Social The Social Thread 3 - Switch 2 launches June

[TheMightyP]

I wonder if Horizons will continue into Gen 10, or if it’ll end sometime next year and they’ll start a new story.

Horizons will end when they have another timeskip and their adults.

Can't have kids thinking about adulthood.

 

[TMNTSSB4]

And then Shrek 2 did the tired joke with Doris.

also how did Donkey have ki-, you know what never mind

Donkey built like a God tbf

 

[TheMightyP]

well looks like my 3rd party pro controller is starting to **** the bed.

Been a good run

 

[SnakeFighter64]

And then Shrek 2 did the tired joke with Doris.

also how did Donkey have ki-, you know what never mind

I’ve heard from good sources that a lot of trans people have actually claimed Doris. So who am I to stand in their way.

 

[ZephyrZ]

I had no idea Celeste was trans allegory when I first played it so I just thought "wow Madeline sure is relatable" and then didn't think that thinking that might in any way imply something about me.

Then my egg cracked, I replayed it and there were a ton of parts that had me going "oooooooooh, I get it now".

I see the current discussion is still kinda relevant too, I think all the "teehee masculine-looking woman funny and bad" jokes in children's moves probably with me a lot as a kid.

 

[TheMightyP]

So like, does Mario's powers come from his hat?

Think about it; in 64 he takes much more damage when it's stolen, in Sunshine he straight up starts dying if it's off, in 3D Land and World it means he's gonna die in one more hit (unless you forcefed him 1-UPs), and Odyssey's whole deal was Mario's hat is now a living being and also allows him to posses his enemies.

Seems clear and obvious to me.

 

[SnakeFighter64]

I had no idea Celeste was trans allegory when I first played it so I just thought "wow Madeline sure is relatable" and then didn't think that thinking that might in any way imply something about me.

Then my egg cracked, I replayed it and there were a ton of parts that had me going "oooooooooh, I get it now".

I see the current discussion is still kinda relevant too, I think all the "teehee masculine-looking woman funny and bad" jokes in children's moves probably with me a lot as a kid.

Celeste is good. Though I will say, aside from knowing that she is trans, I don’t get why it resonates with so many people as an inherently trans story.

Keep in mind I am trans and had been out for years by the time I played it.

 

[TheMightyP]

Check out this cool article writen by the creator of Celeste, even if you already read it

Really, it dives into the themes of Celeste itself, why it resonates with both Cis and Trans people, as well as how it ultimately became a trans story over time.

There is an F-Bomb in the article; putting this out there so the mods don't dox me.

 

[cashregister9]

Celeste Endgame spoilers, and kinda sad

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Never fully beat Celeste so I saw this out of context, but I always think about it and it ****s me up every time it is the monument at the first golden strawberry.

Especially after I saw the context and saw it through the lens of trans identity and experience.

 

[ZephyrZ]

Celeste is good. Though I will say, aside from knowing that she is trans, I don’t get why it resonates with so many people as an inherently trans story.

Keep in mind I am trans and had been out for years by the time I played it.

Well I can't speak for anyone else, but for me the game really captured some of the terror I felt that made it difficult to accept myself as trans. I've had my own "Badeline" of sorts trying to sabotage me every step of the way, all in the name of keeping myself safe. I still kind of do.

I think climbing a mountain can be read as allegory for any hardship but it his hardest for me when I read it as about transition or accepting oneself as trans.

 

[Hex D. Jess]

Well I can't speak for anyone else, but for me the game really captured some of the terror I felt that made it difficult to accept myself as trans. I've had my own "Badeline" of sorts trying to sabotage me every step of the way, all in the name of keeping myself safe. I still kind of do.

I think climbing a mountain can be read as allegory for any hardship but it his hardest for me when I read it as about transition or accepting oneself as trans.

Yeah I relate to that a lot.

It didn't quiet hit me the first time I played it but with the perspective I have now, Celeste's story feels like an encapsulation of the imposter syndrome and paralyzing fear that comes with being trans.

Questioning my gender felt like I was battling with my own mind, and it wasn't until I came to accept these feelings and work with my mind instead of fighting it, that I was able to be content with my identity.

Also I would sometimes play Celeste to alleviate some of my dysphoria

 

[TheMightyP]

I gotta be honest, when I first played Celeste, I didn't think much of the themes. At most, I said it was adorable at when I first played it, and everyone should try it out, and then proceeded to move on to the next game like business as usual. But at the time, I was a college kid, entering some of the best years of his life. It didn't apply to me. I wasn't depressed or anything, I was feeling great and life ruled.

And then post grad hit; and what came with it was by far the absolute lowest I have ever felt in my entire life. There was a lot of issues going on in my life, but long story short; I didn't want to end things, but I sure as hell wished I was dead.

So, one day in 2024; I decided to finish Celeste's Core and more importantly, Farewell. It took me some to grind it all out; but I did it. Beat the Core, beat (and tried not to cry at) Farewell. And after the mental jubilaton, the themes to the game hit me like a semi going 90mph downhill. I had a huge mountain to climb. Far, far larger than I ever thought; but despite all that no matter how many times I failed, got frustrated, or just wanted to outright give up, I still gotta pick up my feet and keep scaling.

And honestly, I don't think I ever had a game that I played where the themes did not register until years after the fact. But as of writing this post, I'm still bettering, growing, and finding myself, and discovering the person I truly am.

Now I know this doesn't have to do with the trans allegory of the story (I am cis), but I do wanna say that, while yes there is a big trans allegory throughout the game, the themes are still very important and it's a powerful message regardless if you are trans or not. I truly do love Celeste, this game is important to me, and what's better than a fun game is a game that ages like the finest of wines. If you haven't already, check it out.

Also, it's $5 on Steam. #NotSponsored

 

[TMNTSSB4]

Matt Murdock

 

[TheMightyP]

Also we really had a whole day where the main topic was an indie game and not Pokemon.

Looks like the thread's finally going outside.

Oh yeah, play Celeste 64 as well if you haven't. That game is free and also has the source code and assets out for the modders out there.

 

[HyperSomari64]

What if Capcom and Jupiter collaborated in making a Capcom-themed Picross?

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Celeste Endgame spoilers, and kinda sad

Spoiler

Never fully beat Celeste so I saw this out of context, but I always think about it and it ****s me up every time it is the monument at the first golden strawberry.

Especially after I saw the context and saw it through the lens of trans identity and experience.

Honestly I considered posting that for the pic but it's heavier when the game gets recontextualized like you said. Also, there's an easter egg in the one of the songs where if you **** with the audio, you hear the voice of an incredibly depressed woman and jesus christ what she said broke my goddamn heart

This hits incredibly hard, especially if you've lived it

 

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What if Capcom and Jupiter collaborated in making a Capcom-themed Picross?

Having just finished Sega Picross and am currently working on Namco Picross, it would safe to assume that I would buy it Day One.

 

[StormC]

So like, does Mario's powers come from his hat?

Think about it; in 64 he takes much more damage when it's stolen, in Sunshine he straight up starts dying if it's off, in 3D Land and World it means he's gonna die in one more hit (unless you forcefed him 1-UPs), and Odyssey's whole deal was Mario's hat is now a living being and also allows him to posses his enemies.

Seems clear and obvious to me.

Counterpoint: In New Super Mario Bros. Wii, if you have 99 lives, Mario and Luigi go hatless

 

[P4ST4N4G4]

Counterpoint: In New Super Mario Bros. Wii, if you have 99 lives, Mario and Luigi go hatless

That was such a nice detail. I was sad it wasn't incorporated into Wonder but since it doesn't have lives, it makes sense.
I would like to see it as an option to go hatless though!

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

well looks like my 3rd party pro controller is starting to **** the bed.

Been a good run

When is the funeral?

 

[TheMightyP]

When is the funeral?

Tomorrow.

 

[Cutie Gwen]

Day 15: Ghost Trick

Play Ghost Trick. Now.

In all seriousness, Ghost Trick is such a classic that it's hard to try and find faults to be '''''objective''''' with it as everything in this game is so neatly put together that it makes for an incredibly charming story. You play as Sissel, who is Sissel? We don't know! But this redhead's in danger and she might have answers! As a ghost, Sissel can possess ordinary items and perform Ghost Tricks to manipulate them. This sounds mundane but the way it works is genuinely fun and the mysteries you come across and solve are fantastic. This game is written by Shu Takumi of Ace Attorney fame and man, this kooky cast is infinitely charming and the music? Good god, the music. I've never seen anyone have anything even remotely bad to say about this game, it's just so neatly put together. You really should play it to see for yourself


ALSO THERE IS A DOG AND I ACTUALLY LIKE HIM WHAT THE **** DO YOU KNOW HOW HARD IT IS TO DO THAT

 

[SnakeFighter64]

That was such a nice detail. I was sad it wasn't incorporated into Wonder but since it doesn't have lives, it makes sense.
I would like to see it as an option to go hatless though!

Wonder has lives, what are you talking about?

 

[SneakyLink]

So there’s some speculation regarding the next season of Fortnite:

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The date the current season ends is May 2. Additionally, during the latest story quests in the Battle Royale, there’s a suspicious looking chest that resembles a different chest.

The answer? It seems the next Fortnite season will be a collaboration with Star Wars.

Even if there isn’t a full season, there will likely be a Star Wars character in the Battle Pass next season.

Spoiler

I took a screenshot of the chest and will share it here for speculation purposes:

Spoiler

 

[cashregister9]

Beat Final Fantasy 16

Oh boy I have a lot of thoughts, Will probably post more later, basic thoughts are. Game Good, it's really pretty, Gameplay was kinda repetitive, Pacing was wack, Love Clive, Jill got done dirty and Torgal is the best character.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

be honest with me here, Am I cringe for making cookie run ocs?

 

[Pink Yoshi]

be honest with me here, Am I cringe for making cookie run ocs?

Cringe? I don't know the meaning of the word.

Seriously, if anyone tells you that you're cringe, ignore them. This is something that brings you joy and there's nothing wrong with that! People who unironically use 'cringe' as an argument against something are party poopers of the utmost potency. If you have fun with Cookie Run and creating OCs for it, that's a wonderful thing!

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

Gonna be real, im high key thinking about fasting today

 

[Cutie Gwen]

be honest with me here, Am I cringe for making cookie run ocs?

I mean. It's not what I'd consider normal, but everyone has a hobby and you're not bothering anyone, you're just having fun with something you like. Doing something out of genuine enjoyment could never be cringe to me

 

[TMNTSSB4]

Steve and Klaus Smith teaming with Principal Lewis to make a kids only social media app and it becoming a success only for it to get stolen by Toshi’s dad and then having to make a diss track out to kill their own app is something AI could never think of making

 

[Noipoi]

be honest with me here, Am I cringe for making cookie run ocs?

Maybe you’re cringe

But you are free

 

[Hydreigonfan01]

Sonic fans when Sonic The Hedgehog 4 releases

 

[Will]

God casually passing people **** to see if we can make it into gold

You know it was really messed up of the Israelites to betray Moses and build the Golden Wii U Game Pad while he was gone receiving the Ten Commandments

 

[Lamperouge]

Sonic fans when Sonic The Hedgehog 4 releases

Nah, you ain't gonna get my ass in the seat unless the movie is an episodic release with a complete cast reset that slowly reintroduces characters and plot points already established in the previous films.

 

[CosmicEternity44]

Nah, you ain't gonna get my ass in the seat unless the movie is an episodic release with a complete cast reset that slowly reintroduces characters and plot points already established in the previous films.

In your dreams, Lamperouge!

Sorry, but I had to.

 

[Professor Pumpkaboo]

"What a beautiful day out, imma sit outside and get some air-"

cue smell of some pothead smoking weed in the wind going past my nose in

"What a nice day to be inside"

 

[TMNTSSB4]

not Max cutting both Looney Tunes and Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost

 

[Will]

not Max cutting both Looney Tunes

Can’t get worse than this

and Scooby-Doo and the Witch’s Ghost

MY GOTH GIRLS NOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Wario Bros.]

How likely do you think we'll see a big new IP at the Switch 2 Direct?

 

[Will]

How likely do you think we'll see a big new IP at the Switch 2 Direct?

I’d say likely, but I would never be able to guess what kind of game it is.