Daniel

Just finished Pokémon Legends Z-A! Don't worry I won't post any spoilers :) Fantastic game! Well worth the wait. It actually runs well on Switch 1, and it's clear a lot of care has been put into the game. Love the characters and love the story!

Oh, apparently the final trainer has a mega Tyranitar, so that everything that accidentally survived up to this point will get 1 shot. Guess I'll have to train up my party to level 100 before trying this again.

I don't mind a challenge per se, but this... this is a lot lol. #PokémonLegendsZA

(Minor spoilers) WHAT WERE THEY THINKING in Pokémon Legends Z-A with side mission 94??? 10 freaking battles in a row with no healing inbetween. Oh the first trainer conveniently uses Toxic on everything and everyone :) You know, they obviously can't risk my party members surviving past battle 5.

Today in Pokémon Legends Z-A

I try not to get political online, because it often only leads to trouble, but this crap just makes me mad.

Scrolled a little deeper, and apparently some Fox News moron called for "involuntary lethal injection" of homeless people. That is allowed, but suggesting that politicians are politicizing someone's murder gets one suspended? Freedom for fascism only.

RIP American freedom of speech. Talk show hosts getting suspended for saying something that the emperor doesn't like sounds like some North Korean shenanigans.

I’m unfortunately forever stuck on step 5 since I have no one to trade with :( I wish they didn’t lock 45 levels behind having friends lol

FIRE EMBLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEM!!!!! #NintendoDirect
Looks like it's set in the Three Houses universe as well.

Already paid DLC for Pokémon Legends Z-A? A bit early aren't we? #NintendoDirect

That Pokémon Happy Harvest game looks super chill. Plus it has Bulbasaur! #NintendoDirect

That Virtual Boy Nintendo Switch thing is the most cursed thing I've ever seen lol. #NintendoDirect

And, you know, make it available again for those who didn't buy it.

Alright why is Galaxy 2 not just available as DLC for 3D All Stars? #NintendoDirect

It shows full trust and comfort around you. Also usually when cats fall asleep they remain alert to noise, but when they fall asleep in their owner’s lap they tend to go into a deep sleep, showcasing full trust 😻

Hopefully DKC3 success awaits the former Koz bros. in 2025 😎

8 years ago today I did my first stream: a DKC3 Any% run (splits added for fun). Ihad originally planned to start my 3Any% grind today, but I am not ready yet. Therefore I will announce that this Saturday, 16 August, I will start my 3Any% (forever) grind for 45. I hope to see you there :)

YouTube video by Anankoz Speedruns Squirt's Showdown 49.06

Learned the TAS Squirt strat, and it may be the hardest thing I've ever learned in DKC3. This IL still has decent room for improvement, but I wanted to share it anyway since it's my first time getting all 3 hits reasonably quickly in an IL. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nb48...

I'm original.

Runs learned: 18
Best place: 1st (DKC3 GBA Any%, BK, Any% No OOB; DKC1 GBA Any%)
Worst place: 49th (SGNG Any% Normal)
Longest run: DKC3 105%
Shortest run: DKC1 Any%
Most fun: Probably 103%, followed by DKC3 GBA Any%, then RBO
Least fun: DKC1 Any%

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Hey if anyone from the EU who follows me has yet to sign this, please do so, there is just a little over a month left and it needs a little over 500k signatures.

Happy birthday!!

Next up on SpeedDogs (and Pets): Donkey Kong has his own block!

@ryanford522.bsky.social is running DKC2 in 15 minutes!

After that, @rieke.lt will be running DKC Returns!

Later, @anankoz.bsky.social will be running DKC3!

Come watch the shenanigans unfold! Link below!

I finished Rayman 2 yesterday for the first time in years. That game is so nostalgic to me. I first played it probably 25 years ago. It was the first Windows game I ever played.

If you're a fan of 3D platformers I cannot recommend Rayman 2 enough. Great levels and also fantastic music.

The difficulty curve overall felt pretty good, with spikes in band land (Bongo Hills is way too long and Allegro Presto too slippery) and Picture City (all 3 levels are kaizo, especially Space Mama's Crater).

Caves of Skops was overall very fun, but the fish section at Eat at Joe's had me malding.

Finished Rayman 1 yesterday for the first time. I had played it previously, but never finished.

Fantastic game and a big recommend for anyone who enjoys hard 2D platformers with great music.

My only gripe is that the life farming was extremely tedious, in a game with limited continues.

I'm sorry for your loss 😔

walk off the slope holding right (don't run), and release right as soon as you hit the bouncy pad. This would get you cleanly through the maze of spikes. This wasn't explained anywhere, and I burned through 10 lives (which are scarce in this game) with trial and error. (2/2)

While playing Rayman 1 today I came across possibly the most frustrating game design I've ever seen. In one level there was a slippery slope and a bouncy pad right afterwards, leading up to a maze of spikes through which you had to jump. Turns out the key was: (1/2)

SpeedDogs (featuring Assorted Pets) AKA SableAid June 20th - June 22nd

It's here! SpeedDogs and Assorted Pets is the "Pet themed" speedrun marathon showcase. By popular demand, we will have three days featuring cuddly, furry, fuzzy and feathery fast paced action! What kinds of runs are allowed? Anything goes really, as long as you can put an animal-esque slant to it!

I agree, he seemed a good man. I echo your sentiment. Hopefully the next pope will speak out for and against the right things.