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Doug is on the phone. Someone is saying, "If I were an escaped goat, I'd hide in the maze."

Doug's Big Game (GBC, 2000)

A text box reads, "Janitors aren't friendly people. They patrol their patch with vigor. If they see you they'll bop you with their mop making you dizzy. They can't follow you outside of their assigned room."

Drake & Josh (GBA, 2007)

Screenshot from Cookie Run OvenBreak: Everything Pie Cookie is saying "Anythin' with a crust is a pie if you want it to be!"

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A section of the Japanese box art for Sonic the Hedgehog 2. It reads, "Don't just sit there and waste your precious time. When you want to do something, do it right away. Do it when you can. It's the only way to live a life without regrets."

Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Japanese Box Art) (Genesis/Mega Drive, 1992)

A worker monkey is scolding Donkey Kong. He's saying, "DK! You can just snack on another monkey's banana like that!"

Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2, 2025)

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George has a thought bubble coming from his head that reads, "Hey Stuart, the toaster might give you some "leverage" in getting to the next step." Stuart is below, also with a thought bubble, responding, "Thanks for the tip, George!" The use of thought bubbles implies George and Stuart and communicating telepathically.

Stuart Little: The Journey Home (GBC, 2001)

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The protagonist, Mae, is looking up at a war memorial statue. She's saying, "War is some bullshit."

Night in the Woods (Multiplatform, 2017)

A text box reads, "Dropped chainsaws can be picked up. Be careful when picking up a running chainsaw, contact with chain will inflict damage."

Resident Evil Requiem (Multiplatform, 2026)

Don't give your full address to strangers.

I may be a dingus, but I am a very stylish dingus.

It's important to check the validity of the author's sources.

Frog Detective: The Entire Mystery (2022)

Further clarification: turns out this is not real at all?! I apologize for spreading false video game advice! www.pokemonaaah.net/news/2016/11...

Whoa! Thank you for this information!

A clarification! This did not come from the game manual for Red and Blue but likely the UK Official Nintendo Magazine.

Thank you for the clarification!

Professor Oak appears giving a "Poké Tip" It reads, "There is only one Masterball in Pokémon; use it wisely! I suggest using it on a Pokémon you want to add to your team but are hard to catch, like a Fearow or Tentacruel!"

Pokémon Red and Blue (Instruction Manual) (GB, 1998)

Screenshot from the game Donut County's Trashopedia with a picture of a restaurant candle that says: Candles get better the more you have. At least 1000 is a good starting point.

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@newvgadvisor.bsky.social some relevant stuff from Famicom Detective Club: Emio, The Smiling Man
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Yoko Belnades is speaking to Soma Cruz. She's saying, "You are yourself. There's no one else you could be."

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (GBA, 2003)

Um Jammer Lammy - "NEVER USE JOE CHIN'S CHAINS FOR THEM"

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A loading screen that reads, "To dodge an attack, press the dodge button in anticipation of the attack."

Silent Hill: Homecoming (2008)

Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!

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A loading screen message reads, "Enemies with names will drop custom parts."

Resident Evil Revelations (Multiplatform, 2013)

A screenshot from Babushka's Glitch Dungeon. The screen is filled with purple and red glitches. A babushka is talking to some sort of mushroom dog. It says: "A little gramdma guidance: try smacking everything"

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Morgana is angrily stating, "You shouldn't throw animals, dammit!"

Persona 5 (Multiplatform, 2016)

When playing games, be sure to turn on the lights, and

don't sit too close to the TV!

when playing for a long time, be sure to rest rest every hour!

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A Mii is saying, "There's nothing worse than being late. Unless you're late and forgot to wear pants."

Tomodachi Life (3DS, 2013)

PARANORMASIGHT: The Mermaid’s Curse Azami: But remember that sea creatures are living things. They’ll change places every time you dive, so be careful!

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An NPC informs Link, "Only the hammer can destroy a roadblock."

Zelda II: The Adventure of Link (NES, 1987)

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