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First Update Blog o' the YEAR!!!
🕑 Added 2019-01-08 22:23:53 +0000 UTCHey hey hey! The holiday season is finally over and I'm here with the scoop on what's going down on ArloStuff over the next month or so. I guess I don't really have much to preface any of this with...so let's get to it!
First off, there will quite predictably be plenty of content coming if we end up getting a Nintendo Direct this month. It seems pretty likely that news will drop any second now, but hey, you never know. Maybe we just won't! If we do though, you can bet I'll be doing a commentary track and also a full discussion. If we're very lucky it will contain something juicy enough to do an entire additional video on. So that's likely two or three videos right there.
Then as far as planned content goes, the next scripted video will be one talking about Nintendo's new Youtube policies and how they ditched the Creators Program. It's a nice uplifting piece I think, talking about how it's a really good sign for Nintendo. It's in its final revision phase now, so unless the Direct drops in the next day or two expect it soon. I'll be giving it to $10+ folks the moment it's done.
After that I've got a video talking about if Kirby: Star Allies' free DLC has added significant value to the game, and mostly how I feel about the idea of releasing a game that's very light on content and "finishing" it later.
Then I've got a video exploring the confusing absence of Pikmin 4. I look into all of Nintendo/Miyamoto's quotes about the game and try to determine why it's taking so long to release. This is a fun one, because despite my love of Pikmin I've gotten very few chances to actually talk about it at length. This isn't really about the games themselves per se... But it will still be fun!
Those have all been written and are ready to be shot, but I've also got a sizable list of videos I want to do in the very near future. I've always got a long list of ideas, but these are the ones that will probably happen soon, maybe in February:
A video exploring what characters could potentially come to Smash through its DLC. But not like wishes or predictions or anything like that; I'll actually talk about likelihood and whatnot, with the ultimate point being that Nintendo can do whatever they want. I see so many people going on and on about how such and such character is just completely impossible, so I think it's time to look at the whole concept.
Then I want to do a followup to my previous video on Switch hardware problems. In the last two years many problems have surfaced with the little system and its controllers, so I think it's time to open the case again. There will be a call-to-action for Nintendo to improve their hardware or start offering better warranties, because it's really turning into an issue.
Then there's the followup to my Switch Online video. Similarly, I'll be calling Nintendo out to fix the service. It was bad enough before Smash, but now that Nintendo's premier multiplayer game doesn't even function well online, charging is just not cool.
Then I would just like to make a video on the whole idea of a Switch Pro and/or Mini. I've had opinions on this for so long now that it's time to finally turn them into a video exploring the idea completely.
So that's that! Not much other news to go over that I didn't cover in other recent blogs or that public Arlocast from a few days ago. You might notice that I changed my total pledge amount from public to private. I originally went private, then changed it back to public for the sake of transparency, but now I've seen so many people making theirs private that I guess I just want to try it again and see if it has any effect on the total. I dunno, I flip flop back and forth on things like that so who knows, maybe I'll end up changing my mind again later this year, haha.
Speaking of pledges though, many many thanks to any and all new patrons since the last blog! Be sure to introduce yourselves down in the comments!
I'll catch you later!
Comments
Maciej Kuczyński
Hey Arlo! I've just joined after hearing the Prime 4 news. 😬 I hope you're feeling alright!
Aaron Rowan
Looking forward to all of this! Absolutely love how the majority of your videos, including ones taking about something negative, are so uplifting. It's something unique in the gaming world when so many people are so negative and unrealistic in their videos. Good to hear you've got more time to create too!
Hey Arlo! I Look forward to all the new content! I Hope 2019 turns out well for you!
I’m gonna guess that he might briefly when he mentions Pikmin related articles talking about the future of the new Pikmin game, but I don’t think he’ll shed any new thoughts about the game that he hasn’t already. It’s pretty irrelevant
Arlo, I'm so excited for your Pikmin 4 MIA video. I know Pikmin videos don't happen because there's just been no news, but I miss hearing you talk about Pikmin. Too often it's just "You know how I feel about this.." or "I'll save that for another video" I want more Pikmin-Arlo-y goodness!
ukbbfan
What If pikmin 4 is announced during a potential direct?? I assume the pikmin vid would change in some way then??
Nz17
Arlo, will you be mentioning Hey! Pikmin in your Pikmin video?
Cornhorn
Sweet thanks Arlo. I think I will hunt down a GameCube copy cause I don't own a Wii U.
Arlo
Thanks so much for your support! You can get any of the Pikmin games for Wii U for $20 if you don't mind pointer controls. Otherwise you could always hunt down a copy of the first game on Gamecube. Not sure if those are expensive or not.
Sounds great! I’m excited for the “Arloette” art to follow!
Arlo
You do count, and also thank you so much for your support!!!
Arlo
I'm pretty sure I will if Nintendo wants to give me a review copy. Forgot to mention that I guess!
Matt W
I already looked and know what you earn a month from this but you deserve every penny. Your YouTube channel is the best and I can't wait to watch the next video. I also really hope you are a real blue muppet monster person and not a humanoid person.
Hey Arlo will you be reviewing New Super Mario Bros U Deluxe? I want more shade towards Kirby Star Allies...
i don’t know if i count, but hiii, i just became a patron about a week ago and i’m really happy to be supporting you, Arlo! i really mean it when i say you’re one of my biggest inspirations and you often remind me why i love the world of video games so much :D looking forward to what you do in 2019!
Cornhorn
Hi Arlo I'm one of the new patrons!! I became a patron to support you because I just love your content so much! You are just the best and if I can help you do what you do than I'm am totally willing to spend a couple bucks a month on you. I am wondering if I should get into Pikmin I've never played the games before but they seem like fun and you really like them. So I was wondering which one I should start out with and how I can play it.
