The Creative Industries
Fiction can’t exist in a vacuum. There are a lot of storytelling mediums (Books, TV, Video Games), and some of those industries are subject to constant change and economics. These posts are about that.
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Will there ever be a new F-Zero game?
After 20+ years, a new F-Zero is long overdue. Nintendo’s last F-Zero game, F-Zero GX, was released in 2003. Since then, the series has only had mini games and references: F-Zero 99, a multiplayer reworking of the original game, is available as part of Switch Online, there are some F-Zero themed tracks in Mario Kart…
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The Donkey Kong Bananza Direct. It looks great!
Donkey Kong: Bananza is a great name. Ten out of ten. That’s my only comment. Jokes aside, Nintendo aired a short direct for Donkey Kong: Bananza yesterday, and it looks incredible. I have to confess, I was a little disinterested when they announced Bananza during the Switch 2 direct. I did like the look of…
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Will Video Game Movies Take Over the Film Industry?
Thoughts on the rise of video game movie adaptations. Over the last few years, there’s been speculation that Video Game Movie adaptations may become the next big thing in the movie industry. Game adaptations have existed for a long time, but sure enough, the number of video game movies has noticeably increased in the last…
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What to Expect from a Potential June Nintendo Direct
The Switch 2 looks amazing and, with pre-orders selling out, it’s set to have a big launch. Still, there’s probably going to be another Nintendo Direct as well. The most recent Directs have shown off the Switch 2, given a spotlight to Mario Kart World and cleaned shop on the Switch 1. But the number…
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Nintendo Streams Short Mario Kart World Direct
Yesterday, Nintendo streamed a special Mario Kart World Direct. There wasn’t a lot of new information, though. Also, some moments concerned me a little, chiefly regarding Battle Mode. It wasn’t enough to justify the price tag Don’t get me wrong, Mario Kart World looks like an incredible game. They’ve gone full Forza Horizon with it…
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The Switch 2 is too expensive. And things might get worse.
The Switch 2 looks amazing, I’ve certainly sung its praises. But if there’s been one major drag on the announcement, it’s the price. The Switch 2 is expensive. And Nintendo knows that it’s expensive. They didn’t even mention its pricing during the launch presentation (an essential part of any ad) and practically every comment on…
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Nintendo Shows Off the Switch 2 in a Massive Nintendo Direct.
The big Switch 2 Direct aired yesterday, and there’s a lot to unpack. Let’s a go! The Console The console itself is what people expected, and it’s everything it needs to be. It’s basically a larger, more powerful version of the Switch, with some new quality-of-life features like a magnetic rail for the Joy-Cons (the…
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What to expect from the next 3D Mario Game
On 2nd April, Nintendo will properly unveil the Switch 2. This could involve some big-game announcements. So it’s time to speculate wildly, and potentially for the last time (at least in this generation). I recently finished playing Mario Sunshine, which might be the most frustrating game that Nintendo has ever made (it’s great, and I…
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Nintendo laying the ground for Switch 2 with surprise Switch 1 Direct
Yesterday, Nintendo dropped a surprise Direct presentation for the Switch 1. Surprising, that is, because they’re holding the first big Switch 2 Direct in under a week (2nd April). Surely they would want to save their new and unannounced games for the new console? Games I think most people were expecting a handful of comparatively…
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Dawn of the DC Universe
(Some Spoilers for Creature Commandos) In 2025, James Gunn’s DC Universe (DCU) will begin in earnest, and every sign so far suggests it will be great. Confession time: I’ve never been a big Marvel fan. I watched and enjoyed the MCU’s Infinity War Saga, which began when I was around 8. But I started losing…
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Switch 2 Announcement!
Holy moly, Switch 2 Nintendo Boogaloo, it’s here. I can already feel the hole in my wallet. After months of speculation and a lot of leaks from third-party accessories manufacturers, the Switch 2 has finally been announced. It was only a teaser trailer, so we don’t know much. A full Direct will be held on…
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Nintendo Switch 2: Announcement and Launch Date Predictions
When will the Switch 2 be released? A recent rumour has stated that Nintendo is producing as many Switch 2 units as possible to avoid a console shortage at launch. If true, they’re clearly confidant and have every right to be. The Switch is one of the best-selling consoles ever. Assuming they’ve learnt the lessons…
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What will be new in Mario Kart 9 on Switch 2?
It’s time to speculate widely! With the Switch 2 likely to launch in 2025, a new Mario Kart is probably around the corner. It’s been ten years since the release of Mario Kart 8 on the Wii U, which is a lot of potential development time. So, my expectations are unreasonably high! I don’t think…
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Switch 2 Launch Titles
What games will Switch 2 have at launch? The Switch 2 rumours are heating up. Some leaked images have been released, and fans are speculating that it could be announced this month! In my wildest dreams it will be capable of turning into a VR headset, but I realise this is unlikely (maybe Switch 3).…
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Nintendo Switch: The Ultimate Zelda Console
The Wii U was the ultimate Zelda console. Thanks chiefly to the eShop/Virtual Console, it could play an enormous library of Zelda games. It also had HD remasters of Wind Waker and Twilight Princess and the spinoff Hyrule Warriors. And whilst Breath of the Wild is a Switch game (the launch title, no less), it…
Thoughts and Fiction 