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  1. Geek0zoid
    And here I thought Archie didn't have the guts to put it in.
    Most of the Sonic fanbase knows about the Tails Doll, but for those that don't know, I'll quickly fill you in. Tails Doll was originally one of the unlockable characters in the Sonic racing game, Sonic R (The soundtrack for that game is AWESOME, by the way. Though, the game itself isn't all that spectacular) Anyways, the Tails Doll has become quite a phenomenon in the gaming community as a whole. He's pretty much been transformed into this demonic hellspawn, spawning his own fanart and even his own creepypasta.
    So, here is the page that I found with Tails Doll in it; Sonic the Hedgehog, Issue 252
    Sorry for the small image
  2. Geek0zoid
    Let's talk about Silver the Hedgehog. Silver is a white psychokinetic hedgehog from the distant future. He can pick up things and fly in the air by simply just thinking about it.
    Just Silver's concept alone makes him sound like an awesome character. Granted, I don't like the game he originally came from, but that shouldn't mean he doesn't make an appearance in more Sonic games (And don't bring up multiplayer. That doesn't count.) He does have a few flaws, though. In 06, Silver's gameplay was super limited, as in his psychokinesis didn't really do much in the gameplay department. Though, in the cutscenes, they make him out to be super overpowered. He can jet off into light speed whenever he wants to, he can hold enemies in place and there's nothing they can do about it, he can create a big psychotic wave to push back anything in his way, and, in a future game, he can even make a giant calamari ball to roll down the highway. So, in the games, he's made out to be either overpowered or underpowered. But, still, I personally think he should make more appearances.
    That's just me, though.

  3. Geek0zoid
    I've been a fan of Sonic the Hedgehog for as long as I can remember. There's just something about the Blue Blur's attitude and speed that appeals to me to my very core. But, I do like the other characters, too. Characters like Knuckles the Echidna, Miles "Tails" Prower, Shadow the Hedgehog, and even Silver the Hedgehog are all great characters that brought smiles to my face in the past. Though, have you noticed how rarely they're playable nowadays? (Don't bring up the Olympic Games. I'm talking about REAL games.)
    Well, I've been keeping up with Sonic Team for a while, and I learned this; The head of Sonic Team, Takashi Iizuka, apparently has a personal vendetta for all Sonic characters except Sonic and Tails. Personally, I don't think that's fair. I'm sure plenty of people wouldn't mind taking Knuckles or Tails for a spin one more time.
    At least, I wouldn't mind.

    DAMN IT!!
  4. Geek0zoid
    An argument that I've heard going on in and out of the MLP analysis community, especially ever since Tommy Oliver and Drowning in Horseshoes left a few months ago, is "Should analysis be more about opinions or more about entertainment." What a fascinating argument! Let's throw my two cents in... and your pitchforks.

  5. Geek0zoid
    Here's a little thing I've been putting off for awhile. I've finally made a review on the Sonic Boom cartoon series. Slice of Life was taking a long time, so I thought I'd fill in the empty holes in my schedule with this, a cartoon that makes the Sonic Boom spin-off... a little more bearable.
     

  8. Geek0zoid
    200 subscribers. Holy crap, that's an amazing number. To me, it's incredible that I got to a number like this. Thank you all so much! To celebrate, we're going to take a look at the other fanwork in what I consider a duo in bad MLP FiM fan projects, right next to Dusk's Dawn; Double Rainboom.
     

  9. Geek0zoid
    The Spirit of Chaos gets his time to shine in this week's new episode "Make New Friends But Keep Discord." This video is more or less a quick review, but I also have a few things to get off my chest, regrettably in the very middle of the video. Nevertheless, let's sharpen our critique sticks and review Episode 7 of MLP FiM Season 5!

  10. Geek0zoid
    I'm a Nintendo Gamer, and I buy a lot of Nintendo products. One of those products are little pieces of joy called amiibos. For those who don't know, Amiibos are basically Nintendo's semi-answer to games like Skylanders or Disney Infinity. I say "Semi-Answer" because these little figures don't work with a specific game and nothing else. Instead, when you tap these figurines on your Wii U gamepad (Or on your New 3DS' Touchscreen if you have a New 3DS) You can unlock secret content in certain games, whether it'd be costumes for your Mii's to use in Mario Kart 8 or virtual fighters you can train in Super Smash Bros.
     

     
    Despite my dislike for games like Skylanders and DI, I have a very large fondness for Nintendo's take on toy gaming. Perhaps it's more on the fact that, amiibos aren't required to unlock stages in Smash Bros. or extra tracks in Mario Kart 8. The stuff amiibos unlock are very minuscule things in the games they function with, and the fact I can use them in more than one single game is icing on the cake. Plus, let's face it; It's nice to have little figures of Nintendo characters sitting on a shelf while you play.
    But, myself, as well as other collectors, have been dealing with an issue since these little things came into the market. That problem is scalping.
     

     
    With items like this, it's inevitable that certain figures will be hard to find. However, the current problem is the people wanting to sell them back to us, making them almost rare be default. Whenever a new batch of amiibo come out, certain people buy the figures in bulk and sell them again on sites like Ebay and Amazon, often 3 times the normal retail price, which is 13 bucks a figure. Unfortunately, especially with wave 4 amiibos on the horizon in the US, 40-60 dollars per amiibo is becoming the norm, even for more recognized characters like Wario and Charizard.
    It goes without saying that, in needs to stop. It needs to stop soon.
     
    By purchasing amiibos from these basement-dwelling neckbeards on the internet, it's simply encouragement for them to do this over and over again. I understand why collectors would bite the bullet and purchase amiibos at way higher prices than normal. They're incredibly charming and enticing, and fun to use. They're a good edition to your Wii U and 3DS titles. However, in my case, I'd much rather just remain hopeful that Nintendo will restock the figures and save my money. Purchasing these figures for 40-60 dollars is nothing short of ludicrous, and I refuse to support such a practice, especially when there's still the matter of purchasing the games that work with them to begin with. They too run for 40-60 bucks a pop, and buying a figure that really won't do much to enhance the experience for the same price just isn't worth it.
     
    In conclusion, yes, I like amiibos. In fact, I own twelve of them, because I enjoy their charm and the little things they add to compliment certain games. However, the scalping issue that's been going on since the beginning has only accentuated, making collecting the toys a tough hobby for arbitrary reasons. Though, I think if we just keep our money in our pockets, the issue will eventually simmer down a bit, and hopefully restocks will occur in the near future. I think a lot of us would like this hobby to be less strenuous, and to do that, we need to just wait it out and be patient. It's a hope, but I think it's much better than giving some weirdo on the internet 85 bucks for a Little Mac amiibo that works nowhere outside of the game his figure is tailored to.
    I'm not kidding about the 85 bucks thing, by the way. That's literally when he runs for.
     

  11. Geek0zoid
    Today, I'm going to tell you guys five things that caught my eye in Castle Sweet Castle! If you guys noticed anything that caught your attention, please leave them below. I'd love to talk with you about your points :3 And if you enjoyed my points, leave a like the video, please? It helps tremendously.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XqWrb3gkIYQ&lc=z13lwrmzunfjzhu3k224zd5bqqrvf3joj04&ab_channel=GeekySteven
  12. Geek0zoid
    With Season 5 pulled out of the station at last, I thought I'd make a little mini series to celebrate. I won't be reviewing S5, but rather pointing out the stuff that caught my eye while watching the episodes. That said, here is the first installment of a new mini series I call "Points of Interest" and we'll be starting the the S5 premiere, The Cutie Map.

    Did you guys notice anything interesting? Leave it down below! I'd love to chat with you about it!
  13. Geek0zoid
    Well, I spent quite a bit getting this done. Hopefully after this, I can take a small break for the month of April, and just live life a little. Nevertheless, today, we're going to review the PS3/PS4 exclusive, The Last of Us. If you guys enjoy it, please go the extra mile and leave a like on the video page. Also, tell me what you think about this game if you've ever experienced it! I'd love to discuss it with you.

  14. Geek0zoid
    A little entry like this should serve as yet another reminder to the indie developers of gaming. It seems that, for every Team Meat or Yacht Club Games we get, there's usually going to be a Digital Homicide or Kobra Studio; an indie studio who essentially plays the "Oh, but it's an early build" or "It's an indie game" card when responding to criticism of their games. They often respond through means of censorship dishonesty; deleting comments on message boards, lying about the content in their games, and weaponizing the legal system against critics and YouTubers.
     
    While It's nothing new at this point, actions like these can never, ever be justified. If you're making a game, or any product for that matter, and you expect people to spend their hard-earned cash on it, you should also expect people to criticize it if they don't enjoy it. You may be a small team, and the budget that went into it may not be that big. However, that doesn't excuse you from people giving their opinions on it, whether those opinions are positive or negative. If you're so mad at someone else's opinion enough that you would attempt to censor those opinions, you've begun treading on very thin ice. Attitude like that is never acceptable, and it makes you look like a goddamn 5 year old. A 5 year old who thinks everyone will like that one picture he drew up in art class, even if it looks like someone drew it with a blindfold on. While sleeping.
     
    This probably comes off as slightly redundant, guys, and I apologize for that. This is just something that's REALLY been getting under my skin over the past few months. The mainstream gaming world is stuck in an uninspired rut, and indie games are one of the only good spots about gaming left. It sucks to see indie devs like Digital Homicide poisoning that with their unprofessional behavior and utter lack of game-creating talent.
  15. Geek0zoid
    I've been a part of these forums for 20 months now, and there are a lot of things I've been thinking about over the last couple of them. Some of you may see me as dry, or stiff, or that one guy who doesn't know how to have fun. And, I get that. It's easy to see me as a dull and humorless jerk or a bitter and soulless douchebag. Both are stigmas I'm sure no one wants to have.
     
    But, the truth is, I'm actually very awkward, and not at all social, both here and IRL. I've always been. Ever since I came here, I've had the exact same fears as I've had in real life. I've had many friends in real life who have left my existence. They moved on without telling me, and before I knew it, I found myself searching for new friends, only to have the same bullshit happen to me again.
     
    Sure enough, my fears seem to be coming true. A lot of my friends here have left, or they are starting to drift away and find new ones. I guess it's my fault, really. I should've been more social with them. I should've tried to strike up more conversations with them. I should've played along with more jokes, joined in on more fun, or just made an effort to be more active with them in general.
     
    Well, in all honesty, as much as I'd love to do that, I'm simply not that kind of person. I'm literal, I'm tense, a realist. I wish I wasn't, but that's just the way I am. I get that a personality like that isn't enough for some. I totally do. But, at least understand that I'm trying my hardest to be a good friend. I like to think I am, and if I'm not, PLEASE tell me so I can fix myself.
    Instead of just leaving me without saying anything. Because honestly, that doesn't help. If anything, it makes it worse. It makes all of it worse, because I just keep making the same "Mistakes" over and over again.
  16. Geek0zoid
    I'm sure everybody has their own expectations for season 5 of MLP next month. I happen to have a few of my own, and I thought I'd share them with all of you. If you wanna talk about what I said with me, leave a little comment below or message me and I'd be glad to chat it up with ya.

  18. Geek0zoid
    The bad taste of Rise of Lyric is still lingering in my mouth. As such, I'm not feeling too good about Sonic as a whole. The future is looking extremely bleak for both him and SEGA. However, in an attempt to raise my spirits up, I thought I'd review this game. Today, we're going to look at one of the best 3D Sonic games ever crafted; Sonic Generations

    If you guys liked my ramblings, please go the extra mile and leave a like on the video. It really helps out
  19. Geek0zoid
    Hey look! We're back to this again
    It's about time I actually started review MLP more often, but I'm handling things differently this time around. I'm going to be starting from the beginning of the series and working my way up from there. As such, today, we're going to review the series premiere: Friendship is Magic Part 1 and Part 2.
    Let me know what you think, and if you enjoy it, please go the extra mile and leave a like on the videos. It really helps me out
     
    Part 1

     
    Part 2:

  20. Geek0zoid
    Well, we are eleven days into 2015, and instead of beginning my 2015 adventures with something new, I'm falling back on something I still have yet to do from last year. In November, I reviewed the first Bayonetta game, and I found myself enjoying it quite a bit. Now, we move on to it's Wii U exclusive sequel, Bayonetta 2. This is going to be a pretty quick review, as there's plenty of familiar territory to be found. Nevertheless, here is my review on Bayonetta 2!

    If you guys enjoyed this video, I'd appreciate it if you left a like on the video page. It really helps me out
  21. Geek0zoid
    This is my third and final commentary to celebrate the holidays, guys. Through festivity and just being unoriginal, we're going to go with the only episode in the whole series that could be classified as "Christmas-Related" episode in the show. Obviously, you guys know I had to invert the video, but I thank you for being accepting of it
    Let's end the year with a commentary over Hearth's Warming Eve!

  22. Geek0zoid
    This was originally meant to go up before Sonic Rainboom, as you might be able to tell. Due to a worldwide blockage, however, it couldn't be seen by pretty much anybody. I decided to do the same trick I did with Rainboom to avoid another claim. So far it's working, so I'm gonna do my best to keep it up.
    Here is the first (or, in this case, second) commentary to celebrate the holidays; the Wibbly-Wobbly, TImey-Wimey episode, It's About Time.

    If you guys enjoyed the commentary, would you mind going over to the video page and leaving a like? It helps out alot
  23. Geek0zoid
    (It should work now, guys!)
    Sorry about the inverted video, guys. It's About Time was blocked due to a content ID claim, and Quilled Inc suggested that I filp the video horizontally to avoid getting claimed again. I apologize if this seems a bit jarring, but unless I make it an audio-only comm, this is one of the only solutions I have.
    In any case, here is our commentary over the oh-so controversial Sonic Rainboom!

    If you enjoyed this commentary, would you please go the extra mile and give it a like? It helps me out in many ways
  25. Geek0zoid
    Recently. my YouTube channel, GeekySteven, passed 100 subscribers on YouTube. I want some help figuring out how to celebrate it. I was thinking of a Smash Bros. or pony livestream, but I thought "That's a bit ambitious, and people have their own lives to live." Regardless, what do you guys think we should do to celebrate this? Leave your suggestions below
    And, to those who watch my stuff, I can't appreciate the support enough. Thank you for helping me reach this milestone
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRfpEw0_CPw
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