: Microsoft Platforms: PC Release Date: TBA

Microsoft's hyper-realistic aviation simulation returns after more than a decade, this time rendered in impressive 4K visuals. Sit in the cockpit of faithfully recreated vehicles and fly around the world.

Fujii

Developer: Funktronic Labs Platforms: Valve Index Release Date: June 27, 2019

This virtual reality title allows you to explore three of vibrant and serene landscapes. As they wander through them, each with their own distinct environments, they can help bring each one to life by watering plants, touching certain objects and interacting with creatures. They can also collect seeds on their adventure and use them to grow an exotic garden of their own.

Garden of the Sea

Developer: Neat Corporation Platforms: Oculus Rift, HTC Vive Release Date: June 10, 2019 (Early Access)

In a game described as a mix between Harvest Moon and Pokémon, players are given a cottage on a small island and are free to live out their life how they see fit. They can grow plants and crops in their garden, or explore the island and meet the native creatures. Unlike Pokémon, interacting with them doesn't require you to battle them in any way -- simply stroke them, feed them and generally befriend them.

Genesis Noir

Developer: Feral Cat Den Platforms: PC, Mac Release Date: TBA

Technically, this game depicts the Big Bang that started our universe as a gunshot from a cosmic being, one that kills the protagonist's love interest... but since the gameplay does not involve violence and the goal is to prevent her death, I'm going to give it a pass. This stylish adventure sees you exploring Earth from the eyes of someone who exists outside of the universe. The emphasis is on exploration, interacting with the world and generating art as you do so.

Harvest Moon: Mad Dash

Developer: Natsume Platforms: PS4, Switch Release Date: Autumn 2019

An even more casual spin-off of the already laid back Harvest Moon series, Mad Dash is a colour matching puzzle game at its heart. Players are presented with a field seeded with blocks of different coloured crops. Combining those blocks to form larger squares helps the crops grow larger for more points -- for example, combine four cabbages to make one big cabbage, then four big cabbages to make a giant one. Rack up as high a score as possible before the time runs out, and you can call in a friend with co-op mode to help you.

Heave Ho

Developer: LeCartel Studios Platforms: PC, Switch Release Date: Summer 2019

Published by Devolver Digital, this wacky physics-based platformer gives you control of a strange looking creature with two exceedingly long arms. Use the simulated physics to build momentum and swing or flip across the screen to grab hold of the terrain. Only by mastering the mechanics will you complete each course. You can also have up to three friends join in, but coordination will be key to reaching your goal.

Hyperdot

Developer: Tribe Games Platforms: PC, Xbox Release Date: 2019

This minimalist action arcade game is all about dodging. You control a single dot (a HyperDot, if you will) trapped in a circular arena with enemies, projectiles and other hazards. Simply guide your dot around the empty space to avoid any collisions and survive as long as you can. The campaign will have over 100 different levels, each with their own dangers, and a multiplayer mode will challenge you to outlast your friends.

Just Dance 2020

Developer: Ubisoft Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, Switch, Wii (no, really) Release Date: November 5, 2019

If you haven't heard of Just Dance before, it's a Rayman Raving Rabbids minigame that's got out of hand (true story). In the minigame, players copied the choreography on an on-screen characters in time with the music. Ten years, 28 games and spin-offs, and countless music licensing deals later, you have Just Dance 2020.

Lost Words: Beyond The Page

Developer: Sketchbook Games Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch Release Date: December 2019

A 2D platformer set entirely in a little girl’s diary. Players use the words on the page as both platforms and tools to solve the various puzzles that block her progress. The game also has a beautiful story written by Rhianna Pratchett.

Madden NFL 20

Developer: Electronic Arts Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release Date: August 2, 2019

New to this year's Madden is Face of the Franchise: QB1, a "personalised career campaign" that allows players to create their own college quarterback and lead him to NFL glory. There are ten licensed college teams, along with all the most popular teams in the league.

Mind Labyrinth VR Dreams

Developer: Frost Earth Studio Platforms: PSVR, HTC Vive, Oculus Rift Release Date: Out Now

Another virtual reality exploration title set in a variety of imaginary landscapes. Mind Labyrinth VR Dreams is designed to be a meditative experience, where each world is inspired by a different mental state to help players "find their emotional balance". Environments range from a calm and lush forest to a perilous world of flames and tornados.

Mosaic

Developer: Krillbite Studio Platforms: PC Release Date: 2019

This dark and brooding adventure centres around a lonely man living a repetitive life in an overpopulated but ever-expanding city. Players experience his life, from the daily commute to working at a faceless megacorporation. All seems meaningless, until one day strange things begin to happen and the man's life changes dramatically.

Night Call

Developer: Black Muffin, MonkeyMoon Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Switch Release Date: 2019

A murder mystery noire game where you play a Paris taxi driver. Players must assist with the police investigation by getting their passengers, including potential suspects, to talk during their journey with you. But try not to scare them off, as you still need to earn enough money to pay your bills.

Per Aspera

Developer: Tlön Industries Platforms: PC Release Date: 2020

Another title about colonisation, but this one is set a little closer to home. Per Aspera tells the tale of a mission to colonise Mars, but in addition to the management side of things there is a strong narrative about the hardships of leaving your world to build a new one. Players must explore the Red Planet to find the resources they need to terraform the environment and survive, and make decisions carefully and strategically if they want the colony to prosper.

Planet Zoo

Developer: Frontier Developments Platforms: PC Release Date: November 5

From the makers of Planet Coaster and Jurassic World Evolution comes a management title that, perhaps quite obviously, puts you in charge of a zoo. Care for your animals, customers and staff as you try to run an efficient zoo, unlocking more and more exotic creatures as you progress.

Read Only Memories: Neurodiver

Developer: MidBoss Platforms: PC, Mac Release Date: 2020

Announced this week, this is the sequel to the acclaimed cyberpunk point-and-click adventure 2064: Read Only Memories. Players will search people's memories as a telepathic detective aided by the titular Neurodiver as the pair search Neo-San Francisco for a rogue psychic who is breaking people's minds.

Roller Champions

Developer: Ubisoft Platforms: PC Release Date: Early 2020

Set in 2029, this colourful game imagines a world where the most popular sport is the titular Roller Champions. Players compete in teams of three as they race around oval tracks trying to score as many goals as they can, while racking up as many laps as possible. There is the ability to tackle, but also the ability to dodge in stylish fashion.

Skatebird

Developer: Glass Bottom Games Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux Release Date: TBA

Since we're unlikely to ever be getting a new Skate, one indie is working on the next best thing: Skatebird. This skateboarding game features all the tricks, flips and kicks you expect, but the rider is a little bird and everything he's skating on has been made from household objects. The Kickstarter for this was announced earlier this week and already passed its goal of $15,000 (currently near $24,000).

Spiritfarer

Developer: Thunder Lotus Games Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch Release Date: 2020

In this cartoonish but touching adventure, players take on the role as the ferryman carrying recently departed souls on to the next world. While the souls are of human beings, they appear as animals that represent their personalities. Players can befriend them, develop relationships, and expand and improve the houseboat carrying them to the other side in a story that drives a message of acceptance.

Spaceteam VR

Developer: Cooperative Innovations Platforms: TBC Release Date: TBC

A virtual reality adaptation of a mobile game previously covered on NVGOTD. The concept is much the same: a group of players are aboard a spaceship, each in charge of certain controls labelled in made up space jargon. Each player is given a set of instructions that relates to another players' controls, but they don't know who. The only way out to find out is to shout out "Soak the Ferrous Holospecturm" or "Set the Sigmaclapper to 0" (for example) and hope everyone else is paying attention. If the team fails to follow instructions, the ship crashes.

Starmancer

Developer: Ominux Games Platforms: PC, Mac, Linux Release Date: Q1 2020

Starmancer is a building and management game that sees you constructing and maintaining a space station, but rather than playing some invisible God-like being (i.e. yourself) like you do in The Sims, this time you have a role to play. The game casts you as the station's AI and tasks you with sustaining a crew of colonists as they attempt to reach a new world on which they can build their home. Once the colony is complete, players can send out their humans to mine asteroids, trade with other factions and even explore ancient alien ruins.

Steep

Developer: Ubisoft Annecy Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release Date: Out Now

Another previous NVGOTD recommendation, this extreme winter sports title from Ubisoft is still going strong. This week the publisher announced a free new map set in Japan, giving players a whole new course to master.

Supermarket Shriek

Developer: Billy Goat Entertainment Platforms: PC, Xbox One Release Date: July 9, 2019

Don't worry, that's not blood -- it's paint. I was confused too. Supermarket Shriek is a kart racer (of sorts) where you control a man and a goat in a shopping trolley. Designed to ideally be played by two people (one as the goat, one as the man), each person has a microphone and must scream into it to turn in their direction to steer around a variety of complicated courses, all set in unsuspecting and previously tidy shops. There is, of course, a two-button control scheme for players who want to try it themselves.

Telling Lies

Developer: Sam Barlow Platforms: PC, Mac Release Date: 2019

From the creator of the superb Her Story comes a fresh live-action narrative adventure with far grander ambitions. Players explore videos stored on a hard drive stolen from the National Security Agency as they try to understand why the four characters have been played under electronic surveillance. As with Her Story, they can search for keywords to access new videos but this time they need to piece together timelines and events to interpret what they have seen.

The Curious Tale of Stolen Pets

Developer: Fast Travel Games Platforms: PlayStation VR, Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Windows Mixed Reality Release Date: 2019

This single player adventure game is a puzzle-centric affair set on tiny floating worlds that come from the imagination of a child and their grandfather. Players grab, push, drop and spin objects found in each world searching for clues that will reveal what happened to the missing pets.

The Elder Scolls Legends

Developer: Bethesda Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One, Switch, iOS, Android Release Date: Out Now

This digital card battler sees you pitting monsters and creatures from the world of Bethesda's hit RPG series against each other. The big E3 news for this game is a new expansion, Moons of Elsweyr, introducing new cards and a storyline themed around the home of the cat-like Khajiit people.

The Good Life

Developer: White Owls Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release Date: Autumn 2019

Positioned as a "debt management life RPG", The Good Life puts players in the role of New York journalist Naomi, who has to move to a small British town to pay off her debts. The only way to do so is ben taking pictures of what happens in the town and reporting on them, but the closer she watches the local inhabitants, the quicker she realises that all is not as it seems.

The Lord of the Rings: Living Card Games

Developer: Fantasy Flight Interactive, Asmodee Digital Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch Release Date: August 8, 2019

Another digital card battler, but one based on the timeless works of JRRTolkien. Inspired by the real card game, this uses the animation and interactivity of video games to liven matches up. Players collect a deck of heroes from across Middle-Earth as they battle the forces of Sauron in card form.

The Sims 4: Island Living

Developer: The Sims Studio, Maxis Platforms: PC, Mac, PS4, Xbox One Release Date: June 21 (Desktop), July 16 (Consoles)

The newest expansion for The Sims 4 gives players the chance to build their dream island palace, as well as watch their Sims take part in more tropical activities. They'll be able to kit out their characters in local island clothing, instruct them to lounge on the beach, or encourage them to befriend the native dolphins. There are also water sports, like canoeing, swimming and surfing, plus occupations to train up for, like the beach-cleaning conservationist.

The Wardrobe - Even Better Edition

Developer: CINIC Games Platforms: PC Release Date: June 7, 2019

The Wardrobe is a point-and-click adventure inspired by the classic LucasArts titles like Monkey Island and Day of the Tentacle. It tells the story of Skinny, a boy died from an allergy to plums (that he didn't know about) and became a skeleton that lives in his friend Ronald's wardrobe. Skinny secretly watches over Ronald and helps him in life, but events force him to reveal himself. Even Better Edition adds joypad support, more achievements, a new save system and other improvements.

Totem Teller

Developer: Grinning Pickle Platforms: Xbox One, PC Release Date: 2020

Described by the developer as an "antinarrative video game", Totem Teller puts you in the role of a muse seeking inspiration. They roam the land in search of lost folklore, investigating strange distortions and retelling stories to any listeners they gather around them -- or allowing the stories to be forgotten forever. The surreal painted visual style gives it a storybook feel.

Way to the Woods

Developer: Anthony Tan Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch Release Date: 2020

This beautiful game sees players controlling one of two deer wandering through a post-apocalyptic landscape in search of safety. As they explore the ruins of civilisation, they'll encounter other friendly creatures such as racoons and cats, but a black goo that corrupts everything it touches continues to spread around them. Only by solving puzzles and finding new ways forward can they hope to escape.

Yoga Master

Developer: Oxygene Media Platforms: PS4 Release Date: Summer 2019

Developed in collaboration with professional yoga coaches, this game features more than 150 different poses for players to master and a variety of serene environments to practice in. There are over yoga programs to follow or you can create your own, and the game will be regularly updated with new content.

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miloscat · 6 years

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A quick scanlation of a Rayman-themed 4koma, commemorating the release of Rayman 2 in Japan. From the pages of the May 2002 edition of Monthly Corocoro magazine. Written and illustrated by Hori Yoshikazu (this romanisation is a guess as this mangaka is fairly unknown, with few works to their name). Scanned by Ragey. @horseypope helped me translate it, I did the rest.

What a novelty to get a Rayman comic. Apart from some Rabbids-only ones later, the only other comic I know about is the 4-page short in Disney Adventures. Hopefully more will surface some day.

#rayman #rayman 2 #rayman revolution #comic #scanlation #video game comics

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browroom99 · 2 years

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9 Methods To Keep Your Minecraft Server Software Growing Without Burning The Midnight Oil

On Saturday, Microsoft had reported seeing the set up of Cobalt Strike by the exploitation of the Log4j vulnerability. Open the installer software and then all you must do is allow EasyMod to set up an installation folder on your device and to the verify the era of Minecraft you might be running. Finally, operating a server software makes your system susceptible to attacks from outside. Minecraft Server software permits you to play your favorite recreation with your friends and family working collectively as a community. Even a 3DS has Minecraft model you can play on it. No two servers are the identical, and you can find a large number of them throughout the community. On Sunday, November 23, at 2:00 PM GMT the flurry of flash deals will make means for all of the big Fall Sale's daily bundles, accessible for the ultimate two days of the sale. Minecraft is the best-selling sport of all time and this blocky, buildy behemoth will have you entertained you for hours on end. Publish one single shot on Twitter hours before the raid. Time-consuming because it takes many dedicated hours to change it. In essence, establishing takes 4 steps, with the first being downloading the program.

Total, Minecraft Server takes the already superior recreation to a better top. Minecraft is a popular recreation within the Internet. There are several sorts of games out there on the internet and never all of the games played by the youngsters, but only the most effective ones are played. Not solely that, however within the world you created, there are predators that you should fight utilizing the tools you've got crafted. By turning it into a multiplayer, you can create your individual world and fight mobs with the help of your mates. You may click on the 'Minecraft for Home windows 10' version if you wish to try out the game before purchasing. Apple/Screenshot by Shelby Brown/CNET There are a number of Rayman video games that have come out through the years, however there is a free cell model known as Rayman Adventures that your children can check out. Like the sport, Minecraft Server does not come with directions. Tremendous Mario Odyssey is a stellar Change Mario recreation, but this remaster of a Wii U basic is the one for 4-player motion. You need to outline a map on your multiplayer game from one on the planet folder. As soon as you have downloaded the file, you need so as to add it to the newly-created Mod folder.

First, although Minecraft Server doesn't need a high-finish machine, it still requires a very good performing desktop laptop to make sure smoother performance. Host on the identical pc. The English version of the official documentation is of fine high quality. On our site, you possibly can obtain the official Minecraft server. Nevertheless, setting up one could be fairly confusing, particularly for novices. A number of archetypes of servers exist in the community, and every one is distinguished by its distinctive gameplay options, rules, and societal constructions. It enables you to bump up the graphical performance by supplying you with the power to tweak additional to optimize the gameplay expertise. You may as well unlock free gadgets within a server. Creativerse, like Minecraft, is a voxel-based mostly sandbox recreation, nonetheless it's free to play. If you wish to play Minecraft with your friends, you possibly can connect to an external server, use Minecraft Realms, or create a server on your network at residence with Minecraft Server. We will proudly say that he is the best to use, you will be satisfied after reading a short overview on the launcher. On the main page of the launcher in the underside left nook there is a area to enter your nickname that will likely be used in multiplayer.

While there are tons so that you can do, you'll be able to solely do them solo. Can enhance this number through configuration. You possibly can design your personal templates and recruit NPCs for fight and different tasks. And while not all animals may be ridden, you can mount camels, mammoths and pterosaurs, just like you possibly can saddle up on a horse in the unique recreation. This spunky little game follows the adventures of Sackboy and his associates. Now, there'll be a Servers tab next to the "Worlds" and "Buddies" tabs at begin-up, introducing a complete new group of players to fan-favorite universes like Lifeboat, an endeavor created by a 14-yr-old and his dad that boasts 6 million players per 30 days. Minecraft Server is a sport utility created by Mojang for Minecraft players. Fortunately, https://minecraft-servers.one/ created a program, which permits gamers to share their world with others. Apart from allowing players to play with others online or by way of LAN, every server additionally contains its personal content. The release has occurred on December 10, 2021. After installing this replace, you will still be capable of play on servers working on the 1.18 version. Although, be aware that gadgets collected from a server will not work exterior it.

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7 Ways To Keep Your Minecraft Server Software Growing With Out Burning The Midnight Oil

On Saturday, Microsoft had reported seeing the installation of Cobalt Strike via the exploitation of the Log4j vulnerability. Open the installer software after which all it's a must to do is permit EasyMod to arrange an installation folder on your device and to the verify the generation of Minecraft you are working. Finally, running a server software program makes your system vulnerable to attacks from outside. Minecraft Server software means that you can play your favorite recreation with your pals and household working collectively as a group. Even a 3DS has Minecraft version you possibly can play on it. No two servers are the same, and you could find a wide choice of them inside the group. On Sunday, November 23, at 2:00 PM GMT the flurry of flash deals will make manner for all of the big Fall Sale's daily bundles, accessible for the final two days of the sale. Minecraft is the very best-promoting game of all time and this blocky, buildy behemoth will have you ever entertained you for hours on end. Post one single shot on Twitter hours before the raid. Time-consuming because it takes many devoted hours to change it. In essence, organising takes 4 steps, with the first being downloading this system.

Overall, Minecraft Server takes the already superior game to a greater peak. Minecraft is a popular sport in the Internet. There are several forms of games available on the web and never all the video games performed by the children, however solely the best ones are performed. Not only that, however inside the world you created, there are predators that that you must battle utilizing the instruments you have crafted. By turning it right into a multiplayer, you can create your own world and battle mobs with the help of your pals. You may click on the 'Minecraft for Home windows 10' edition if you wish to check out the game earlier than purchasing. Apple/Screenshot by Shelby Brown/CNET There are a lot of Rayman games which have come out over time, however there is a free cellular model called Rayman Adventures that your children can try out. Like the sport, Minecraft Server doesn't include directions. Super Mario Odyssey is a stellar Change Mario recreation, but this remaster of a Wii U traditional is the one for 4-participant motion. It's essential to define a map on your multiplayer sport from one on the earth folder. As soon as you've downloaded the file, you need so as to add it to the newly-created Mod folder.

First, though Minecraft Server doesn't need a high-finish machine, it still requires a superb performing desktop computer to ensure smoother performance. Host on the identical pc. The English model of the official documentation is of good high quality. On our site, you possibly can obtain the official Minecraft server. However, setting up one might be fairly confusing, especially for novices. A number of archetypes of servers exist in the community, and each is distinguished by its distinctive gameplay options, guidelines, and societal constructions. It lets you bump up the graphical performance by giving you the power to tweak further to optimize the gameplay experience. You may also unlock free items inside a server. Creativerse, like Minecraft, is a voxel-based sandbox recreation, however it's free to play. If you want to play Minecraft with your friends, you'll be able to connect with an external server, use Minecraft Realms, or create a server in your community at house with Minecraft Server. We are able to proudly say that he is the simplest to use, you could be convinced after studying a brief overview on the launcher. On the primary page of the launcher in the underside left nook there's a subject to enter your nickname that might be utilized in multiplayer.

While there are tons so that you can do, you may solely do them solo. Can increase this quantity via configuration. You can design your own templates and recruit NPCs for fight and other duties. And whereas not all animals might be ridden, you possibly can mount camels, mammoths and pterosaurs, identical to you may saddle up on a horse in the unique game. This spunky little game follows the adventures of Sackboy and his pals. Now, there will be a Servers tab next to the "Worlds" and "Associates" tabs at start-up, introducing a complete new neighborhood of players to fan-favourite universes like Lifeboat, an endeavor created by a 14-yr-previous and his dad that boasts 6 million players per thirty days. Minecraft Server is a sport utility created by Mojang for Minecraft gamers. Luckily, its builders created a program, which permits gamers to share their world with others. Apart from allowing players to play with others online or via LAN, every server also consists of its own content. The release has occurred on December 10, 2021. After putting in this update, you will still have the ability to play on servers working on the 1.18 model. Though, word that gadgets collected from a server won't work exterior it. MINECRAFT-SERVERS

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Four Methods To Keep Your Minecraft Server Software Growing With Out Burning The Midnight Oil

On Saturday, Microsoft had reported seeing the set up of Cobalt Strike by means of the exploitation of the Log4j vulnerability. Open the installer software program after which all it's important to do is permit EasyMod to set up an set up folder in your system and to the confirm the generation of Minecraft you're working. Lastly, running a server software program makes your system susceptible to assaults from outside. Minecraft Server software lets you play your favourite sport with your mates and family working together as a community. Even a 3DS has Minecraft version you can play on it. No two servers are the identical, and you could find a large selection of them within the group. On Sunday, November 23, at 2:00 PM GMT the flurry of flash deals will make method for all of the massive Fall Sale's daily bundles, out there for the ultimate two days of the sale. Minecraft is one of the best-promoting sport of all time and this blocky, buildy behemoth will have you entertained you for hours on finish. Publish one single shot on Twitter hours earlier than the raid. Time-consuming because it takes many dedicated hours to change it. In essence, setting up takes 4 steps, with the primary being downloading this system.

General, Minecraft Server takes the already awesome recreation to a larger peak. Minecraft is a popular recreation in the Web. There are a number of varieties of video games available on the internet and not all of the video games played by the kids, however solely the most effective ones are performed. Not only that, but inside the world you created, there are predators that you have to battle using the tools you've crafted. By turning it right into a multiplayer, you possibly can create your own world and battle mobs with the assistance of your friends. You'll be able to click on the 'Minecraft for Windows 10' version if you wish to check out the sport earlier than buying. Apple/Screenshot by Shelby Brown/CNET There are a variety of Rayman games which have come out over the years, but there is a free cell model called Rayman Adventures that your youngsters can try out. Like the game, Minecraft Server does not include instructions. Tremendous Mario Odyssey is a stellar Switch Mario recreation, however this remaster of a Wii U traditional is the one for four-participant motion. You will need to define a map for your multiplayer sport from one on the planet folder. As soon as you have downloaded the file, you want so as to add it to the newly-created Mod folder.

First, although Minecraft Server doesn't need a high-end machine, it still requires a good performing desktop pc to make sure smoother performance. Host on the identical laptop. The English model of the official documentation is of fine quality. On our site, you'll be able to obtain the official Minecraft server. However, establishing one will be fairly complicated, especially for novices. A number of archetypes of servers exist in the neighborhood, and each one is distinguished by its unique gameplay options, guidelines, and societal constructions. It lets you bump up the graphical efficiency by supplying you with the ability to tweak further to optimize the gameplay expertise. You can even unlock free gadgets within a server. Creativerse, like Minecraft, is a voxel-based sandbox game, nevertheless it is free to play. If you wish to play Minecraft with your mates, you'll be able to hook up with an external server, use Minecraft Realms, or create a server in your network at residence with Minecraft Server. We can proudly say that he's the easiest to use, you might be satisfied after studying a brief overview on the launcher. On the primary page of the launcher in the underside left corner there's a area to enter your nickname that will likely be used in multiplayer.

While there are tons for you to do, you'll be able to solely do them solo. Can enhance this number by way of configuration. You can design your own templates and recruit NPCs for combat and different tasks. And while Game servers will be ridden, you may mount camels, mammoths and pterosaurs, similar to you possibly can saddle up on a horse in the original sport. This spunky little recreation follows the adventures of Sackboy and his mates. Now, there will be a Servers tab subsequent to the "Worlds" and "Friends" tabs at start-up, introducing an entire new neighborhood of players to fan-favorite universes like Lifeboat, an endeavor created by a 14-year-previous and his dad that boasts 6 million gamers per 30 days. Minecraft Server is a game utility created by Mojang for Minecraft gamers. Fortunately, its builders created a program, which allows players to share their world with others. Apart from allowing players to play with others online or via LAN, each server also consists of its personal content. The discharge has occurred on December 10, 2021. After installing this update, you will nonetheless be capable of play on servers working on the 1.18 model. Although, observe that objects collected from a server won't work exterior it.

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4 Methods To Keep Your Minecraft Server Software Rising With Out Burning The Midnight Oil

On Saturday, Microsoft had reported seeing the set up of Cobalt Strike through the exploitation of the Log4j vulnerability. Open the installer software and then all it's a must to do is permit EasyMod to set up an installation folder on your device and to the confirm the era of Minecraft you might be running. Lastly, operating a server software program makes your system susceptible to assaults from exterior. Minecraft Server software means that you can play your favourite recreation with your friends and family working together as a community. Even a 3DS has Minecraft model you may play on it. No two servers are the same, and you could find a wide selection of them inside the neighborhood. On Sunday, November 23, at 2:00 PM GMT the flurry of flash deals will make method for all of the massive Fall Sale's daily bundles, accessible for the final two days of the sale. Top minecraft servers Minecraft is one of the best-selling sport of all time and this blocky, buildy behemoth will have you entertained you for hours on finish. Post one single shot on Twitter hours earlier than the raid. Time-consuming as it takes many dedicated hours to change it. In essence, organising takes 4 steps, with the primary being downloading the program.

General, Minecraft Server takes the already superior sport to a greater height. Minecraft is a popular recreation within the Web. There are a number of sorts of video games out there on the internet and never all the video games played by the kids, but solely the best ones are performed. Not solely that, however inside the world you created, there are predators that you should fight using the tools you've crafted. By turning it right into a multiplayer, you possibly can create your personal world and battle mobs with the assistance of your friends. You possibly can click on the 'Minecraft for Windows 10' version if you want to try out the sport earlier than buying. Apple/Screenshot by Shelby Brown/CNET There are quite a lot of Rayman video games that have come out over the years, but there is a free cell model known as Rayman Adventures that your children can try out. Like the sport, Minecraft Server does not include directions. Tremendous Mario Odyssey is a stellar Switch Mario game, but this remaster of a Wii U traditional is the one for 4-participant motion. You should define a map to your multiplayer game from one on this planet folder. Once you've got downloaded the file, you want so as to add it to the newly-created Mod folder.

First, though Minecraft Server doesn't want a high-finish machine, it nonetheless requires an excellent performing desktop laptop to make sure smoother efficiency. Host on the same laptop. The English version of the official documentation is of good high quality. On our site, you can download the official Minecraft server. However, establishing one will be fairly confusing, particularly for novices. Multiple archetypes of servers exist locally, and every one is distinguished by its unique gameplay options, rules, and societal buildings. It permits you to bump up the graphical performance by supplying you with the ability to tweak further to optimize the gameplay experience. You may as well unlock free items inside a server. Creativerse, like Minecraft, is a voxel-based mostly sandbox game, nonetheless it's free to play. If you wish to play Minecraft with your mates, you'll be able to hook up with an exterior server, use Minecraft Realms, or create a server in your network at dwelling with Minecraft Server. We can proudly say that he's the best to use, you can be satisfied after reading a short overview on the launcher. On the principle page of the launcher in the bottom left corner there is a discipline to enter your nickname that will be utilized in multiplayer.

While there are tons for you to do, you may only do them solo. Can enhance this quantity by way of configuration. You'll be able to design your personal templates and recruit NPCs for fight and other tasks. And whereas not all animals may be ridden, you'll be able to mount camels, mammoths and pterosaurs, identical to you possibly can saddle up on a horse in the original sport. This spunky little game follows the adventures of Sackboy and his pals. Now, there will be a Servers tab subsequent to the "Worlds" and "Friends" tabs at start-up, introducing a complete new neighborhood of players to fan-favourite universes like Lifeboat, an endeavor created by a 14-yr-outdated and his dad that boasts 6 million players per thirty days. Minecraft Server is a sport utility created by Mojang for Minecraft players. Fortunately, its developers created a program, which permits players to share their world with others. Other than permitting players to play with others on-line or through LAN, every server additionally includes its personal content. The discharge has occurred on December 10, 2021. After installing this update, you will nonetheless be able to play on servers working on the 1.18 version. Although, observe that items collected from a server will not work outside it.

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8 Methods To Maintain Your Minecraft Server Software Growing With Out Burning The Midnight Oil

On Saturday, Microsoft had reported seeing the installation of Cobalt Strike through the exploitation of the Log4j vulnerability. Open the installer software program and then all it's important to do is enable EasyMod to arrange an installation folder on your gadget and to the confirm the era of Minecraft you're working. Lastly, operating a server software makes your system susceptible to assaults from outside. Minecraft Server software means that you can play your favorite sport with your pals and household working collectively as a neighborhood. Even a 3DS has Minecraft model you'll be able to play on it. No two servers are the same, and you'll find a wide collection of them inside the group. On Sunday, November 23, at 2:00 PM GMT the flurry of flash offers will make way for all of the large Fall Sale's every day bundles, out there for the ultimate two days of the sale. Minecraft is one of the best-promoting game of all time and this blocky, buildy behemoth will have you entertained you for hours on finish. Put up one single shot on Twitter hours earlier than the raid. Time-consuming as it takes many devoted hours to change it. In essence, organising takes four steps, with the primary being downloading this system.

Total, Minecraft Server takes the already superior game to a larger peak. Minecraft is a well-liked sport in the Web. There are several sorts of games available on the internet and not all the video games performed by the youngsters, but solely the best ones are performed. Not only that, however inside the world you created, there are predators that you should combat using the tools you've crafted. By turning it into a multiplayer, you may create your individual world and fight mobs with the assistance of your pals. You'll be able to click on on the 'Minecraft for Home windows 10' edition if you wish to check out the game before purchasing. Apple/Screenshot by Shelby Brown/CNET There are numerous Rayman games that have come out through the years, but there is a free cell version called Rayman Adventures that your children can check out. Like the game, Minecraft Server doesn't include directions. Super Mario Odyssey is a stellar Change Mario game, however this remaster of a Wii U traditional is the one for 4-participant motion. You must define a map for your multiplayer sport from one on the earth folder. Once you have downloaded the file, you need so as to add it to the newly-created Mod folder.

First, although Minecraft Server doesn't want a excessive-end machine, it nonetheless requires a very good performing desktop computer to make sure smoother performance. Host on the identical pc. The English version of the official documentation is of good quality. On our site, you possibly can download the official Minecraft server. However, organising one might be fairly complicated, especially for novices. A number of archetypes of servers exist in the community, and each one is distinguished by its distinctive gameplay features, rules, and societal structures. It allows you to bump up the graphical efficiency by giving you the ability to tweak additional to optimize the gameplay expertise. You may also unlock free gadgets within a server. Creativerse, like Minecraft, is a voxel-primarily based sandbox sport, however it's free to play. If you wish to play Minecraft with your friends, you'll be able to connect to an exterior server, use Minecraft Realms, or create a server in your community at dwelling with Minecraft Server. We are able to proudly say that he is the easiest to make use of, you might be convinced after reading a short overview on the launcher. On the principle page of the launcher in the bottom left corner there is a discipline to enter your nickname that will likely be utilized in multiplayer.

Whereas there are tons so that you can do, you'll be able to solely do them solo. Mc List Can enhance this quantity by way of configuration. You may design your own templates and recruit NPCs for fight and different duties. And while not all animals could be ridden, you possibly can mount camels, mammoths and pterosaurs, similar to you'll be able to saddle up on a horse in the original sport. This spunky little sport follows the adventures of Sackboy and his friends. Now, there will be a Servers tab next to the "Worlds" and "Buddies" tabs at begin-up, introducing a whole new group of gamers to fan-favorite universes like Lifeboat, an endeavor created by a 14-12 months-old and his dad that boasts 6 million gamers per 30 days. Minecraft Server is a recreation utility created by Mojang for Minecraft players. Luckily, its builders created a program, which permits gamers to share their world with others. Apart from allowing players to play with others on-line or through LAN, every server additionally contains its own content. The discharge has occurred on December 10, 2021. After putting in this replace, you will still be able to play on servers running on the 1.18 model. Though, word that gadgets collected from a server won't work outside it.

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Why do you have a 900 game backlog? Aren't you playing them? Are you buying games you're not going to play? How did this happen???

Of the 933 games I have not finished on my backlog, 715 are PC games. Of those, 525 are games I’ve never even booted up once.

The other 218 unfinished games are spread out across every game console I’ve ever owned in the last 30 years. (And at least 20-30 of those are individual episodes of Telltale games that Backloggery counts as separate products)

Is it really so difficult to imagine how one could get a backlog that big? They give away games for free now. Just on Origin, EA’s PC game storefront, I own over 40 games and I never paid a penny for any of them. Some of that was due to a coupon code error; a few years ago EA accidentally sent out $20 off coupons that weren’t restricted properly – not only could the coupon be reused multiple times, but it didn’t require a purchase, so you could just go through and buy everything they had as long as it was $20 or less (which was basically half the store). But EA also frequently just puts games up “On the House.”

Same deal for Uplay – I have never spent a single penny of my own money on Ubisoft’s digital storefront. Yet I own 14 games on Uplay, because Ubisoft gives them away for various promotions. Assassin’s Creed 2, 3, 4, Rayman Origins, Watch_Dogs, The Crew… all gotten for the grand total of $0.

Every time GOG.com has a major sale event, they seem to give away a free game with it. I have 87 games registered to my GOG account now, and I’ve paid for less than half of them. Heck, maybe even as low as less than a quarter of them. King of Fighters 2002, Carmageddon 2000, MDK, Syberia, The Witcher 2… not a single one of them cost me anything. What’s Syberia? Some kind of adventure game, I think? I don’t know. Maybe I’ll play it one day. I probably won’t, but might as well get it while it’s free just in case, right? It’s not like I’m going to run out of space on my account.

Let’s talk Humble Bundle, maybe. I honestly can’t even count the number of cheap games I’ve gotten from Humble. If even a single game in a bundle looks interesting, that’s always worth the dollar minimum they require – and bundles of games add up very, very quickly. There was a period of a year or two where I was throwing at least a dollar at almost every single Humble Bundle, and when you consider Humble runs at least 2, maybe even 3 game bundles concurrently, we’re in the range of hundreds of games per year.

What about other ways to get cheap games? Early in 2012, I won a “lifetime supply” of Xbox Live Gold. It was shipped to me in a massive cardboard box as 30 individual 1-year cards. I sold most of them, but kept three years for myself, and it was a good thing, too – not long after, Microsoft launched their “Games with Gold” initiative to compete with Playstation+. That was 3-5 “free” games a month, every month, for multiple years. A lot of them I’ve never touched.

And now that I spent $60 on a year sub of Playstation+, I’m getting games as part of that subscription, now, too. I’m three months deep on that and I’m already over ten games.

There may not be such a thing as a “free lunch” but you’re basically tripping over free video games all the time if you know where to look. Who even NEEDS to pirate games anymore?

Heck, I’m swimming in so many free games I own stuff for platforms I don’t even have. I own Uncharted 3, Mirror’s Edge, Need for Speed Most Wanted, Sacred 3, Unwritten Tales 2, Psycho-Pass, Uncanny Valley, Claire, Mighty No. 9, Bombing Busters, and Legend of Kay for the PS3 and I have never owned a PS3. Pretty sure I own some Xbox One games, too.

As somebody who is trying to develop a game, all of this is actually kind of scary to think about. The inherent value of a video game is almost nothing. Hundreds of games get released on Steam every month, many of them $10 or less, some of them outright free to play. There is no reason to actually browse storefronts anymore when your library is already so huge – which is why these places give away free games to begin with! GOG.com forces you to view the front page and all of its associated promotions in order to claim their free games. Getting you to just look at what’s on sale is that important.

And for what? So your already huge collection gets even bigger? It’s the opposite of a solution, and that’s dangerous.

And if you think about it, it all started with Humble Bundle. Yes, the charity aspect of Humble is fantastic, and they’ve raised a lot of money for a lot of very important causes, but they lead the charge in devaluing games by flooding the market with large quantities of cheap software. That was then followed by the Steam sale, where, especially early on, you could pick up a publisher’s entire library of software for what would normally be the price of just a single game. And down and down and down the slippery slope we slid, until, really, a backlog of 933 unfinished games probably isn’t as uncommon as you’d think. Not when for as little as $20, you could end up with 100+ new games every year.

I mean, think about the statistic I listed earlier: out of 933 unfinished games, 715 are PC games, leaving 218 console games. In my lifetime, I’ve owned 21 game consoles (NES, SNES, N64, Gamecube, Wii, Wii U, Genesis, Sega CD, 32X, Saturn, Dreamcast, Playstation, Playstation 2, Playstation 4, Xbox 360, Atari Lynx, Game Boy, Game Gear, Gameboy Advance, DS, and 3DS). If you do a little math, that means on console, I have an average of 10 unfinished games per platform. That’s not so unreasonable, right? But on PC, where Humble Bundle lives, where so many storefronts are throwing free games at your feet in the desperate hope you’ll browse their inventory and actually buy something, it’s gotten out of control.

People are mortgaging (and remortgaging) their homes, betting their entire lives on making their dream game in a market so crowded and devalued that survival is impossible for most.

This should be worrying people a lot more than it seems to.

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OKAY. THE TIME HAS COME FOR THIS POST TO BE MADE. Even if it will be just a bunch of projects and me talking about them, it’s something I’ve been willing to do since a lot of time, mostly for a bit of self-esteem and to let you know that I’m actually working on stuff.

Since this will be a long post with some pictures, everything is under the cut! >:3

Honestly, I could start with a list of all the reasons why I haven’t been posting much, but the main reasons are low self-esteem and little to no time to do my stuff. School has been killing me slowly in the latest times, so the main reason why I post so little it’s actually academic work, nothing more and nothing less. ... this being said, let’s begin from what is REALLY interesting. >:3c

Gastertale

First of all, YES, I’m still working on Gastertale! And I’m extremly sorry for the long gap between the pages: the next page IS done, I just need to add dialogues, but I still haven’t for the simple reason that I don’t want to publish it only to make you wait other three months for another page. Hopefully soon I’ll return to have a bit of time, and at this point I’ll make pages more often and way better. I’ve improved a lot in this months, and despite there will probably be a little gap of style too between one page and another, I think I’ll be able to give you something more! My objective when I’ll restart to post it is to make at least one page a week and give a bit of a regular schedule, but about regularity it’s something that we’ll have to see (again, academic work). But hey, at least I’ll try to make you wait less than three months for the next page! </3

Plus, to confirm that something IS actually done:

preview, WOHOO!!

Sonic Humanitymorph & Sonic Battle Remastered

Basically. I want to draw more Sonic, and I want to draw him with a purpose. It’s... kind of a long story, but I’ll make it short for you because I don’t want to annoy you with melancholic and dramatic stuff (?). In a few words, I want to build new memories with Sonic and company, since my first memories are... kind of lost. I literally grew up with him, yet I remember little to nothing about his stories and about me in that period, and it’s something that makes me suffer a bit. SO! I’d really love to build new memories and honour a hero I’m really fond to, and I’d love to make this with you all! Since I also noticed that you really like my human!Sonic characters, so-! /)u(\

So, basically, the ideas are: MORE human characters. I still have your suggestions, I simply didn’t have the time to think about them, but I will surely do it! I’d love to make a lot more of the characters, if not all of them! And together with it, also another thing inspired by @slightly-gay-pogohammer‘s adaptation of Rayman “I’m Only Human”, which consist in adaptations of some of my favourite Sonic’s games, but in human form. And with some basic differences of course. I’m already working on it - my idea is of comics (as you could imagine, since I’m writing this on my art blog) but with a “much faster” style that will let me publish pages with a pretty fast rate (gotta go fast). Basically, sketches, and my sketches are very clean so the result should be pretty good. I’m working on Sonic Battle (which name will be Sonic Battle Remastered), which... SOMEHOW is still one of my favourite games of ALL TIMES, but in the list there’s also Sonic Riders Zero Gravity. And for the otheeerrrssss... well. I’m open to suggestions? :3

Rick and Morty: Kattebel

Remember him?

Rick I-T2B2, my personal interpretation of Rick Sanchez. WELP, I made him with a story in mind - and I actually thought of this verse’s versions of Morty, Summer, Jerry and Beth, even if I still haven’t drwan them because, again, freaking academic work. I’m tired, guys. What I have in mind with them is telling the story via comics, but in a slightly different way. I have little images with them, nothing that can be considered a full episode “worth” of a classic comic adaptation, that I think would be pretty cool if done in the simplest way, like a series of images without the need of making a full page. ... I’m not sure if I explained myself correctly, but in two word: SIMPLER STUFF. I’d love to make them, mostly because it’s a little and fun way of exploring this verse and its dinamics more than with just drawings of the characters. After all, I do want to tell you stories, and I should start to actually do it FOR GOOD, even in the simplest of ways! ... despite... yes, I actually have a more complex comic with Rick I-T2B2, about the “origin” of the condition of him and Morty (and by reflection of the whole family). So I think you can expect something bigger here too, despite it will be a MUCH shorter comic!

DEPONIA LIKE THERE’S NO TOMORROW

[FINGERGUNS] LET’S TALK ABOUT DEPONIA. First objective: actually finish the games. I have them since... a lot, and I still haven’t finished them for-- well, you know by now. An objective is surely to finally play the last two chapters and cry my eyes out, but we’re here for art, so here’s my project with Deponia:

first, drawing it more. Like... a lot more. I have many little ideas for illustrations and many others for little sequences that I think are pretty funny that I’d LOVE to do. I just need to DO THEM. Also, I have a whole lyricstuck in my mind with the Deponia series, and I’d love to make it! Or at least try, I’m not used to lyricstuck. But they’re so good,, Then, I have two projects comic related: one is... little stories. Pretty much it. Something probably of no more than five-ten pages long per story, little missing moments that might be interesting. And angsty, maybe, probably, I’m not sure. The other is... adaptation. Yes, at this point you might have noticed that I love adaptations. It’s just a little idea, but I’ve always found (probably because I’m a comic artist tbh) that the Deponia games would be... really good in comic format. And mostly for training I thought, “hey, I might try some!”. An idea would be of making the whole series as a comic, but I’m not really sure I can do it - but I’m pretty sure I can make little parts of it! It’s a project I had in mind for quite some months by now, and I remembered about it some days ago since I was looking in my folders and...

a WIP was found. Ten points and a biscuit to whoever guesses the scene. This will probably be mostly training, unless things change or something very cool happens. I lowkey dream sometimes that they’ll hire me, but. It’s just a dream. On the other hand, I might open suggestions for scenes to adapt in the games! uvu ... when I’ll finish the games.

Left 4 Dead 2

Am I late?... naaah. You don’t even have idea of how many ideas I have for this fandom, and all in comic form, just to make my life easier. I have no idea of when I might make these, but will probably be sketchy, pencil stuff, and I will enjoy every moment of them. Boy, I love these characters. I want to tell stories with them,

Oxygen Not Included

I HAVE. A STORY IN MIND. And it will be long, angsty, harsh and tragic probably. I don’t have any WIP nor I can tell many details at the moment because,, I guess it would be spoiler? But, it will be an experiment and something that it’ll be interesting for me to try! All that is needed to understand is,, when I’ll be able to make it, honestly-

And for something less comic-y: references

Because I realized I often post sketches, but not actual references of my OCs. I mean fullbodies fully coloured, with palettes and objects and STUFF. It will be a pretty funny thing for me to do, because the versions I’ll give you of my OCs will be slightly different from the “final” version I’ll show you when I’ll be able to tell you their story - because YUP, I’m working on those too, but for now it’s still a very big work in progress, so I’m still not ready to show you stuff. ;3c But basically, an objective of mine is references. Make those darn characters references with nice palettes and cool stuff, so that you’ll actually have,, at least some more infos than a black and white sketch. ... and a good reference in case you want to draw them? I don’t know just,, dreaming a little bit,, I’ll make the references for the OCs I’ve published (so most probably the ones I’ve put and will put more on @mcmentics, because I’ll surely add someone else in there soon), and after making Leda’s reference sheet (because Gio requested him to be the first >:3c) I might put it “to the vote” to decide in which order make all the others. <3 ... or simply go and make them all with the order I want. I don’t know. Let’s see what the future will offer us. <3

And those other projects?

SECRETS (?) But actually, I have told you just the main projects I have. Some (many, actually) I’ll keep as a secret for now, some are just too vague to make a post about it. But, another project is surely to livestream more! Again, I’ll need to see when I’ll have some time, but as for now I’m starting to have some free moments for myself, and I’d love to share them with you! >:3

AAAAND okay, this post got really really long. </3 Sorry, I thought I would have been much faster, but I had so much to say, haha- I’m sorry if something isn’t explained very good, I’m a bit tired after waking up at 5am for academy (and it’s 10.30pm now so,,), but in case something interests you and you wish more infos, my inbox is always open!! <3

Have a wonderful day/afternoon/evening for now, and hopefully,, I’ll start to make something BIG soon! :D Thank you for reading! <3

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slightly-gay-pogohammer · 7 years

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HEY ABOUT “I’M ONLY HUMAN”

yall remember it? im sure you beautiful children remember it despite the fact that im a lazy piece of shit who didnt work on it for months

hype was dead and Stuff Happened that made me kind of. rethink about it but I GOT OVER IT so

long story short i’m gonna continue it, but i’m going to write down chapter 2 instead of making it comic-like and continuing drawing from chapter 3 and so on since ch2 has a lot of talking and not much happening

longer explainations under cut

my first plan was to make this “prologue” last for around 4 chapters, and then get into the whole mr.dark plotline

might as well tell ya - the chapters would’ve been about 1) rayman meeting with globox, murfy and selah 2) the whole council thing betilla attended to 3) some very cool stuff with jano + rayman’s confrontation with him, making this a quite long chapter tbh and lastly 4) rayman reaches the valley and mr.dark steals the great protoon

i literally.......have EVERYTHING planned for this since forever. i know exactly what’s going to happen, which character we won’t see for long times and what headcanons and lore i gotta shove in especially in chapter 2, where i hint about how the glade - or rather, the council - isn’t as good as it actually seems.

BUT!!there’s a problem

all these chapters - and more likely most of the following too since we FINALLY get in an adventure!! - are very adventurous; we have still explainations and time where the characters gotta stop and talk, but for the most they’re very engaging and work for characters growth and establishing new relationships-

except for chapter 2

which is... pretty much a big deal tbh. it’s mostly about the lore, about what people think about rayman and kind of introduces most of the nymphs’ personalities, what’s up with the world, the gran minimus, the magician’s and murfy’s roles in the au, but it’s...........................................................

boring.

i mean,, maybe that’s a big word since, as i said, i find it quite important to enstablish some characters’ bases and a LOT of lore, but it’s all about betilla yelling at a bunch of old people sitting in a boring white room there’s not much to do

i drew only two (2) pages in the last months, and that’s because i didn’t know how to make this chapter engaging - let alone for having to draw a bunch of ugly old guys yelling because of rayman

so i’m going to,, ,simply making it a little different

it’s easier for me so i get over this piece of crap chapter faster, and it’ll be easier for ya so we get all the informations you need before getting in action WAY faster

i’ll probably post it by this week - maybe on thursday, since tomorrow and friday i’ll be busy with school restarting and all that jam - so i can finally introduce jano

about time

if you read everything thank you and,,, i just hope i can actually mantain my promise :^)

#shut up gio #i'm only human au

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PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch: best 2017 Black Friday deals

Nintendo and Microsoft have put out a must have new video game console, so there's plenty to choose from with the PS4 (Slim, Pro and VR addition), the Xbox One S or brand new blazing fast Xbox One X or Nintendo's hot new Nintendo Switch which has made them a true player again. The Xbox One X won't be having any sales, but you can keep an eye right here to see if the price drops through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here's our review and why it's a must for every gamer this holiday season. If someone has a video game console on their holiday wish list this year, or you fancy upgrading your own console, Black Friday is your opportunity to get an awesome deal. If you shop around, you can get up to $100 off an Xbox One S, PS4 or PS4 VR. Below is a wide selection of the best Black Friday deals on the hottest video game consoles every gamer wants. You can get all of our 2017 Holiday Gift Guides right here as they will continue to grow and gather speed as the holidays are fast approaching. We’ve broken them up by category this year to make it even easier to find that perfect gift for everyone on your list and that special gift you’ve earned after the year we’ve had! For that gamer in your life, we’ve pulled together our Gamer store so you can find the must have games and game consoles right here. Check out our other Black Friday guides here: Amazon (guide), Target (guide), Walmart (guide), Samsung (guide) Best Buy (guide). Xbox One S 500GB Console The Xbox One S is generally thought of as the default Xbox One these days. A smaller, slimmer, sleeker machine than its predecessor, it has slightly faster processing power, HDR capability and 4K output for Blu-Ray films. The Xbox One S is a great choice if you already own a lot of Xbox games; even some Xbox 360 titles will play on the Xbox One S. The best Black Friday Xbox One S deal comes from the official Xbox store: get the Xbox One S 500GB Console + Free Game and 1-Month Game Pass for $189, saving $60. Other great deals include Target’s Xbox One S 500GB Console + $25 Gift Card for $189.99 (saving $90) and Best Buy Xbox One S 500GB Console for $189.99 (saving $90). PS4 1TB Console If you prefer Sony to Microsoft, you can get great deals on the PS4 1TB console this Black Friday. Basically, this model is the same as the PS4 Slim, but with double the built-in storage: 1TB instead of 500GB. If you’re new to video gaming, you might be swayed by the PS4’s larger games library and exclusive titles: it has over 1,600 titles (including 500 exclusives or console exclusives) compared to the Xbox One’s 1,300 titles (including 150 exclusives or console exclusives). It’s predicted that the PS4 1TB will sell out quickly on Black Friday, so be prepared to move fast. You’ll find the best deals at BJ’s ($189.99), Costco ($189.99), Kohl’s ($199.99, includes $60 Kohl’s Cash), Target ($199.99), Amazon ($199.99) eBay (189.99) and BestBuy ($199.99). PS4 VR There’s little to choose between the Xbox One S and the PS4 1TB — it really does come down to personal preference. But if you’re a serious gamer and want a completely immersive, virtual reality game experience, check out the incredible Black Friday deals on the PS4 VR. In particular, the PlayStation 4 GranTurismo Sport VR Bundle is believed to be the cheapest Playstation VR bundle of all time. Grab it while you can for $299 (saving $100) at Walmart. It will also be reduced to $299.99 at BestBuy and Newegg. Considering the bundle was only released this month, the $100 saving is definitely something to get excited about. Nintendo Switch No roundup of video game consoles is complete without mentioning the Nintendo Switch. For families and younger gamers, this console (the replacement for the Wii U) is considered to be one of the best. It works both as a stationary console that plugs into the TV and a portable gaming device with two built-in controllers and a touchscreen and has parental controls to help kids regulate their use. It also has way more child-friendly and multiplayer games than the Xbox and the PlayStation. No Black Friday Nintendo Switch deals have been announced yet — and there might not be any, due to ongoing issues supply issues. But you should still look out for retailers adding games into Switch bundles to encourage you to buy. Currently pricing is at $299, but don’t be surprised to see some surprise deals for Black Friday into Cyber Monday on Amazon. Retailers like Target, Gamestop, and Best Buy will actually have the system in stock during Black Friday weekend (but probably not for long).

Nintendo 3DS and 2DS

Nintendo is releasing a special edition of its 2DS hardware for Black Friday. The Link Edition Nintendo 2DS comes in “Link green” and includes a preinstalled digital copy of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D. The system costs $79.99 and will be available at the following retailers starting Nov. 23. Best Buy GameStop Target Nintendo Super NES Classic Edition And if you’re looking for Nintendo’s other console, the Super NES Classic Edition, well, if you can find one of those in stock at retail, consider that a pretty good deal too. Amazon still has a good stock of them here that might last through Cyber Monday. Several people have squirreled away a lot of these units over on eBay too so as of now, there are plenty to be had. Target currently has plenty on hand. GameStop is sold out but expecting a large shipment in for the holiday weekend. Best Buy is also expecting a shipment this weekend.

GAMES

Nintendo Switch

Nintendo has a special release of The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild hitting on Black Friday, giving Switch owners a bit more bang for their buck. The “Explorer’s Edition” of Breath of the Wild includes the Switch version of the game, a 100-page explorer’s guide and a two-sided map for $59.99. Walmart will have the Explorer’s Edition for $49, according to its Black Friday ad. Here are some of the other Black Friday deals on Switch software: 1-2-Switch - $24.99 @ Best Buy, $29.99 @ Amazon (regularly $59.99) Batman: The Telltale Series - $19.99 @ GameStop $17.45 @ Amazon (reg. $39.99) Disgaea 5 Complete - $19.99 @ Best Buy, $39.99 @ Amazon (reg. $49.99) Dragonball Xenoverse 2 - $19.99 @ Amazon @ Best Buy / Walmart, $24.99 @ GameStop (reg. $49.99) FIFA 18 - $29.99 @ Best Buy / Amazon / GameStop (reg. $59.99) Has-Been Heroes - $10 @ GameStop (reg. $19.99) @ Amazon Just Dance 2018 - $39.99 @ GameStop @ Best Buy (reg. $59.99) $29.44 @ Amazon The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Explorer’s Edition - $49 @ Walmart (reg. $59.99) @ Amazon @ GameStop The Lego Ninjago Movie - $29.99 @ Game Stop (reg. $59.99) $34.99 @ Amazon Lego Worlds - $15 @ Target, $19.99 @ Best Buy $28.99 @ Amazon (reg. $39.99) Mario + Rabbids Battle Kingdom - $29 @ Amazon (reg. $59.99) Minecraft Story Mode - $14.99 @ Best Buy (reg. $39.99) $28.61 @ Amazon NBA 2K18 - $29 @ Target (reg. $59.99) $46.50 @ Amazon Rayman Legends Definitive Edition - $19.99 @ Best Buy / GameStop / Amazon (reg. $39.99) Sonic Forces - $24.99 @ Best Buy, $29.99 @ GameStop / Target (reg. $39.99) @ Amazon Super Bomberman R - $24.99 @ Best Buy, $29.99 @ GameStop / Toys R Us (reg. $49.99) @ Amazon @ Target

Nintendo 3DS/2DS

Of course, there are plenty of great deals for those games on the go too! Here’s a slew of deals on 3DS games. Animal Crossing: New Leaf - $14.99 @ Best Buy (reg. $19.99) @ GameStop @ Amazon @ Target Fire Emblem Echoes - $29.99 @ Best Buy (reg. $39.99) $24.99 @ GameStop @ Amazon Kirby Planet Robobot - $24.99 @ Target (reg. $39.99) @ Amazon Luigi’s Mansion: Dark Moon - $14.99 @ Best Buy (reg. $19.99) @ Amazon Mario Kart 7 - $19.99 @ Best Buy (reg. $29.99) @ Amazon @ GameStop Mario Party Star Rush - $26.68 @ Amazon (reg. $39.99) @ Target Mario Sports Superstars - $29 @ Best Buy (reg. $39.99) @ Amazon New Super Mario Bros. 2 - $19.99 @ Best Buy (reg. $29.99) @ Amazon Pokémon Alpha Sapphire/Omega Ruby - $19.99 @ Best Buy, $24.99 @ Target (reg. $39.99) @ Amazon Pokémon Sun/Moon - $29 @ GameStop (reg. $39.99) @ Best Buy @ Amazon Poochy and Yoshi’s Woolly World - $24.99 @ Target, $29.99 @ Amazon (reg. $39.99) Puyo Puyo Tetris - $29.99 @ Best Buy $16.99 @ Amazon (reg. $39.99) Super Mario Maker 3DS - $24.99 @ Target, $29 @ Amazon (reg. $39.99) Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS - $24.99 @ Target, $29 @ Amazon $9.99 @ GameStop (reg. $39.99) Wii The Wii came out in 2006, but this year saw the release of Just Dance 2018 for Nintendo’s old, but bestselling console. Just Dance 2018 will be just $19 at Best Buy (and $25 at Target) this Black Friday. Of course, Amazon will have a deal on this on through Cyber Monday. Make sure to bookmark this page as the prices will be changing over on Black Friday so you’ll have everything in one spot to do some fast price checking. You can find a selection of our Black Friday 2017 coverage below, and if you want to be notified by breaking deals as they happen, follow us on Twitter or Facebook so you know right as they happen or just keep coming back here to our Black Friday, Cyber Monday section. Check Out Our 2017 Holiday Gift Guides: [abcf-grid-gallery-custom-links id="50652"]

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