#  @kiwitalkz Kiwi Talkz Kiwi Talkz posts on X about nintendo, $7974t, devs, prime the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours. ### Engagements: [------] [#](/creator/twitter::2838699038/interactions)  - [--] Week [-------] -67% - [--] Month [---------] +8.90% - [--] Months [----------] +686% - [--] Year [----------] +7,642% ### Mentions: [--] [#](/creator/twitter::2838699038/posts_active)  - [--] Month [---] +34% - [--] Months [---] +193% - [--] Year [---] +510% ### Followers: [-----] [#](/creator/twitter::2838699038/followers)  - [--] Week [-----] +1.80% - [--] Month [-----] +11% - [--] Months [-----] +191% - [--] Year [-----] +571% ### CreatorRank: [-------] [#](/creator/twitter::2838699038/influencer_rank)  ### Social Influence **Social category influence** [gaming](/list/gaming) [technology brands](/list/technology-brands) [countries](/list/countries) [finance](/list/finance) [products](/list/products) [stocks](/list/stocks) [social networks](/list/social-networks) [travel destinations](/list/travel-destinations) [currencies](/list/currencies) [celebrities](/list/celebrities) **Social topic influence** [nintendo](/topic/nintendo) #3490, [$7974t](/topic/$7974t) #3166, [devs](/topic/devs), [prime](/topic/prime), [games](/topic/games), [rockstar](/topic/rockstar) #247, [in the](/topic/in-the), [xbox](/topic/xbox), [switch](/topic/switch), [this is](/topic/this-is) **Top assets mentioned** [Microsoft Corp. (MSFT)](/topic/microsoft) ### Top Social Posts Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours "Who is hyped for this film next week Chris Nolan is my favourite director. My current top [--] Nolan films. What are yours [--]. Inception [--]. Memento [--]. The Prestige [--]. The Dark Knight [--]. Batman Begins" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1678966031459696641) 2023-07-12T14:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes was Nintendo Konami and Silicon Knights working in unison. Find out how the game was made here #MetalGearSolid" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1684987085915074561) 2023-07-28T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "DID YOU KNOW: The Fetch Quest/Artifact Hunt in Metroid Prime was added because the developers were worried(especially NOJ) that the game was going to be too short. #Metroid" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1707802418212192427) 2023-09-29T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@AndreSegers The next Mario Kart needs to be called Mario Kart: Allstars and include courses and characters from other Nintendo IP" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1719092724740284668) 2023-10-30T20:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@MetroidFREAK21 NES: Super Mario Bros [--] SNES: Super Metroid N64: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Gamecube - Metroid Prime Wii - Super Mario Galaxy [--] Wii U - Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Switch: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1719132305049206853) 2023-10-30T23:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I have always found it extremely disingenuous when video game studios lay off a bunch of staff and then the CEO somehow ends up getting a bonus in the tens of millions. The West should follow Nintendo's model #layoffs #gamedevjobs" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1720153808779796799) 2023-11-02T19:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Here is a DOOM II Map I made of the Forest Temple from The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time during the Covid lockdowns. Should I make more🤔 #Zelda Watch here -" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1725565960986468777) 2023-11-17T17:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Given what recently happened with Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare III Mike Wikan is bang on the budgets and development team sizes now make this horrible creatively for game devs as they end up with isolated roles. #CallofDuty" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1726676791195205633) 2023-11-20T19:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "🎮PODCAST OUT NOW🎮 with @garretty we talk about his work on DOOM [----] Forza Motorsport Management and more. Garrett is an absolute joy and a beacon of knowledge. WATCH HERE -" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1728096142737465835) 2023-11-24T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "How do you rank the 3D Zelda games from best to worst #Zelda [--]. Tears Of The Kingdom [--]. Ocarina Of Time [--]. Majora's Mask [--]. Twilight Princess [--]. Breath Of The Wild [--]. Skyward Sword [--]. Wind Waker" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1729278291436310793) 2023-11-27T23:17Z [---] followers, 290.4K engagements "@Levikonn yeah im not the biggest wind waker fan. Not a huge fan of the character designs pacing(particularly the end fetch quest) dungeons Though it does have a great soundtrack" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1729290995563651551) 2023-11-28T00:07Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "How do you rank the 3D Mario games #supermario [--]. Super Mario Galaxy [--] [--]. Super Mario Galaxy [--]. Super Mario [--] [--]. Super Mario Odyssey [--]. Super Mario 3D World [--]. Super Mario Sunshine [--]. Super Mario 3D Land" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1730042104171381069) 2023-11-30T01:52Z [---] followers, 13K engagements "@StairMasterNem I love Super Mario Galaxy [--] cause its the only 3D Super Mario thats actually difficult almost from the get go. The others dont get really difficult till either late game or post game" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1730045894396084564) 2023-11-30T02:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "What the heck I just had someone from the White House Office comment on one of my videos crazy how far some of my interviews reach.😲" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1730412606551359568) 2023-12-01T02:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "DID YOU KNOW that EA refused to support the SEGA Dreamcast because SEGA wouldn't give in to every one of EA's demands this in turn prompted Microsoft to do whatever EA wanted to get support for the OG Xbox. WATCH HERE" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1731002790107812341) 2023-12-02T17:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Buzzy seeing New Zealand's Prime Minister referencing GTA VI 🤣 #GTA6" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1731067124238668069) 2023-12-02T21:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "How would you rank the 2D Metroid games from best to worst #Metroid [--]. Super Metroid [--]. Metroid Dread [--]. Metroid Fusion [--]. Metroid: Zero Mission [--]. Metroid: Samus Returns" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1731423389829713922) 2023-12-03T21:21Z [----] followers, 123.6K engagements "@nzherald lol what losers. Traitors to their own cause" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1731812077721805294) 2023-12-04T23:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Thanks @ZeldaDungeon for the article on my DOOM II Mod of the Forest Temple from The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time #Zelda The Shadow Temple is next" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1732566147311210605) 2023-12-07T01:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "So apparently Metroid Prime [--] has been delayed to polish cutscenes🤔" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1732619625094066255) 2023-12-07T04:34Z [----] followers, 42.8K engagements "@DC_Dragodon" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1732648261713043774) 2023-12-07T06:28Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "My favorite movie and video game of [----] by miles What are yours #Zelda #Oppenheimer" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1734729521071567342) 2023-12-13T00:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@NeoGameSpark Its because Greg is featured in the Spiderman [--] game so he has a double standard because of his closeness to Insomniac" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1737281945502163121) 2023-12-20T01:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@Rand_al_Thor_19 Some of these outlets are either die hard Sony fans or Sony funds them directly or indirectly" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1737287617325265042) 2023-12-20T01:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Thanks to all my podcast guests this year for sparing me your time Happy Holidays🎄 @vonkoz @PeerIGN @geoffplaysguit @RandalLinden @jack_mathews @kevindschmitt @johnpatricklowr @SteveJudestorm @agarcellano" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1739790519675585002) 2023-12-26T23:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I have never been the biggest fan of Sonys first party games they are too cinematic which I find annoying. I must be one of the few people that preferred the LAST OF US tv show over the game. Genuinely surprised HZD is Sony's best selling game of all time. Genuinely surprised HZD is Sony's best selling game of all time" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1741191905176867144) 2023-12-30T20:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Cool clip of why @IGN gave @StarfieldGame a [--]. Do you agree #Starfield" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1743740333027127512) 2024-01-06T21:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "What QOL changes do people want in Metroid Prime [--] Remastered Heres mine - Checkpoints for bosses - Ability to collect Sky Temple keys without the need of the Dark Visor - Removal of Light/Dark World Transition Loading Screens(Might not be possible)" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1744150816666325468) 2024-01-08T00:15Z [----] followers, 28K engagements "@jack_mathews I actually think Prime [--] would benefit the most from a remaster especially in terms of the art and animation. Dark Aether could be made to look really amazing so it's no longer just purple world.(Though Ing Hive looks great in the original)" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1744213275603239327) 2024-01-08T04:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Where the heck do the Mario Kart & Smash Bros franchises go from here in the next entries - Realistically Mario Kart needs to add characters and courses from other Nintendo IP - Smash Bros realistically who is left to add Masterchief DOOM Slayer Scorpion Lara Croft" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1744902705162965140) 2024-01-10T02:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "If we use Mike Wikans(Senior Designer on Metroid Prime Trilogy) formula for budgets/sales. [---] million units= [---] million dollars gross That means MPR grossed just under [--] million and if we use the average game dev salary in USD its 113K x by 300+ staff MPR cost 33million" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1745623261038448752) 2024-01-12T01:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "When did Call Of Duty peak as a series I think its never hit the heights of Black Ops II. Modern Warfare 2(OG version) is a close 2nd. #callofduty" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1747030032068063317) 2024-01-15T22:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@JakeNoseIt The name is fine its no worse than Splatoon or Xenoblade Its because the IP is the black sheep of Nintendos staple. - No casual appeal - Very dark and gritty - No colourful characters - Niche genre Metroid needs online multiplayer or go open world to stay relevant" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748097365003862488) 2024-01-18T21:37Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "@ZubyMusic No people are super soft though Iceland probably has some serious Vitamin D deficient people due to the country being in total darkness for [--] months of the year" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1748824399745343953) 2024-01-20T21:46Z [--] followers, [--] engagements "Not surprised given Pokemon has been garbage for decades and this looks far better than Pokemon. Maybe this will light a fire under Game Freak's ass. #Palworld #Pokemon #Palworld has sold over [--] million copies in [--] hours since release Thank you everyone for playing Palworld We are so overwhelmed but also encouraged by this incredible accomplishment Please leave a review if youve been enjoying your time in Palworld #Pocketpair https://t.co/NNI0D6a9On #Palworld has sold over [--] million copies in [--] hours since release Thank you everyone for playing Palworld We are so overwhelmed but also" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1748919673570357735) 2024-01-21T04:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@EivindDarkroot There is monster catching elements and creature designs that virtually plagirise Pokmon. Its Pokmon with guns" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1749113823301431623) 2024-01-21T16:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I hope to god that Palworld's success makes Pokemon sales drop off majorly going forward to force TPC and Gamefreak to actually put effort into the franchise. (probably wont happen) Pokemon has been coasting for far too long. #Palworld #pokemon 2nd highest all-time peak in Steam history The number of Steam users currently playing #Palworld has exceeded [----] million Thank you for playing the game even though it is a weekday The team is working hard to ensure that you can enjoy the game even more comfortably. https://t.co/v8IBwXCB3C 2nd highest all-time peak in Steam history The number of Steam" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1749905266337075412) 2024-01-23T21:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@IAMTOMMACDONALD Ben Shapiro was rapping slower than his normal talking speed🤣🤣" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1751106533973446693) 2024-01-27T04:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "🤣This has done better than most Pokemon games in [--] weeks that is hilarious. Kudos to @PocketpairGames You wanted numbers here you go [--------] Palworld Players [--------] on Steam [-------] on Xbox THANK YOU EVERYONE You wanted numbers here you go [--------] Palworld Players [--------] on Steam [-------] on Xbox THANK YOU EVERYONE" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1752758182089490712) 2024-01-31T18:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Finally getting around to playing Resident Evil [--] Remake lets see if its better than the OG" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1756208883104907375) 2024-02-10T06:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I don't own a PS5 and have no desire to until GTA VI drops. I am not surprised sales have fallen behind PS4 in its same lifespan considering most games can still be played on the PS4. After sales of the PlayStation [--] failed to meet expectations Sony has said the console is entering the latter stage of its life cycle. https://t.co/meGg8zrUbC https://t.co/fvHEV1QEzJ After sales of the PlayStation [--] failed to meet expectations Sony has said the console is entering the latter stage of its life cycle. https://t.co/meGg8zrUbC https://t.co/fvHEV1QEzJ" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1757847027692810678) 2024-02-14T19:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "What's your Top [--] video games of all time Here's mine #Top10 Resident Evil [--] Remake Total Annihilation Shadow Of The Colossus Metroid Prime Remastered Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom GTA V Portal [--] Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting Super Smash Bros Ultimate" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1757889103931269413) 2024-02-14T22:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@m17163503810 @vonkoz @Pixel_Possum Thats a bit of early concept isnt it Im guessing a concept artist made it.probably would've been early development. I could reach out to the person but they probably won't agree due to the wrath of the Nintendo Ninjas😆" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1760835289709523005) 2024-02-23T01:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@geoffkeighley Didn't Sony announce last week that the PS5 was tracking behind the PS4" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1761214508977328305) 2024-02-24T02:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I hope Nintendo isn't stupid enough to launch this against GTA VI (unless Switch [--] gets a port which it wont.) The Nintendo Switch [--] reportedly wont launch until March [----] at the earliest in order to ensure adequate supply and prevent scalping. https://t.co/AZnX55mZlX https://t.co/WwR2GNwGG5 The Nintendo Switch [--] reportedly wont launch until March [----] at the earliest in order to ensure adequate supply and prevent scalping. https://t.co/AZnX55mZlX https://t.co/WwR2GNwGG5" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1762274674824904823) 2024-02-27T00:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I've had a few game devs ask me to come visit them in San Francisco I will definitely need to make it happen who wants to house me for a week😉" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1762885382310650266) 2024-02-28T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "The amount of devs I have spoken to with anxiety because of layoffs is crazy. All this stems from the top down aka Leadership At this point you are best to learn fluent Japanese and move to Japan to escape this shit :-( Electronic Arts has announced that it too is undergoing mass layoffs with plans to let go 5% of its total global staff or roughly [---] individuals. https://t.co/mFH37ySV6i https://t.co/h7kf19oNTF Electronic Arts has announced that it too is undergoing mass layoffs with plans to let go 5% of its total global staff or roughly [---] individuals. https://t.co/mFH37ySV6i" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1762972060639474160) 2024-02-28T22:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Wtf just saw that Brisbane is trying to emulate Los Angeles with people now living in tents due to the housing crisis there. To be honest if it wasn't for NZ's climate it would probably happen here as well. #HousingCrisis #Brisbane" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1769886955951821089) 2024-03-19T00:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Got [--] interviews lined up over the next week with former artists on the highest grossing entertainment product of all time GTA V. If you got any questions ask away #gta #gtav" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1775067086173388932) 2024-04-02T07:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "🚨NEW PODCAST🚨 My latest interview is with Jonathan Gwyn who was a Senior Environmental Artist on Grand Theft Auto V & The Matrix Games. @rockstargames interviews are extremely rare so definitely check it out #GTA #GTAV #thematrix WATCH https://youtu.be/DgQM4t2gCGs https://youtu.be/DgQM4t2gCGs" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1777758381559685307) 2024-04-09T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Another story of the toxic work culture at Rockstar Games during Grand Theft Auto V's development. #GTAV #gta #RockstarGames" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1779207926894477783) 2024-04-13T18:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "If you are a musician and aren't already a big name you better start looking at another career as I just programmed AI to write a hip-hop & 80s rock track about me and how my podcast is the best in the world and I did it in less than [--] minutes lol. #AI" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1779301150627697105) 2024-04-14T00:10Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "DID YOU KNOW: Red Dead Redemption [--] had two years of planning before it even got into pre-production #rockstargames #rdr2 #RedDeadRedemption2" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1780295096153583677) 2024-04-16T18:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "It took me a while but Im finally releasing my @PAXAus [----] breakdown video this weekend. This will cover how I ended up hosting the panel(and the death threats leading up to it.) the panel dinner with Mick Micks weird fan interaction and my thoughts on Melbourne" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1781128455415042048) 2024-04-19T01:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@TF2HeavyGuy @PAXAus Melbourne was all good amazing city. I'd move there if certain factors weren't preventing me currently. The death threats came about before the panel was even on the table. Ironically a day after the death threats Mick approached me to do the panel at PAX Aus" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1781152019421778159) 2024-04-19T02:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Just finished Fallout this is by FAR the best video game adaptation EVER and its only the 1st season Brilliant brilliant series and I am not even a huge Fallout fan" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1781806166017986728) 2024-04-20T22:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "As much as I understand why Nintendo keeps everything in their ecosystem Metroid is an exception its the black sheep of Nintendo's staple and needs more exposure this was easy marketing for the franchise. Stupid move Nintendo wanted any Fortnite collab skins that they did to only be visible on Nintendo Switch. (Source: https://t.co/mNuFMUxtFX) https://t.co/OBhn5eLaaq Nintendo wanted any Fortnite collab skins that they did to only be visible on Nintendo Switch. (Source: https://t.co/mNuFMUxtFX) https://t.co/OBhn5eLaaq" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1782502018441200119) 2024-04-22T20:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@AndreSegers Jim Carrey is the best thing about the Sonic films. If he wasnt in them I wouldnt care about the films at all" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1784249981551194271) 2024-04-27T15:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "WTF So the Fallout series had [--] million viewers in its first [--] weeks thats insane Its hands down the best video game adaptation of all time by a long shot. Fallout 3/New Vegas remastered needs to happen" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1785080208477020382) 2024-04-29T22:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "🚨NEWEST PODCAST OUT NOW🚨 With Omar Fernandes lighting artist on Grand Theft Auto V and VFX artist on Star Wars & Avengers films. We talk about his awesome career and the projects he's worked on. #GTAV WATCH NOW https://youtu.be/Sa-iQC6zd6E https://youtu.be/Sa-iQC6zd6E" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1785368771328348260) 2024-04-30T18:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@JakeNoseIt Drake is basically a singer who raps and has basic rhymes but Kendrick is pure hip-hop through and through and is lyrically superior. Drake is richer and more popular but Kendrick is more respected" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1787305936337661963) 2024-05-06T02:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Call the next Mario Kart game MARIO KART: ALLSTARS and include other Nintendo characters and stages. Mario Kart [--] Deluxe is now Nintendo's best-selling game ever https://t.co/6nU5RIhrOS Mario Kart [--] Deluxe is now Nintendo's best-selling game ever https://t.co/6nU5RIhrOS" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1788719394945949784) 2024-05-09T23:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@Brendan_LH It seems like the only logical place they can go I mean where else do you take Mario Kart from here" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1788722842798043411) 2024-05-10T00:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Here it is everyone. My TOP [--] VIDEO GAME SOUNDTRACKS OF ALL TIME https://youtu.be/Xz11y4wbXr4 https://youtu.be/Xz11y4wbXr4" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1793014439303893423) 2024-05-21T20:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Here's my Top [--] Video Game Soundtracks Of All Time. I feel privileged to have interviewed [--] of these composers as well #top10 What are yours" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1794428220579680685) 2024-05-25T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Assassins Creed's location settings are becoming very cliche. Heres an idea @Ubisoft for an ORIGINAL setting in the next game. Set it in Australia or New Zealand with the Aboriginals or Maori battling the uprising of the British. It will be a fresh spin.😃 #assassinscreed" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1800731332756344854) 2024-06-12T03:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Wtf @MrBeast has been spotted in my neck of the woods Why is MrBeast in New Zealand lol. Buzzy" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1801770172619100476) 2024-06-15T00:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "If DOOM The Dark Ages & Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launched on the same day which game would you buy first" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1803609985370431861) 2024-06-20T02:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "My boss from work has told me I have too much annual leave stacked up and I need to take time off lol so I will do a live stream in the next few weeks. What game should I play" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1805026154061140277) 2024-06-23T23:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@CartridgeGames Although I tend to agreeNintendo doesnt look at everything in a vacuum Metroid is an important part of their IP staple because its vastly different from the rest of their IP e.g more mature themes and its about getting people into their ecosystem rather than solely sales" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1805327183294218311) 2024-06-24T19:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "DID YOU KNOW: The Senior Designer of Metroid Prime [--] Mike Wikan wanted to include a Star Wars trench run type fight in a canyon with Ridley and the other devs were like uhhh no lol. #MetroidPrime" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1807111795787895239) 2024-06-29T18:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "If I ever become a multi-millionaire the first thing I am going to do is give the original Metroid Prime [--] dev team a million dollars each they deserve it for this. 24/7 crunch for [--] months is insane This game was my coping mechanism in 2004/2005 after my mum died of cancer" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1808198961456460082) 2024-07-02T18:00Z [----] followers, 20.5K engagements "@Ruleof2Review LOL at anyone who thinks they'll launch [--] big releases at the same time. If you look at Nintendo's release strategy they never release [--] big games in the same month. It will either be Day 1- Metroid/Mario Month 2- Mario Kart [--] If Mario isnt launch day its a xmas release" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1812729561735647413) 2024-07-15T06:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "WTF this sucks all because leadership can't lead and manage finances properly. I've been impacted by the layoffs announced this morning. It's been a privilege working with everyone at Bungie for the past (almost) [--] years. But it's just really bad timing b/c my maternity leave was supposed to start next Monday and I got laid off today. I've been impacted by the layoffs announced this morning. It's been a privilege working with everyone at Bungie for the past (almost) [--] years. But it's just really bad timing b/c my maternity leave was supposed to start next Monday and I got laid off today" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1819106487471690117) 2024-08-01T20:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Got an interview next week with a designer on Starfield Fallout and Elder Scrolls.🫡" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1820644694906614000) 2024-08-06T02:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@DMC_Ryan There are still so many new games still being released on Xbox One and PS4. Regardless of what the internet says the casual gamer doesn't give a shit about 60FPS 4K or faster loading times. Everyone is waiting for GTA VI to jump into this gen" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1821335643772817467) 2024-08-08T00:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@PlayerEssence If Switch [--] gets all third party support on the level of Xbox and Playstation then both Microsoft and Sony are going to be in serious serious trouble" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1821649416203456576) 2024-08-08T20:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@Omegamac10 @PlayerEssence Yeah it could well happen whats crazy is Switch is the 3rd best selling console ever without CoD without GTA without Red Dead without Madden etc. so imagine what would happen if Nintendo had those games" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1821653166703964663) 2024-08-08T21:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "DID YOU KNOW that the original idea Kenji Yamamoto had for Metroid Prime's music was rock-based and Retro Studios pushed back on it and wanted more of an Autechre sound so Kenji Yamamoto came back with the Chozo Ruins theme. #MetroidPrime" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1823479650540261425) 2024-08-13T22:00Z [----] followers, 79.5K engagements "🚨Podcast out now🚨 With Bruce Nesmith who was a designer on Skyrim Fallout [--] [--] [--] and Starfield We cover his extensive career cut content Todd Howard and more. Link in comments below" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1825293713532399654) 2024-08-18T22:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "It is so weird to see our very divisive former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern become a celebrity in the USA and now influencing American elections. Bizarre man🤷♂ Jacindamania in Chicago as ex-PM backs Kamala Harris https://t.co/EkB6dkwYwn Jacindamania in Chicago as ex-PM backs Kamala Harris https://t.co/EkB6dkwYwn" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1826143727959855343) 2024-08-21T06:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "DID YOU KNOW that Bethesda wanted Fallout [--] to have underwater combat but they didn't have the resources to make it happen maybe in Fallout [--] #bethesda" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1827465917699399837) 2024-08-24T22:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "My Top [--] Nintendo games of all time yes I know the first is technically cheating👀 What are yours #Nintendo" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1828223755128299775) 2024-08-27T00:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "DID YOU KNOW in Starfield there was work done on a whole building ships from natural resources component but Bethesda didn't have the bandwidth to put it in the game" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1828553073821917467) 2024-08-27T22:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Results from the Reddit annual Metroid Series ranking poll. Do you agree #metroid" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1829593372803408165) 2024-08-30T18:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "In a cool twist of fate I will be hosting a second panel at @paxaus with Sonia Coronado. Sonia has worked on God Of War Ragnarok Last Of Us Part II Ghost Of Tsushima Spiderman [--] and more. make sure you come on down 😀 Give a warm PAX community welcome to Sonia Coronado Sonia Coronado is the powerhouse Senior Music Designer at PlayStation Studios Creative Arts bringing to life epic soundscapes for blockbuster games like God of War Ragnark and Marvels Spider-Man [--]. Her exceptional https://t.co/g31pxncsBH Give a warm PAX community welcome to Sonia Coronado Sonia Coronado is the powerhouse Senior" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1831403875469029881) 2024-09-04T18:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Looks like Astro Bot will win GOTY. I knew it was going to be good from the SOP trailer Astro Bot is a stunning creative and technical achievement. Its as specular as a Mario made by Nintendo a heartfelt love letter to PlayStation heritage. @AsobiNico and team have expertly crafted a bright positive and insanely cute game. It'll make you smile again and again. https://t.co/MMOY2zibTB Astro Bot is a stunning creative and technical achievement. Its as specular as a Mario made by Nintendo a heartfelt love letter to PlayStation heritage. @AsobiNico and team have expertly crafted a bright positive" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1831788195908088163) 2024-09-05T20:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Everyone is talking about how amazing this game is but my god the soundtrack is phenomenal One of the best video game soundtracks ever. The Magnum Opus of @kcmyoung 🙌#AstroBot" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1832340280076566871) 2024-09-07T08:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@AndreSegers You can tell with Astro Bot that is the gameplay fun question was at the front of devs minds. Gameplay first before anything else. That's why it's on the level of Mario. Some of these other Sony games you sometimes wonder if graphics/story/cutscenes were taking center stage" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1832900520237027835) 2024-09-08T21:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "So the PS5 will retail in New Zealand for $1400 NZD. lol Who the hell is this even for You are better off getting a Steam Deck or building a PC for that price. The journey continues with PlayStation [--] Pro. ⚬ Larger GPU ⚬ Advanced ray tracing ⚬ AI-Driven upscaling ⚬ PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Full details: https://t.co/TzMEbfbaH8 https://t.co/kXu69olPNZ The journey continues with PlayStation [--] Pro. ⚬ Larger GPU ⚬ Advanced ray tracing ⚬ AI-Driven upscaling ⚬ PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Full details: https://t.co/TzMEbfbaH8 https://t.co/kXu69olPNZ" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1833578853635358929) 2024-09-10T18:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "LOL At this point all Nintendo needs to do is launch Switch's successor without a stupid name at a good price point have backwards compatibility Metroid Prime [--] Day [--] and Mario Kart [--] the month after and they will dominate" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1833585854633414687) 2024-09-10T19:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "DID YOU KNOW: In Portal [--] the Underground area was the hardest area for the devs to nail as playtesting showed them that players kept thinking it was like Half-Life [--] lol" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1835076063589773503) 2024-09-14T22:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@PastaF3et I am not discrediting Nintendo it is very hard to be innovative these days but they haven't done anything this gen that is innovative (maybe outside of the hardware itself.) BOTW for example improved on a lot of things that other devs had previously laid the groundwork on" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1841952217269731831) 2024-10-03T21:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "The craziest thing about @jasonschreier book Play Nice in my opinion is the sex parties at @Blizzard_Ent like wtf that is messed up #blizzard" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1843758270386745392) 2024-10-08T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@FerrisWheelPro To you it matters but to a lot of people it doesnt and considering Zelda is more popular than ever and is even outselling Mario now it shows story doesnt mean that much. You cant blame Nintendo for not wasting resources on it numbers dont lie" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1845550784580341892) 2024-10-13T19:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@FerrisWheelPro Dude bringing GTA into this is ridiculous you arent even taking in what I am saying try to be objective about this. Given the monumental success Zelda has had why should Nintendo revert to the old linear story model Maybe there is a logical reason but I dont see it" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1845555369441157501) 2024-10-13T20:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "I've been inundated with messages from game devs I know on how we can do something at @PAXAus [----] lol. Just so everyone's aware I'm not an employee of PAX I have no control over their budgets. The Valve panel was straight forward because Josh already lives in Melbourne. #pax" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1846750012224819645) 2024-10-17T03:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I am not going to lie I am feeling totally crushed and broken by this😭" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1846816005592699221) 2024-10-17T07:30Z [----] followers, 37.9K engagements "DID YOU KNOW that Funky Kong's theme was originally made by @TheRealBeano for Killer Instinct but Nintendo ended up using it at E3 for Donkey Kong Country so @David_Wise had to then rework it for the SNES . Brilliant track🙌" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1847744536015229417) 2024-10-19T21:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This is insane There are [----] full time video game devs in the New Zealand video game industry and they brought in national revenue of $548 million NZD in [----]. If you break that down thats close to 500K per developer😮. Kudos @nzgda" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1848263007366996047) 2024-10-21T07:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Some comments on YouTube literally make me laugh I have interviewed devs from Nintendo Rockstar Bethesda Sony the list goes on and yet Im obsessed with Valve 🤣" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1850715538265387452) 2024-10-28T01:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Based on the all the hate Dragon Age is getting I am calling it Astro Bot will win GOTY 100%. There is nothing else this year that is remotely in the same league quality wise. The mechanics the pacing the soundtrack and the most important aspect.FUN" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1850995040291864764) 2024-10-28T20:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@West3DP The story isn't really that important to the Metroid experience so it doesn't really matter if you skip from [--] to 4" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1851082826604822663) 2024-10-29T02:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Here is my second interview panel from PAX AUS with Sonia Coronado who is a Music Designer at Playstation She worked on GOW Ragnarok Ghost Of Tsushima Last Of Us Part II and more. WATCH BELOW" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1851368411940733346) 2024-10-29T21:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@ChrisWillx Australia is a more level headed America but with a worse accent and a wildlife that wants to kill you at all times😆" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1852759739790454979) 2024-11-02T17:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@GoNintendoTweet This sounds like BS. They already tried with Samus and Nintendo wasnt keen on having Samus appear on Xbox and PlayStation" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1852773940395192484) 2024-11-02T18:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "LOL this is exactly the same as [----] following Trumps victory. I have noticed way more of an upswing of Americans in NZ as of late though" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1854279400432468286) 2024-11-06T21:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@DarthBuzzard @KynanPearson No I dont think so I think you underestimate how many people get motion sickness from the first person view especially different cultures regardless of hardware or tuning" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1855382207805682050) 2024-11-09T22:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "🎮HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY METROID PRIME 2📷 Here is the 2nd interview to celebrate this time with @ZoidCTF and @jack_mathews [--] engineers who worked on the game. We talk about the multiplayer the ammo system Prime [--] Remastered and more. WATCH HERE➡ https://youtu.be/QYeSoMUc9lU https://youtu.be/QYeSoMUc9lU" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1855717068055957964) 2024-11-10T21:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "🎮HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO METROID PRIME 2🎮 To celebrate I spoke to [--] engineers who worked on Metroid Prime [--] @ZoidCTF & @jack_mathews We talk about the multiplayer the ammo system a prime [--] remastered and more. WATCH HERE➡ https://youtu.be/QYeSoMUc9lU https://youtu.be/QYeSoMUc9lU" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1855717316287242335) 2024-11-10T21:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "So Sakamoto is the reason the Chozo weren't used in Prime [--] and were replaced by the Luminoth. It makes sense Sakamoto didn't want Retro Studios messing with the lore for what he planned out with Metroid Dread or maybe even Other M🤣" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1856441847352307921) 2024-11-12T21:00Z [----] followers, 16.3K engagements "@FerrisWheelPro I have no dog in the fight with american politics but what I will say is there are various factors why someone votes the way they do in any election worldwide maybe money maybe education maybe due to trade deals etc. It wont be as as simple as Trump Voter = Bad Person" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1856513195214811176) 2024-11-13T01:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "This explains why Nintendo games are very light on story. Story is an afterthought and it makes perfect sense I have always been an advocate for Gameplay Over Story. Zelda stories are created AFTER the game design. Eiji Aonuma tells me why he has never written a story first before designing a game https://t.co/MVGkzuyw7N Zelda stories are created AFTER the game design. Eiji Aonuma tells me why he has never written a story first before designing a game https://t.co/MVGkzuyw7N" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1856817514208268738) 2024-11-13T21:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@TheNCSmaster Skyward Sword & Majora's Mask are some of the worst selling Zelda games from a financial/business standpoint it doesn't make sense to fixate on that" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1856910172180144514) 2024-11-14T04:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Omg one of my interview clips with Bryan Walker got referenced in a brilliant article for @Forbes crazy" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1860479442285641952) 2024-11-24T00:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "🎮NEW PODCAST OUT NOW🎮 With @kcmyoung we talk about composing for Astro Bot & Little Big Planet his relationship with @AsobiNico A.I. and more. WATCH https://youtu.be/e2Yo_oo300Y https://youtu.be/e2Yo_oo300Y" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1861515274769567747) 2024-11-26T21:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "Here is my update regarding the Metroid Prime [--] Remastered rumor to summarize I have heard so many stories and rumors from various sources that I have no idea if @SamusHunter2 claim is right" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1861542251236590052) 2024-11-26T22:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "I am calling it Astro Bot will win GOTY at @thegameawards and @kcmyoung should win best soundtrack for Astro Bot as well. Phenomenal work I am manifesting this right now😁" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1861837078461555102) 2024-11-27T18:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@ZoidCTF @thegameawards @kcmyoung Thats total bullshit if Elden Ring DLC wins" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1861843697098506735) 2024-11-27T18:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@gabefollower @CounterStrike look likes NZ" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1861913812791873749) 2024-11-27T23:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Im calling it Switch [--] will launch with Metroid Prime [--] then in the second month there will be a new Mario Kart and Samus will be a playable character along with tracks from the Metroid universe. It's a brilliant marketing strategy" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1864487090429546609) 2024-12-05T01:48Z [----] followers, 24.9K engagements "@taunttitan401 Well Mario Kart will still be predominantly Mario Kart it would just have Samus as a guest character with one track maybe the way Link Inkling Isabelle etc. and tracks are in Mario Kart [--] Deluxe. It's cross marketing to bring more awareness to the mainstream for Prime 4" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1864523523638911169) 2024-12-05T04:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "@Levikonn Mario you can launch anytime Mario to me is for casuals and works best around the Xmas period. The minute you launch 3D Mario it will take the wind out of Metroid Prime [--]. Having a hardcore game at launch with a casual racing game after is a good mix" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1864541365490651411) 2024-12-05T05:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@Levikonn @TeamAsobi Yeah Final Fantasy VII Rebirths score is amazing though so Im okay with it I wanted my boy Kenny to win though" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1867617219087372362) 2024-12-13T17:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "In light of Astro Bot winning GOTY here's a clip of @kcmyoung explaining how the Bot Of War theme was made. Congratz again to the @TeamAsobi team" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1867675871303086362) 2024-12-13T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@Vahn16 @RODTheMaster Omg stop being a douche not everyone who is associated with Tencent is some evil shill go look at everything hes done for game devs on LinkedIn" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1867809789000266089) 2024-12-14T05:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@FerrisWheelPro Yip Nintendo do some dumb shit but I am sure they learned their lesson from Wii U ordeal. They lost too much money cause of that silly mistake" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1870601087604097328) 2024-12-21T22:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "🎮FIRST PODCAST OF [----] OUT NOW🎮 with a former designer at Bethesda @WillShen101 we talk about his early design days on Skyrim the design of Starfield games being too long his relationship with Todd Howard and more. WATCH HERE➡ https://youtu.be/PCYpt9Zg7cM https://youtu.be/PCYpt9Zg7cM" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1875286015335657656) 2025-01-03T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "Some comments I read on Youtube are really out there lol. I'm betting its going to be [--] years all up between Skyrim and the release of Elder Scrolls VI" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1876026715929280977) 2025-01-05T22:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@JammingCat21 @TezFunz2 you think GTA V was rushed how so" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1884695989552021809) 2025-01-29T20:11Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "🎮PODCAST OUT NOW🎮 with the legendary @ShawnLayden we talk about why Sony is amazing at marketing why Astro Bot is his GOTY [----] PS6 not being discless the PS Vita's struggles Microsoft's multiplatform strategy and more. WATCH HERE➡ https://youtu.be/UAcM-xmUegs https://youtu.be/UAcM-xmUegs" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1885795262473597359) 2025-02-01T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements "@OR_1_Equals_1 I think society at large is just not that tech savvy so Steam Deck is always going to be a niche device I think thats lost on PC gamers sometimes as to why consoles are popular its because consoles you just get the game and boom you can play no tinkering with settings" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1889147585669279760) 2025-02-11T03:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements "Pokmon is the game franchise I HATE the most. I will never understand why people continue to buy this garbage if any other developer released something this barebones they would be crucified for it. The IP has so much potential and yet Gamefreak continue with this mediocrity #PokemonLegendsZA has been slated for release in late [----]. Check out this special video showcasing the latest information about this title. https://t.co/OmO6LuY5rM #PokemonLegendsZA has been slated for release in late [----]. Check out this special video showcasing the latest information about this title." [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1895156529885761642) 2025-02-27T16:58Z [---] followers, [----] engagements "In less than a month in the Switch [--] direct you'll see that Nintendo & Retro were keeping their cards close to their chest with Metroid Prime [--] for this exact moment. The true unveiling will blow everything else in the direct out of the water" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1900363827327459778) 2025-03-14T01:50Z [----] followers, 21.1K engagements "@TheNCSmaster Considering Zelda is more popular than ever I just dont see that happening" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1903623082465718663) 2025-03-23T01:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "I am not saying anything regarding Metroid Prime 2/3 and 4's appearance tomorrow in the Direct on here cause anything I say will be taken as a leak/reveal lol. Instead I will promote my newest podcast with Terminator Resistance composer Chris Detyna check it out 😃" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1905059156278813009) 2025-03-27T00:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Terminator Resistance is the best Terminator related media since Terminator [--] part of it is @TeyonGames attention to detail and the love they showed for it. @ChrisDetyna did an awesome remix of Reese In Alley for the game. The game is so underrated" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1905364207211872303) 2025-03-27T21:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I am not surprised with @NateTheHate2 comments about Prime [--] & [--] not coming. I never heard anything about them even existing (even the HD ports) 450+ people worked on MPR so doing the other remasters would be huge endeavors and HD ports seems weird after the MPR upgrade" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1906438405438980223) 2025-03-30T20:08Z [----] followers, 38.3K engagements "@JamieFowle96179 @NateTheHate2 A lot of people played Witcher III despite not playing the first two. A lot of people played GTA V without playing the prior titles people don't care that much" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1906461049160859719) 2025-03-30T21:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "What will be announced in Switch [--] Direct [--]. 3D Mario - Oct Release [--]. Mario Kart [--] - Launch Window will include Metroid Kirby Zelda content [--]. Metroid Prime [--] is launch title(will show off enhanced Switch games section) [--]. New Fire Emblem [--]. RE4R Elden Ring RDR2 Day 1" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1906787791973040237) 2025-03-31T19:16Z [----] followers, 11.3K engagements "@CaptainDoge1 @maximilian_ Yeah and thats fair enough. I have personally played Prime [--] & [--] so many times I am not really interested in playing them again unless they are Remastered like Prime [--]. Plus MPR makes it kind of hard to go back to the old artstyle" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1907246212534894614) 2025-04-02T01:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@MetroidFREAK21 It's just greed every time a company achieves a huge amount of success they all get like this. Sony & Microsoft have done it as well" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1907531665586651220) 2025-04-02T20:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "Since Nintendo are crap at promoting MP4 properly I will do it for them. Watch the Treehouse footage of this game It is a glimpse into how good it is this is a GOTY nominee and will end up with 90+ on Metacritic mark my words. Retro are still holding back a lot" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1907848417084322134) 2025-04-03T17:31Z [----] followers, 30.2K engagements "@NintyPrime The problem is the U.S. it makes up 46% of Switch [--] sales if and if Trumps tariffs make it unaffordable there thats a huge chunk of lost sales and revenue for them" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1908605053331705972) 2025-04-05T19:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "After seeing Cyberpunk [----] running on Switch [--] with DLC that wasnt able to run on PS4/Xbox One and is able to run better than Steam Deck I am 100% convinced that Switch [--] will get GTA VI it might not be at launch but it will get it at some point. It's matter of when not if" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1908609108359733721) 2025-04-05T19:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@OBE1plays No way Mario Kart gets nominated Donkey Kong might it all depends on other mechanics the game has besides breaking everything. MP4 100% will be nominated but it doesnt matter GTA VI is still going to win lol" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1908646519315849475) 2025-04-05T22:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Since the Legend Of Zelda film is being shot in New Zealand I have been enquiring into being an extra on this and I seem to be gaining some headway if you are interested let me know and I will see what I can do. My friends overseas you can stay at my pad if you need" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1911558155747905852) 2025-04-13T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Genki_JPN The reason Sony can do this is because unlike USA where it has actual competition Sony has a monopoly with Playstation in Europe Australia and NZ. Xbox and Nintendo sales are pathetic compared to Playstation in these regions" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1911582184928165961) 2025-04-14T00:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "It's so buzzy that the Zelda film and new Lord Of The Rings film will be shooting in New Zealand around about the same time. When I first started playing BOTW and I was running around Hyrule I thought to myself this is basically NZ lol. #zelda #LOTR" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1911890638704197875) 2025-04-14T21:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@thicc_stick_boi Its only cause Xbox arent in the position they once were. dont forget during the Wii U days Nintendo was literally giving away a free game with Mario Kart 8" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1914768420912160891) 2025-04-22T19:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "This Oblivion remaster is a way to tide fans over until [----] because Elder Scrolls VI aint releasing till then its still ages away. #ElderScrolls" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1915077780536189116) 2025-04-23T16:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "I am currently on holiday in Wnaka/Queenstown there is something really tranquil about nature" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1915598093304947058) 2025-04-25T02:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "While I was on holiday in Queenstown I met with a friend who manages a high end hotel he told me a story of John Travolta staying at a suite that costs $40K a night and due to the great service tipped my friend $6000 Some people have some serious coin in this world lol" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1917307255223116130) 2025-04-29T19:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "It's crazy to think that this year we could have a repeat of [----] where Nintendo competes with itself for GOTY again with Metroid Prime [--] and Donkey Kong Bananza. The difference this time is they will both lose to GTA VI regardless lol" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1917363911046881428) 2025-04-29T23:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I'll admit I haven't touched a Ubisoft game since Far Cry [--]. My time is too precious nowadays to play average to good games anymore they need to be great/GOTY type stuff. This is primarily why I dont interview Ubisoft devs Good news for the Switch 2/Ubisoft fans none the less. Ubisoft Brazil basically confirmed Rainbow Six Siege and Assassin's Creed Mirage are also coming to Switch [--]. They asked what games people would like to see on Switch [--] and this is the image they used. Assassin's Creed Shadows was rated by PEGI for Switch [--] already. https://t.co/PsiDd7DabQ Ubisoft Brazil basically" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1918769820381626618) 2025-05-03T20:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@LeDooke @NewsM101 Because its bad writing it deviates from the game majorly and that whole scene is very disjointed Ive got lesbian friends none of them talk like that. Its a horrible scene and it feels forced it doesnt feel natural it feels like they are pushing an agenda the writers" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1919696425585410459) 2025-05-06T10:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@OBE1plays @IGN Rockstar does their own thing they never announced their games on Switch [--] e.g L.A. Noire Red Dead Redemption in direct. This aint coming to Switch [--] man no way can it run it" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1919826880900821340) 2025-05-06T18:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@FerrisWheelPro Why would Nintendo announce GTA VI when Rockstar have never allowed this for any console showcase Rockstar marches to the beat of their own drum and do things on their terms not Nintendo" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1919913278219661326) 2025-05-07T00:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "My only concern with GTA VI is that Rockstar as of late have been turning their games more and more into life simulators and trying to make mechanics hyper real and some of the fun gameplay is lost. This was my biggest complaint with RDR2" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1920213942305239240) 2025-05-07T20:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "🎙🎮 New episode out now I chat with Jeremy Huxley about his work on Uncharted [--] [--] & The Last of Us Part II what it's like inside Naughty Dog the cost of ultra-realistic graphics and more. Don't miss it #GameDev #Podcast WATCH ➡ https://youtu.be/jN66NQSd2GA https://youtu.be/jN66NQSd2GA" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1921686763200004253) 2025-05-11T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Man Since DOOM The Dark Ages release all my Mick Gordon interviews clips and shorts have gone up in views again. I don't think Bethesda can ever escape this I am seeing comments condemning Marty everywhere again this is going to keep happening until he takes the L it seems" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1922751493452501433) 2025-05-14T20:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Something people don't know is EVERY main Metroid game that's released since Prime [--] has been during some sort of hardship (Mum's death friend's deaths in hospital etc.) Prime [--] is looking like the first time a Metroid game releases without me going through some sort of pain" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1923142405634547792) 2025-05-15T22:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@JuiceMan_V As Gabe Newell once said "piracy is a service issue" if Nintendo games were more easily accessible then people would be less likely to pirate. Some people cant afford multiple systems or Nintendo games cause they NEVER drop in price its a big ask Thats why this stuff happens" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1927132597131329548) 2025-05-26T22:39Z [----] followers, 56.5K engagements "@JuiceMan_V Its not BS some do yes but a lot would pirate less if Nintendo games were more easily accessible and prices were a bit more reasonable. Steam Deck has cheaper games and no online and you get everything in one place(minus Nintendo games) The reality of the situation" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1927138113094127756) 2025-05-26T23:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I will never understand why this game franchise is still popular considering Gamefreak put in no effort and the graphics look like something from the PS2 days lol. I hope one day Nintendo themselves can actually make a Pokemon game as opposed to just publishing it😩 Pokemon Presents announced for July [--] https://t.co/14LnbFopJE Pokemon Presents announced for July [--] https://t.co/14LnbFopJE" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1927818746225381414) 2025-05-28T20:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I will have some downtime finally in the next few days so I will do a livestream on June 1st 1pm PDT ranking my Top [--] Switch games and I'll answer any questions you have as well. I'll also detail things I am working on behind the scenes (interviews zelda movie etc.)" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1928523314152059090) 2025-05-30T18:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "DID YOU KNOW: Gore was removed from Starfield due to it not fitting thematically and because of the HUGE cost it would've been to implement it" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1928934519618650169) 2025-05-31T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@NintyPrime I don't even know why you respond to these people seems like a waste of energy to me or reply once and then ignore replies. Thats what I do lol" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1928978453799268586) 2025-06-01T00:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "It's crazy the Switch [--] launches in [--] days and I have not seen one piece of marketing in NZ unlike Europe and the USA even during Covid Sony had PS5 advertisements everywhere. It goes to show how much Nintendo does not give a shit here lol and thats why Sony has a monopoly in NZ" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1929646814892118498) 2025-06-02T21:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "I got some of the old Bethesda crew back together to review Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered look out for it soon #bethesda #elderscrolls" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1931527598162719038) 2025-06-08T01:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@FerrisWheelPro @AndreSegers lol come on man you are smarter than this. Mario Kart is their most successful franchise and having DK or MP4 there at launch they wouldve been cannibalized by Mario Kart. You need to give each game a chance to breathe marketing 101" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1932185885992477118) 2025-06-09T21:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@NikTekOfficial The reality is the studio ran out of money so they had no choice but to release it. That's all this is I guarantee you none of the devs will be happy releasing it in this state but their hands were tied" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1933064529401032784) 2025-06-12T07:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "My review of TES IV: Oblivion Remastered with ex Bethesda devs will drop tomorrow This might be a series I do going forward where I review games with former devs from the studios such as DK Bananza Metroid Prime [--] Intergalactic GTA VI and Half-Life [--] (yes the game exists)" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1933988306423099551) 2025-06-14T20:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This DK direct will decide for me whether I buy a Switch [--] or not otherwise I will wait for Metroid Prime [--]. The destructible terrain on its own will get tedious very fast so Nintendo needs something else in terms of a gameplay mechanic that will make me spend $109 NZD on it. Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct announced for June [--] [--] AM PT (about [--] minutes long) https://t.co/TgEwYAddKT Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct announced for June [--] [--] AM PT (about [--] minutes long) https://t.co/TgEwYAddKT" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1934674964235649227) 2025-06-16T18:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "DK Bananza is being developed by a new team that was spun off from the Odyssey team. There are a lot of younger devs in the Odyssey team that grew up playing the DKC games and wanted to make one. I've heard the Kremlings are making a return. 3D Mario is still on the way We hope we find out who is developing Donkey Kong Bananza as part of tomorrow's Nintendo Direct - if it's who most people think it is it could have a ripple effect on the Switch [--] that we'll feel for many years to come 🍌 Links below 🍌 https://t.co/LAVkCogSIi We hope we find out who is developing Donkey Kong Bananza as part" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1935076156115747054) 2025-06-17T20:44Z [----] followers, 194.9K engagements "@Levikonn Plus its better if people are surprised there is some narrative online that Nintendo doesnt like the Kremlings cause they are associated with Rare and Retro werent allowed to use them in their games which is BS. Hence why I mention the Kremlings" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1935095155939491965) 2025-06-17T22:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@OBE1plays LOL dude come on. DK Bananza does not look better than Astro Bot. Theres nothing wrong with being a hardcore Nintendo fan but at least try and be objective man" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1935448875143421970) 2025-06-18T21:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@DeLaCruz6000 Oh I totally get it but Elder Scrolls VI and Half-Life [--] are way more popular IPs so thats what I find odd. To be honest Im surprised that the DK tweet got the traction it did as well I was expecting it go under the radar like most of my tweets" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1936114107926954326) 2025-06-20T17:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Red Dead Redemption [--] for Switch Series S/X and PS5 is a thing and Rockstar will announce it sometime in the near future dont worry Btw this appears to be the RDR announcement that was hyped up by the VA. Makes sense why he would be excited for this https://t.co/Ao9J9KMXaB Btw this appears to be the RDR announcement that was hyped up by the VA. Makes sense why he would be excited for this https://t.co/Ao9J9KMXaB" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1936264016881762402) 2025-06-21T03:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This game is Sakurai's passion project. He was burned out from working on Smash Bros constantly since [----] so as a negotiating tactic offered to do another Smash if he could do Kirby Air Riders first. Nintendo are in a bind with Smash Bros as Sakurai is irreplaceable currently. Kirby Air Riders is Nintendo's [----] card up their sleeve. This title will be bigger than most people are anticipating. https://t.co/GCBY0WD8lk Kirby Air Riders is Nintendo's [----] card up their sleeve. This title will be bigger than most people are anticipating. https://t.co/GCBY0WD8lk" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1937955475162861697) 2025-06-25T19:26Z [----] followers, 465K engagements "@TheJoshMan07 I doubt it maybe Bandai Namco could be doing pre-production on it but unlikely. Sakurai is so instrumental to planning these out (especially on the third party negotiations.) The level of respect and clout he has in the industry can't be underestimated" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1937965784325869950) 2025-06-25T20:07Z [----] followers, 20.2K engagements "@Blackheart_Opus You can't force creative people to do the same thing over and over it mentally destroys them Nintendo understands this. Even a number of Retro Studios devs were burned out on Metroid after Prime [--] and ESPECIALLY after [--]. So I 100% support and understand Sakurai's position" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1938005427532546550) 2025-06-25T22:44Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements "Some of my stuff is already being misconstrued and the line between fact/speculation is blurring. Everything in regards to the negotiation from Sakurai and Nintendo is a source. Everything else is speculation I have no idea if Smash is in pre-production by Bandai Namco or not" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1938045418212102316) 2025-06-26T01:23Z [----] followers, 22K engagements "@MetroidFREAK21 Its release date is being announced soon dont worry" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1939032799987802464) 2025-06-28T18:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@MrboomstickXL @Xbox From what I have heard from doing so many game dev interviews is Microsoft are very bureaucratic they dont understand game development from a mechanics standpoint and everything is about appeasing shareholders. Remember they arent a gaming company they are a software company " [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1939504411375796266) 2025-06-30T02:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "This is Nintendo being coy a lot of people don't understand how Nintendo works and there is a lot of overlap within internal teams in Kyoto and Tokyo. 3D Mario is still happening I'm doubling down on this if I am wrong I will happily admit it though I don't do this for clout Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza is being made by the Mario Odyssey team "The development team of Donkey Kong Bananza is the same as for Super Mario Odyssey." https://t.co/1RQgOgJAOa https://t.co/FUN3U7pQzY Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza is being made by the Mario Odyssey team "The development team of Donkey" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1940144567430652173) 2025-07-01T20:24Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements "Retro Studios released no games between Tropical Freeze(2014) and MPR(2023) and no layoffs they're now about to release a GOTY contender with Metroid Prime [--]. Devs arent going to work at 100% productivity when they have to worry about layoffs Microsoft are asinine. Microsoft is cancelling Perfect Dark and The Initiative Studio is being closed. This is a result of the layoffs that were announced today effecting the entirety of Team Xbox. https://t.co/bZAT0JDa40 https://t.co/vSPLRQq86P Microsoft is cancelling Perfect Dark and The Initiative Studio is being closed. This is a result of the" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1940461734101504072) 2025-07-02T17:25Z [----] followers, 297.6K engagements "@thevoicesgames They were working on a game called Harmony an RPG music type game produced by Sakamoto the gameplay got leaked a while ago. Nintendo didnt lay off any of the team though after it was cancelled because Nintendo understands how game development works" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1940469012863041990) 2025-07-02T17:53Z [----] followers, 12.1K engagements "As someone who interviews devs and is connected in the industry people often forget Phil has superiors and they call the shots the reason Phil hasnt been sacked is because hes agile and pivots to what the people above him want its not as simple as saying Phil is a sociopath" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1940830607136952634) 2025-07-03T17:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "People who are crucifying Phil Spencer need to understand that the guy has superiors that he has to answer to that aren't passionate about gaming the way he is. The reason he hasn't been 'fired' is because he's an agile CEO and he's good at pivoting to the needs of those above him. Microsoft is not a gaming company its a software company with a gaming division big difference" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1940937764780003486) 2025-07-04T00:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "Don't mistake that post as me defending him and yes agreed Gamepass and Activision Blizzard was his idea however gutting all these studios isnt his. I actually think if things were allowed to play out like he wanted over the long term Xbox wouldve flourished but as is the case with massive corporations it was all short term profits over long term gain" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1940947382075875550) 2025-07-04T01:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "People don't really realize how hard a Metroid movie would be to pull off. I wrote a screenplay back in [----] for a movie to test my theory and as a way to improve my writing. It was extremely difficult and my story treatment was shit lol. Trying to translate the series to a blockbuster epic is difficult without tainting what makes the series great. (It needs to make money hence why I say blockbuster epic) I wrote it so you dont see Samus in her suit till around the halfway point (so you relate to her without the suit and make her character a badass before the suit even appears that way its" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1941253549356351971) 2025-07-04T21:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@ObbeVermeij thinks GTA [--] will be cheaper to make than GTA [--] due to AI removing some of the work and I 100% agree with him" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1941557690385187170) 2025-07-05T18:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@AcursedHunter01 The manga is inherently Japanese and most Metroid fans dont even know about it. They would need to take more western liberties with it with only elements from the manga Other M took a lot of inspiration from the manga and its the most hated entry in the franchise" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1941744454395887628) 2025-07-06T06:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "Once Metroid Prime [--] releases you are unlikely to see devs leaking away at the edges compared to previous yearswhy Its too risky for devs given the climate we are in. Nintendo doesnt really do lay offs and that is a HUGE deal for devs these days when you have a great deal of job security. In fact since Michael Kelbaugh became CEO I have never heard a bad thing about Retro's culture in fact given all the connections I have I'd say its the best place to work culture wise next to Valve. (Of the big AAA studios.) On top of that the engineers and designers get to work hand in hand with Nintendo" [X Link](https://x.com/anyuser/status/1941961616670818726) 2025-07-06T20:45Z [----] followers, 55.1K engagements "@Wermutton Well people left for a whole bunch of different reasons. This sums it up. Some for more autonomy one due to specs on the Wii one due to burnout one for wanting to move to New Orleans etc. There are various factors https://youtu.be/rZBql2LtBlk https://youtu.be/rZBql2LtBlk" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1941969854019600419) 2025-07-06T21:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements "@Isaacthesword Metroid Prime [--] wouldnt take as long for [--] major reasons. [--]. Retro will already have the tools template to build off from Prime [--] [--]. All the new staff that were hired for Prime [--] had to be trained on how to develop games the Nintendo way instead of the default western way" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1942030919122206953) 2025-07-07T01:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "@KirPinkFury No sorry I've revealed all I am willing to. All you need to know is its going to be great Retro don't miss They are Nintendo's technical showcase team (which is already evident from the 4K/120 FPS confirmation.)" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1942066261162344681) 2025-07-07T03:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements "He's been one of my most requested guests for the last six months so I am finally able to deliver. Podcast with the Lore Master of the Elder Scrolls Kurt Kuhlmann is my next interview release watch this space Bethesda fans :)" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1942308873815396649) 2025-07-07T19:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements "@Levikonn Hot Take 2D Donkey Kong is better than 2D Mario" [X Link](https://x.com/kiwitalkz/status/1942723705693696058) 2025-07-08T23:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements Limited data mode. Full metrics available with subscription: lunarcrush.com/pricing
@kiwitalkz Kiwi TalkzKiwi Talkz posts on X about nintendo, $7974t, devs, prime the most. They currently have [-----] followers and [---] posts still getting attention that total [------] engagements in the last [--] hours.
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"Who is hyped for this film next week Chris Nolan is my favourite director. My current top [--] Nolan films. What are yours [--]. Inception [--]. Memento [--]. The Prestige [--]. The Dark Knight [--]. Batman Begins"
X Link 2023-07-12T14:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes was Nintendo Konami and Silicon Knights working in unison. Find out how the game was made here #MetalGearSolid"
X Link 2023-07-28T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"DID YOU KNOW: The Fetch Quest/Artifact Hunt in Metroid Prime was added because the developers were worried(especially NOJ) that the game was going to be too short. #Metroid"
X Link 2023-09-29T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@AndreSegers The next Mario Kart needs to be called Mario Kart: Allstars and include courses and characters from other Nintendo IP"
X Link 2023-10-30T20:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@MetroidFREAK21 NES: Super Mario Bros [--] SNES: Super Metroid N64: Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Gamecube - Metroid Prime Wii - Super Mario Galaxy [--] Wii U - Zelda: Breath Of The Wild Switch: Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom"
X Link 2023-10-30T23:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I have always found it extremely disingenuous when video game studios lay off a bunch of staff and then the CEO somehow ends up getting a bonus in the tens of millions. The West should follow Nintendo's model #layoffs #gamedevjobs"
X Link 2023-11-02T19:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Here is a DOOM II Map I made of the Forest Temple from The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time during the Covid lockdowns. Should I make more🤔 #Zelda Watch here -"
X Link 2023-11-17T17:25Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Given what recently happened with Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare III Mike Wikan is bang on the budgets and development team sizes now make this horrible creatively for game devs as they end up with isolated roles. #CallofDuty"
X Link 2023-11-20T19:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"🎮PODCAST OUT NOW🎮 with @garretty we talk about his work on DOOM [----] Forza Motorsport Management and more. Garrett is an absolute joy and a beacon of knowledge. WATCH HERE -"
X Link 2023-11-24T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"How do you rank the 3D Zelda games from best to worst #Zelda [--]. Tears Of The Kingdom [--]. Ocarina Of Time [--]. Majora's Mask [--]. Twilight Princess [--]. Breath Of The Wild [--]. Skyward Sword [--]. Wind Waker"
X Link 2023-11-27T23:17Z [---] followers, 290.4K engagements
"@Levikonn yeah im not the biggest wind waker fan. Not a huge fan of the character designs pacing(particularly the end fetch quest) dungeons Though it does have a great soundtrack"
X Link 2023-11-28T00:07Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"How do you rank the 3D Mario games #supermario [--]. Super Mario Galaxy [--] [--]. Super Mario Galaxy [--]. Super Mario [--] [--]. Super Mario Odyssey [--]. Super Mario 3D World [--]. Super Mario Sunshine [--]. Super Mario 3D Land"
X Link 2023-11-30T01:52Z [---] followers, 13K engagements
"@StairMasterNem I love Super Mario Galaxy [--] cause its the only 3D Super Mario thats actually difficult almost from the get go. The others dont get really difficult till either late game or post game"
X Link 2023-11-30T02:07Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"What the heck I just had someone from the White House Office comment on one of my videos crazy how far some of my interviews reach.😲"
X Link 2023-12-01T02:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"DID YOU KNOW that EA refused to support the SEGA Dreamcast because SEGA wouldn't give in to every one of EA's demands this in turn prompted Microsoft to do whatever EA wanted to get support for the OG Xbox. WATCH HERE"
X Link 2023-12-02T17:30Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Buzzy seeing New Zealand's Prime Minister referencing GTA VI 🤣 #GTA6"
X Link 2023-12-02T21:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"How would you rank the 2D Metroid games from best to worst #Metroid [--]. Super Metroid [--]. Metroid Dread [--]. Metroid Fusion [--]. Metroid: Zero Mission [--]. Metroid: Samus Returns"
X Link 2023-12-03T21:21Z [----] followers, 123.6K engagements
"@nzherald lol what losers. Traitors to their own cause"
X Link 2023-12-04T23:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Thanks @ZeldaDungeon for the article on my DOOM II Mod of the Forest Temple from The Legend Of Zelda: Ocarina Of Time #Zelda The Shadow Temple is next"
X Link 2023-12-07T01:02Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"So apparently Metroid Prime [--] has been delayed to polish cutscenes🤔"
X Link 2023-12-07T04:34Z [----] followers, 42.8K engagements
"@DC_Dragodon"
X Link 2023-12-07T06:28Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"My favorite movie and video game of [----] by miles What are yours #Zelda #Oppenheimer"
X Link 2023-12-13T00:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@NeoGameSpark Its because Greg is featured in the Spiderman [--] game so he has a double standard because of his closeness to Insomniac"
X Link 2023-12-20T01:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@Rand_al_Thor_19 Some of these outlets are either die hard Sony fans or Sony funds them directly or indirectly"
X Link 2023-12-20T01:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Thanks to all my podcast guests this year for sparing me your time Happy Holidays🎄 @vonkoz @PeerIGN @geoffplaysguit @RandalLinden @jack_mathews @kevindschmitt @johnpatricklowr @SteveJudestorm @agarcellano"
X Link 2023-12-26T23:29Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I have never been the biggest fan of Sonys first party games they are too cinematic which I find annoying. I must be one of the few people that preferred the LAST OF US tv show over the game. Genuinely surprised HZD is Sony's best selling game of all time. Genuinely surprised HZD is Sony's best selling game of all time"
X Link 2023-12-30T20:17Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Cool clip of why @IGN gave @StarfieldGame a [--]. Do you agree #Starfield"
X Link 2024-01-06T21:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"What QOL changes do people want in Metroid Prime [--] Remastered Heres mine - Checkpoints for bosses - Ability to collect Sky Temple keys without the need of the Dark Visor - Removal of Light/Dark World Transition Loading Screens(Might not be possible)"
X Link 2024-01-08T00:15Z [----] followers, 28K engagements
"@jack_mathews I actually think Prime [--] would benefit the most from a remaster especially in terms of the art and animation. Dark Aether could be made to look really amazing so it's no longer just purple world.(Though Ing Hive looks great in the original)"
X Link 2024-01-08T04:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Where the heck do the Mario Kart & Smash Bros franchises go from here in the next entries - Realistically Mario Kart needs to add characters and courses from other Nintendo IP - Smash Bros realistically who is left to add Masterchief DOOM Slayer Scorpion Lara Croft"
X Link 2024-01-10T02:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"If we use Mike Wikans(Senior Designer on Metroid Prime Trilogy) formula for budgets/sales. [---] million units= [---] million dollars gross That means MPR grossed just under [--] million and if we use the average game dev salary in USD its 113K x by 300+ staff MPR cost 33million"
X Link 2024-01-12T01:46Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"When did Call Of Duty peak as a series I think its never hit the heights of Black Ops II. Modern Warfare 2(OG version) is a close 2nd. #callofduty"
X Link 2024-01-15T22:56Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@JakeNoseIt The name is fine its no worse than Splatoon or Xenoblade Its because the IP is the black sheep of Nintendos staple. - No casual appeal - Very dark and gritty - No colourful characters - Niche genre Metroid needs online multiplayer or go open world to stay relevant"
X Link 2024-01-18T21:37Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"@ZubyMusic No people are super soft though Iceland probably has some serious Vitamin D deficient people due to the country being in total darkness for [--] months of the year"
X Link 2024-01-20T21:46Z [--] followers, [--] engagements
"Not surprised given Pokemon has been garbage for decades and this looks far better than Pokemon. Maybe this will light a fire under Game Freak's ass. #Palworld #Pokemon #Palworld has sold over [--] million copies in [--] hours since release Thank you everyone for playing Palworld We are so overwhelmed but also encouraged by this incredible accomplishment Please leave a review if youve been enjoying your time in Palworld #Pocketpair https://t.co/NNI0D6a9On #Palworld has sold over [--] million copies in [--] hours since release Thank you everyone for playing Palworld We are so overwhelmed but also"
X Link 2024-01-21T04:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@EivindDarkroot There is monster catching elements and creature designs that virtually plagirise Pokmon. Its Pokmon with guns"
X Link 2024-01-21T16:56Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I hope to god that Palworld's success makes Pokemon sales drop off majorly going forward to force TPC and Gamefreak to actually put effort into the franchise. (probably wont happen) Pokemon has been coasting for far too long. #Palworld #pokemon 2nd highest all-time peak in Steam history The number of Steam users currently playing #Palworld has exceeded [----] million Thank you for playing the game even though it is a weekday The team is working hard to ensure that you can enjoy the game even more comfortably. https://t.co/v8IBwXCB3C 2nd highest all-time peak in Steam history The number of Steam"
X Link 2024-01-23T21:21Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@IAMTOMMACDONALD Ben Shapiro was rapping slower than his normal talking speed🤣🤣"
X Link 2024-01-27T04:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"🤣This has done better than most Pokemon games in [--] weeks that is hilarious. Kudos to @PocketpairGames You wanted numbers here you go [--------] Palworld Players [--------] on Steam [-------] on Xbox THANK YOU EVERYONE You wanted numbers here you go [--------] Palworld Players [--------] on Steam [-------] on Xbox THANK YOU EVERYONE"
X Link 2024-01-31T18:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Finally getting around to playing Resident Evil [--] Remake lets see if its better than the OG"
X Link 2024-02-10T06:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I don't own a PS5 and have no desire to until GTA VI drops. I am not surprised sales have fallen behind PS4 in its same lifespan considering most games can still be played on the PS4. After sales of the PlayStation [--] failed to meet expectations Sony has said the console is entering the latter stage of its life cycle. https://t.co/meGg8zrUbC https://t.co/fvHEV1QEzJ After sales of the PlayStation [--] failed to meet expectations Sony has said the console is entering the latter stage of its life cycle. https://t.co/meGg8zrUbC https://t.co/fvHEV1QEzJ"
X Link 2024-02-14T19:19Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"What's your Top [--] video games of all time Here's mine #Top10 Resident Evil [--] Remake Total Annihilation Shadow Of The Colossus Metroid Prime Remastered Zelda: Ocarina Of Time Zelda: Tears Of The Kingdom GTA V Portal [--] Street Fighter II Hyper Fighting Super Smash Bros Ultimate"
X Link 2024-02-14T22:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@m17163503810 @vonkoz @Pixel_Possum Thats a bit of early concept isnt it Im guessing a concept artist made it.probably would've been early development. I could reach out to the person but they probably won't agree due to the wrath of the Nintendo Ninjas😆"
X Link 2024-02-23T01:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@geoffkeighley Didn't Sony announce last week that the PS5 was tracking behind the PS4"
X Link 2024-02-24T02:20Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I hope Nintendo isn't stupid enough to launch this against GTA VI (unless Switch [--] gets a port which it wont.) The Nintendo Switch [--] reportedly wont launch until March [----] at the earliest in order to ensure adequate supply and prevent scalping. https://t.co/AZnX55mZlX https://t.co/WwR2GNwGG5 The Nintendo Switch [--] reportedly wont launch until March [----] at the earliest in order to ensure adequate supply and prevent scalping. https://t.co/AZnX55mZlX https://t.co/WwR2GNwGG5"
X Link 2024-02-27T00:33Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I've had a few game devs ask me to come visit them in San Francisco I will definitely need to make it happen who wants to house me for a week😉"
X Link 2024-02-28T17:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"The amount of devs I have spoken to with anxiety because of layoffs is crazy. All this stems from the top down aka Leadership At this point you are best to learn fluent Japanese and move to Japan to escape this shit :-( Electronic Arts has announced that it too is undergoing mass layoffs with plans to let go 5% of its total global staff or roughly [---] individuals. https://t.co/mFH37ySV6i https://t.co/h7kf19oNTF Electronic Arts has announced that it too is undergoing mass layoffs with plans to let go 5% of its total global staff or roughly [---] individuals. https://t.co/mFH37ySV6i"
X Link 2024-02-28T22:44Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Wtf just saw that Brisbane is trying to emulate Los Angeles with people now living in tents due to the housing crisis there. To be honest if it wasn't for NZ's climate it would probably happen here as well. #HousingCrisis #Brisbane"
X Link 2024-03-19T00:41Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Got [--] interviews lined up over the next week with former artists on the highest grossing entertainment product of all time GTA V. If you got any questions ask away #gta #gtav"
X Link 2024-04-02T07:45Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"🚨NEW PODCAST🚨 My latest interview is with Jonathan Gwyn who was a Senior Environmental Artist on Grand Theft Auto V & The Matrix Games. @rockstargames interviews are extremely rare so definitely check it out #GTA #GTAV #thematrix WATCH https://youtu.be/DgQM4t2gCGs https://youtu.be/DgQM4t2gCGs"
X Link 2024-04-09T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Another story of the toxic work culture at Rockstar Games during Grand Theft Auto V's development. #GTAV #gta #RockstarGames"
X Link 2024-04-13T18:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"If you are a musician and aren't already a big name you better start looking at another career as I just programmed AI to write a hip-hop & 80s rock track about me and how my podcast is the best in the world and I did it in less than [--] minutes lol. #AI"
X Link 2024-04-14T00:10Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"DID YOU KNOW: Red Dead Redemption [--] had two years of planning before it even got into pre-production #rockstargames #rdr2 #RedDeadRedemption2"
X Link 2024-04-16T18:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"It took me a while but Im finally releasing my @PAXAus [----] breakdown video this weekend. This will cover how I ended up hosting the panel(and the death threats leading up to it.) the panel dinner with Mick Micks weird fan interaction and my thoughts on Melbourne"
X Link 2024-04-19T01:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@TF2HeavyGuy @PAXAus Melbourne was all good amazing city. I'd move there if certain factors weren't preventing me currently. The death threats came about before the panel was even on the table. Ironically a day after the death threats Mick approached me to do the panel at PAX Aus"
X Link 2024-04-19T02:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Just finished Fallout this is by FAR the best video game adaptation EVER and its only the 1st season Brilliant brilliant series and I am not even a huge Fallout fan"
X Link 2024-04-20T22:04Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"As much as I understand why Nintendo keeps everything in their ecosystem Metroid is an exception its the black sheep of Nintendo's staple and needs more exposure this was easy marketing for the franchise. Stupid move Nintendo wanted any Fortnite collab skins that they did to only be visible on Nintendo Switch. (Source: https://t.co/mNuFMUxtFX) https://t.co/OBhn5eLaaq Nintendo wanted any Fortnite collab skins that they did to only be visible on Nintendo Switch. (Source: https://t.co/mNuFMUxtFX) https://t.co/OBhn5eLaaq"
X Link 2024-04-22T20:09Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@AndreSegers Jim Carrey is the best thing about the Sonic films. If he wasnt in them I wouldnt care about the films at all"
X Link 2024-04-27T15:55Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"WTF So the Fallout series had [--] million viewers in its first [--] weeks thats insane Its hands down the best video game adaptation of all time by a long shot. Fallout 3/New Vegas remastered needs to happen"
X Link 2024-04-29T22:54Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"🚨NEWEST PODCAST OUT NOW🚨 With Omar Fernandes lighting artist on Grand Theft Auto V and VFX artist on Star Wars & Avengers films. We talk about his awesome career and the projects he's worked on. #GTAV WATCH NOW https://youtu.be/Sa-iQC6zd6E https://youtu.be/Sa-iQC6zd6E"
X Link 2024-04-30T18:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@JakeNoseIt Drake is basically a singer who raps and has basic rhymes but Kendrick is pure hip-hop through and through and is lyrically superior. Drake is richer and more popular but Kendrick is more respected"
X Link 2024-05-06T02:18Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Call the next Mario Kart game MARIO KART: ALLSTARS and include other Nintendo characters and stages. Mario Kart [--] Deluxe is now Nintendo's best-selling game ever https://t.co/6nU5RIhrOS Mario Kart [--] Deluxe is now Nintendo's best-selling game ever https://t.co/6nU5RIhrOS"
X Link 2024-05-09T23:55Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@Brendan_LH It seems like the only logical place they can go I mean where else do you take Mario Kart from here"
X Link 2024-05-10T00:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Here it is everyone. My TOP [--] VIDEO GAME SOUNDTRACKS OF ALL TIME https://youtu.be/Xz11y4wbXr4 https://youtu.be/Xz11y4wbXr4"
X Link 2024-05-21T20:22Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Here's my Top [--] Video Game Soundtracks Of All Time. I feel privileged to have interviewed [--] of these composers as well #top10 What are yours"
X Link 2024-05-25T18:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Assassins Creed's location settings are becoming very cliche. Heres an idea @Ubisoft for an ORIGINAL setting in the next game. Set it in Australia or New Zealand with the Aboriginals or Maori battling the uprising of the British. It will be a fresh spin.😃 #assassinscreed"
X Link 2024-06-12T03:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Wtf @MrBeast has been spotted in my neck of the woods Why is MrBeast in New Zealand lol. Buzzy"
X Link 2024-06-15T00:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"If DOOM The Dark Ages & Metroid Prime 4: Beyond launched on the same day which game would you buy first"
X Link 2024-06-20T02:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"My boss from work has told me I have too much annual leave stacked up and I need to take time off lol so I will do a live stream in the next few weeks. What game should I play"
X Link 2024-06-23T23:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@CartridgeGames Although I tend to agreeNintendo doesnt look at everything in a vacuum Metroid is an important part of their IP staple because its vastly different from the rest of their IP e.g more mature themes and its about getting people into their ecosystem rather than solely sales"
X Link 2024-06-24T19:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"DID YOU KNOW: The Senior Designer of Metroid Prime [--] Mike Wikan wanted to include a Star Wars trench run type fight in a canyon with Ridley and the other devs were like uhhh no lol. #MetroidPrime"
X Link 2024-06-29T18:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"If I ever become a multi-millionaire the first thing I am going to do is give the original Metroid Prime [--] dev team a million dollars each they deserve it for this. 24/7 crunch for [--] months is insane This game was my coping mechanism in 2004/2005 after my mum died of cancer"
X Link 2024-07-02T18:00Z [----] followers, 20.5K engagements
"@Ruleof2Review LOL at anyone who thinks they'll launch [--] big releases at the same time. If you look at Nintendo's release strategy they never release [--] big games in the same month. It will either be Day 1- Metroid/Mario Month 2- Mario Kart [--] If Mario isnt launch day its a xmas release"
X Link 2024-07-15T06:03Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"WTF this sucks all because leadership can't lead and manage finances properly. I've been impacted by the layoffs announced this morning. It's been a privilege working with everyone at Bungie for the past (almost) [--] years. But it's just really bad timing b/c my maternity leave was supposed to start next Monday and I got laid off today. I've been impacted by the layoffs announced this morning. It's been a privilege working with everyone at Bungie for the past (almost) [--] years. But it's just really bad timing b/c my maternity leave was supposed to start next Monday and I got laid off today"
X Link 2024-08-01T20:22Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Got an interview next week with a designer on Starfield Fallout and Elder Scrolls.🫡"
X Link 2024-08-06T02:14Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@DMC_Ryan There are still so many new games still being released on Xbox One and PS4. Regardless of what the internet says the casual gamer doesn't give a shit about 60FPS 4K or faster loading times. Everyone is waiting for GTA VI to jump into this gen"
X Link 2024-08-08T00:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@PlayerEssence If Switch [--] gets all third party support on the level of Xbox and Playstation then both Microsoft and Sony are going to be in serious serious trouble"
X Link 2024-08-08T20:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@Omegamac10 @PlayerEssence Yeah it could well happen whats crazy is Switch is the 3rd best selling console ever without CoD without GTA without Red Dead without Madden etc. so imagine what would happen if Nintendo had those games"
X Link 2024-08-08T21:02Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"DID YOU KNOW that the original idea Kenji Yamamoto had for Metroid Prime's music was rock-based and Retro Studios pushed back on it and wanted more of an Autechre sound so Kenji Yamamoto came back with the Chozo Ruins theme. #MetroidPrime"
X Link 2024-08-13T22:00Z [----] followers, 79.5K engagements
"🚨Podcast out now🚨 With Bruce Nesmith who was a designer on Skyrim Fallout [--] [--] [--] and Starfield We cover his extensive career cut content Todd Howard and more. Link in comments below"
X Link 2024-08-18T22:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"It is so weird to see our very divisive former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern become a celebrity in the USA and now influencing American elections. Bizarre man🤷♂ Jacindamania in Chicago as ex-PM backs Kamala Harris https://t.co/EkB6dkwYwn Jacindamania in Chicago as ex-PM backs Kamala Harris https://t.co/EkB6dkwYwn"
X Link 2024-08-21T06:26Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"DID YOU KNOW that Bethesda wanted Fallout [--] to have underwater combat but they didn't have the resources to make it happen maybe in Fallout [--] #bethesda"
X Link 2024-08-24T22:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"My Top [--] Nintendo games of all time yes I know the first is technically cheating👀 What are yours #Nintendo"
X Link 2024-08-27T00:11Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"DID YOU KNOW in Starfield there was work done on a whole building ships from natural resources component but Bethesda didn't have the bandwidth to put it in the game"
X Link 2024-08-27T22:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Results from the Reddit annual Metroid Series ranking poll. Do you agree #metroid"
X Link 2024-08-30T18:53Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"In a cool twist of fate I will be hosting a second panel at @paxaus with Sonia Coronado. Sonia has worked on God Of War Ragnarok Last Of Us Part II Ghost Of Tsushima Spiderman [--] and more. make sure you come on down 😀 Give a warm PAX community welcome to Sonia Coronado Sonia Coronado is the powerhouse Senior Music Designer at PlayStation Studios Creative Arts bringing to life epic soundscapes for blockbuster games like God of War Ragnark and Marvels Spider-Man [--]. Her exceptional https://t.co/g31pxncsBH Give a warm PAX community welcome to Sonia Coronado Sonia Coronado is the powerhouse Senior"
X Link 2024-09-04T18:48Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Looks like Astro Bot will win GOTY. I knew it was going to be good from the SOP trailer Astro Bot is a stunning creative and technical achievement. Its as specular as a Mario made by Nintendo a heartfelt love letter to PlayStation heritage. @AsobiNico and team have expertly crafted a bright positive and insanely cute game. It'll make you smile again and again. https://t.co/MMOY2zibTB Astro Bot is a stunning creative and technical achievement. Its as specular as a Mario made by Nintendo a heartfelt love letter to PlayStation heritage. @AsobiNico and team have expertly crafted a bright positive"
X Link 2024-09-05T20:15Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Everyone is talking about how amazing this game is but my god the soundtrack is phenomenal One of the best video game soundtracks ever. The Magnum Opus of @kcmyoung 🙌#AstroBot"
X Link 2024-09-07T08:49Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@AndreSegers You can tell with Astro Bot that is the gameplay fun question was at the front of devs minds. Gameplay first before anything else. That's why it's on the level of Mario. Some of these other Sony games you sometimes wonder if graphics/story/cutscenes were taking center stage"
X Link 2024-09-08T21:55Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"So the PS5 will retail in New Zealand for $1400 NZD. lol Who the hell is this even for You are better off getting a Steam Deck or building a PC for that price. The journey continues with PlayStation [--] Pro. ⚬ Larger GPU ⚬ Advanced ray tracing ⚬ AI-Driven upscaling ⚬ PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Full details: https://t.co/TzMEbfbaH8 https://t.co/kXu69olPNZ The journey continues with PlayStation [--] Pro. ⚬ Larger GPU ⚬ Advanced ray tracing ⚬ AI-Driven upscaling ⚬ PlayStation Spectral Super Resolution Full details: https://t.co/TzMEbfbaH8 https://t.co/kXu69olPNZ"
X Link 2024-09-10T18:50Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"LOL At this point all Nintendo needs to do is launch Switch's successor without a stupid name at a good price point have backwards compatibility Metroid Prime [--] Day [--] and Mario Kart [--] the month after and they will dominate"
X Link 2024-09-10T19:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"DID YOU KNOW: In Portal [--] the Underground area was the hardest area for the devs to nail as playtesting showed them that players kept thinking it was like Half-Life [--] lol"
X Link 2024-09-14T22:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@PastaF3et I am not discrediting Nintendo it is very hard to be innovative these days but they haven't done anything this gen that is innovative (maybe outside of the hardware itself.) BOTW for example improved on a lot of things that other devs had previously laid the groundwork on"
X Link 2024-10-03T21:23Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"The craziest thing about @jasonschreier book Play Nice in my opinion is the sex parties at @Blizzard_Ent like wtf that is messed up #blizzard"
X Link 2024-10-08T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@FerrisWheelPro To you it matters but to a lot of people it doesnt and considering Zelda is more popular than ever and is even outselling Mario now it shows story doesnt mean that much. You cant blame Nintendo for not wasting resources on it numbers dont lie"
X Link 2024-10-13T19:42Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@FerrisWheelPro Dude bringing GTA into this is ridiculous you arent even taking in what I am saying try to be objective about this. Given the monumental success Zelda has had why should Nintendo revert to the old linear story model Maybe there is a logical reason but I dont see it"
X Link 2024-10-13T20:01Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"I've been inundated with messages from game devs I know on how we can do something at @PAXAus [----] lol. Just so everyone's aware I'm not an employee of PAX I have no control over their budgets. The Valve panel was straight forward because Josh already lives in Melbourne. #pax"
X Link 2024-10-17T03:08Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I am not going to lie I am feeling totally crushed and broken by this😭"
X Link 2024-10-17T07:30Z [----] followers, 37.9K engagements
"DID YOU KNOW that Funky Kong's theme was originally made by @TheRealBeano for Killer Instinct but Nintendo ended up using it at E3 for Donkey Kong Country so @David_Wise had to then rework it for the SNES . Brilliant track🙌"
X Link 2024-10-19T21:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is insane There are [----] full time video game devs in the New Zealand video game industry and they brought in national revenue of $548 million NZD in [----]. If you break that down thats close to 500K per developer😮. Kudos @nzgda"
X Link 2024-10-21T07:20Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Some comments on YouTube literally make me laugh I have interviewed devs from Nintendo Rockstar Bethesda Sony the list goes on and yet Im obsessed with Valve 🤣"
X Link 2024-10-28T01:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Based on the all the hate Dragon Age is getting I am calling it Astro Bot will win GOTY 100%. There is nothing else this year that is remotely in the same league quality wise. The mechanics the pacing the soundtrack and the most important aspect.FUN"
X Link 2024-10-28T20:16Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@West3DP The story isn't really that important to the Metroid experience so it doesn't really matter if you skip from [--] to 4"
X Link 2024-10-29T02:05Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Here is my second interview panel from PAX AUS with Sonia Coronado who is a Music Designer at Playstation She worked on GOW Ragnarok Ghost Of Tsushima Last Of Us Part II and more. WATCH BELOW"
X Link 2024-10-29T21:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@ChrisWillx Australia is a more level headed America but with a worse accent and a wildlife that wants to kill you at all times😆"
X Link 2024-11-02T17:08Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@GoNintendoTweet This sounds like BS. They already tried with Samus and Nintendo wasnt keen on having Samus appear on Xbox and PlayStation"
X Link 2024-11-02T18:05Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"LOL this is exactly the same as [----] following Trumps victory. I have noticed way more of an upswing of Americans in NZ as of late though"
X Link 2024-11-06T21:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@DarthBuzzard @KynanPearson No I dont think so I think you underestimate how many people get motion sickness from the first person view especially different cultures regardless of hardware or tuning"
X Link 2024-11-09T22:49Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"🎮HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY METROID PRIME 2📷 Here is the 2nd interview to celebrate this time with @ZoidCTF and @jack_mathews [--] engineers who worked on the game. We talk about the multiplayer the ammo system Prime [--] Remastered and more. WATCH HERE➡ https://youtu.be/QYeSoMUc9lU https://youtu.be/QYeSoMUc9lU"
X Link 2024-11-10T21:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"🎮HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO METROID PRIME 2🎮 To celebrate I spoke to [--] engineers who worked on Metroid Prime [--] @ZoidCTF & @jack_mathews We talk about the multiplayer the ammo system a prime [--] remastered and more. WATCH HERE➡ https://youtu.be/QYeSoMUc9lU https://youtu.be/QYeSoMUc9lU"
X Link 2024-11-10T21:01Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"So Sakamoto is the reason the Chozo weren't used in Prime [--] and were replaced by the Luminoth. It makes sense Sakamoto didn't want Retro Studios messing with the lore for what he planned out with Metroid Dread or maybe even Other M🤣"
X Link 2024-11-12T21:00Z [----] followers, 16.3K engagements
"@FerrisWheelPro I have no dog in the fight with american politics but what I will say is there are various factors why someone votes the way they do in any election worldwide maybe money maybe education maybe due to trade deals etc. It wont be as as simple as Trump Voter = Bad Person"
X Link 2024-11-13T01:43Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"This explains why Nintendo games are very light on story. Story is an afterthought and it makes perfect sense I have always been an advocate for Gameplay Over Story. Zelda stories are created AFTER the game design. Eiji Aonuma tells me why he has never written a story first before designing a game https://t.co/MVGkzuyw7N Zelda stories are created AFTER the game design. Eiji Aonuma tells me why he has never written a story first before designing a game https://t.co/MVGkzuyw7N"
X Link 2024-11-13T21:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@TheNCSmaster Skyward Sword & Majora's Mask are some of the worst selling Zelda games from a financial/business standpoint it doesn't make sense to fixate on that"
X Link 2024-11-14T04:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Omg one of my interview clips with Bryan Walker got referenced in a brilliant article for @Forbes crazy"
X Link 2024-11-24T00:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"🎮NEW PODCAST OUT NOW🎮 With @kcmyoung we talk about composing for Astro Bot & Little Big Planet his relationship with @AsobiNico A.I. and more. WATCH https://youtu.be/e2Yo_oo300Y https://youtu.be/e2Yo_oo300Y"
X Link 2024-11-26T21:00Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"Here is my update regarding the Metroid Prime [--] Remastered rumor to summarize I have heard so many stories and rumors from various sources that I have no idea if @SamusHunter2 claim is right"
X Link 2024-11-26T22:47Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"I am calling it Astro Bot will win GOTY at @thegameawards and @kcmyoung should win best soundtrack for Astro Bot as well. Phenomenal work I am manifesting this right now😁"
X Link 2024-11-27T18:18Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@ZoidCTF @thegameawards @kcmyoung Thats total bullshit if Elden Ring DLC wins"
X Link 2024-11-27T18:45Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@gabefollower @CounterStrike look likes NZ"
X Link 2024-11-27T23:23Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Im calling it Switch [--] will launch with Metroid Prime [--] then in the second month there will be a new Mario Kart and Samus will be a playable character along with tracks from the Metroid universe. It's a brilliant marketing strategy"
X Link 2024-12-05T01:48Z [----] followers, 24.9K engagements
"@taunttitan401 Well Mario Kart will still be predominantly Mario Kart it would just have Samus as a guest character with one track maybe the way Link Inkling Isabelle etc. and tracks are in Mario Kart [--] Deluxe. It's cross marketing to bring more awareness to the mainstream for Prime 4"
X Link 2024-12-05T04:13Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"@Levikonn Mario you can launch anytime Mario to me is for casuals and works best around the Xmas period. The minute you launch 3D Mario it will take the wind out of Metroid Prime [--]. Having a hardcore game at launch with a casual racing game after is a good mix"
X Link 2024-12-05T05:24Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@Levikonn @TeamAsobi Yeah Final Fantasy VII Rebirths score is amazing though so Im okay with it I wanted my boy Kenny to win though"
X Link 2024-12-13T17:06Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"In light of Astro Bot winning GOTY here's a clip of @kcmyoung explaining how the Bot Of War theme was made. Congratz again to the @TeamAsobi team"
X Link 2024-12-13T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@Vahn16 @RODTheMaster Omg stop being a douche not everyone who is associated with Tencent is some evil shill go look at everything hes done for game devs on LinkedIn"
X Link 2024-12-14T05:52Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@FerrisWheelPro Yip Nintendo do some dumb shit but I am sure they learned their lesson from Wii U ordeal. They lost too much money cause of that silly mistake"
X Link 2024-12-21T22:43Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"🎮FIRST PODCAST OF [----] OUT NOW🎮 with a former designer at Bethesda @WillShen101 we talk about his early design days on Skyrim the design of Starfield games being too long his relationship with Todd Howard and more. WATCH HERE➡ https://youtu.be/PCYpt9Zg7cM https://youtu.be/PCYpt9Zg7cM"
X Link 2025-01-03T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"Some comments I read on Youtube are really out there lol. I'm betting its going to be [--] years all up between Skyrim and the release of Elder Scrolls VI"
X Link 2025-01-05T22:03Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@JammingCat21 @TezFunz2 you think GTA V was rushed how so"
X Link 2025-01-29T20:11Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"🎮PODCAST OUT NOW🎮 with the legendary @ShawnLayden we talk about why Sony is amazing at marketing why Astro Bot is his GOTY [----] PS6 not being discless the PS Vita's struggles Microsoft's multiplatform strategy and more. WATCH HERE➡ https://youtu.be/UAcM-xmUegs https://youtu.be/UAcM-xmUegs"
X Link 2025-02-01T21:00Z [---] followers, [---] engagements
"@OR_1_Equals_1 I think society at large is just not that tech savvy so Steam Deck is always going to be a niche device I think thats lost on PC gamers sometimes as to why consoles are popular its because consoles you just get the game and boom you can play no tinkering with settings"
X Link 2025-02-11T03:00Z [---] followers, [--] engagements
"Pokmon is the game franchise I HATE the most. I will never understand why people continue to buy this garbage if any other developer released something this barebones they would be crucified for it. The IP has so much potential and yet Gamefreak continue with this mediocrity #PokemonLegendsZA has been slated for release in late [----]. Check out this special video showcasing the latest information about this title. https://t.co/OmO6LuY5rM #PokemonLegendsZA has been slated for release in late [----]. Check out this special video showcasing the latest information about this title."
X Link 2025-02-27T16:58Z [---] followers, [----] engagements
"In less than a month in the Switch [--] direct you'll see that Nintendo & Retro were keeping their cards close to their chest with Metroid Prime [--] for this exact moment. The true unveiling will blow everything else in the direct out of the water"
X Link 2025-03-14T01:50Z [----] followers, 21.1K engagements
"@TheNCSmaster Considering Zelda is more popular than ever I just dont see that happening"
X Link 2025-03-23T01:41Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"I am not saying anything regarding Metroid Prime 2/3 and 4's appearance tomorrow in the Direct on here cause anything I say will be taken as a leak/reveal lol. Instead I will promote my newest podcast with Terminator Resistance composer Chris Detyna check it out 😃"
X Link 2025-03-27T00:47Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Terminator Resistance is the best Terminator related media since Terminator [--] part of it is @TeyonGames attention to detail and the love they showed for it. @ChrisDetyna did an awesome remix of Reese In Alley for the game. The game is so underrated"
X Link 2025-03-27T21:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I am not surprised with @NateTheHate2 comments about Prime [--] & [--] not coming. I never heard anything about them even existing (even the HD ports) 450+ people worked on MPR so doing the other remasters would be huge endeavors and HD ports seems weird after the MPR upgrade"
X Link 2025-03-30T20:08Z [----] followers, 38.3K engagements
"@JamieFowle96179 @NateTheHate2 A lot of people played Witcher III despite not playing the first two. A lot of people played GTA V without playing the prior titles people don't care that much"
X Link 2025-03-30T21:38Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"What will be announced in Switch [--] Direct [--]. 3D Mario - Oct Release [--]. Mario Kart [--] - Launch Window will include Metroid Kirby Zelda content [--]. Metroid Prime [--] is launch title(will show off enhanced Switch games section) [--]. New Fire Emblem [--]. RE4R Elden Ring RDR2 Day 1"
X Link 2025-03-31T19:16Z [----] followers, 11.3K engagements
"@CaptainDoge1 @maximilian_ Yeah and thats fair enough. I have personally played Prime [--] & [--] so many times I am not really interested in playing them again unless they are Remastered like Prime [--]. Plus MPR makes it kind of hard to go back to the old artstyle"
X Link 2025-04-02T01:38Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@MetroidFREAK21 It's just greed every time a company achieves a huge amount of success they all get like this. Sony & Microsoft have done it as well"
X Link 2025-04-02T20:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"Since Nintendo are crap at promoting MP4 properly I will do it for them. Watch the Treehouse footage of this game It is a glimpse into how good it is this is a GOTY nominee and will end up with 90+ on Metacritic mark my words. Retro are still holding back a lot"
X Link 2025-04-03T17:31Z [----] followers, 30.2K engagements
"@NintyPrime The problem is the U.S. it makes up 46% of Switch [--] sales if and if Trumps tariffs make it unaffordable there thats a huge chunk of lost sales and revenue for them"
X Link 2025-04-05T19:37Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"After seeing Cyberpunk [----] running on Switch [--] with DLC that wasnt able to run on PS4/Xbox One and is able to run better than Steam Deck I am 100% convinced that Switch [--] will get GTA VI it might not be at launch but it will get it at some point. It's matter of when not if"
X Link 2025-04-05T19:54Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@OBE1plays No way Mario Kart gets nominated Donkey Kong might it all depends on other mechanics the game has besides breaking everything. MP4 100% will be nominated but it doesnt matter GTA VI is still going to win lol"
X Link 2025-04-05T22:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Since the Legend Of Zelda film is being shot in New Zealand I have been enquiring into being an extra on this and I seem to be gaining some headway if you are interested let me know and I will see what I can do. My friends overseas you can stay at my pad if you need"
X Link 2025-04-13T23:12Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Genki_JPN The reason Sony can do this is because unlike USA where it has actual competition Sony has a monopoly with Playstation in Europe Australia and NZ. Xbox and Nintendo sales are pathetic compared to Playstation in these regions"
X Link 2025-04-14T00:48Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It's so buzzy that the Zelda film and new Lord Of The Rings film will be shooting in New Zealand around about the same time. When I first started playing BOTW and I was running around Hyrule I thought to myself this is basically NZ lol. #zelda #LOTR"
X Link 2025-04-14T21:13Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@thicc_stick_boi Its only cause Xbox arent in the position they once were. dont forget during the Wii U days Nintendo was literally giving away a free game with Mario Kart 8"
X Link 2025-04-22T19:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"This Oblivion remaster is a way to tide fans over until [----] because Elder Scrolls VI aint releasing till then its still ages away. #ElderScrolls"
X Link 2025-04-23T16:18Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"I am currently on holiday in Wnaka/Queenstown there is something really tranquil about nature"
X Link 2025-04-25T02:45Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"While I was on holiday in Queenstown I met with a friend who manages a high end hotel he told me a story of John Travolta staying at a suite that costs $40K a night and due to the great service tipped my friend $6000 Some people have some serious coin in this world lol"
X Link 2025-04-29T19:57Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"It's crazy to think that this year we could have a repeat of [----] where Nintendo competes with itself for GOTY again with Metroid Prime [--] and Donkey Kong Bananza. The difference this time is they will both lose to GTA VI regardless lol"
X Link 2025-04-29T23:42Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I'll admit I haven't touched a Ubisoft game since Far Cry [--]. My time is too precious nowadays to play average to good games anymore they need to be great/GOTY type stuff. This is primarily why I dont interview Ubisoft devs Good news for the Switch 2/Ubisoft fans none the less. Ubisoft Brazil basically confirmed Rainbow Six Siege and Assassin's Creed Mirage are also coming to Switch [--]. They asked what games people would like to see on Switch [--] and this is the image they used. Assassin's Creed Shadows was rated by PEGI for Switch [--] already. https://t.co/PsiDd7DabQ Ubisoft Brazil basically"
X Link 2025-05-03T20:49Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@LeDooke @NewsM101 Because its bad writing it deviates from the game majorly and that whole scene is very disjointed Ive got lesbian friends none of them talk like that. Its a horrible scene and it feels forced it doesnt feel natural it feels like they are pushing an agenda the writers"
X Link 2025-05-06T10:11Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@OBE1plays @IGN Rockstar does their own thing they never announced their games on Switch [--] e.g L.A. Noire Red Dead Redemption in direct. This aint coming to Switch [--] man no way can it run it"
X Link 2025-05-06T18:49Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@FerrisWheelPro Why would Nintendo announce GTA VI when Rockstar have never allowed this for any console showcase Rockstar marches to the beat of their own drum and do things on their terms not Nintendo"
X Link 2025-05-07T00:32Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"My only concern with GTA VI is that Rockstar as of late have been turning their games more and more into life simulators and trying to make mechanics hyper real and some of the fun gameplay is lost. This was my biggest complaint with RDR2"
X Link 2025-05-07T20:27Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"🎙🎮 New episode out now I chat with Jeremy Huxley about his work on Uncharted [--] [--] & The Last of Us Part II what it's like inside Naughty Dog the cost of ultra-realistic graphics and more. Don't miss it #GameDev #Podcast WATCH ➡ https://youtu.be/jN66NQSd2GA https://youtu.be/jN66NQSd2GA"
X Link 2025-05-11T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Man Since DOOM The Dark Ages release all my Mick Gordon interviews clips and shorts have gone up in views again. I don't think Bethesda can ever escape this I am seeing comments condemning Marty everywhere again this is going to keep happening until he takes the L it seems"
X Link 2025-05-14T20:30Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Something people don't know is EVERY main Metroid game that's released since Prime [--] has been during some sort of hardship (Mum's death friend's deaths in hospital etc.) Prime [--] is looking like the first time a Metroid game releases without me going through some sort of pain"
X Link 2025-05-15T22:24Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@JuiceMan_V As Gabe Newell once said "piracy is a service issue" if Nintendo games were more easily accessible then people would be less likely to pirate. Some people cant afford multiple systems or Nintendo games cause they NEVER drop in price its a big ask Thats why this stuff happens"
X Link 2025-05-26T22:39Z [----] followers, 56.5K engagements
"@JuiceMan_V Its not BS some do yes but a lot would pirate less if Nintendo games were more easily accessible and prices were a bit more reasonable. Steam Deck has cheaper games and no online and you get everything in one place(minus Nintendo games) The reality of the situation"
X Link 2025-05-26T23:01Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I will never understand why this game franchise is still popular considering Gamefreak put in no effort and the graphics look like something from the PS2 days lol. I hope one day Nintendo themselves can actually make a Pokemon game as opposed to just publishing it😩 Pokemon Presents announced for July [--] https://t.co/14LnbFopJE Pokemon Presents announced for July [--] https://t.co/14LnbFopJE"
X Link 2025-05-28T20:06Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I will have some downtime finally in the next few days so I will do a livestream on June 1st 1pm PDT ranking my Top [--] Switch games and I'll answer any questions you have as well. I'll also detail things I am working on behind the scenes (interviews zelda movie etc.)"
X Link 2025-05-30T18:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"DID YOU KNOW: Gore was removed from Starfield due to it not fitting thematically and because of the HUGE cost it would've been to implement it"
X Link 2025-05-31T22:00Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@NintyPrime I don't even know why you respond to these people seems like a waste of energy to me or reply once and then ignore replies. Thats what I do lol"
X Link 2025-06-01T00:54Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"It's crazy the Switch [--] launches in [--] days and I have not seen one piece of marketing in NZ unlike Europe and the USA even during Covid Sony had PS5 advertisements everywhere. It goes to show how much Nintendo does not give a shit here lol and thats why Sony has a monopoly in NZ"
X Link 2025-06-02T21:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"I got some of the old Bethesda crew back together to review Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered look out for it soon #bethesda #elderscrolls"
X Link 2025-06-08T01:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@FerrisWheelPro @AndreSegers lol come on man you are smarter than this. Mario Kart is their most successful franchise and having DK or MP4 there at launch they wouldve been cannibalized by Mario Kart. You need to give each game a chance to breathe marketing 101"
X Link 2025-06-09T21:19Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@NikTekOfficial The reality is the studio ran out of money so they had no choice but to release it. That's all this is I guarantee you none of the devs will be happy releasing it in this state but their hands were tied"
X Link 2025-06-12T07:31Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"My review of TES IV: Oblivion Remastered with ex Bethesda devs will drop tomorrow This might be a series I do going forward where I review games with former devs from the studios such as DK Bananza Metroid Prime [--] Intergalactic GTA VI and Half-Life [--] (yes the game exists)"
X Link 2025-06-14T20:41Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This DK direct will decide for me whether I buy a Switch [--] or not otherwise I will wait for Metroid Prime [--]. The destructible terrain on its own will get tedious very fast so Nintendo needs something else in terms of a gameplay mechanic that will make me spend $109 NZD on it. Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct announced for June [--] [--] AM PT (about [--] minutes long) https://t.co/TgEwYAddKT Donkey Kong Bananza Nintendo Direct announced for June [--] [--] AM PT (about [--] minutes long) https://t.co/TgEwYAddKT"
X Link 2025-06-16T18:10Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"DK Bananza is being developed by a new team that was spun off from the Odyssey team. There are a lot of younger devs in the Odyssey team that grew up playing the DKC games and wanted to make one. I've heard the Kremlings are making a return. 3D Mario is still on the way We hope we find out who is developing Donkey Kong Bananza as part of tomorrow's Nintendo Direct - if it's who most people think it is it could have a ripple effect on the Switch [--] that we'll feel for many years to come 🍌 Links below 🍌 https://t.co/LAVkCogSIi We hope we find out who is developing Donkey Kong Bananza as part"
X Link 2025-06-17T20:44Z [----] followers, 194.9K engagements
"@Levikonn Plus its better if people are surprised there is some narrative online that Nintendo doesnt like the Kremlings cause they are associated with Rare and Retro werent allowed to use them in their games which is BS. Hence why I mention the Kremlings"
X Link 2025-06-17T22:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@OBE1plays LOL dude come on. DK Bananza does not look better than Astro Bot. Theres nothing wrong with being a hardcore Nintendo fan but at least try and be objective man"
X Link 2025-06-18T21:25Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@DeLaCruz6000 Oh I totally get it but Elder Scrolls VI and Half-Life [--] are way more popular IPs so thats what I find odd. To be honest Im surprised that the DK tweet got the traction it did as well I was expecting it go under the radar like most of my tweets"
X Link 2025-06-20T17:29Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Red Dead Redemption [--] for Switch Series S/X and PS5 is a thing and Rockstar will announce it sometime in the near future dont worry Btw this appears to be the RDR announcement that was hyped up by the VA. Makes sense why he would be excited for this https://t.co/Ao9J9KMXaB Btw this appears to be the RDR announcement that was hyped up by the VA. Makes sense why he would be excited for this https://t.co/Ao9J9KMXaB"
X Link 2025-06-21T03:24Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This game is Sakurai's passion project. He was burned out from working on Smash Bros constantly since [----] so as a negotiating tactic offered to do another Smash if he could do Kirby Air Riders first. Nintendo are in a bind with Smash Bros as Sakurai is irreplaceable currently. Kirby Air Riders is Nintendo's [----] card up their sleeve. This title will be bigger than most people are anticipating. https://t.co/GCBY0WD8lk Kirby Air Riders is Nintendo's [----] card up their sleeve. This title will be bigger than most people are anticipating. https://t.co/GCBY0WD8lk"
X Link 2025-06-25T19:26Z [----] followers, 465K engagements
"@TheJoshMan07 I doubt it maybe Bandai Namco could be doing pre-production on it but unlikely. Sakurai is so instrumental to planning these out (especially on the third party negotiations.) The level of respect and clout he has in the industry can't be underestimated"
X Link 2025-06-25T20:07Z [----] followers, 20.2K engagements
"@Blackheart_Opus You can't force creative people to do the same thing over and over it mentally destroys them Nintendo understands this. Even a number of Retro Studios devs were burned out on Metroid after Prime [--] and ESPECIALLY after [--]. So I 100% support and understand Sakurai's position"
X Link 2025-06-25T22:44Z [----] followers, 11.6K engagements
"Some of my stuff is already being misconstrued and the line between fact/speculation is blurring. Everything in regards to the negotiation from Sakurai and Nintendo is a source. Everything else is speculation I have no idea if Smash is in pre-production by Bandai Namco or not"
X Link 2025-06-26T01:23Z [----] followers, 22K engagements
"@MetroidFREAK21 Its release date is being announced soon dont worry"
X Link 2025-06-28T18:46Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@MrboomstickXL @Xbox From what I have heard from doing so many game dev interviews is Microsoft are very bureaucratic they dont understand game development from a mechanics standpoint and everything is about appeasing shareholders. Remember they arent a gaming company they are a software company "
X Link 2025-06-30T02:01Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"This is Nintendo being coy a lot of people don't understand how Nintendo works and there is a lot of overlap within internal teams in Kyoto and Tokyo. 3D Mario is still happening I'm doubling down on this if I am wrong I will happily admit it though I don't do this for clout Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza is being made by the Mario Odyssey team "The development team of Donkey Kong Bananza is the same as for Super Mario Odyssey." https://t.co/1RQgOgJAOa https://t.co/FUN3U7pQzY Nintendo confirms Donkey Kong Bananza is being made by the Mario Odyssey team "The development team of Donkey"
X Link 2025-07-01T20:24Z [----] followers, 16.2K engagements
"Retro Studios released no games between Tropical Freeze(2014) and MPR(2023) and no layoffs they're now about to release a GOTY contender with Metroid Prime [--]. Devs arent going to work at 100% productivity when they have to worry about layoffs Microsoft are asinine. Microsoft is cancelling Perfect Dark and The Initiative Studio is being closed. This is a result of the layoffs that were announced today effecting the entirety of Team Xbox. https://t.co/bZAT0JDa40 https://t.co/vSPLRQq86P Microsoft is cancelling Perfect Dark and The Initiative Studio is being closed. This is a result of the"
X Link 2025-07-02T17:25Z [----] followers, 297.6K engagements
"@thevoicesgames They were working on a game called Harmony an RPG music type game produced by Sakamoto the gameplay got leaked a while ago. Nintendo didnt lay off any of the team though after it was cancelled because Nintendo understands how game development works"
X Link 2025-07-02T17:53Z [----] followers, 12.1K engagements
"As someone who interviews devs and is connected in the industry people often forget Phil has superiors and they call the shots the reason Phil hasnt been sacked is because hes agile and pivots to what the people above him want its not as simple as saying Phil is a sociopath"
X Link 2025-07-03T17:50Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"People who are crucifying Phil Spencer need to understand that the guy has superiors that he has to answer to that aren't passionate about gaming the way he is. The reason he hasn't been 'fired' is because he's an agile CEO and he's good at pivoting to the needs of those above him. Microsoft is not a gaming company its a software company with a gaming division big difference"
X Link 2025-07-04T00:56Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"Don't mistake that post as me defending him and yes agreed Gamepass and Activision Blizzard was his idea however gutting all these studios isnt his. I actually think if things were allowed to play out like he wanted over the long term Xbox wouldve flourished but as is the case with massive corporations it was all short term profits over long term gain"
X Link 2025-07-04T01:34Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"People don't really realize how hard a Metroid movie would be to pull off. I wrote a screenplay back in [----] for a movie to test my theory and as a way to improve my writing. It was extremely difficult and my story treatment was shit lol. Trying to translate the series to a blockbuster epic is difficult without tainting what makes the series great. (It needs to make money hence why I say blockbuster epic) I wrote it so you dont see Samus in her suit till around the halfway point (so you relate to her without the suit and make her character a badass before the suit even appears that way its"
X Link 2025-07-04T21:51Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@ObbeVermeij thinks GTA [--] will be cheaper to make than GTA [--] due to AI removing some of the work and I 100% agree with him"
X Link 2025-07-05T18:00Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@AcursedHunter01 The manga is inherently Japanese and most Metroid fans dont even know about it. They would need to take more western liberties with it with only elements from the manga Other M took a lot of inspiration from the manga and its the most hated entry in the franchise"
X Link 2025-07-06T06:22Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"Once Metroid Prime [--] releases you are unlikely to see devs leaking away at the edges compared to previous yearswhy Its too risky for devs given the climate we are in. Nintendo doesnt really do lay offs and that is a HUGE deal for devs these days when you have a great deal of job security. In fact since Michael Kelbaugh became CEO I have never heard a bad thing about Retro's culture in fact given all the connections I have I'd say its the best place to work culture wise next to Valve. (Of the big AAA studios.) On top of that the engineers and designers get to work hand in hand with Nintendo"
X Link 2025-07-06T20:45Z [----] followers, 55.1K engagements
"@Wermutton Well people left for a whole bunch of different reasons. This sums it up. Some for more autonomy one due to specs on the Wii one due to burnout one for wanting to move to New Orleans etc. There are various factors https://youtu.be/rZBql2LtBlk https://youtu.be/rZBql2LtBlk"
X Link 2025-07-06T21:17Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
"@Isaacthesword Metroid Prime [--] wouldnt take as long for [--] major reasons. [--]. Retro will already have the tools template to build off from Prime [--] [--]. All the new staff that were hired for Prime [--] had to be trained on how to develop games the Nintendo way instead of the default western way"
X Link 2025-07-07T01:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"@KirPinkFury No sorry I've revealed all I am willing to. All you need to know is its going to be great Retro don't miss They are Nintendo's technical showcase team (which is already evident from the 4K/120 FPS confirmation.)"
X Link 2025-07-07T03:40Z [----] followers, [----] engagements
"He's been one of my most requested guests for the last six months so I am finally able to deliver. Podcast with the Lore Master of the Elder Scrolls Kurt Kuhlmann is my next interview release watch this space Bethesda fans :)"
X Link 2025-07-07T19:44Z [----] followers, [---] engagements
"@Levikonn Hot Take 2D Donkey Kong is better than 2D Mario"
X Link 2025-07-08T23:13Z [----] followers, [--] engagements
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