Happy Labor Day everyone! I hope summer has not been too crazy for you all, but I can't believe we're nearly the finish line of 2025. I wanted to let you all know that I'm going to be working on a video that will be explaining the cycles of 'wax on, wax off' this channel has been kind of going through for the past 5 years. I think it'll be good to get it off my chest and let you know what's going to happen with the channel going forward
I really appreciate everyone coming back to this channel and viewing what's been going on here over the years and more importantly, I greatly enjoy the comments. I will say this is going to be a big change, but I think it'll work best for me and it'll also work out well for you all as well. But yeah, I think it's safe to say that I am reaching a point in my life where I'll need to divert my attention to things that are more fulfilling.
I'll keep my thoughts and feelings more on that video when it comes, but just know that I haven't forgotten about this channel. Just trying to understand what direction to take things that will allow me to be the best I can be for you all and to keep with it consistently. Either way, I hope you all enjoy Labor Day and the approach of autumn! Take care!
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Hey everyone, there will be no stream today unfortunately. Been dealing with preparations for a procedure that starts with a "C" and ends with "Scopy" on Tuesday. I've also been thinking about the video content and continuous cycle of burnout that I go through in regards of this channel.
That thought is the matter of commentary. If there's anything that I've been struggling to find time and energy for, it's this matter. Voiced commentary take sessions can sometimes take hours of my day, sometimes after an already long work day. And of course, sometimes will days from my week. It also extends the length of video production to a point where it's like "Oh crap, I have to do this again for the next video..." All in all, motivation has been at an all-time low unfortunately and I don't want to throw this surprise out on you all by dumping a bunch of videos that goes against the usual expectation. However, I figure that a good way to test run the idea is do a game that I've studied and wanted to share with everyone while I'll get to work with the second part of Phantasy Star Generation 1 eventually.
I think this might be a perfect time for a discussion about things because I honestly feel a little lost and unsure of what to do and where to go with things at this point. I feel that this has been the year where time has became something very, very precious to me. The channel has been basically a thing that I feel is holding me back a lot of the time and while I do want to continue with video making and such, I really gotta find that happy medium that works for me and for you all as well.
So, tell me what you're all thinking and feeling, let me know how you want me to move forward with this channel. I'd rather consult with you all first than to cut the wire, so to speak. Either way, have a great day and stay positive! I'm going to try my best to follow that as well.
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Hey everyone, apologies but I'm going to take another stream break. Not really feeling it mentally or physically today as tinnitus has been quite the pain and sleep unfortunately has been all over the place with it. So I'm going to take it easy and try to recover in the meantime. I think I worked a bit too hard for that last video and kind of going through some good ol' burnout. It's definitely having me reflect on some things and
However, I will say that I've finally gotten my (theoretical) hands on a Switch 2 finally. However, I still am carrying some disappointment towards Nintendo and some of the company's current actions. While Donkey Kong Bananza is the diamond in the rough, it is DEFINITELY pretty rough all around as of late. Either way, I'll be checking it out and sharing a bit of my thoughts with the next stream (I'll do my best to get myself up and running like usual), but hope everyone has had a good 4th of July weekend and let's hope that the summer weather will be a bit kinder.
I guess this kind of reprieve will work out for those wanting to catch SGDQ today! Anyway, take care!
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Hey everyone, thanks for your input on the last community post everyone! These videos will be a while from now since I'm working on Phantasy Star Generation 1 and Super Mario Advance 2 Let's Plays currently. I'll be taking this Sunday off of streaming to focus on getting one or both of those videos up very soon for you all. This past week unfortunately was accompanied with burnout thanks to work being rather rough, but I'm getting a little better...
Either way, I'm gonna try my best to establish a norm that works best for both live commentary and post commentary videos since I'm half experimenting and half progressing with it. But once I start finding the groove that works best with me, I think things will go a little faster and consistency will grow from it. I'm pretty excited about the Phantasy Star Generation 1 video though, as it will be setting a good standard that I'd like to stick with following the Jewel Master Let's Play.
Hope to have more videos for you all real soon and I'll be back on the streaming schedule next Sunday. Until then, take care and enjoy your weekend everybody!
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How about that Donkey Kong Bananza direct? Thanks to the Odyssey team for putting some serious effort on DK's new game and will happily be preparing myself with the DKC: Tropical Freeze stream this Sunday!
I did have a question for you all though. I was thinking of doing a video summary of Chrono Trigger: Enhansa Edition, but not entirely settled on the idea. Would you all be interested for me to do a recap of the Chrono Trigger mod that was just finished last Sunday and if so, how would you like it done? I'll provide a poll for it since it's one of the best ways for me to work with you on getting what you all want to see. Depending on the answers, it'll help me make up my mind on the matter. Either way, hope to see you Sunday @ 1 PM ET to help celebrate DK finally get a new game that looks to be one of his best!
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Hope everyone had a happy Father's Day yesterday, especially the fathers of course. Progress has been going well with Phantasy Star Generation 1 recording and I'll be also getting some Super Mario Advance 2 up and running here soon on top of that this week. Lastly, Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze will be happening @ 1 PM ET this Sunday. Pretty amped for that!
Has any of you had any luck picking up a Switch 2 at all? And if you have done so, how are you liking it so far? I've been hearing that scalpers are getting their comeuppance for trying to make a profit on this system and failing miserably, so that's one interesting silver lining for the moment. I unfortunately have yet to come across one, but I figured that it's gonna be a while before the demand eases down.
Either way, this channel will keep on trucking with or without a shiny new system! Hope you all have a great week and a Happy Juneteenth coming up!
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Well, it goes without saying that Phantasy Star: Generation 1 will be my post-commentary LP focus! I'm excited for the opportunity to show off this game that I REALLY wish escaped Japan. But thankfully, we have Phantasy Star Cave to thank for all of their efforts with translating the PS2 release! Here's their website to learn more about the translation as a whole and just Phantasy Star stuff in general! Link: www.pscave.com/
I will have to say that I'm on vacation starting tomorrow and I will unfortunately be out of town this coming Sunday, so there won't be a stream. However, it'll give me a bit more time to explore the final boss and help me prepare for a game that I know you'll all enjoy me streaming for you: Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze! It's mainly my way of celebrate DK actually getting a new game after what feels like 10 years now (I think it actually is). And if you're curious about my feelings regarding a Switch 2? It's in the future. I will be trying, but man... there needs to be more games and Nintendo really kind of sapped some of my hype for it with all the mixed messages and price gouging. And don't get me started on that damn camera and Game Chat stuff...
Either way, I'm gonna try to get Jewel Master's final part uploaded for you all soon. If you don't see it tomorrow, I will have it as soon as I can (Monday at the latest)! Either way, enjoy the weekend and stay safe!
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Hey everyone, I have a question for you all! Which post-commentary comparison LP project would you want to see first from me?
I got three ideas brewing in my head and I can't focus on all three at once. Winner will be decided on June 6th @ 11:59 PM!
Let me know what you're thinking! I will be working on all of these at some point, but it requires me to basically play two games at the same time to get footage to compare. So best to go with the one you want to see most!
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Hope everyone's Memorial Day went well for them! The next stream is gonna be the last one for Chrono Trigger: Enhansa Edition and I'm kind of amped up for it considering how hard the last dungeon and the final battle goes! After that stream, I'm gonna take a breather on them so I can focus more on getting the Let's Play content rolling again.
In case you're wondering why I've been having trouble with some video content as of lately, I've been getting over an extreme case of recording anxiety AKA perfectionism. I've been trying so hard making the "perfect" video that I've recorded about 20 hours of attempts for a game that literally can be done in a speedrun in less than 15 minutes. Been a serious brain racking and I appreciate everyone's patience with me on things as of late.
However, I have some good news and that I feel that I've been getting over it and finding my groove again and I'll FINALLY have a non-streamed Let's Play up and running soon. And soon, more will follow along as I get more and more into the swing of things. This latest project will be based on a game that I Let's Play ages ago, wanted to play it ONE last time and show off EVERYTHING that there is to know. It will be a good way to start off with how I'll want to do things with my videos with live commentary going forward.
In any case, I hope you look forward to it and future projects coming up! But most importantly, take care and hope that the week rolls well for you all!
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Hey everyone, sorry about the lack of uploads other than the streams. Been dealing with busy times and health matters, but I will be working hard once more to get at least some video uploads rolling soon. However, I have another announcement to make that has been a couple of months in the making.
As some of you may be aware, Twitch has made plans to wipe out all but 100 hours worth of highlights for everyone on that channel. This information is the main reason why I've dedicated all my streams to YouTube going forward. However, for the content that I streamed off of there, I've salvaged and uploaded it to a second YouTube channel that will be hosting that sort of stuff. I still don't have a clear idea of what I will use the channel for, but if there are any updates, I'll gladly keep you all in the loop. For the meantime, this channel will not being going anywhere and I'll still be keeping the videos on here where they are.
Link to the new channel: youtube.com/@waddlerdx-vp6vd
Here's the link to that new channel and I'll have it connected to this channel of course. Though, if you all have any ideas what I could use the channel for, feel free to share and discuss! In the meantime, I'll be working on this channel as always! Take care and hope you have a good week!
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