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Matt B.

@smashmatt202.bsky.social

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(he/him/his) I love video games (especially Nintendo) and animation. I try not to get into arguments and want to be as respectful as I can to everyone. I DEFINITELY like it here more than Twitter (or "X" as it's now called).

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Matt B. @smashmatt202.bsky.social · Dec 15

OK, done dragging my feet on this. Here's a thread for "Wario-Like" games, games that are either out or in development that are "like Wario", or more specifically Wario Land. This is something I'm passionate about and I'd love these games to get more attention. #WarioLikes #WarioLike #WARIO-LIKE

a pixel art of a cartoon character standing on a ledge

Alt: Wario approves of these Wario-Like games! (GIF of Wario flexing his bicep from Wario Land 4)

media.tenor.com

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Mayo 💫 @funnyhoohooman.bsky.social · 3h

mario cast ref sheet

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Nintendo Life @nintendolife.com · 1h

This Unofficial Paper Mario-Inspired Cookbook Looks Scrumptious. (Repost)

This Unofficial Paper Mario-Inspired Cookbook Looks Scrumptious

Serving up on Kickstarter

www.nintendolife.com

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Wario64 @wario64.bsky.social · 1h

Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Switch used) is $29.99 at GameFly buff.ly/Zc0sSVw #ad

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The Tomen 🇵🇸 🇺🇦🏳️‍⚧️ @tomtificate.bsky.social · 1h

youtu.be/GTyvq3zoqPA?...
Not a Shlocktober (haven’t gotten around to this new season yet) but was reminded of one of @bobchipman.bsky.social ‘s best videos

Big Picture Classic - "MONSTER'S MOVIE"

YouTube video by moviebob

youtu.be

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Indivisible ❌👑 @indivisible.org · 1h

The Trump regime’s attacks on dissent are escalating.

The best way for us to protect our rights is by exercising them. Together, we’ll face Trump’s repressive tactics with millions taking to the streets in peaceful, open defiance. Please join us on Saturday: www.nokings.org?SQF_SOURCE=i... #NoKings

How NSPM-7 Seeks to Use "Domestic Terrorism" to Target Nonprofits and Activists | ACLU

What President Donald Trump’s latest memorandum targeting civil society does, does not, and cannot do

www.aclu.org

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Michaël Jarjour @jarjour.bsky.social · 9h

A new study shows what we know: Journalism is failing on trans rights coverage.

70% of stories about Trump’s executive orders affecting trans people didn’t quote trans people.

They’re talking ABOUT trans people not with them.

Story / study here: www.transjournalists.org/tja-bmsg-exe...

Graph that shows that trans people and their representatives were quoted infrequently: 70% of articles did not feature even a single trans person.

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Andrew Lawrence @ndrew.bsky.social · 4h

the president using the office to punish americans that didnt vote for him should really be one of the biggest scandals in americas history

Don Moynihan @donmoyn.bsky.social · 11h

Trump is upfront in saying he will use the shutdown to punish Democrats, and here are the receipts. About $27.2 billion cut from Dem districts compared to about $0.7 billion in GOP districts.
We all complain about the media, but need this type of in-depth journalism.
www.nytimes.com/interactive/...

Trump Halts Billions in Grants for Democratic Districts During Shutdown (Gift Article)

The Trump administration has frozen or canceled nearly $28 billion primarily located in Democratic-led districts, according to an analysis by The New York Times.

www.nytimes.com

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Matt B. @smashmatt202.bsky.social · 2h

Big Chungustone

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Spookycrumble 🎃 @rumwik.bsky.social · Aug 13

Cheering myself up by imagining a fractone that is somewhat larger than many other fractones

#art #donkeykongbananza #fractone

$Digital drawing of a large fractone with a small face.$

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Megg @floatingmegane.bsky.social · 13h

portfoliday but it's just Caine.

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Nintendormant podcast @nintendormant.bsky.social · 7h

START YOUR ENGINES! We’re covering the Excite series, Nintendo’s forgotten racer. What makes @jon.gvg.io an Excite Man? Why is @nantenjex.bsky.social getting all Arthurian legend? Why can’t @georgebanks.bsky.social say ‘inclusivity’ correctly? Find out on this week’s NiDo youtu.be/8vFJ9baBLAA?...

NintenDormant | The Excite Series

YouTube video by NintenDormant - a Nintendo podcast

youtu.be

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Nintendormant podcast @nintendormant.bsky.social · 7d

ROBOTIC OPERATING BUDDY! That’s our little R.O.B the Robot and and his robot series of games. Join @georgebanks.bsky.social @jon.gvg.io and @nantenjex.bsky.social as we resurrect this forgotten peripheral, Gyromite and Stack Up too. I mean, if the virtual boy can return… youtu.be/-oyp-_QLd3o?...

NintenDormant | The Robot Series

YouTube video by NintenDormant - a Nintendo podcast

youtu.be

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isorsa @isorsa.bsky.social · May 9

kumatora x duster
#mother3

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Mathias Wolfbrok @mathiaswolfbrok.bsky.social · 11h

Oh look it's @jon.gvg.io's video about how remakes don't replace the originals

I wonder why it's here

youtu.be/hMeZWKOEYds

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Matt B. @smashmatt202.bsky.social · 7h

They had to work around the negative stigma around video games after the crash of 1983.

Time Extension @timeextension.com · 10h

Interview: "We Can't Say Anything About It Being A Video Game Console" - Meet The Sales Genius Who Helped Launch The NES.

Interview: "We Can't Say Anything About It Being A Video Game Console" - Meet The Sales Genius Who Helped Launch The NES

Bruce Lowry's journey from Nintendo to Sega and back again!

www.timeextension.com

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John Pfaff @johnpfaff.bsky.social · 1d

To be clear:

LA County has declared a state of emergency BECAUSE OF the federal government.

The Feds, LA County is (correctly) saying, have CAUSED the emergency.

This is a striking political moment of internal collapse. Local govts feeling compelled to protect their ppl from … their own govt.

Los Angeles County declares state of emergency over immigration raids

Los Angeles County officials voted on Tuesday to declare a state of emergency over ongoing federal immigration raids.

abcnews.go.com

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Anonymous @youranoncentral.bsky.social · 7h

"I’m a US citizen; a veteran. ICE arrested me for no reason."

"ICE cannot be allowed to operate in the shadows, unchecked & unaccountable. Civil rights mean nothing if those in power face no consequences for violating them. Accountability is the only way forward."

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Defunct Games @defunctgames.com · 8h

Is Friday the 13th (NES) one of the worst games of all time ... or a misunderstood gem? The critics were divided in 1989. (Plus, classic reviews of A Nightmare on Elm Street & Warlock!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mWw...

1990s Critics Review Friday the 13th, A Nightmare on Elm Street & Warlock (‘80s Horror Review Crew)

YouTube video by Defunct Games

www.youtube.com

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CNN @cnn.com · 7h

A federal judge in San Francisco signaled Wednesday that she’s ready to halt the Trump administration’s efforts to lay off roughly 4,000 federal workers during the government shutdown, saying the move is unlawful. https://cnn.it/3J6bxxo

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Sketchmii @sketchmii.bsky.social · 13h

✨Please let Rick the Hamster be one of the playable Riders!! ✨

As one of my favorite Kirby characters, I feel like he deserves a spot in the roster!

#Kirby #カービィ #星のカービィ #Nintendo #KirbyAirRiders #カービィのエアライダー

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Video Game History Foundation @gamehistoryorg.bsky.social · 9h

Near Portland? Come celebrate the 40th anniversary of the NES with a once-in-a-lifetime panel with the people who made it happen! We're hosting a panel on the actual 40th anniversary date with ex-Nintendo staff. Memories, photos, surprises and more! www.patreon.com/posts/nes-40...

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Black Trans Texas Connection @blacktranstx.bsky.social · 1d

TRANS IS BEAUTIFUL

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Revive Mach Rider 『マッハライダー』ーを連れ戻す @revivemachrider.bsky.social · 7h

"YOU ARE 'MACH RIDER'!"

GRAVEiator REAnimator @aviatoranimator.bsky.social · 8h

Fuck it, quote this with an obscure quote you think most people won't know.

"Every time you do a sit-up, eat six cups of ramen!"

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Dontae M! (Swordtee40) @swordtee40.bsky.social · 7h

Honestly seeing this AND Return to Krocodile Isle broke me in 2023. ❤️

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Black Trans Texas Connection @blacktranstx.bsky.social · 9h

We don’t have any funds but we know that @translifeline.org does can we send these people to you @translifeline.org? we don‘t want to give them the run around is why we ask you before we refer them to you

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