Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Mario Kart Tour players at launch:
Your local nerdy Christian, with a passion for kart racers and platformers. I make game reviews on YouTube, and am currently pursuing indie game development. Hope you have a great day! ^^
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Mario Kart Tour players at launch:
Stephie 🏳️⚧️ (@stephiesparda.bsky.social) reposted
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
Well, that was quick!
Game Garage ⚙️ (@gamegarage.bsky.social) reposted
It's time to ride! 💫 Star Garden: The Trial, a FREE local and online multiplayer demo, is NOW available on Steam! Also, support Star Garden on Kickstarter and preorder the full game at a discounted price!
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
You should try out Blade if you haven't already. Whoever was in charge of designing him is very clearly a Vergil fan.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
The Stanley Parable is a character action game
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
A bit. We're more just baffled than anything. XD
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
So my dad and I are rewatching Shark Tale for the first time in years. I remembered this movie was bad, but nah, that was too nice. This movie's garbage. XD
Jay (@envinyon.bsky.social) reposted
very direct evidence that video game piracy is important in the preservation of video games
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
It's even more embarrassing in this case because SEGA literally owns Joker, so him looking worse here than when he was a guest in a Nintendo game is, well, yeah.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Crossovers aren't even a new concept for Sonic racing games, and they've been done a lot better in previous ones. So I'm not entirely sure what happened here.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
It's really jarring seeing how much love and care's gone into most of the game and especially the main cast, while Joker in contrast feels half-baked with no voice acting and animations like this.
Sami⚡ (@smaiart.bsky.social) reposted
🎨Here's a look at the Rascal expression concept sketches I created, as seen on the latest @rollinrascal.bsky.social Rundown! #characterdesign #art #rollinrascal
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, oh that that doesn't feel right at *all*.
Nin10ja🧶 🫠 (@nin10ja.bsky.social) reposted
I was talking about donkey kong and I referred dkc returns and tropical freeze as “the new ones” Then immediately realized Returns is almost as old as Dkc1 was when Dkc returns came out. 👴
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Huh, the more you know.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reposted
I will forever find this fun fact greatly amusing.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
The pain of being a Canadian gifting to friends in other countries.
💙 DYNAMO-DEEPBLUE 💙 (@dynamo-deepblue.bsky.social) reposted
I have a bunch of traditional art supplies but I barely use them. Maybe if I get really into it again, I'll make vibrant art like the marker and pencil drawings I saw on DA as a teen and "catch up" to my digital art skill level Anyway, marker banooca #crashbandicoot #fanart
Mijiu 米酒🍚 (@miijiu.bsky.social) reposted
been peeking crossworlds EN/JP dialogues recently. theres a lot of fun! Silver & Blaze dialouges make me think if they spend their spare time training together🧠 #blazethecat #silverthehedgehog #art
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Eyy, happy birthday! Also hope you get better soon. ^^
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
You sure are. ^^
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Aww, nice!
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
The plan's to make a 3D action platformer with Calico.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks Juma! ^^
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Clothing definitely included, props not as necessary (I can figure out the sword another time if need be).
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Something more game-ready, the model would be used for game projects.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks!
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Yes please.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Ahh, gotcha. In that case, an advanced rig would be more ideal.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Aiming at gameplay-wise, you mean?
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
How advanced would we be talking?
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
It'd eventually need animations, but for now at least, the model having a rig would be super helpful.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
A rigged model.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
I'm aiming to use Godot, which I started learning earlier this year.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
The game's name isn't locked in yet, I've just been using the main character's name (Calico Wilder) as a title for now.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks!
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Just realized I should clarify for whoever may be passing by, the model would ideally be used for game projects.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Ideally yes, it'd be used for game projects.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Still figuring that step out. I'm not super familiar with doing 3D animation myself, and I'm still early in learning the engine.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Thanks! He's just a cat.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Ideally, the Godot Engine.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
That's the goal, yeah.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
It makes me really happy that CrossWorlds has ended up solid so far. I can comfortably say I'm excited for it now. ^^
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
True.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
PC port's botched? Duly noted, I'll wait on getting it for now.
Teeto | Demo on Steam! (@eatpantgames.com) reposted
brain: i should probably work on new levels or important base content for the game heart: kick ball #indiegame #gamedev
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
Why not, here's a little sneak peek for the new video. Starting with the Mario Kart video, I'm gonna be changing out the clips in my intro to thematically fit whatever the video topic is.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
My parents and I had a discussion about the prices of high-end watches yesterday, so I decided to look up how expensive they can get. ...I'm starting to think gaming has it easy in the grand scheme of things. XD
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Also if anyone's curious, I've been a Tails main in the beta.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Genuinely debating it.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
Having now sunk 5 hours into the Sonic Racing CrossWorlds beta, I can officially say IT'S REALLY GOOD.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
I honestly forgot that was even coming out until it was on the front page of Steam.
💙 DYNAMO-DEEPBLUE 💙 (@dynamo-deepblue.bsky.social) reposted
"Race ya to the crystal, big brother!" #crashbandicoot #fanart
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Ooh, this looks great!
Yahya Danboos🌙Creating Luminous Nights (@yahyadanboos.bsky.social) reposted
We finally finished designing and adding the original sword and weapon of the game! I'll be sharing the story behind the sword in a future tweet Thank you @pluvias.bsky.social for the awesome sword design and @mobey3d.bsky.social for the amazing 3D model! #IndieDev | #GameDev | #LuminousNights
Rollin' Rascal (@rollinrascal.bsky.social) reposted
We're just getting warmed up! 💪 Join us tomorrow Aug 29th at 9 a.m. PT for an all new Rollin' Rascal Rundown!
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Ooh, excellent character choice!
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Thank you for this.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Omega's been like this in the comics for a while now. I'm just glad it's finally carried over to the games.
✨ Dreams In Stardust ✨ (@jaycevalentine.bsky.social) reposted
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
Comics Omega is finally in the games. You *absolutely* love to see it.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Well I guess Mario 64 doesn't qualify as an N64 game, doesn't have enough Grant Kirkhope music.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
The same thing happened to me my first time playing PEAK. I've never wandered off on my own since. XD
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
Deleted my post from last night since I briefly thought I was gonna have to re-record everything (I fortunately won't have to), but all my lines for the Mario Kart video have been recorded! And the raw audio (goof-ups included, granted) came to a total length of 1 hour and 26 minutes. Oh boy.
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
Hold up, my man Hawlucha's getting a Mega Evolution? 👀
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh, oh that voice doesn't match Jumba at *all*.
The Knightling (@theknightling.bsky.social) reposted
Adventure stirs, and a new legend is ready to begin. 🛡️ A mysterious shield. 🦁 A lost knight. 🍄 A world waiting to be explored. Jump, glide, bash, and become a true knight in The Knightling! Out now on Steam, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S. ✨ Play The Knightling today! ✨ theknightling.com
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh cool! That's the same Crash plush I have!
James (@nitrorad.bsky.social) reposted
I starting to maybe think 100% of game devs (at big companies I mean) should go on strike
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
Update, the script's done for the new video! I'll get to recording my lines for it soon enough, and then begins editing. It's a pretty long script though, so I suspect it'll be a bit before this video's done and out.
Jiikae (@jiikae.com) reposted
I think it’s sad when you can tell that someone loves everything about a game but they try to force a “critique” so that people don’t call them out for being anti-criticism.
Brace Yourself Games (@braceyourselfgames.com) reposted
Pro tip: eating chess pieces while opponent is distracted is how real grandmasters play.
Wave ➡ PAX West! (@waveparadigm.com) reposted
🚨🚨SLIME 64 REVEAL TRAILER🚨🚨 Join us for a 3D collect-a-thon platformer starring elemental slimes who combine their powers and collect Bells & Whistles to defeat an evil robotic enterprise. Super excited to finally show a first look at the full game. More to come! Wishlist on Steam! slime64.com
The Indie Game Awards (@indiegameawards.gg) reposted
Submissions for The IGAs 2025 are now open through Sept. 30th! Developers, publishers, and representatives are invited to submit their indies for nomination. We're also excited to unveil all of the categories, including curated awards from our favorite indie showcases. 🏆 www.indiegameawards.gg
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
He'd love the thrill of it, that's for sure. And with time he'd get the hang of keeping it going. XD
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reposted
So @leonlogan.bsky.social did it again, commissioning @jumasoul-arts.bsky.social to upgrade this into a coloured piece. Leon, you are ridiculously generous, thank you. ;v; Juma, this looks incredible, thank you. ;v;
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reposted
So uh, @leonlogan.bsky.social commissioned @jumasoul-arts.bsky.social to turn a previous lineart piece of Calico and Lilly into a coloured piece. AND IT LOOKS BEAUTIFUL. Thank you so much to the both of you for making this happen! ;v;
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reposted
Anyone up for some CTR (Calico Team Racing)? Thanks to @sunrisemax.bsky.social for this new Calico art piece! ^^
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
How long it takes for them to get around to doing housework (stuff like dusting, cleaning out the bathroom, etc); are they super on top of it, or do they wait until it's impossible to ignore?
PracticallySilverVA (@practicallysilver.bsky.social) reposted
In need of a voice actor for cheap? I'm certainly willing to give YOU my all! Happy to announce that I now have an amateur VA demo reel, made by me! Rates are flexible. Email me at practicallysilver@gmail.com for business drive.google.com/file/d/1uObx...
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
So @leonlogan.bsky.social did it again, commissioning @jumasoul-arts.bsky.social to upgrade this into a coloured piece. Leon, you are ridiculously generous, thank you. ;v; Juma, this looks incredible, thank you. ;v;
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
It won't be an overall Top 10 like I've previously done; it'll be individual Top 3s for each game, so each Mario Kart game will get a chance in the spotlight. Script's nearly done for it, so yeah, something for you all to look forward to. ^^ (2/2)
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social)
So remember how I said I had a Mario Kart video in the works about each game's best and worst tracks, which I ended up scrapping? Well I'm happy to confirm that I've reworked the topic: I'm now gonna be covering just my favourite tracks from each Mario Kart game. (1/2)
EddySmash (@eddysmash2407.bsky.social) reposted
Race across the universe and beyond!! 🏎️🌀🏁 (Sonic Racing CrossWorlds) #Sonic #SonicTheHedgehog #HatsuneMiku #Persona5 #SonicRacingCrossWorlds
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
That's the feel I've been getting from these, yeah. Delays that, while obviously to avoid getting overshadowed by Silksong, feel out of respect rather than resentment.
Robert Poole (@0poole.bsky.social) reposted
An outfit designed specifically for me, personally #MarioKartWorld #Rosalina #Nintendo
Koko ☁️✨ (@potatokoko.bsky.social) reposted
yknow I just want them to enjoy the mundane silly things in life together is that too much to ask
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NEW VIDEO! Everybody rumored...Nobody believed...But you see...It's TRUE! Find out what happened when arcade fighting titans Capcom and SNK made contact! Reposts and shares appreciated! youtu.be/xZ5f34JbheU Help support Extra Life by donating here! www.extra-life.org/participant/...
Ben (@benjamage.bsky.social) reply parent
Oh I don't eat shrimp in general (not a seafood guy myself), I've just never really seen people eat the tail.