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Gaming and Technology / Sonic Origins & Sonic Frontiers
« on: May 29 2021, 11:44 AM »
In addition to Sonic Colors Ultimate and unnamed new game that's coming out next year (which is presumed to be called "Sonic Rangers"), there's also a new collection game that's been announced:



By the looks of things, these may actually be the 2011/2013 Stealth/Taxman remakes. I say this, because aside from end of the trailer playing the same sound effect as the one heard in those versions, the games have also been shown to have widescreen display, along with Sonic's shoes having the white stripe on them while bouncing on a spring in Sonic 1 (which was not the case in the Genesis original, and was corrected in the 2013 remake).

In regards to Sonic 3 & Knuckles, however... While they did show an emulated version in the trailer, it's been hinted that this does not represent the final product. There was a Sega representative on Twitter who confirmed that it will have widescreen like the other three games. Plus, it should also be taken into account that Stealth and/or Taxman started on a proof-of-concept Sonic 3 & Knuckles remake about seven years ago, almost, which may have finally gotten a greenlight.
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Gaming and Technology / Crash Bandicoot: N. Sane Trilogy
« on: Dec 12 2016, 06:49 PM »

Despite only showing the first game in the trailer, the second and third are getting remade, as well.
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The Gallery / Mystical Ninja's Sonic hoax thread.
« on: Feb 02 2014, 03:59 PM »
This is something I certainly haven't done in a while. I used to make these all the time from 2002-2005, but once ROM hacking began to progress, the art of hoaxing, unfortunately, started to become obsolete. However, thanks to some missed opportunities in the Taxman/Stealth remake of Sonic 2 (as well as Sonic CD), my interest in hoaxing has been rekindled. I'll start with my most recent one:


For some unexplained reason, none of the scrapped stages, besides Hidden Palace, made it into the remake. While there are quite a few ROM hacks that have the Wood Zone restored, none of them have a truly original boss, so I decided to make one myself. Admittedly, it isn't the most original boss (since I've seen another hoax with a similar concept about ten years or so ago), but it's a lot better than reusing the Aquatic Ruin boss, like the ROM hacks I've mentioned. I plan to make more Wood Zone-related hoaxes soon. I may do the same with Genocide City, as well.

Now, here are some Knuckles in Sonic CD hoaxes.






I have to say... Knuckles being left out of the Sonic CD remake was a huge disappointment to me. To me, that was even worse than the exclusion of Desert Dazzle and Final Fever. Why they decided to give Taxman the okay to add Tails and not Knuckles is beyond me. I'm completely and utterly loss for an explanation.

That's about all for now. More to come later.
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http://www.sonicstadium.org/2013/03/mega-drive-classic-sonic-1-coming-to-android-sonic-2-also-planned/

Just as he did with the 2011 remake of Sonic CD, The Taxman (along with Stealth) is remaking Sonic 1 and 2 with the Retro engine, and it's going to contain additional content. So far, it's only for mobile phone devices, but they'll most likely make their way onto consoles, just like Sonic CD. Only then will I be able to get these, since I don't have an iPhone or anything else of the sort.

Now, when those two are out of the way, I'm assuming that Sonic 3 & Knuckles is next, and I'll be keeping my fingers crossed for its ability to "Lock-On" to the Sonic CD remake, which will enable Knuckles as a playable character.
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Gaming and Technology / Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
« on: Feb 14 2013, 11:18 AM »
Mario & Luigi Dream Team 3DS Nintendo Direct Erste Einblicke (Ankündigungs-Trailer)

The game looks okay so far. I just hope Miyamoto doesn't ruin this one with that "established characters only" crap, like he did with Sticker Star.
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MODEL2 COLLECTION (モデル2コレクション) トレーラー
Yep, Sonic the Fighters is getting another release, alongside other games like Virtua Fighter 2, Fighting Vipers, and a few others. Also, did you notice anything peculiar about the Fighters portion of the trailer? Apparently, Metal Sonic, Robotnik, and even Honey are fully playable this time around, without the use of a code device. That alone warrants me getting this version, even though I already have Gems Collection.
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The Gallery / Super Mario Bros.: Legend of the Chaos Star
« on: Sep 26 2012, 08:29 PM »
Super Mario Brothers:

Legend of the Chaos Star


Part 1

Sometime ago, prior to this story, there was a dark, prophetic book called the “Dark Prognosticus”. This book foretold that a mysterious, powerful object called the “Chaos Heart” would fill the skies with a chaotic void that would grow over time, and eventually destroy the universe; wiping out all galaxies, dimensions, and timeframes in existence. The book’s last owner, Count Bleck, A.K.A. Lord Blumiere, began following the book’s instructions in order to formulate a plan for universal destruction. Additionally, he also recruited minions to help him fulfill this sinister plot of his. These minions consisted of Nastasia, O'Chunks, Mimi, Dimentio, and Mr. L (a brainwashed Luigi in disguise).

Unknown to them at the time, Dimentio had only joined Count Bleck’s army as a means of orchestrating his own scheme. His plan all along was to steal the Chaos Heart, so that he could destroy the universe and replace it with a brand new one that he’d rule over. With the power of the Chaos Heart in Bleck’s possession, Dimentio knew that he did not have the power to defeat the former on his own, so he “enlisted” help from the Heroes of Light. These heroes consisted of Mario, Princess Peach/Toadstool, Bowser (who had temporarily allied himself with them), Luigi (who was later changed back to his original self), as well as Tippi/Lady Timpani, and the rest of their Pixl companions.

Throughout Mario and company’s quest to collect the eight pieces of the Purity Heart, Dimentio acted as a double agent, assisting the heroes in secrecy all the while feigning loyalty to Count Bleck. Much later on, after all Pure Hearts were collected, the heroes ventured through Castle Bleck, and eventually engaged Count Bleck in battle, and defeated him. As the Count lay to the floor, defeated, it was revealed that he and Tippi were once lovers, and that his reason for trying to fulfill the Prophecy of Destruction, was out of rage and sadness over her supposed “death”. Count Bleck then asked Mario and company to finish him off, stating that the Chaos Heart and the Void will disappear in the process.

Taking advantage of their hesitation, Dimentio, who was lurking in the shadows, fired a fatal energy blast at Bleck with the intention of finishing him off. However, Nastasia abruptly got in front of him and took the blast instead, seemingly sacrificing her life in the process. After mocking Nastasia for her sacrifice, Dimentio took the Chaos Heart, and revealed that he had been using the heroes all along, and that his plot from the beginning was to get them to use up the Pure Hearts that they’ve collected, so they’ll be powerless to stop him when he gains control of the Chaos Heart.

No longer of any use or value to Dimentio, he opted to dispose of the group, but not before brainwashing Luigi, and then fusing together with him and the Chaos Heart, becoming “Super Dimentio” in the process. After transporting Count Bleck, Tippi, and Nastasia to Dimension D in order to torture and kill them later on, Super Dimentio engaged Mario and company in battle, gaining the upper hand, thanks to the invincibility he’s obtained from the power of the Chaos Heart. Just when all hope seemed lost, and all worlds were on the brink of destruction, Tippi returned from Dimension D with the revitalized Pure Hearts (thanks to O’Chunks, Mimi, and Count Bleck), and used them on Super Dimentio, rendering him vulnerable. Mario, Peach, and Bowser were then able to resume the battle until Super Dimentio was defeated, and Luigi was changed back to normal.

However, just when Dimentio was on the brink of death, he left behind a shadow of his power to continue controlling the Chaos Heart in order to ensure that the heroes and everyone else would die with him. Seeing no other option, Count Bleck/Blumiere and Tippi/Timpani refueled the eight Pure Hearts once again by renewing their wedding vows, effectively destroying the Chaos Heart for good. With Dimentio and the Chaos Heart no longer in the picture, the Void disappeared, and peace was restored to the world once more.

So far, one year has passed since this incident, and Bowser has once again gone back to his evil ways. Here, we begin the story with Mario, Luigi, Toad, Yoshi, and Birdo storming his castle in search of Princess Peach/Toadstool, who’s gotten herself kidnapped by the Koopa king (again). The five of them had just got finished dealing with a squadron that consisted of Magikoopas, Koopatrols, Terrapins, and Hammer Brothers, and were merely one floor away from Bowser’s throne room, where the princess was being kept.


*Music Cue*

Mario: Hee hee, so far, so good!

Luigi: Yep, looks like we’re definitely on a roll here, Bro!

Toad: Now that we’ve got all these goons out the way, all we need to do now is take care of Koopa Stoopa himself, and the princess will be home free!

Birdo: …

Yoshi: Is everything alright, Birdo?

Birdo: Uh, yeah. Everything’s fine.

Mario: Are you sure?

Birdo: Yep, I’m positive!

Luigi: Ah, come on. Why not tell us what’s on your mind? After all, we’re pals now, aren’t we?

Birdo: Yes, but…

Mario: Luigi’s right. You can tell us anything, anything at all.

Birdo: …

Well, alright, if you insist. *Looks toward Mario* Mario… What I have to say isn’t going to be easy. In fact, it may…even break your heart, but as a friend, I feel I have to tell you this anyway…


Mario: Okie dokey, I’m listening…

Birdo: This…this may sound crazy, but Bowser and the princess… I think the two of them secretly have something…going on, if you know what I mean.

Everyone: …

*They burst out laughing, and fall to the ground*

Birdo: Hey! What’s so funny!?

Toad: Oh, wow! Are you serious!? HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Mario: HAHAHAHAHAHA! That’s a good one, Birdo! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Luigi: Yeah, I’ll say! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!

Yoshi: Pfffft…! *Holds in a laugh*

Birdo: I’m serious, you guys! Am I the only one who finds it even a LITTLE bit suspicious that she’s been kidnapped by him so many times, despite the fact that she’s perfectly capable of defending herself? It’s almost as if she’s practically LETTING him do it!

Yoshi: Really, Birdo, what are the chances? No offense, but you’re definitely overthinking and blowing things WAY out of proportion! Let’s examine the facts, here: Bowser is evil, completely evil, and he’s tried to take over and enslave the Mushroom Kingdom countless times. For that, I’m pretty sure Princess Peach hates Bowser, and wants nothing to do with him. I’d feel the same way if I was in her shoes.

Toad: I think Yoshi has summed it up pretty nicely.

Birdo: …

Luigi: Um, yeaaaah. Now that we’ve got that cleared up, what do you say we hurry up these stairs, so we could stop him again, as usual?

Mario: Okie dokey! Ret ‘ta go, everybody!

*They start going up the stairs*

???: HOOOOLD IIIIIT!!!

*A small, egg-shelled Koopa is seen running toward them, and comes to a stop*

Music Cue*

???: Mario, long time no see! You remember who I am, don’t you?

Mario: *Facepalm* Not you again… Jr. Troopa, was it?

Jr. Troopa: That’s right! Darn tootin’! I’m glad you remember me!

Mario: *Sigh* What do want, now?

Jr. Troopa: Isn’t it obvious? Revenge! Revenge for all the times you’ve humiliated me, that is! Don’t think I’m the same person I was before! I’ve been training hard since our last fight… I’ve gained new powers, and I’ve gotten much, MUCH stronger!

Mario: Um, yes, that’s nice, but didn’t you say something like that the last five times we’ve fought? I don’t have time to deal with you right now, I’m kinda busy. *Starts walking away*

*The others do the same*

Jr. Troopa: Hey, hey! I didn’t come all this way to find you for nothing! Get back here and fight, you chicken!

*They ignore him and keep going*

Jr. Troopa: GET BACK HERE AND FIIIIIGGGHHHT! *Charges up the stairs after Mario*

Mario: Buzz off, already! *Kicks him*

Jr. Troopa: Uhhhhhhhhh! *Falls down the stairs with a loud thump*

Toad: Ouch… Now that’s GOTTA hurt!

Yoshi: I sure wouldn’t wanna be him right now!

Jr. Troopa: *From downstairs* I’m gonna remember this, Mario! I’m gonna beat you SO bad next time, you hear!? *Runs off*

Luigi: Don’t you think you were kinda rough on the little guy, Bro?

Mario: No, not really. He’s survived worse, believe me.

Birdo: Come to think of it, who WAS that little brat, anyway?

Mario: That was Jr. Troopa. Supposedly, he’s the boss of some “neighborhood gang” somewhere around Goomba Village. The first fight he picked with me was when I crossed into “his” playground, and after I defeated him, he continued to stalk me, Goombario, Kooper, Bombette, Parakarry, Bow, Watt, Sushie, and Lakilester all throughout our quest for the seven Star Spirits just to pick all these pointless fights! He just didn’t know when to give up and still doesn’t!

Yoshi: Wow. I can’t imagine how annoying that must have been.

Mario: Oh, believe me, there aren’t enough words to describe it, but enough about that. Let’s go ahead and save Peach!

Birdo: *Mumbles* For the thousandth time.

Mario: HERE WE GOOOOOOO!!!

With nothing else to distract them, the five heroes proceeded up the stairway, and entered Bowser’s throne room. When they got there, it was (seemingly) empty, but they did find Princess Peach tied up in chains, hanging over a chandelier.

Mario: Leapin’ lasagna! There she is! *Points*

Peach: Mario! You guys finally came!

Luigi: Don’t worry, Princess, we’ll save you!

Peach: Alright, but be careful, though! Bowser will be back at any-

*Music Cue*

Bowser: *Crashes through the wall in his Koopa Clown Copter* …Moment?

Birdo: Oh, crap!

Bowser: *Jumps out, lands in front of Mario and company, creating a slight tremor* BWAHAHAHAHA! Well, well! If it isn’t the Super Stupid Brothers…and you three losers, too! You all showed up right on cue, as expected. You’re as annoying as ever.

Toad: You let the princess go, Koopa Stoopa!

Bowser: Yeah, okay, sure. You can have her.



BWAHAHAHAHA!  What, is that what you expected me to say? Well, tough luck! As for you, Mario… You’ve been a thorn on my side for far too long, little man! Time after time, you’ve trashed each and every one of my awesome plans, but not anymore! This is the day where I finally flush you pesky plumbers down the drain! Once you’re outta the way, both Princess Peach and the Mushroom Kingdom will be mine! Now, are you ready?


Mario: Ret ta go! *Fighting pose*

Bowser: Alright, then come on! I’ll stomp ALL of you into next week! I’ll Bowserize you!

Birdo: …You’ll “Bowserize” us? What?

Bowser: *Ignores her and blows fire at the group*

Mario: Look out!

*They spread out and dodge*

Bowser: *Continues blowing fire at them*

*They continue to dodge*

Yoshi: HA! *Tosses eggs at him*

Birdo: *Does the same*

Bowser: *Turns his back and blocks them with his shell* BWAHAHAHAHA! What, is that all you’ve-

Mario: *Rushes up to him and grabs his tail before he finishes his sentence*

Bowser: Why, you little…! That’s not gonna work this time! *Elbows him*

Mario: Uhhhhhh! *Falls over*

Peach: Mario!

Bowser: *Gets into his shell, and bashes into Luigi, Toad, Yoshi, and Birdo*

Luigi: Waaaah!


Toad: Owwwww!

Yoshi: Ahhhhhh!

Birdo: Uhhhhhh!

Peach: Oh, no!

Bowser: BWAHAHAHAHA! You see? What did I tell you? We’ve fought so many times; I know your attack your attack patterns by heart! Don’t go thinking the same tricks are gonna work on me, Mario! The same goes for the rest of you!

Mario: …

Luigi: He’s got a point, Bro. If we’re gonna beat him this time, we’re gonna need a plan.

Mario: Hmm…



I’ve got it!


Yoshi: You do? Alright, what’s your plan?

*The five of them gather together in a “football huddle” as they discuss their plan*

Bowser: Pffft! You can plan all you want, you lasagna-lovin’ loser! I’m still gonna stomp you into next week!

Mario: That’s what you think! Okie dokey! Let’s –a- do it, you guys!

*The group charges toward Bowser*

Bowser: Yeah, that’s right! Come and get it!

*Yoshi and Birdo slam egg bombs onto the ground, temporarily clouding the area with smoke*

Bowser: Huh!? Hey, what the…!? What’s going on!?

*When the smoke clears, Mario and Luigi are seen jumping into the air, simultaneously kicking Bowser in the face*

Bowser: Oooooof! *Falls on his back* Oh, crud!

Toad: *Starts dragging him by his tail* Alright, now this is the part where we stuff him into the cannon, right?

Bowser: WHAT!?

Mario: You got it!

*The five of them carry Bowser over to the cannon, and stuff him in*

Bowser: *Monstrous growl* GET ME OUTTA HERE!

Birdo: HAHAHAHAHA… Oh, don’t you worry! You’ll be out soon… REAL soon! *Snickers*

Bowser: YOU’RE GONNA PAY FOR THIS, YOU HEAR ME!?

After successfully getting Bowser stuck into the cannon, Mario used fire Firebrand ability to light the fuse. The moment the cannon fired, the Koopa king was sent crashing through the wall, flying somewhere over the horizon.

Bowser: *Roars again* I’LL GET YOU FOR THIS, YOU PESKY PLUMBERS!!!

Mario: Hee hee! So long, Bowser!

Birdo: Happy landings! *Mockingly waves goodbye*

*Everyone else does the same*

Luigi: Heh heh! Y’know, I think this was probably out fastest victory over him, yet!

Toad: Yep. Now that he’s outta the way, let’s get Princess Toadstool out of those chains!

Yoshi: *Tosses an egg bomb at the chain, cutting Peach loose from them*

Peach: Ahhhhhh!

Mario: *Quickly runs over there and catches her before she hits the ground*

Luigi: Nice catch, Bro!

*Music Cue*

Peach: Thank you, Mario. You saved me again. You’ve always been someone I could count on. *Kisses him on the cheek*

Mario: *Blushes* Hee hee, it was nothing! *Gently puts her down*

Birdo: *Rolls her eyes and mumbles* God, that’s so fake.

Peach: I have you all to thank, too, of course. Bowser and his forces have been defeated again, and peace has returned to the Mushroom Kingdom once more.

Luigi: It was no problem, Princess. We were happy to help!

Toad: What he said.

Yoshi: Yeah, no problem.

Birdo: *Dryly* Uh huh. *Crosses her arms, giving Peach a skeptical look*

Peach: Is…something the matter, Birdo?

Mario: Hee hee, you’re not gonna believe this, Peach, but for some reason, Birdo is under the impression that you and Bowser are sneaking around, and that you’ve been faking all the kidnappings that have happened so far.

Peach: WHAT!? That’s crazy! What would I have to gain from that!?

Luigi: I dunno, but I have to admit, though… You were eerily nice to him that one time. You know, when we were on that quest to collect the Pure Hearts, and stop Count Bleck, and eventually, Dimentio from destroying the world?

Peach: Oh, that? Well, to be honest, I try not to hold anything against him when he isn’t doing anything wrong at the time, like when we form some of our temporary alliances with him, but there’s no WAY anything between us will ever go THAT far!

Birdo: …Alright, then. I guess I’ll take your word for it.

Peach: Now that we’ve got that cleared up, why don’t we return to the castle? I’m sure you all must be hungry, so I’ve got a special dinner planned.

Mario: Is it spaghetti!?

Luigi: Is it ravioli!?

Peach: You’ll see.

*They walk off*

Birdo: (Looks like you win for now, Toadstool, but someday, I’ll get to the bottom of this…)

One week later, after Bowser’s humiliating defeat at the lands of the Mario Brothers and company, he and his right-hand minions, Kamek and Kammy Koopa were in the process of recruiting new members of the Koopa Troop to assist him in his next scheme for world domination.

*Music Cue*

Kammy: What about this one, Your Viciousness? Is he to your liking?

Bowser: Nope. Next!

*That goes on for the next ten minutes or so*

Kamek: You’re going to have to pick SOMEONE eventually, King Koopa. Otherwise, this entire thing will be a total waste!

Bowser: I’m trying, alright? It’s just that none of these people are- *Notices someone walking up to them* Huh? Who are you?

???: Good day. The name’s Nello… PUNCHINELLO!

Bowser: Okay, Punchi-whatever. Why are you here? You looking to join the Koopa Troop, or what?

Punchinello: You got it! This is probably the last chance I have to achieve the fame I’ve been looking for, for so long. Plus, I’ve got a bone to pick with Mario, too, you know! Him, along with that little puff ball and that Pinocchio wanna-be I’ve dealt with before…

Kammy: I see, I see. How very…interesting. So, what kind of techniques do you use in battle?

Punchinello: I’m a Master of Explosives, you see? *Takes out a few Micro Bombs* I use Bob-ombs in all types of different shapes and sizes. I could blow Mario or anyone else sky-high! I’ve also mastered the Sandstorm ability, if that counts for anything.


Bowser: Hmm…

Kamek: What do you think of this one, my king?

Bowser: I gotta admit… I like this guy’s style. He might even give the Bob-omb King a run for his money! Alright, Punchi…something, you’re in!

Punchinello: Alright! I promise you, you won’t be disappointed with what I bring to the party!

Bowser: Good, super. Just try not to blow up my castle.

Later on, two jesters, who looked remarkably similar to Dimentio, showed up. One of them was a girl with a pink color scheme and long blonde hair, while the other was a guy, with a blue color scheme and shorter hair.

*Music Cue*

Bowser: Pfffft…! BWAHAHAHAHAHA! Oh, wow! Why are you two here? You gonna tie me a balloon animal, or something?

Female Jester: *Giggles* Oh, you have such humor, your kingship!

Male Jester: We’re here for the same reason as all the others. We wish to join you and the Koopa Troop!

Bowser: …

Pffft, are you kidding? Next!


Male Jester: What, that’s it? You didn’t even give us a chance to-

Bowser: NEXT!

Female Jester: Oh, come on! Why not give us a chance? My brother and I could help you in ways you wouldn’t believe!

Bowser: This isn’t a sideshow tent, you know! You two bozos have no business being here! Why not try out for a circus, or something?

Male Jester: But-

Bowser: My mind’s made up. Get lost!

Male Jester: …

As you wish, but I promise you, you’ll be hearing from us again! And with that said, I bid you farewell. Adieu! *Warps away*


Female Jester: Ta-ta! *Warps away, as well*

Kammy: Um, pardon me, Your Maliciousness, but what would have been wrong with giving those two a chance?

Kamek: I’m in agreement with Kammy. What if those two truly did have what it takes to destroy Mario?

Bowser: Those two? Pffft. Yeah, right.

Kamek: Have you ever heard of the saying that you should never judge a book by its cover?

Bowser: Meh, whatever. What’s done is done. I guess that’s a wrap for the new minion recruitment. (You know, now that I think about it, those two clowns looked familiar… I’ve definitely seen them somewhere before. Or at least, someone who looks like them, but I can’t put my finger on it…)

Later on that evening, at Bowser’s castle…

Bowser: *In his room, reading through his past diary entries*

???: *Peaks over his shoulder and giggles* Aww, I see SOMEONE has the cutest little crush on Princess Peach!

Bowser:  …! *Quickly jumps up and shuts his diary* Who… Who’s there!? Who said that!? *Looks around in paranoia*

Female Jester: *Snaps her finger, and makes herself visible*

Male Jester: *Same*

Bowser: You two again!?

Male Jester:  HAHAHAHAHA… That’s right. I told you we’d meet again, didn’t I?

Bowser: GRRRR… Get lost! Right now! Or do you want me to stomp you into next week!?

Female Jester: *Giggles* Sure thing, but first… *Jets in front of Bowser and snatches the diary out of his hand*

*Music Cue*

Bowser: HEY!

Female Jester: We’ll be taking THIS with us!

Bowser: WHY, YOU LITTLE…! *Charges at her*

Female Jester: *Tosses the diary to her brother*

Male Jester: *Catches it, opens it up, and starts reading* “I just don’t get it, diary! Why does Princess Peach like Mario so much!?”

Bowser: *Charges at him next*

Male Jester: *Tosses it to his sister*

Female Jester: *Catches it and picks up where he left off* “What does HE got that I haven’t got!? I’m way more burly, many, and awesome than HE is!”

Bowser: GRRRR!!! I’LL KILL YOU!!! *Charges at her again*

Female Jester: *Tosses it back to her brother*

Male Jester: *Catches* “And not to mention that I’m a LOT more handsome, too!”

Bowser: I SWEAR, IF YOU TELL ANYONE ABOUT THAT, I’LL RIP YOU BOTH APART!!! YOU HEAR ME!?

Female Jester: *Giggles* Just calm down, okay? We’re not gonna tell anyone.

Bowser: You’re…not?

Male Jester: Not at all. Your secret is safe with us, but under one condition…

Bowser: Fine! What is it!?

Female Jester: Just give us a chance, that’s all we ask. Please?

Bowser: *Sighs* Alright, already! If it really means that much to you, then fine! You’re officially part of the Koopa Troop! Happy!?

Male Jester: Yes, we most certainly are!

Female Jester: Thank you so much, O’ Great King Koopa! We are most honored!

Bowser: Yeah, yeah, spare me the flattery, already.



Wait, I forgot to ask… Exactly who ARE you two bozos, anyway?


Female Jester:  Who are we, you ask? Why, we are none other than the Masters of Dimensions…

Male Jester: …The pleaser of crowds…

Female Jester: I am… Dimentia!

Male Jester: You can call me… Dimention! *Looks toward the camera* That’s pronounced “dim-en-tee-ahn”, by the way.

Bowser: …!

Dimentia: Is something the matter?

Bowser: Hold it… Now I remember who you remind me of! You guys look just like that one psycho used to work for Bleck!

Dimention: Rest assured, any resemblance we may have to him is merely a coincidence.

Bowser: Oh, please. What kind of sucker do you take me for? The two of you look just like him, have powers, and even names that are like his, and you expect me to believe that’s a coincidence? I’m not buying it!

Dimention: These are clan names, you see. You’re familiar with the Tribe of Ancients, aren’t you?

Bowser: Yeah, so? What about ‘em?

Dimention: Well, if that’s the case, then I’m sure you must have noticed that there are several different Merlons, Merlees, and Merluvlees within that clan. It’s the same case with Dimentio, Dimentia, and myself.

Bowser: …

Ah, okay, gotcha. I guess that makes sense. Now, how about we get down to business? Exactly what is it that made you two want to join the Koopa Troop?


Dimentia: *Giggles* I’m glad you asked, my king. We’re your biggest fans, you see? We’ve always admired you and your evilness. You may not have noticed, but Dimention and I have watched many of your battles with Mario over the years, and we’ve rooted for you each and every time. Unfortunately, the outcome was always the same… He ended up crushing you underneath his foot, and spoiling all the brilliant plans that you’ve worked so hard on.

Bowser: …

Dimentia: To add insult to injury, he ended up winning the heart of fair Princess Peach, the woman you so deeply love…

Bowser: Okay, okay! Will you get to the point already!?

Dimentia: Alright, alright. So, anyway, my younger brother and I joined your army in hopes of helping you out.

Dimention: That’s right. We mean you no harm. We merely wish for your success. We look forward to seeing the day where you crush that meddlesome Mario and his friends, and become the ruler of the Mushroom Kingdom, like you so richly deserve!

Bowser: …

Alright then. So, exactly how do you plan on helping me out, anyway?


Dimention: How do we plan to help you out, you ask?  It’s quite simple, actually! The answers lie within the “Chaos Star”.

Bowser: Chaos Star? What the heck is that?

Dimentia: The Chaos Star is a mystical, powerful object that grants infinite power to the user. Once it’s in your possession, it will make you invincible, and give you the power you need to defeat Mario and his companions, so you can finally rule this world, and eventually, the entire universe! They’ll all be powerless before you… With the Chaos Star in your hands, the world shall be your plaything! You shall bring about an age of fear and chaos! And it shall be glorious!

Bowser: BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA! Now THAT sounds like a plan! I definitely like where this is going! Now, tell me… Exactly where can I find it?

Dimention: Well, technically, the Chaos Star isn’t something you “find”, it’s something that you make.

Bowser: Alright, well how do I MAKE it, then?

Dimention: HAHAHAHAHA… Oh, don’t you worry, my king. We’re going to give you step-by-step instructions on how to do it.

Bowser: Sounds like this is gonna be complicated…

Dimentia: *Giggles* You couldn’t be further from the truth. It’s nothing complicated at all. In fact, you’d be surprised how easy it is!

Bowser: BWAHAHAHA! Okay, well in that case, let’s go ahead and get started!

Dimention: Your wish is our command!

So far, it looks as if things are looking up…for Bowser, that is. Now that he’s recovered from his defeat at the hands of the Mario Brothers and company, he’s ready to put his next plan into action, which involves the creation of the mysterious “Chaos Star”, which the jester twins have claimed grants infinite power to the user. Exactly what is the true nature behind this mysterious object? Could there be more to it than the two of them are letting on? Could there be more to THEM than they’re letting on? Find out as the saga continues on Super Mario Brothers: Legend of the Chaos Star!

To be continued…
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Gaming and Technology / Sonic Adventure 3?
« on: Jul 25 2012, 02:22 PM »
http://mynintendonews.com/2012/07/24/knuckles-composer-working-on-new-sonic-project/

Apparently, Hunnid-P, the guy who worked on the rap songs for Knuckles' stages in the Sonic Adventure games, is working on a new project that's said to be Sonic-related. Plus, Sega or some other third party company has registered the "Sonic Adventure 3" domain name, so there's definitely a strong chance that these two bits of information are connected.
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Knuckles' Chaotix: Elements of Power

Episode 4: Dimensional Chaos


Part 1

On the previous episode of Knuckles’ Chaotix: Elements of Power, Doctor Ivo “Eggman” Robotnik opted to create a fifth addition to his line of EG Experiments, which would possess the powers and abilities of all the other Elemental Goddesses, plus additional power from the seven Chaos Rings, which he has codenamed “EG-005”. The Ice Goddess, Slush, who was feigning loyalty to the doctor and secretly plotting against him, ended up learning about this project from the newly-repaired Metal Sonic Version 3.0, and was getting ready to report this discovery to the Chaotix team. After examining the blueprints to EG-005, Slush remembered the incident that occurred with Dr. Robotnik’s first EG Experiment, EG-001/Squash, the Goddess of Stone, and came to the conclusion that since Robotnik couldn’t control her, then there wouldn’t be any way that he’d be able to control EG-005, who had abilities that far surpassed Squash’s. Fearing what she might become, Slush was getting ready to destroy the blueprints, until she was caught by Dr. Robotnik (after he had already learned of her treachery prior to that moment).

After briefly scolding the Ice Goddess for her “blatant act of treason”, Robotnik revealed that he was in need of a blood sample to begin his experiment. That time around, however, he decided to use Slush’s blood, rather than Scorch’s as he did with the previous four EG Experiments. Not wanting this to happen, Slush decided to make a run for it, but Metal Sonic 3.0, using the telekinetic powers he obtained from Silver, held her down, making it easier for the doctor to obtain the sample he desired. After he was finished getting the blood sample that he needed, Robotnik decided to use Dr. Nega’s dimensional camera to have Slush trapped within a dimensional card, in order to prevent her from leaking information about Project EG-005, which he intended to keep secret.

One week later, the project was nearly finished, and the only thing left to do was infuse the power of the Chaos Rings with the Multi-Elemental Gem that the doctor created. Using one of his latest inventions, the “Egg Merger”, he decided to do just that. However, things did not go entirely as Robotnik had planned. Instead of the Chaos Rings’ power getting infused within the Multi-Element Gem, it ended up being the other way around. Each of the seven elemental powers that the gem possessed ended up getting transferred into the Chaos Rings, accidentally and effectively creating the “Elemental Chaos Rings”. Shortly after they were created, they ended up getting scattered throughout various locations on Angel Island. With that said, Dr. Robotnik, Scorch, EG-003/Shock, EG-004/Storm, and Metal Sonic Version 3.0 wasted no time and hurried out of the Mystic Ruins base to find the Elemental Chaos Rings.

Elsewhere, at the office of the Chaotix Detective Agency, Espio the Chameleon, Charmy Bee, Vector the Crocodile, and the Water Goddess, Splash, ended up getting a call from Slush via her walkie-talkie’s fuzzy signal. From there, she explained to the group that she had been captured, and what Robotnik and his associates were currently up to. After they were informed about the situation, the four of them set a course for Tails’ Workshop in the Mystic Ruins, in order to borrow the emerald detector and begin looking for the Elemental Chaos Rings right away. During their search, they ended up running into their comrades, Knuckles the Echidna and Wechnia the “White Echidna Project”, who were also on the hunt for the rings after spotting one while they were guarding the Master Emerald. However, they soon learned that there were two other individuals who were after the rings; those “individuals” were none other than the notorious criminals, Nack the Weasel/Fang the Sniper and Bean the Dynamite.

Apparently, the two of them were in the area during Splash and the Chaotix’s trip to Tails’ Workshop, and overheard them talking about the Elemental Chaos Rings, and came to the conclusion that the rings are worth a fortune, and decided to hunt them down in order to sell them for profit. Unfortunately for them, however, their plans were short-lived. They ended up getting outmaneuvered by the Chaotix and company, and soon found themselves arrested and sent to jail for the various crimes they’ve committed prior to that moment.

When the heroes left Red Mountain after their confrontation with Nack and Bean, they returned to the Mystic Ruins and found EG-002/Seedra, the Goddess of Leaves, as well as Mighty the Armadillo, Ray the Flying Squirrel, Honey the Cat, and Tikal the Echidna, who just came from the nearby Chao Garden. After explaining the situation to them, they agreed to take part in hunting down the Elemental Chaos Rings, and they all split into groups of two. Since the Chaos Ring slots were filled, Shadow, Squash, and Omega decided to infiltrate Dr. Robotnik’s base in hopes of finding and destroying EG-005 before she has a chance to reach completion, as well as rescuing Slush from her dimensional prison. Metal Sonic, on the other hand, outright admitted that EG-005 was of no concern to him, and that he was only tagging along with Shadow, Squash, and Omega in order to settle his score with Metal Sonic Version 3.0.

Although the group was not successful in finding EG-005, they did, however, succeed in rescuing Slush, as intended, and she was able to join the rest of the heroes in their search for the Elemental Chaos Rings. Shadow, Squash, and Omega also managed to find the blueprints to EG-005’s design, and they were able to pinpoint her weakness. Much later on, after the heroes managed to collect all seven Elemental Chaos Rings, and just as Tiara’s father, Professor Gazebo Boobowski, along with his assistant/lab partner Professor Nathaniel Porkenstein were about to use their invention, the “Elemental Power Extractor” to disable to Chaos Rings’ powers, the rings ended up getting lifted by Mecha Amy and Metal Sonic 3.0, and Robotnik was able to successfully bring EG-005 to life.

As suggested by Storm and Egg-Robo, the doctor named her “Silvra, the Goddess of All Elements”. Her first assignment was to destroy the Chaotix and company, who were in the process of storming the doctor’s Sand Ocean base in hopes of reclaiming the Elemental Chaos Rings and stopping Robotnik’s plans from coming to fruition. On the way, Silvra soon found herself lost, and eventually ended up befriending Cream the Rabbit and her Chao, Cheese and Chocola. After Silvra found the rest of the group, a battle was about to take place between them, but Cream interrupted, pleading with the other heroes not to hurt Silvra, since she had saved her life moments ago (thus proving she was not the monster everyone assumed she would be). Not very long afterwards, Cream and the others convinced Silvra not to take orders from Dr. Robotnik anymore, which she eventually agreed to.

Anticipating something like this would happen, Robotnik used the remote control device that he invented to transfer a virus over to Silvra (since she was part machine) and completely bring her under his control. Before succumbing to the doctor’s mind control, she asked Cream and the others to finish her off when that time came, but they refused, stating that taking her life was not the answer, and that they would instead find a way to free her. After that, half of the heroes stayed behind to take Silvra on, while the other half proceeded through the base to seek and destroy the device that Robotnik was using to control her.

Elsewhere, Mecha Amy, who was utterly resentful of the doctor and desired next to nothing but freedom and independence from him, had finally decided that enough was enough. She then began forming a plan to rise up and rebel against Robotnik; not only for the purpose of freeing herself, but Silvra, as well. After a small pep talk, Shock and Storm decided to do the same. The three of them then joined up with the group of heroes that were in search of the mind-control device, and showed them a shortcut that eventually led to where Robotnik was.

After defeating the Badniks that he pitted them against, they assumed that they had Robotnik cornered, but he retorted that EG-005/Silvra was not the only weapon that he had, and decided to use his mind-control device to brainwash Mecha Amy, as well. Unfortunately for the doctor, he forgot to set the device so that it’s possible to control both Mecha Amy and Silvra at the same time, and as such, the latter ended up returning to her original self, and joined up with the rest of the heroes to help take Robotnik down, and permanently free both herself and Mecha Amy from his control. With the combined efforts of all the heroes, they managed to defeat Robotnik, free both Silvra and Mecha Amy, and destroyed the device (as well as its corresponding blueprints later on).

Angered by everything that the doctor put her through, Mecha Amy decided that she was going to put a permanent end to Robotnik by taking his life, but Slush (after realizing that Robotnik was one of the first people who’s ever been kind to her) stopped Mecha Amy from doing so. Before the Ice Goddess was able to give an explanation for that, Egg-Robo showed up in the nick of time, grabbed the doctor with his “Big Arms” mech, and fled the scene, but not before tossing a bomb at the heroes in a last-ditch effort to destroy them. Silver, using his telekinetic powers, tossed the bomb right back at him, sending both Egg-Robo and Robotnik flying over the horizon. To celebrate their hard-earned victory over Dr. Robotnik’s plans, the heroes decided to enjoy yet another nice afternoon at the beach as they usually do.

Six months later, while Cream the Rabbit and her mother, Vanilla were having a Christmas gathering over at their house, Dr. Robotnik, of all people, ended up showing up over there…as a party guest, no less. During his stay there, he made a startling announcement, claiming that he’s decided to relinquish his plans for world domination in order to pursue a teaching degree. Although he seemed sincere, there were a few people (such as Sonic) who did not believe him, especially when a reprogrammed Metal Sonic arrived to cause trouble. However, as it turns out, Dr. Robotnik was not the one responsible for that; it was in fact, his crazed descendant, Dr. Nega (who somehow managed to escape the mental institution that he was brought to months ago).

According to himself, the “reprogramming” was the result of a virus program that he developed, which he decided to use Metal Sonic as a test subject for. However, he merely planned on using Metal Sonic as a decoy to distract the heroes, while the former kidnaps Cheese and Chocola  to use them as fuel for the Ifrit, who was able to seamlessly cross into their world, thanks to the dimension-ripping capabilities that Nega added to his camera. Before he was able to feed the two Chao to the Ifrit, Metal Sonic Version 3.0, of all people (who was presumed dead after one of his previous battles against Metal Sonic) ended up coming to their rescue. He then went on to explain that his reason for doing so was to obtain their data, and otherwise wouldn’t have cared less what happened to them.

After leaving to cure Metal Sonic of the Nega Virus (since Three Point-Zero wouldn’t get any satisfaction from defeating him while he’s under mind control), the rest of the heroes used the power of the Sol Emeralds, changed into their “super” forms, and engaged the Ifrit in battle. After a long, tough battle, the fiery creature was defeated, and ended up falling to its doom. Dr. Nega, on the other hand, was sent flying over the horizon by an angry Metal Sonic (along with all the other Badniks that were purged of the Nega Virus).

So far, one month has passed since then, and Dr. Nega, in addition to repairing and upgrading his dimensional camera, was in the process of creating a new robot to replace Metal Sonic 3.0, who he’s begun to find unreliable, and labeled as a “traitor” due to the aforementioned incident.


Nega Robotnik: Eee hee hee! So far, so good! My dimensional camera has been restored to perfection, and my new robot is coming along smoothly! However, I’m lacking a sufficient energy source to power her; so unfortunately, I’m going to have to put this robot on hold at the moment until I find one. In the meantime, why don’t I go ahead and put this camera’s dimension-ripping function to the test? Alright, here goes… *Turns the camera’s knob*

*A surge of energy bursts from it, effectively creating a dimensional rift*

Nega Robotnik: Yes, yes! It’s working, it’s working! Eee hee hee hee hee! I’m such a genius, I even amaze myself sometimes! Now then… *Looks at the portal* I wonder where it leads? I suppose there’s only one way to find out… *Jumps through*

Curious as to where the portal led, Dr. Nega decided to jump through it to see for himself. When he arrived at his destination, he soon found himself towards the entrance of a volcanic area.

Nega Robotnik: Huh? Where am I? *Looks around* Is this…another dimension? *Reads the sign* “Mt. Volcana”, eh? Eee hee hee! What an interesting coincidence! A few minutes ago, I had just got finished saying that I was in need of a fiery energy source to power my new creation, and then I happen to stumble upon a place like this! I think it’s time I’ve taken a look around. Who knows what I might find? *Enters*

After fifteen minutes of exploring Mount Volcana, Dr. Nega eventually came across a room that contained a small red, glowing gem with a fiery aura around it.

Nega Robotnik: Ah, now what have we here? *Walks over to the gem and picks it up and examines it* Ah, yes, yes! This is exactly what I need in order to bring her to life! *Looks at it again* Wait a minute, is it me, or does this gem bear a striking resemblance to the ones worn by Scorch, Slush, and all the other Elemental Goddesses? Hmm… Whatever the case may be, it’s most likely nothing more than a coincidence. Now that I have what I came for, I think it’s time I’ve-

Suddenly, before Nega had a chance to finish his sentence, a small vibration started to occur, indicating that Mt. Volcana was getting ready to erupt.

Nega Robotnik: W-WHAT!? What’s happening!? Is this volcano erupting!? I’d better escape while I still have the chance! *Runs off*

*Somewhere along the way, he ends up dropping the gem due to the vibration, and it ends up falling into a pool of lava*

Nega Robotnik: OH, NOOOOOO! CURSES!

Shortly after accidentally dropping the gem, a pillar of flames suddenly burst from the lava, forming into a Scorch look-alike with blue fur and flames.

Nega Robotnik: GAH! S-Scorch!? What are YOU doing here!? Don’t tell me you’ve anticipated my arrival here, and have come to spoil my plans!

???: “Scorch”? Who is that? I don’t know such a person…

Nega Robotnik: …

I see. Well, if you’re not her, then who are you?


*The volcano vibrates again, and some lava is seen heading in their direction*

???: I’ll explain everything very soon… *Grabs him by the arm* But for now, we need to focus on getting out of here!

After taking Nega by the arm, the mysterious Scorch look-alike took off and jetted out of the volcano at the speed of a comet.

Nega Robotnik: That was a close one! I thought for sure I would end up getting boiled alive in there! You have my thanks, Scorch, I mean…whoever you are.

???: My pleasure. It’s the least I could do for the man who saved my life.

Nega Robotnik: Saved your life?

???: The gem you found… *Points to it in her tiara* …For reasons I don’t particularly care to get into detail with, I’ve been trapped in it for a very long time, and dreamt of nothing but freedom for thousands of years, and because of you, my dream has finally become a reality. I don’t know whether or not it was your intention, but the point is, you did it, and I thank you for that. *Bows*

Nega Robotnik: …

???: Oh, I almost forgot! My name is Volcana, the Goddess of Flames.

Nega Robotnik: As in, Mount Volcana, the volcano that we just came from?

Volcana: Yes, but due to some slight memory loss on my part, I cannot remember whether or not I was named after the mountain, or if it was the other way around.

Nega Robotnik: Ah, I see. Anyway, my name is Doctor Eggman Nega, also known as Nega Robotnik, or just simply Dr. Nega, if you prefer. It’s a pleasure to meet you.

Volcana: Likewise, Doctor N. You don’t mind if I call you that, do you?

Nega Robotnik: Not at all. (Wait a minute, I just realized… My earlier assumption about this being another dimension… I guess it turned out I was correct! This world must be the parallel to the one that I came from, and Volcana must be Scorch’s dimensional equivalent! That would definitely explain the resemblance, and why there are two Fire Goddesses!)

Volcana: I feel as if I just can’t thank you enough for what you’ve done for me. I am forever in your debt. *Bows* If there’s anything else that you need, don’t hesitate to let me know. Regardless of what it is, I’d be more than happy to do it. Just name it, and it shall be done.

Nega Robotnik: …

(Eee hee hee… Things are turning out even better than expected! I guess luck is just on my side!) Well, Volcana, there is one other thing you could do for me at the moment. I’m currently in need of a fiery energy source to power a new creation of mine. Would you mind lending me a hand with that?


Volcana: Oh, is that all? Sure, why not?

Nega Robotnik: Excellent. *Takes out his dimensional camera and turns the knob, creating another dimensional portal* This way, please. *Jumps through*

Volcana: *Follows him*

*They find themselves at Dr. Nega’s base*

Volcana: Wow, just…wow! *Looks around* This place…I’ve never seen anything like it before! It looks so…high-tech! I guess things have changed a lot from how they were back in my day.

Nega Robotnik: Yes, that’s what happens. As time goes by, technological advancements are made. Anyway, here’s the creation I was talking about. *Uncovers the robot, which turns out to be a Metal Sonic-esque clone of Blaze the Cat* This piece of work is known as Metal Blaze. Her design is based off of one of my sworn enemies, and I created her to replace a rebellious, treacherous creation of mine known as Metal Sonic Version 3.0. For the most part, all preparations are in order, and like I said before, the only thing I’m missing is a power source.

Volcana: Just leave that to me, Doctor. *Powers up a blue, fiery orb at the palm of her hands* Will this do?

Nega Robotnik: Eee hee hee hee hee! Yes, that’ll do just nicely! *Opens Metal Blaze*

Volcana: *Places the orb inside of her*

Nega Robotnik: *Closes it* Alright, now for the moment of truth… *Activates her*

Metal Blaze: …! *A red glow appears in her eyes as she sits up*

Nega Robotnik: Yes, she’s alive! She’s aliiiiiive!

Metal Blaze: *Faces Dr. Nega*

Nega Robotnik: Yes, look at me! Welcome to life! I am your brilliant creator, Doctor Nega! You, my friend, are one of the many brilliant inventions I’ve created thus far! You are the invincible being known only as “Metal Blaze”.

Metal Blaze: Metal…Blaze?

Nega Robotnik: That’s right. I’ve created you to perform certain tasks for me, but we’ll get into that soon enough. For the time being, I would like to test your abilities in combat. *Looks toward Volcana* Would you like to give it a try, as well?

Volcana: Sure, why not?

Nega Robotnik: Alright then. Both of you, this way, please. *Walks off*

*Volcana and Metal Blaze follow him into a simulation room*

Nega Robotnik: Alright, now here’s how we’re going to do this. I’ll be pitting the two of you against this squadron of Astro Badniks, and you will be scored based on how many you destroy. In a way, I suppose you could say that it’s somewhat like a video game.

Volcana: Um, what’s a video game?

Metal Blaze: …

Nega Robotnik:  Ah, yes, I forgot… You were only recently set free, and as such, you haven’t quite adapted to this era yet. I guess I’ll have to explain that concept some other time. Now then… *Presses a button, and makes the Astro Badniks appear* Are you ready?

Volcana: It’s been thousands of years since I’ve done this, so I might be a little rusty, but I’m willing to give it a shot anyway. What about you, Metal Blaze?

Metal Blaze: *Nods*

Nega Robotnik: Alright then! Let the games begin! *Presses another button*

*The Astro Badniks appear, and charge at Volcana and Metal Blaze*

Volcana: *Starts shooting them down with fireballs*

Metal Blaze: *Uses Blaze’s fire spin technique*

Ten minutes later…

Metal Blaze: So, how did we do, Doctor?

Nega Robotnik: *Claps* Well done, you two! Not only were you in perfect sync with one another, but you both managed to successfully score over nine thousand points! Absolutely splendid!

Volcana: Thank you, thank you. *Stage bow*

Nega Robotnik: You’re most welcome. By the way, Volcana, there’s something I’ve been meaning to ask you…

Volcana: Yes?

Nega Robotnik: There are other Elemental Goddesses that exist in your dimension, correct? Exactly how many are there, other than yourself?

Volcana: Well, besides me, there’s only two. The Wave Goddess, Oceana, and the Snow Goddess, Frostina. Unfortunately, I haven’t spoken to them in thousands of years, and as such, I have no idea where they are, or whether or not they’ve been released as of yet.

Nega Robotnik: Ah, I see.

Volcana: Why do you ask? Do you intend to release them, as you’ve done for me?

Nega Robotnik: I’ll be sure to cross that bridge when we come to it, but for the time being, there’s something else I’d like to take care of, which I’m going to need yours and Metal Blaze’s help for.

Volcana: Sure. Anything you need, Doctor N. Exactly what do you have in mind?

Nega Robotnik: Well…

Volcana: …

Later on, during the middle of the night, outside of Dr. Robotnik’s Mystic Ruins base…

Nega Robotnik: Alright, now here’s the plan. First, you two will infiltrate the base. There are bound to be guard robots in the area, so Metal Blaze will act as a decoy and keep them busy. Volcana, on the other hand, will be able to sneak past them, and enter the production room, undetected.

Volcana: Ah, and from there, I’m supposed to swipe those blueprints that you need, right?

Nega Robotnik: Eee hee hee... Precisely! As for me, I’m going to set this dynamite pack for approximately ten minutes! When that’s all said and done, we’ll be able to make our escape, and whoever else is still inside of the base by the time the bomb detonates, will be blown to pieces before they even have the chance to know what hit them! EEE HEE HEE HEE HEE!!! *Ahem* Now then... *Walks over to the base, and sticks the dynamite pack to the side of it* The countdown has begun. We have a very limited amount of time to pull this mission off, and we only get one try, so failure is not an option!

Volcana: Don’t you worry, Doctor N. Ten minutes should be more than enough time to pull this off. Don’t you think so, Metal Blaze?

Metal Blaze: *Nods*

Volcana: Now, let’s move! *Runs off*

Metal Blaze: *Jets after her*

Nega Robotnik: I’m counting on two!

*The alarm goes off*

Volcana: I guess it’s time to get this party started!

*Metal Blaze starts fighting off the Badniks, while Volcana takes off and heads for the production room*

Volcana: *Takes out a walkie-talkie* Now, how do you use this thing again? Ah, yes, it was this button. *Presses it* Doctor N., I’ve made it past the guard robots. Which way should I go in order to reach this “production” room?

Nega Robotnik: *Through the communicator* Just keep going straight, and then make a left. When you do that, you should find an elevator and a stairway. From there, head all the way down to the bottom floor. That’s where the production room is.

Volcana: Got it. *Hangs up and speeds in those directions*

Meanwhile, at the base’s control/surveillance room, Egg-Robo, who was assigned to watch the base while Dr. Robotnik was away, spotted Metal Blaze’s battle against the Badnik squadron on camera.

Egg-Robo: Huh? Well, well. It looks as if we have an intruder on our hands. Let’s a closer look, shall we? *Zooms in* Hmm, it appears to be a robotic feline of some sort, whose design is reminiscent of the Metal Sonics; both the original and 3.0. Where did it come from? Who could have built it? I highly doubt that it’s one of Dr. Robotnik’s robots, since the Badniks do not recognize it, nor has the doctor ever made any mention of it. *Looks at the other monitor* Hmm? There’s another intruder? *Zooms in* Ah, it’s just Scorch. I guess I needn’t concern myself, then.

Minutes later…

*Volcana arrives at the bottom floor*


Volcana: So, this must be the production room that Doctor N. spoke of. Now, where do I find those blueprints? *Looks around*

Elsewhere, at the surveillance room again…

Egg-Robo: Wait a minute… Did she just say “Doctor N.”? “N” as in “Nega”, Dr. Robotnik’s treacherous descendent!? What’s Scorch doing associating with him!? Could it be…that she’s decided to betray the doctor!? I should have known she was merely faking her loyalty all this time! It took her long enough, but it looks like she’s finally shown her true colors!



Wait a minute, speaking of “colors”, the color of her fur is a lot different from usual. I wonder why that is? Bah, it’s probably nothing more than a pitiful attempt at a disguise so that we wouldn’t catch on to her treachery. Well, you don’t fool me, Scorch, the Goddess of Fire! I can see right THROUGH that fragile disguise of yours!


Meanwhile, at the production room again…

Volcana: Ah, I’ve found ‘em! *Takes the blueprints to the EG Experiments and Egg Merger* Now that I’ve gotten what I need, I’m gonna go ahead and get out of here! *Runs off*

After successfully finding the blueprints, Volcana quickly fled the production room and began heading upstairs. While she was on her way out of the base, she ended up getting headed off by Egg-Robo, who was pointing a fully loaded blaster at her.

Egg-Robo: Hold it right there!

Volcana: *Stops*

Egg-Robo: You’re not going anywhere, traitor!

Volcana: “Traitor”? Have we…met?

Egg-Robo: Don’t you play dumb with me, Scorch! I know all about how you betrayed Dr. Robotnik to side with Dr. Nega!

Volcana: Again with this “Scorch”! You’re the second person to mistake me for her today!

Egg-Robo: Oh, please. What kind of fool do you take me for? Did you seriously think that I, or anyone else, would be stupid enough to fall for such a fragile disguise?

Volcana: *Has a confused “WTF?” expression on her face*

Nega Robotnik: *Through the communicator* Have you found the blueprints yet?

Volcana: Yes. I found them a few minutes ago.

Nega Robotnik: Eee hee hee! Excellent work, as always! I knew I could count on you! Now, just to refresh your memory, this base is set to explode, and the bomb will be detonating within the next three minutes! I highly recommend getting out of there now, while you still have the chance!

Volcana: *Nods* Right! *Hangs up*

Egg-Robo: What!? Did I hear that correctly!? A bomb’s been planted at this base!?

Volcana: I guess the secret’s out, then. It’s been nice chatting with you, but I’ve gotta jet!

Egg-Robo: Oh, no you don’t! You’re not going anywhere! *Shoots at her*

Volcana: *Dodges the lasers, surrounds her fist with fire, and punches Egg-Robo through the wall*

Egg-Robo: UHHHHHHH!!! *Czzzzt!*

Volcana: Doctor N., I’m on my way! *Gets a running start and flies off at high speed*

Meanwhile, at the Mystic Ruins jungle, a battle-damaged Metal Sonic Version 3.0 was on his way back to the base for repairs.

Metal Sonic 3.0: *Slowly flying through the air, with a slight limp* Ghhhh…! *Czzzzt!* C-Curse him, that piece of outdated trash! *Czzzzt!* Someday, Metal Sonic, I WILL even the score! *Czzzzt!* I’ll crush you… *Czzzzt!* Like the obsolete worm you truly are! *Czzzzt!*



Hmm? That alarm…it’s coming from Dr. Robotnik’s base! *Czzzzt!* I don’t know what’s going on… *Czzzzzt!* …But whatever it is, I’m going to put a stop to it! *Speeds up*


With the base set to explode in only a matter of minutes, and with Egg-Robo out of commission, along with Scorch and Dr. Robotnik’s absence, does Metal Sonic 3.0 have what it takes to reach the bomb and deactivate it on time before it detonates? If not, will Volcana and/or Egg-Robo be able to escape in time before it does? Also, for what purpose was Dr. Nega seeking those blueprints? Find out in the next exciting chapter of Knuckles’ Chaotix: Elements of Power, Episode 4: Dimensional Chaos!

To “bee” continued…
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I'm sure that anyone who's purchased The Taxman's Sonic CD remake is aware of and has seen a mock-up screenshot of the missing "Desert Dazzle" stage (as well as another stage called "Final Fever"), which was originally meant to be added, but didn't make the cut. However, according to The Taxman, there's a chance that both stages may be finalized and made available as a downloadable content if there's enough demand for it. I'm almost certain that this also applies to Knuckles' inclusion in the game. I don't know about anyone else, but that's the one thing that truly disappointed me about the remake; why add Tails, but leave Knuckles out? That made absolutely no sense to me. Anyway, here are screenshots of the stages in question:




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Gaming and Technology / New Super Mario Bros. 2
« on: Apr 26 2012, 10:07 AM »
No, I don't mean New Super Mario Brothers Wii, I mean this:

[Nintendo Direct]New Super Mario Bros 2

Not a lot of information has been revealed as of yet but what we do know is:

-It's for the Nintendo 3DS (argh, I STILL have yet to get one of those).
-Raccoon Mario (rather than Tanooki Mario) is going to be in the game.
-The "P-Meter" from Super Mario Bros. 3 also makes a return.
-It will be released in Japan sometime in August (there's been no word of a North American or European release date so far).
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Ranting / Sonic Retro and the fanbase in general.
« on: Apr 25 2012, 04:45 AM »
Hmm, is it me, or have I been the main one using the ranting forum as of late? Anyway, to get to the point, this rant is about a few things that have been pissing me off lately, regarding the Sonic Retro forum and the Sonic fanbase as a whole. Now, here we go:

There was some topic over there that was titled "Terrible Sonic Jokes" (or something along the lines of that), and I posted a certain scene from Sonic Generations, which was supposedly a "joke" (which I found to be a completely lame and unfunny one). Then, not very long afterwards, I had a few people making a huge issue out of that, and were constantly on my back about it. I then retorted that I don't know how the same forum full of people who've complained about far pettier matters (such as Sonic having green eyes) could even be in the position to criticize me for something like this. Then, the next thing you know it, I found myself with a two-day suspension, despite not doing anything wrong. I just love how people are allowed to complain until they're blue in the face about Sonic's eye colors, how long his legs and quills are, etc. without it being given a second glance, and yet I shouldn't have anything to say about a scene that was blatant trolling on the writers' part? Give me a break. What a bunch of hypocrites.

Also, another thing that's been getting on my nerves are Sonic CD Japanese/European track fanboys/purists. I. CAN. NOT. STAND. THEM. As a matter of fact, they're just as bad as (or possibly even worst than) classic fanboys. In addition to treating that overrated soundtrack like the Second Coming of Jesus and slamming the American track for absurd reasons, they have the nerve to be elitist and self-righteous about it, acting as if their opinions are solid fact. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm not saying that the Jap/Eur soundtrack is terrible or anything. I happen to think the songs themselves are fine for the most part, but at the same time, it's nowhere near as flawless as all the fanboys make it out to be. In short, it's not the soundtrack that's bad. It's the fanbase that makes it unappealing.
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Gaming and Technology / Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze
« on: Mar 11 2012, 01:42 AM »
(Formerly known as "Donkey Kong 3DS?").

Supposedly, a new Donkey Kong game is coming to the 3DS, and game stores are already accepting pre-orders. If Retro Studios is the developer, then I'm keeping my expectations low this time around, considering what a disappointment Donkey Kong Country Returns turned out to be.

EDIT: This topic is now about Donkey Kong Country: Topical Freeze.
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The Gallery / Elements of Power Comic Scraps
« on: Mar 06 2012, 06:52 PM »
This is something I started on sometime last week, out of boredom, when my internet connection was down. This is, in fact, the first sprite comic I've made in over a year, ever since I finished Knuckles' Chaotix: The Last Story. Now, before anyone gets their hopes up (or down), this is not a full-fledged comic series. This is just a compilation of random scenes from my Elements of Power fanfic series, involving each of my Elemental Goddess fancharacters.

Now, before I begin, I would just like to make it clear that I take no credit for ripping or creating any of the sprites and backgrounds I've used for this comic (or any of the previous ones I've made over the years). Most of them came from sites like The Mystical Forest Zone, Backgrounds HQ, and many others I can't remember off the top of my head. The Elemental Goddess sprites, on the other hand, were made by Azuroru/Opal the Rabbit.

Well, now that that's out of the way, here's the comic:


Now, in case anyone's confused as to what's going on, here's an explanation:

Panel #1- This scene came from Legend of the Elemental Gems Part 3. Nack/Fang and Bean were pissed off at Robotnik for backing out on a deal he made with them a while ago, so they decided that they were going to take the money he owes them by force.

Panel #2- This one's based on Legend of the Elemental Gems Part 6. Charmy's "bee" puns have been a recurring theme throughout the series ever since The Sonic Conspiracy, so naturally, it was the same case with the Elements of Power series. Only this time, however, there are people who actually find them funny (much to other peoples' annoyance), with Splash "beeing" among them.

Panel #3- This panel is based off of the second half of the ending for Elemental Chaos. Slush, who was posing as Dr. Robotnik's ally and secretly leaking information about his plans to the Chaotix team, finally ended up getting caught. I had been meaning to make a reference to the "PINGAS" meme for quite some time, and I just couldn't think of another situation that was more appropriate for it.

Panel #4- This is based on another scene from Elemental Chaos. Sometime after Scorch sealed Iblis in the previous story, Mephiles began formulating a plan to get ahold of the Fire Element Gem in order to release him, so he could proceed with his universal destruction plans. During his "alliance" with Squash, he instigated a fight between the two of them, much like he did with Sonic and Silver in Sonic 2006.

Panel #5- This came from The Goddess of Destruction Part 7. In the previous chapter, Ray and Seedra (as well as all the other heroes) split up into groups of two in order to search for the Elemental Chaos Rings, and when Amy spotted the two of them together, she ended up getting the wrong idea.

Panel #6- A hypothetical scene, based on the EoP Christmas Special. In that story, Amy was under the false impression that Shock was interested in Sonic, not knowing that it was actually Seedra. In this panel, she ends up finding out, and needless to say, she's not very happy about it, as you can see.

Panel #7- This panel is based off of the twelfth and thirteenth chapters of The Goddess of Destruction. As I said in the description for panel #5, the Chaotix and company split into groups of two to hunt for the Elemental Chaos Rings, and Vector and Wechnia happened to be among them. While searching for it, they came across Storm (the Wind Goddess, not the retarded albatross from Sonic Riders), who was in possession of it, and engaged her in battle.

Panel #8- This one came from The Goddess of Destruction Part 17. Cream (along with Cheese and Chocola) began to strike up a friendship with Silvra, and Cream told her that she and the rest of the heroes came to stop EG-005 (pronounced "Eee-Jee-Double-Oh-Five"), not knowing that the two of them were one in the same.

Well, that's about all for now. I'll probably make more in the future, if I could think of some more ideas.
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