Ink & XP

Samus Returns is a polished and atmospheric reimagining that modernizes a classic adventure with rewarding exploration and intense boss battles that make it a standout on the 3DS.

If you haven't picked it up yet, I suggest you do so. Its a fantastic adventure.

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Fitting that my first update after such a long break is to tell yall I beat Samus Returns. Again.

Everytime I complete a Metroid game (Yes. Even Other M.) I am reminded of why I love this series.

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Hey everyone! Kinda fell off for a little while there. I missed you all. Hope to be more regular from here on out.

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday season and start to 2026!

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Happy Pokémon Legends ZA release day everyone!

RIP to ALL of our productivity.

Which starter will you be choosing?

Completely forgot to update you all.

I loved it! Excited to see what comes next.

With ZA just days away, I’ve been reflecting on my time in Paldea.

Flaws and all, I can confidently say I’ve loved every moment there. My journey through the region has overlapped with so many important moments in my life and I’ll always be grateful for the experience.

Here’s to the future!

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Happy Friday!

I’ll be listening to the Tron: Legacy soundtrack on repeat until I finally get to see Ares tomorrow night.

My love for Tron runs deep, and I really hope this movie is the continuation I’ve always wanted.

Where can I find something like this? 👀

Good morning!

Read a banned book every once in a while. They’re good for you!

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If the experience I have had with the free Scarlet and Violet upgrade is anything to go by, I have high hopes for performance on the Switch 2.

A fellow Slowbro enjoyer I see. Nice!

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I don't know about all of you, but I am getting more and more excited for the release of Legends ZA. Hope you all are right there with me!

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Happy Monday everyone.

Wishing you the least amount of work possible on this unholy day of the week.

As you should! Lol But don't feel bad. Deluxe Pack EX won't be around forever. Work will. 😉

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Fridays are for ripping packs and battling in TCG Pocket while you are supposed to be working.

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How the entertainment streaming industry has me feeling right now:

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Who am I kidding?

Me rn:

Rise and shine everyone!

Happy Monday! 😊

I love that for you! They closed the GameStop I used to go to all the time. I LOVED the staff. I was there at least once a week and had a Pro account for nearly 15 years. They fired most of the staff before shutting down for good, and it just hasn’t been the same since.

That would be every GameStop I’ve interacted with since Friday.

I only got one because my wife happened to be buying cards. When I called, GameStop confirmed they were using it as a purchase incentive. Between selling me obviously fake games, rude employees, and experiences like this, I’m done.

They were sent plenty.

The fact that multiple GameStops were caught requiring purchases, giving them to people who are reselling them, and flat-out lying about receiving them is the problem.

You don’t have to like my opinion. I also don’t need yours! :)

GameStop hasn’t exactly been in my good graces lately… but this whole mess with the Shiny Koraidon/Miraidon code cards has pushed me over the edge. I’ll probably never do business with them again. Let them seal their own doom.

She's pretty damn great! :)

Get yourself a partner who’ll spend 2 hours in line on their day off while you are stuck at work so they can rip Pokémon packs with you.

Love you, babe. You are a real one! 💙

I think I have a problem accepting compliments. 😅

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I am realizing now I might have a problem. My director at work just paid me a high compliment via email. I know I should respond, but I'm just sitting here like:

It's been 3000 years...

Ouch... I am not THAT old... am I?

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I have done 6 Mega Latias raids today and not one of them has shined for me. I wasted all my shiny luck on Zacian.

To my local government,

Paying $10 a day to commute by public transit isn’t nearly as enticing as it’s made out to be. I’m already taxed for these services, so why am I expected to spend at least $50 a week just to get to and from work?

Absolutely mean this in the least offensive way possible. Was a Virtual Boy virtual console necessary? Is there that many people foaming at the mouth to play Virtual Boy games on their Switch 2 of all things?