Dunce (Dunce) Revolution

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I think that episode title says it all.

But, we don't stop with just one great indie game, because we also chat about Titanium Court, which is pretty, pretty, pretty good.

And then for some inexplicable reason, Buzz went and played the Enhanced Edition of Baldur's Gate, as in the first one, and talks about the weirdness of going back after living out whole lifetimes within BG3.

"I guess it would be that we just don't know how to make a bad game." - The Poncle team if they were ever hypothetically asked about their one weakness (This is not a real quote, I am just gassing them up).

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We cover a lot of ground in this episode, as we finally reconvene to talk about that really good Star Fox movie hidden inside a kind of mediocre sugar rush of a Mario sequel film.

Buzz has also been living a cozy experience on a low stakes island with a cast of colorful characters. Sound familiar? Well it shouldn't, because it's not Animal Crossing or Pokopia, it's Tomodachi Life™: Living the Dream for Nintendo Switch. It's kind of like watching TV, except you have to generate the cast and give them a lot of direction, but at least they have literally zero filters.

But the real one to write home about has been a wholly new IP from Capcom: Pragmata. It's not a sad dad game, but you do have to contend with the robots from that awful Will Smith movie (which one am I right?). Bonus points for the child android not being horribly annoying.

By the way, here's that Star Fox animated series we were talking about:

https://www.youtube.com/c/AFoxinSpace

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We at one point compare it to the adult entertainment industry, and it makes a lot of sense in context, and for that I am feeling really proud.

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It's a real potpourri of topics since it's that quiet period between big monthly releases, but at least we'll always have Mahjong.

We also get a bit topical and talk about the mass layoff at Epic, the Sony console price hikes, and the upcoming (and by now screening in theaters) "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" which I feel the need to quote because anytime the literal word movie is in the title it just feels wrong grammatically.

Under no circumstances should you copy a Mahjong card.

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That was a lie. As it turns out, he was not having a blast.

Also, in before even more drama with Pearl Abyss surfaces around things like undisclosed AI inclusion, the rancid control scheme (RIP M&K players), and the ongoing conga line of bugs and crashes. You just know there's more to come.

Oh, and pour one out for anyone on an base PS5 or Xbox Series S, you definitely deserved better.

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1. And so Pokémon Pokopia turned to its fellow disciple and said, "Lo Donkey Kong, though thou hast fought hard and strong to justify the purchase of a same feeling console, now is the time for thine rest."

2. And Pokopia shall feed those hungry for Animal Crossing and offer succor to those who are lost and want for Pokécomfort.

3. Verily, though thou not always feel the efforts of the billion dollar corporation, delight thyself in the work of Omega Force and see what is possible.

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RE9 is really good and I don't feel the need to elaborate.

Also you might be wondering why we refer to things that have already come out in this episode as if we are looking forward to them, and that's because our editor, who is also me, was being lazy and didn't get the episode done on time. (Yeah, Mar10 day at GameStop really aged well as a discussion topic...)

However, to make up for it, we'll be uploading another episode today. Our six fans are going to be eating good at the buffet.

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Sorry, I was busy praying at the altar I made in the back of my non-walk-in closet to Leon S. Kennedy and almost forgot to post this episode.

Anyway, besides talking about the ever important subject of "What if The Sopranos, but Muppets?" we also spend some time looking at Yakuza Kiwami 3 & Dark Ties, an RGG Studio entry that stretches the limits of asset reuse to the point that it's actually three Yakuza games in a trench coat hoping they can sneak in to see an R-rated film.

We also talk a bit about Mewgenics and how that whole voice, or meow, cast seems to have at least one person you in particular will not approve of and how Buzz is really bad at the game.

Meanwhile, Porter has been playing RE2, like a lot, and finally got around to 3. You could say he is ready for Raccoon City, but then again, did he ever really leave?

Oh, and a 2023 remake of Wizardry for no reason. It's that kind of week I guess.

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We're entering a "when it rains, it pours" kind of February with releases, but the starting sprinkle is an interesting, if somehow improbably slimmed down yet still bloated, take on an old DQ classic - Dragon Quest VII Reimagined. SE is very into recreating old hits and slapping RE words on the title (Reimagined, Rebirth, Reflux...).

Speaking of RE words, no matter what we can all look forward to RE9 at the end of the month. In fact, Porter's so excited he's been all over that Raccoon City police station with a visit back to Resident Evil 2 (2019).

And while we're on the subject of going back, Buzz takes us way back to the late 80's as he gasses on about how Last Armaggedon (think SMT but it's Demons vs. Aliens) needs the old remake treatment already!

And finally, we end the episode on a bit of a dour note as we stand gobsmacked (but not really if you've been paying attention at all) as we suddenly have to contend with notable industry figures who may have some alleged ties to a predator, his island, and those creepy files.

Yakuza Kiwami 3 better be halfway decent. I really need a win right about now.

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Hey, at least we're at that point in the year where we can start looking forward to games actually releasing! February seems to be a pretty packed month, what with a "re-imagined" Dragon Quest VII, Yakuza 3 getting the Kiwami treatment, Nioh going for the triple deluxe, and a brand new Resident Evil game with everyone's favorite feathered, layered, mid-length curtain cut with iconic side-swept part making his return.

Putting aside the thrill of possibility and hope inherent to purchases we haven't made yet and therefore cannot be disappointed by, is the polar opposite, which is a game we didn't have to pay for that left us so, so disappointed: Highguard (developed and published by Wildlight Entertainment, Inc.).

And sometimes we too like to double-down, and with that in mind, Porter ends the episode with a spoiler laden review of the film Return to Silent Hill, supposedly based off of Silent Hill 2 (amateur tip: you don't have to put your special spin on video game film adaptations, especially if you have no knowledge of the source material).

We are really kicking off 2026 with a bang in the video game sphere!

Also, did you see Chris-Chan got a Mewgenics press kit? That has to mean something.