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According to recent rumours, RE9 may not be expected anytime soon. I hope to see some update about it, as this has been a very dry period for RE news in general. Although if you are a fan of survival horror as a whole, the new Silent Hill movie should be out this fall, as it did receive a distributor. My only concern is that they want to do games about monsters and whatnot, not actually set in Silent Hill. It's like the theme is going to be the same, so you kind of still know it is related. However, in that case, keeping the same name just doesn't feel quite appropriate to me. Because these recent games are about Japanese women dealing with issues, even though the games have nothing but references to Silent Hill. As in, the actual place. That feels like cheating, in a way. But they are set in Japan and Germany. And Silent Hill is located in Maine, I believe. It is in the United States somewhere anyway. I know some other games took place in other areas. So I don't know. Maybe my fussing is just down to a personal preference, or something.

47 Ronin - 8/10

Played some Master Duel today and got to platinum with my pure BEWD deck. I swear that most duels end in a turn or two for me.

I don't feel like RE9 is going to be anything groundbreaking or new for the series. So I'm not overtly excited for another RE game to be honest.

Some Atari games nailed the joystick‑button combo so well that the hardware felt like an extension of the code. For me, Centipede’s trackball add‑on was revolutionary, giving unmatched precision for fast reflexes. Others like Missile Command gained tension from the rotary controllers that forced deliberate motions. Which Atari controller feature genuinely elevated a game for you? Did paddle controllers on Breakout make every bounce feel tactile? Or did you prefer standard sticks for platformers like Pitfall!?

Atari’s iconic chunky cartridges - often in bold colors with illustrated labels did more than hold ROM chips; they set expectations for game quality. Did vibrant label art on Asteroids hype you up more than the box itself? Conversely, did slim gray carts signal lower investment? How did the tactile heft, label texture, and cartridge shape influence your first impressions walking down store aisles? Do you think design limitations like lack of full‑color printing inspired creative indie label art later on?

Nintendo’s famously insular, secrecy‑driven culture seems to foster both groundbreaking innovation and occasional risk aversion. How do you see this “top‑down” creative model manifest in their games? Does the tight internal ecosystem yield the consistent quality of Pikmin or Fire Emblem, or does it slow down experimentation beyond core IP? Compare it to more open studios where community feedback drives updates - does Nintendo’s approach yield more cohesive products or miss chances for iterative improvements?

I’ll never forget the embossed foil lettering on the first European Super Mario 64 box, or the alternate‑art reversible sleeve on the EarthBound SNES “Player’s Choice” edition. Which packaging caught your eye and felt like an extension of the game’s world? From colorful cartridge labels, manual‑style booklets, to hidden texture patterns inside box flaps, what made you pause and admire? Did it influence your purchasing choice, or become a collector’s highlight?

Mario and Zelda remain evergreen, but how can Nintendo innovate without alienating fans? Should they experiment with new genres - imagine an Animal Crossing RPG or stick to polish‑centric meta expansions? Could modular DLC change Smash Bros. dynamics while preserving core mechanics? What about more mature storytelling in Metroid or Pokémon switching to a live‑action RPG style? How would you balance nostalgia callbacks (like retro art modes) against fresh gameplay systems?

Joy‑Con drift woes aside, Nintendo’s wireless controllers now offer vastly improved battery life and precision. How do you rate Joy‑Con and Pro Controller connectivity compared to Wii Remote pairing or Classic Controller adapters? Do you still resort to wired LAN adapters for local tournaments, or trust seamless Bluetooth for docked and handheld modes? Have you encountered lag or dropouts in critical moments, and how did you troubleshoot? Are there third‑party options you prefer for stable wireless play?

From the brittle plasticky buttons on the Game Boy Pocket to the sturdy clamshell hinge of the Game Boy Advance SP, Nintendo handhelds vary widely in resilience. How did you cart around your original Game Boy Color? Did it survive backpack drops, pocket sands, and screen scratches? Did link‑cable sessions end in broken ports? Share your repair hacks: replacing screen lens with clarity film, or reinforcing hinges. In contrast, how has your Switch Lite held up under similar abuse? Do you miss the indestructible brick feel of the DMG‑01, or appreciate the lightweight modern fragility trade‑off?

Looking back at the original Xbox’s RRoD era, then the comparatively solid Xbox 360 S, and now the Xbox Series X’s robust thermal design, how do you view Microsoft’s hardware evolution? Have you personally experienced failures, and did warranty support meet expectations? Do you trust the newer generation’s fan‑cooling and power‑supply improvements, or remain wary? How much does perceived reliability factor into your upgrade decisions?

Which Xbox innovations truly altered how you game? For me, Quick Resume transformed session hopping, while Dynamic Latency Input in controllers sharpened my competitive edge. And Xbox Play Anywhere’s cross‑device saves meant I never had to restart a campaign on PC. Which feature has had the most lasting impact? Maybe Smart Delivery’s guarantee of next‑gen upgrades, or immersive audio enhancements through Dolby Atmos? How have these tools reshaped your expectations for future consoles?

We all have that one Xbox title perfect for binge gaming whether because of endless content, loot loops, or story immersion. Personally, Forza Horizon 5’s open world keeps me glued for hours, chasing speed zones and seasonal events. Meanwhile, Skyrim on Game Pass traps me in side quests forever. What about you? Which game’s pacing, world design, or upgrade systems make you lose track of time? Is it a multiplayer grind like Sea of Thieves, or a single‑player epic like The Witcher 3?

Xbox Live Avatars now boast endless options: from animated emotes to Respawn‑style gear and rare collaboration outfits. Do you feel these customization tools let you express real personality, or are the premium DLC items too costly for true self‑expression? How intuitive is the editor? Do you miss the simplicity of earlier sliders, or relish today’s pose‑and‑prop system? Have avatar enhancements influenced how you interact in parties or friend lists? And importantly, does seeing peers’ elaborate avatars motivate you or make you feel left behind?

Xbox Game Pass offers such a diverse library, yet I’ve noticed design touchpoints like shared menu overlays, achievement notifications, and cloud‑save icons that unify the experience. How do you feel about this consistency? Does it help you navigate between games seamlessly, or does it homogenize the unique identity each title should have? Are there standout cases where a developer broke from the shell‑UI to deliver something unexpected - perhaps a custom pause menu that still integrates Game Pass services elegantly?

Which title do you think masters both solo campaign depth and multiplayer integration? For me, titles like Ghost of Tsushima: Legends seamlessly weave co‑op missions into a story-rich universe, while Destiny 2 embeds lore‑dripping quests within public events. But is there a game where your single‑player choices visibly affect the shared online world? How about The Division 2’s Dark Zone risk‑reward loops that tie PvP back to your solo loot grind?

From the archaic gray-on-black PlayStation 1 logo intro to the PS5’s immersive cosmic animation, PlayStation start‑up sequences have become mini‑cinematic experiences. I remember the satisfying cathode‑ray flicker on PS1; now, crisp transitions and orchestral scores build anticipation before menus even load. How important are these intros to your overall feel? Do you skip them every time, or let them play to enhance immersion? Could Sony leverage these sequences for Easter eggs, interactive hints, or dynamic branding tied to special events?