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It really depends what the service will entail. What we already know is pretty minimal. I'm hoping for something robust and with less lag than what we had on Wii and Wii U.

I'm not a person from any of those banned nations. I am, however, a Pakistani/Irani-Canadian citizen with only a Canadian passport. Yet, even still, I'm terrified of going south of the boarder to the States. I realize that obviously, not everyone in the States shares the same mentality as Trump & co. I just can't help but feel super uncomfortable with the idea of crossing over. It's unfortunate, because I had plans to visit New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, etc between 2017-2018. At this point, I'm debating not going at all.

Some may think it's irrational to think that way but I honestly can't help it.

Man, they really have no one left at this point. I used to visit GameSpot all the time back in 2004/2005 up until Giant Bomb happened. The only reason I'd ever go back was to watch The Point and The Lobby a bit. Danny O'Dwyer, Chris Watters and Mary Kish were the only reason I'd ever come back and visit the site. They're all gone now lol.

Anyway, good luck to Mary wherever she ends up -- I hope we still see her pop by on UPFs and whatnot.

I won't judge Nintendo yet, I'll wait and see what they have to offer. They've been to vague so far, so although I'm skeptical about them being able to deliver a solid experience -- I'll reserve my judgment until they reveal all the details, though based off of what we do know I like some stuff and I remain skeptical about other details.

I will say that I don't mind paying a subscription to play games online since I already do that with XBL/PSN, but I hope the perks of the service add a lot of value. The free NES/SNES game per month sounds great. Yeah, it's not free forever (to be honest it's not that way on XBL/PSN either), but I think they can make it unique -- as in, using that month to celebrate a series during it's 30th anniversary, like Street Fighter. To me I'm thinking of it as a kind of gaming book club, especially if they have some good social integration around it.

Using an app for voice chat doesn't bother me much since I barely talk during online games. The only time I ever do is in a private party with friends. So, while it's a relatively non-issue for me, I don't think it should be limited to an app. If the app is an add-on to doing the same on the console itself then that's great, give people options.

In any case, I'm expecting a Nintendo Direct at some point to detail their online services plan -- I'm more surprised that it isn't ready yet and won't fully launch by March 3rd. It'd be cool if MK8 Deluxe or Splatoon 2 could take advantage of the feature set on their launch days.

Pocket Casts. It's been my favourite experience with a podcast app on Android. I love it.

It's not a deal breaker, and to be honest with or without voice acting, I don't think I would mind.

Though, I have to applaud Nintendo for trying it out with the new Zelda game (and from the looks of the trailer), doing a good job with the voice acting. I'm really hoping for some great things with this one.

@themanwithnoplan: omg :(

Fuck 2016. Seriously.

Carrie Fisher is dead at 60. We've lost so many great performers and actors in 2016... Going to watch the original trilogy again. Man, I can't even. She was so funny and witty during interviews too.

This is exactly what I mean, so funny. :(.

So an update to the above blog - I think I have a problem lol

I picked up the following games for a really good price:

• Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - $10 CAD
• Assassin's Creed: Unity - $7 CAD
• Assassin's Creed: Syndicate - $22
• Dark Souls III - $59.99 CAD (Reg: $79.99)
• Sunset Overdrive - $11 CAD
• Rocket League - $15 CAD

I've also completed Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2, I'm closing in on the end of Halo 3 as well. I've loved all three campaigns so far! Having never played Halo, I have a new appreciation for what they did for console FPS now. I'm super happy with my Xbox One random impulse purchase now haha.

Man this thing looks awesome, I cannot wait.

This is exactly what I wanted!