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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)

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Matt B. @smashmatt202.bsky.social · 1h

I'll be honest, I see this as only being a late-movie reveal or Easter Egg if anything. I doubt we'll come right out of the gate in this movie with a ship shaped like Mario's head... but who knows. #MarioMovieSequel #MarioMovie2 #SuperMarioGalaxyMovie #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie #MarioGalaxyMovie

The planetoid Mario lands on that Lubba would tend transform into the Starship Mario, as seen right after Mario gets the first Power Star in Super Mario Galaxy 2.

The Starship Mario flying through World 1 of Super Mario Galaxy 2.

Matt B. @smashmatt202.bsky.social · 1h

Day 367 of potential deep lore and characters they could add to the Mario movie sequel: the Starship Mario! #MarioMovieSequel #MarioMovie2 #SuperMarioGalaxyMovie #TheSuperMarioGalaxyMovie #MarioGalaxyMovie

Artwork of the Starship Mario from Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2 on Nintendo Switch (and Nintendo Switch 2)

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Matt B. @smashmatt202.bsky.social · 1h

I think it's rather telling that he's calling the No Kings Rally a "Hate America" rally, like we're supposed to like being ruled over by a king, or someone who who clearly has delusions of being a king.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 5d

Mike Johnson: "This hate America rally that they have coming up for October 18? The antifa crowd, the pro-Hamas crowd, and the Marxists, they're all gonna gather on the Mall. It is an outrageous gathering for outrageous purposes ... all this has gotta come to an end."

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Citizens' Impeachment @citizensimpeachment.com · 1h

Power comes from the consent of the governed, and we are not consenting. They're scared.

They are afraid of the American people exercising their First Amendment rights. Why else would they be making up lies and trying to control the narrative about #NoKings?

A 🧵 showcasing their anxiety:

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JadeKaiju @jadekaiju.bsky.social · 1h

3 year old video, but it's refreshing to remember once in a while that the Internet nerd discourse bubble isn't nearly as representative or encompassing as a lot of people, level-headed and grifter alike, think it is.
@bobchipman.bsky.social
youtu.be/hFdakgZIAMU

New Big Picture - "NOBODY KNOWS ANYTHING" (The Internet Is Stupid: Part 2)

YouTube video by moviebob

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Ned Resnikoff @resnikoff.bsky.social · 2h

It's somehow both wildly underreported and just out in the open that the vice president is either a neo-Nazi or, at a bare minimum, a neo-Nazi fellow traveler.

Radley Balko @radleybalko.bsky.social · 3h

Fascinating. Politico notes that when notified of the texts, many state-level Republicans fired or condemned these cretins. Now Vance emerges to excuse the racism, and calls the reaction to it "pearl clutching."

He seems determined to purge the party of its last enclaves of decency.

‘College Group Chat’: JD Vance Dismisses ‘Pearl Clutching’ Over Young Republicans Leak to Attack Jay Jones

Liberals hit back at Vance's blunt dismissal of racist, antisemitic and misogynistic messages leaked from a Young Republicans group chat.

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Patton Oswalt @pattonoswalt.bsky.social · 1h

I loved Drew Struzan’s artwork so much. Especially loved how, for THE NAME OF THE ROSE poster, he drew Sean Connery in a, “nuh-UH girl” pose.

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TheRealJims @therealjims.bsky.social · 1h

Today I learned that Vincent Price's grandson is named Jody in real life, and I am completely baffled by that attention to detail in this ridiculous episode

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Legend’s Cookbook @legendscookbook.jobjobllc.com · 15d

BEHOLD. THE NEXT PROJECT. www.kickstarter.com/projects/437...

Coming soon: Paper Plates – A Fan-Made Cookbook Inspired by Paper Mario📖

An unofficial hardcover cookbook with tons of recipes and artwork inspired by the humor, heart, & papercraft of the Paper Mario series.

www.kickstarter.com

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PinkieOats @pinkieoats.boo · 15d

Heyyyy you should totally check this out. I may have created the logo and will be working on other aspects of the project as well :)

Legend’s Cookbook @legendscookbook.jobjobllc.com · 15d

BEHOLD. THE NEXT PROJECT. www.kickstarter.com/projects/437...

Coming soon: Paper Plates – A Fan-Made Cookbook Inspired by Paper Mario📖

An unofficial hardcover cookbook with tons of recipes and artwork inspired by the humor, heart, & papercraft of the Paper Mario series.

www.kickstarter.com

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Legend’s Cookbook @legendscookbook.jobjobllc.com · 5d

Beautiful photography of beautiful food! Are YOU a big enough Paper Mario fan to recognize these tasty dishes?

Expect this and much more in our upcoming PAPER PLATES cookbook!

Kickstarter coming next week; check out the pre-launch page here: www.kickstarter.com/projects/437...

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More Perfect Union @moreperfectunion.bsky.social · 1h

The Trump administration has fired over 4,000 federal workers since the government shutdown began — firings that are likely illegal.

www.reuters.com/world/trump-...

Trump administration says 4,108 workers have been fired since shutdown began

The number of U.S. federal worker layoffs as a result of the government shutdown was revised downward on Tuesday, suggesting the administration's initial statement about sweeping job cuts was too ambitious.

www.reuters.com

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Citizens' Impeachment @citizensimpeachment.com · 1h

We don't spam you or beg for cash. We do ask you to contact your member of Congress to demand impeachment and removal. Here is how to sign up to help stop Trump:

citizensimpeachment.com/sign-up-to-h...

Citizens’ Impeachment is an organization powered by American citizens with a single goal: to get Donald Trump impeached, convicted, and removed from power.

citizensimpeachment.com

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Citizens' Impeachment @citizensimpeachment.com · 2h

Hello, new followers!

🗽 We are non-partisan, pro-democracy, and pro-Constitution.

🗽 Our website is full of tools to help you connect with members of Congress to help you advocate for impeachment.

🗽 Sign up with us to get connected!

🗽We exist to see Trump impeached and removed from office.

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Legend’s Cookbook @legendscookbook.jobjobllc.com · 1h

A little preview of some of the art in our Paper Plates cookbook.

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[email protected] @jhano.bsky.social · 1h

Any #pixelart artist looking for a small jobs? just like little walk cycles and such. Send me some portfolios with pixel art.

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Blue @snowrivers.bsky.social · 16h

#donkeykongbananza

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🎃Count Von Quack 🦆(COMMS OPEN) @captainquack.bsky.social · 2h

168 - Hogwash

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Matt B. @smashmatt202.bsky.social · 3h

See, this is why Nintendo and Illumination should hold off Wario until the third movie, it's too perfect a set-up!

daniël @kaasiand.cool · 5h

yknow, with wario land 1 and 2 still not being on NSO, what if they were planning to revive wario[’s platformer games] through a mario movie 3 featuring wario so he can do the [↓there isnt an emoji for this for some reason] gesture because it’s the third

wario holding up three fingers to form a W, from the Wario Land 3 box art

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kc g reen @kcg.bsky.social · 3h

We begin a new story arc in Greatures called: Shnail's New Shmile.
greatures.com/comic/157/

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Daily Nintendo stuff! @nintenblog.bsky.social · 3h

Originally, the Karbines (the little owl dudes from the factory levels who shoot at you) from Donkey Kong Country 3 had a different design where they were like robot... guys. yeah

#nintendo #donkeykong #dk #snes #dkc #dkc3 #art

Source: https://www.mariowiki.com/List_of_Donkey_Kong_Country_3:_Dixie_Kong%27s_Double_Trouble!_pre-release_and_unused_content

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The Olive Gal @theolivegal.bsky.social · 3h

Pay attention to these restrictive voting rights rulings, as they have implications for the entire country. It’s death by a thousand cuts.

CNN @cnn.com · 3h

Supreme Court hears arguments in a Louisiana redistricting case that could ultimately undercut the Voting Rights Act. Follow live updates: https://cnn.it/496rgXN