Nintendo: Still being retro.
Instead, I petition Nintendo base their next "family unit" promo video around Jonathan Holmes and his worms ...if worms are too controversial for Nintendo, then a heavy load ...no, a TROWEL load of Pikmin would do too!





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E3: Well, THIS guy liked Nintendo's press conference
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Legacy Comments (will be imported soon)The "Dad" was also the guy they had be the ghost in the NintendoLand Luigi game, which instantly brought me back to the time when the man of the house would take control of "special seat" because he was the bread winner, and using it to subjugate the rest of the family (this time with ghost violence).
Nintendo: Still being retro. Look on the bright side Jim, if Nintendo produced these videos in their home country, the family unit would consist of 4 androgynous Japanese men with heavily plucked eyebrows.
Instead, I petition Nintendo base their next "family unit" promo video around Jonathan Holmes and his worms ...if worms are too controversial for Nintendo, then a heavy load ...no, a TROWEL load of Pikmin would do too! Hmmm, looks like something is happening to ass, and he is getting excited about it. Hmmm, I wonder.... As much as I hate motion controls/gimmick crap/casual pandering, I probably would play wii fit, if I didn't have to buy an expensive accessory with practically zero support. Maybe Nintendo can make the Wii U tablet durable enough for us to stomp on. this generation has made me realize how much I hate the idea of happy people looking over me and cheering as I play. 7:30 PM on 06.19.2013 Teenage Pokemon returns this month with some new friends[Update: Slight delay! The new season is now set to start on June 23rd, with an episode about depression and E3. That's this Sunday! Max Scoville as Spiky-eared Pikachu! Anthony Carboni as his trainer! Eric Stuart as Brock! ...
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This week on Rhymedown Spectacular, Yahtzee turns his mind toward the wonderful world of limericks, while your ol' pal Jim Sterling tells a tale of a wandering cheese peddler. As always, deep philosophical meaning and steamy commentary is hidden behind layers of beauty and elegance. You love every filthy second of it.more View all E3 |


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