GameCube Jake
@gamecubejake.bsky.social
nintendo fan / dad
currently playing: fortune's weave
currently playing: fortune's weave
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I've been wanting to set up something fun in my home office for a while ... finally broke down and did it finally.
I'm happy with how it turned out!
I'm happy with how it turned out!
Side note: I wasn't yet properly converted to Castlevania back when it first got added to Smash ... now that I've played and beaten a large chunk of the series the last few years, I've gone back to Ultimate's remixes of Castlevania songs ... they are so fun!
Yes, Nintendo Music exists and is getting decent support, but call me a skeptic because I don't foresee the entirety of Smash Ultimate's soundtrack being added to a service like that.
October 6, 2026 at 9:00 PM
Side note: I wasn't yet properly converted to Castlevania back when it first got added to Smash ... now that I've played and beaten a large chunk of the series the last few years, I've gone back to Ultimate's remixes of Castlevania songs ... they are so fun!
It's always been silly that Nintendo acts like merely including a music player in-game is a valid way to have "released" a soundtrack
That said, with the Switch 2's forward-facing high-quality speakers in handheld mode, it's pretty slick for a work desk. Smash Bros Ultimate playlists are viable now
That said, with the Switch 2's forward-facing high-quality speakers in handheld mode, it's pretty slick for a work desk. Smash Bros Ultimate playlists are viable now
October 6, 2026 at 8:46 PM
It's always been silly that Nintendo acts like merely including a music player in-game is a valid way to have "released" a soundtrack
That said, with the Switch 2's forward-facing high-quality speakers in handheld mode, it's pretty slick for a work desk. Smash Bros Ultimate playlists are viable now
That said, with the Switch 2's forward-facing high-quality speakers in handheld mode, it's pretty slick for a work desk. Smash Bros Ultimate playlists are viable now
I've been wanting to set up something fun in my home office for a while ... finally broke down and did it finally.
I'm happy with how it turned out!
I'm happy with how it turned out!
October 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
I've been wanting to set up something fun in my home office for a while ... finally broke down and did it finally.
I'm happy with how it turned out!
I'm happy with how it turned out!
Ron Howard voice:
"The Sonic the Hedgehog discord server did not last the night. In fact, it lasted roughly 2 hours and 34 minutes. Everybody saw this coming."
"The Sonic the Hedgehog discord server did not last the night. In fact, it lasted roughly 2 hours and 34 minutes. Everybody saw this coming."
October 6, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Ron Howard voice:
"The Sonic the Hedgehog discord server did not last the night. In fact, it lasted roughly 2 hours and 34 minutes. Everybody saw this coming."
"The Sonic the Hedgehog discord server did not last the night. In fact, it lasted roughly 2 hours and 34 minutes. Everybody saw this coming."
Per facebook marketplace, I am officially a "five star man!"
October 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
Per facebook marketplace, I am officially a "five star man!"
There was a weekly challenge on NSO to play Majora's Mask
So I booted up the game for a few minutes and took some pictographs for fun
So I booted up the game for a few minutes and took some pictographs for fun
October 5, 2026 at 4:31 PM
There was a weekly challenge on NSO to play Majora's Mask
So I booted up the game for a few minutes and took some pictographs for fun
So I booted up the game for a few minutes and took some pictographs for fun
October 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
Chapter 9 in Fortune's Weave (Cai) was an unexpected detour. The equivalent of a filler episode with a very unique concept in the middle of a season.
October 5, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Chapter 9 in Fortune's Weave (Cai) was an unexpected detour. The equivalent of a filler episode with a very unique concept in the middle of a season.
Good relationship practice in FEFW
October 5, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Good relationship practice in FEFW
Screenshot of my new nemesis
October 4, 2026 at 11:53 PM
Screenshot of my new nemesis
I spilled two coffees inside my car this morning and I'm not kidding when I say that this might be the worst saturday of my life ... and I had three funerals last year
October 4, 2026 at 12:42 AM
I spilled two coffees inside my car this morning and I'm not kidding when I say that this might be the worst saturday of my life ... and I had three funerals last year
My brain is mushed potatoes today but I'm also happy. I'll call it a win.
October 2, 2026 at 8:59 PM
My brain is mushed potatoes today but I'm also happy. I'll call it a win.
This is your reminder that, even though you often see dramatic takes online about how "streaming took blu ray away from us", most new movies still come out on dvd and blu ray these days.
Yes, the size of the Best Buy / Target movie section in stores has been slashed, but you can order them online.
Yes, the size of the Best Buy / Target movie section in stores has been slashed, but you can order them online.
October 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM
This is your reminder that, even though you often see dramatic takes online about how "streaming took blu ray away from us", most new movies still come out on dvd and blu ray these days.
Yes, the size of the Best Buy / Target movie section in stores has been slashed, but you can order them online.
Yes, the size of the Best Buy / Target movie section in stores has been slashed, but you can order them online.
Enjoyed the new Castlevania demo overall
The art style isn't as timeless aa the PS1/GBA/DS games but it grew on me. Game runs smoothly on NS2 too.
The first boss was an extremely sharp difficulty spike for me. I had to modify the settings slightly (70% damage received compared to the default 100%)
The art style isn't as timeless aa the PS1/GBA/DS games but it grew on me. Game runs smoothly on NS2 too.
The first boss was an extremely sharp difficulty spike for me. I had to modify the settings slightly (70% damage received compared to the default 100%)
October 2, 2026 at 2:04 AM
Enjoyed the new Castlevania demo overall
The art style isn't as timeless aa the PS1/GBA/DS games but it grew on me. Game runs smoothly on NS2 too.
The first boss was an extremely sharp difficulty spike for me. I had to modify the settings slightly (70% damage received compared to the default 100%)
The art style isn't as timeless aa the PS1/GBA/DS games but it grew on me. Game runs smoothly on NS2 too.
The first boss was an extremely sharp difficulty spike for me. I had to modify the settings slightly (70% damage received compared to the default 100%)
At least I already got to see the Zelda Symphony 11 years ago. I'll cherish that memory!
For now, I'll look forward to the (hopefully enjoyable!) movie in April. Will be much easier to get tickets for that haha
For now, I'll look forward to the (hopefully enjoyable!) movie in April. Will be much easier to get tickets for that haha
October 1, 2026 at 8:49 PM
At least I already got to see the Zelda Symphony 11 years ago. I'll cherish that memory!
For now, I'll look forward to the (hopefully enjoyable!) movie in April. Will be much easier to get tickets for that haha
For now, I'll look forward to the (hopefully enjoyable!) movie in April. Will be much easier to get tickets for that haha
next day update:
- dentist done (no cavities)
- no zelda concert for me, I'll live
- sounds like job interview #2 is next week!
- nerve block success, she's recovering now
- pretty much caught up on work
...been a rollercoaster week but we're making it
(the weekend will be much needed!)
- dentist done (no cavities)
- no zelda concert for me, I'll live
- sounds like job interview #2 is next week!
- nerve block success, she's recovering now
- pretty much caught up on work
...been a rollercoaster week but we're making it
(the weekend will be much needed!)
Today's stressors:
- dentist (right now)
- zelda concert tickets (in an hour, maybe?)
- potential follow-up job interview (tbd)
- wife has a nerve block procedure tomorrow
- normal work stuff in between all this
trying to hang in there
- dentist (right now)
- zelda concert tickets (in an hour, maybe?)
- potential follow-up job interview (tbd)
- wife has a nerve block procedure tomorrow
- normal work stuff in between all this
trying to hang in there
October 1, 2026 at 8:39 PM
next day update:
- dentist done (no cavities)
- no zelda concert for me, I'll live
- sounds like job interview #2 is next week!
- nerve block success, she's recovering now
- pretty much caught up on work
...been a rollercoaster week but we're making it
(the weekend will be much needed!)
- dentist done (no cavities)
- no zelda concert for me, I'll live
- sounds like job interview #2 is next week!
- nerve block success, she's recovering now
- pretty much caught up on work
...been a rollercoaster week but we're making it
(the weekend will be much needed!)
I personally feel more passionate about physical movies than I do physical games.
Most games now have to be at least partially (if not entirely) installed anyways and it takes days/weeks/months to finish them.
Streaming is constantly in flux, but you can still download games you bought on Wiiware.
Most games now have to be at least partially (if not entirely) installed anyways and it takes days/weeks/months to finish them.
Streaming is constantly in flux, but you can still download games you bought on Wiiware.
I asked my wife and son for a bunch of blu-rays for Christmas this year and gave them some suggestions.
I can see myself getting back into movie collecting again ... I loved doing that from 2015 - 2019, and then it dropped off a cliff during covid / streaming.
The time has come (again).
I can see myself getting back into movie collecting again ... I loved doing that from 2015 - 2019, and then it dropped off a cliff during covid / streaming.
The time has come (again).
We now have a proper standalone blu ray / dvd player again ... prepared to go offline and ditch all subs if things get out of hand 😂
October 1, 2026 at 8:15 PM
I personally feel more passionate about physical movies than I do physical games.
Most games now have to be at least partially (if not entirely) installed anyways and it takes days/weeks/months to finish them.
Streaming is constantly in flux, but you can still download games you bought on Wiiware.
Most games now have to be at least partially (if not entirely) installed anyways and it takes days/weeks/months to finish them.
Streaming is constantly in flux, but you can still download games you bought on Wiiware.
I asked my wife and son for a bunch of blu-rays for Christmas this year and gave them some suggestions.
I can see myself getting back into movie collecting again ... I loved doing that from 2015 - 2019, and then it dropped off a cliff during covid / streaming.
The time has come (again).
I can see myself getting back into movie collecting again ... I loved doing that from 2015 - 2019, and then it dropped off a cliff during covid / streaming.
The time has come (again).
We now have a proper standalone blu ray / dvd player again ... prepared to go offline and ditch all subs if things get out of hand 😂
October 1, 2026 at 8:12 PM
I asked my wife and son for a bunch of blu-rays for Christmas this year and gave them some suggestions.
I can see myself getting back into movie collecting again ... I loved doing that from 2015 - 2019, and then it dropped off a cliff during covid / streaming.
The time has come (again).
I can see myself getting back into movie collecting again ... I loved doing that from 2015 - 2019, and then it dropped off a cliff during covid / streaming.
The time has come (again).
If PS6 is a fully portable powerhouse, I think the disc drama is going to nosedive online.
People might still complain about the price and launch a bunch of Steam Deck / Switch comparisons, but there's going to be unprecedented levels of "ohhhh shiny, I want" from "never buying PS again" people.
People might still complain about the price and launch a bunch of Steam Deck / Switch comparisons, but there's going to be unprecedented levels of "ohhhh shiny, I want" from "never buying PS again" people.
October 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM
If PS6 is a fully portable powerhouse, I think the disc drama is going to nosedive online.
People might still complain about the price and launch a bunch of Steam Deck / Switch comparisons, but there's going to be unprecedented levels of "ohhhh shiny, I want" from "never buying PS again" people.
People might still complain about the price and launch a bunch of Steam Deck / Switch comparisons, but there's going to be unprecedented levels of "ohhhh shiny, I want" from "never buying PS again" people.
As a 99% handheld gamer, this is subconsciously one reason that I haven't been playing PS5 games as much since the leak slipped out that PS6 might be a handheld.
I'm in no rush, happy to wait for the fully native versions of games from 2025-2027 that I can play off the tv without any streaming lag.
I'm in no rush, happy to wait for the fully native versions of games from 2025-2027 that I can play off the tv without any streaming lag.
My wife stopped playing Switch around 2021 for a variety of reasons ... which ended up working out for her, because since 2025, she's been able to take advantage of so many Switch 2 upgrades/patches on games from the last few years as first time experiences.
She only knows TOTK / XCX/2 in 60fps 😆
She only knows TOTK / XCX/2 in 60fps 😆
October 1, 2026 at 5:38 PM
As a 99% handheld gamer, this is subconsciously one reason that I haven't been playing PS5 games as much since the leak slipped out that PS6 might be a handheld.
I'm in no rush, happy to wait for the fully native versions of games from 2025-2027 that I can play off the tv without any streaming lag.
I'm in no rush, happy to wait for the fully native versions of games from 2025-2027 that I can play off the tv without any streaming lag.
My wife stopped playing Switch around 2021 for a variety of reasons ... which ended up working out for her, because since 2025, she's been able to take advantage of so many Switch 2 upgrades/patches on games from the last few years as first time experiences.
She only knows TOTK / XCX/2 in 60fps 😆
She only knows TOTK / XCX/2 in 60fps 😆
October 1, 2026 at 5:34 PM
My wife stopped playing Switch around 2021 for a variety of reasons ... which ended up working out for her, because since 2025, she's been able to take advantage of so many Switch 2 upgrades/patches on games from the last few years as first time experiences.
She only knows TOTK / XCX/2 in 60fps 😆
She only knows TOTK / XCX/2 in 60fps 😆
Things I don't relate to:
- complaining about a "bad" Nintendo Direct / State of Play; if even one really good game is revealed, that's a cherry on top for the year...if not, I still have decades of games to enjoy that I don't have time for
- putting more than 1-2 hours into a game that I don't like
- complaining about a "bad" Nintendo Direct / State of Play; if even one really good game is revealed, that's a cherry on top for the year...if not, I still have decades of games to enjoy that I don't have time for
- putting more than 1-2 hours into a game that I don't like
Real talk: it's normal by our 30s/40s to reach a point where we settle into being naturally pickier about our free time. Our established preferences become more important.
That's why you're probably feeling exhausted by the "next next next!" weekly hype (and related drama) cycles on the internet.
That's why you're probably feeling exhausted by the "next next next!" weekly hype (and related drama) cycles on the internet.
Theo Engler (Dylan Arnold) Says 'You've Changed'
Alt: 'You've Changed'
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October 1, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Things I don't relate to:
- complaining about a "bad" Nintendo Direct / State of Play; if even one really good game is revealed, that's a cherry on top for the year...if not, I still have decades of games to enjoy that I don't have time for
- putting more than 1-2 hours into a game that I don't like
- complaining about a "bad" Nintendo Direct / State of Play; if even one really good game is revealed, that's a cherry on top for the year...if not, I still have decades of games to enjoy that I don't have time for
- putting more than 1-2 hours into a game that I don't like
Real talk: it's normal by our 30s/40s to reach a point where we settle into being naturally pickier about our free time. Our established preferences become more important.
That's why you're probably feeling exhausted by the "next next next!" weekly hype (and related drama) cycles on the internet.
That's why you're probably feeling exhausted by the "next next next!" weekly hype (and related drama) cycles on the internet.
Theo Engler (Dylan Arnold) Says 'You've Changed'
Alt: 'You've Changed'
static.klipy.com
October 1, 2026 at 5:20 PM
Real talk: it's normal by our 30s/40s to reach a point where we settle into being naturally pickier about our free time. Our established preferences become more important.
That's why you're probably feeling exhausted by the "next next next!" weekly hype (and related drama) cycles on the internet.
That's why you're probably feeling exhausted by the "next next next!" weekly hype (and related drama) cycles on the internet.
Fortune's Weave is the most invested my wife has been in a game's story in a very long time. She has told me so herself.
Her order has been Theodora -> Cai -> Leda (currently in Chapter 7)
I'm still just in Chapter 8 of Cai's story (my first).
This game will stay in my rotation for a long while 😆
Her order has been Theodora -> Cai -> Leda (currently in Chapter 7)
I'm still just in Chapter 8 of Cai's story (my first).
This game will stay in my rotation for a long while 😆
October 1, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Fortune's Weave is the most invested my wife has been in a game's story in a very long time. She has told me so herself.
Her order has been Theodora -> Cai -> Leda (currently in Chapter 7)
I'm still just in Chapter 8 of Cai's story (my first).
This game will stay in my rotation for a long while 😆
Her order has been Theodora -> Cai -> Leda (currently in Chapter 7)
I'm still just in Chapter 8 of Cai's story (my first).
This game will stay in my rotation for a long while 😆