Do you want to read an article [36]? It has been ten years since the release of Frozen, one of Disney’s most successful modern films [15] [31] [58]. Its popularity and memorability have even been parodied in the second season of the Danger Mouse reboot [7]. Its well-deserved sequel, Frozen II provided some new songs and character development and is considered one of the best films of 2019 besides Joker and Avengers: Endgame [5] [37] [45]. Well, not everybody considered the sequel to be one of the best [1] [3]. In honour of the tenth anniversary of Princess Anna’s quest to reunite with her older sister [36], the fifth season of Disney Speedstorm has begun with a blizzard featuring the beloved main cast from Arendelle during the conclusion of Lewis Hamilton’s collaboration with Rocket League and the first few critical takes on Wish, Disney’s newest animated film starring seventeen-year-old Asha in a whole new kingdom [28] [34] [44] [53] [54]. Previously, Aladdin, Jasmine, Jafar and the Genie competed on a different kind of ride in the fourth season [22]. As the frosted highlight begins the fifth season for those who love Frozen unconditionally [28] [34], let us hope that the new racetracks caked in snow and ice will not be too slippery to race on!
This is quite an interesting way to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Frozen aside from a new attraction known as “The World Of Frozen” in Hong Kong Disneyland and a pair of celebratory dollsif you ask me [28] [34] [38] [42] [62]. There are many more ways to celebrate ten years of an unforgettable tale of two sisters’ forced separation [4] [15] [17] [39] [65] [66]. Oh! And did I mention that there are now some shop adjustments in response to feedback from players [56]? [28] [34]
Determination is an open door for a bunch of new racers from Frozen [28] [34], including:
Elsa, the insecure but independent snow queen who I can deeply relate to [21] [67]
Anna, Elsa’s selfless and quirky younger sister [20]
Hans, Anna’s first love interest until his true colours were revealed [23] [36]
Kristoff, the iceman who befriended Anna and became her second love interest [24]
Olaf, the loveable snowman who likes warm hugs [25] [36]
Oh! And let us not forget about Oswald the Lucky Rabbit and Ortensia joining the races for those who are humbled by the vibes of black and white cartoons from the 1920s and 1930s known as the “Rubber Hose” era [26] [27] [46]. All the characters look quite snazzy in all their racer outfits, which is what Sonic the Hedgehog, Miles “Tails” Prower and Amy Rose could have notably had in the Sonic Riders series [57] [61], but at least Pauline and Peachette look amazing in theirs in the sixth and final wave of downloadable content for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe [50]. Who knows who will be part of a pack of playable characters in the sixth season [29]? Perhaps the main cast of Tangled or the main stars of The Princess and the Frog could be the next big highlight [59] [60].
Queen Elsa of Arendelle is an embodiment of mental health awareness within an unmistakable portrayal [36] [37] [55]. It would be no surprise if I get a chance to race as her [67]. As for Hans, I guess letting him become a racer is a way to give him some redemption after the big twist in the first film [28] [34] [36]. [28] [34]
It looks like Sven, Kristoff’s reindeer companion is a new crew member [28] [29] [34]. Say, you hopeless romantics do not suspect that the fifth season of Disney Speedstorm is the time when Kristoff started to get a little more smitten with Anna, despite being one of her opponents, no [36]? [28] [34]
If you are a fan of Frozen and you love to compete in racing games, show yourself for the royal sisters of Arendelle and their co-stars in the fifth season of Disney Speedstorm [28] [34] [37]. Disney may have received some flak for being “woke” these days [9] [13] [35] [47] [48], but the “wokeness” never bothered me anyway [36]. Aside from how the Disney devotees will not hold it back as they cherish the chill of the wintery racetracks [28] [34], the stars could start to align and sinners could take it as a sign in a music video starring Stolas from Helluva Boss this December [6] [40] [43] [49], the same time when The Last of Us Part II Remastered is available for PlayStation 5 owners to pre-order [52]. I suppose that some Disney devotees ought to watch Olaf’s Frozen Adventures once again to feel festive during the Christmas break [18] [19] [51]. But before you unwrap your presents from under your tree and dine on a roasted turkey or a bucket of KFC with your family [2] [12], let it go with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff, Olaf or even Hans in the fifth season of Disney Speedstorm, starting with the first time in forever [28] [34] [36]. Okay! I will stop making references to the songs now!
If the wintery Frozen vibes of the fifth season of Disney Speedstorm are a bit too chilly for you [28] [34], feel free to warm up for a battle with SpongeBob SquarePants in the new Bikini Bottom map in Brawlhalla [8] [68]. [8]
Until then, Happy 100th Anniversary, Disney [30]! Happy 95th Anniversary, Mickey Mouse [16] [38] [63]! Happy 10thAnniversary, Frozen! Happy 60th Anniversary, Doctor Who [32] [33]! Happy 25th Anniversary to The Powerpuff Girls [10] [11] [63]! And happy 50th Anniversary, Hello Kitty [41]! [28] [34]
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This is a listicle that features one announcement trailer that contains blood, a depiction of murder and moderate censored profanity. Reader discretion is advised.
There has been quite a lot of cartoony crazes in gaming this year [57] [58] [59], including the collaboration between Fall Guys and Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles and the Happy Tree Friends edition of The Crackpet Show [40] [56] [61]. Furthermore, moments like those can be considered a little crazier if there happens to be a crossover. Those who were bewildered at the fanmade crossover between Helluva Boss and Murder Drones from MORØ Productions may understand where I am coming from [35]. To an extent, a crossover can be a little more ambitious if a fan is able to interact with it. By now, Fortnite fighters are familiar with that feeling, yet there have been some crossovers in Fortnite: Battle Royale that made less sense or just turned out to be less satisfying than others [54]. After all, the collaboration with Rick and Morty missed the mark for how the art style of Rick and Morty rendered in the 3D world of Fortnite looked a little too bizarre and the skins got banned for several months after the arrest of Justin Roiland, the series’ creator [24] [30] [54]. On a lighter note, could these new crossovers that are about to be analysed be considered right up your alley of quirkiness…or scariness? Fasten your seatbelt before we proceed to analyse the first crazy crossover to discuss.
A month ago, there was a Toy Story-themed event in Fall Guys [21], but who is collaborating with who this month? [21]
Let us start with the next big step of Lightning McQueen’s career outside of Pixar Animation Studios in Rocket League [46]. It is quite bizarre to put an anthropomorphic car in a world of realistic vehicles that cannot talk or sense anything at all, yet it is meant to be after the celebration of Halloween with the main cast of The Nightmare Before Christmas [44]. Nevertheless, a previous racer could sense the thrill of racing as no other than Bumblebee from the Transformers franchise back in June [45]. I have been hopeful for a second season of Cars On The Road, a spin-off series on Disney+, but rumour has it that it might have been cancelled due to the streaming platform’s apparent downfall [20]. But who knows? The trailer for it might just pop up any day near the Christmas break or in early 2024 [17]. In addition to a lighter note, Mr. McQueen is looking quite expressive in the twelfth season of Rocket League [46]. Furthermore, there is hype for Elsa and Kristoff from the Frozen franchise to let it go in a new way and no longer feel lost in the woods in the fifth season of Disney Speedstorm [18] [19] [25] [26]. Vroom vroom!
Ka-Chow! [46]
Secondly, let the force of a Minecrafter be with you in Minecraft x Star Wars: Path of the Jedi [39] [50]. This is the second time there has been an official Star Wars showcase in Minecraft as some of you may recall the adventures based on the original trilogy and the Mandalorian series three years ago [32]. Despite the ambitiousness of the new DLC, I still stand by how Minecraft seems to have become a little too reliant on crossovers to stay relevant and hip as we have witnessed a lot of third-party collaborations in Minecraft, including the Disney: Worlds of Adventure update and the co-operation of the Teenaged Mutant Ninja Turtles back in August [38] [40] [59], along with the collaborations with Batman and Avatar: The Last Air Bender from last year [33] [34]. Nonetheless, the originality of Minecraft still peeps through the number of third-party collaborations in terms of the creativity and open-world exploration that lies in the gameplay [43]. As for the crossovers, they can still provide some creativity and adventurousness to an extent, especially if the character skins and buildings are very well done for the fans of the franchises. Now is the opportunity for a Minecrafter to strive from a Jedi knight’s perspective with Padawan and encounter other characters, such as Yoda and Obi-Wan Kenobi [39] [50].
I am aware that the Star Wars films are live-action films [23], but because of how cartoony the characters look in the Minecraft style in this crossover [39] [50], it can still technically be counted as another cartoony craze. Well, that is probably just my artistic tastes telling me that. Aside from that, let us continue to show support for Ahmed Best and Jake Lloyd as they continue to personally progress from the unfair backlash they received from their roles in Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace [3] [23] [52]. [39]
Near the end of this November, SpongeBob SquarePants, Patrick Star and Sandy Cheeks will become the newest third-party brawlers in Brawlhalla [7]. SpongeBob’s primary attacks are the way he wields his spatula and his jellyfishing net. He can also do his karate moves with his karate gear on. Patrick can also wield a jellyfishing net and one of Sandy’s weapons is her guitar. Of course, this is not the first time SpongeBob has been in a fighting game as those who have fondly played Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl and are currently tuning into its sequel know [27] [28]. It can be argued that Brawlhalla is also coming a little too relevant on crossovers to appeal to players outside of its own fanbase as there was a crossover with Aang, Toph and Zuko from Avatar: The Last Airbender a year ago [5]. Nevertheless, these crossovers can still be enjoyable, depending on the player’s interests. During the wait for four new brawlers, including Mr. Krabs joining the roster of Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl 2 in 2024 [37], the jolly sponge, his dim-witted best friend and the intelligent squirrel from Texas shall be the newest competitors in Brawlhalla after its crossover event with Roblox [6] [7].
Who’s going to kick some butt under the sea? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! All ready and cheery and feisty is he! SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS! [7]
Uh oh! Halloween may be over, but it looks like there will be a SCARY special guest appearance in Dead by Daylight on the day before SpongeBob becomes a playable character in Brawlhalla [7] [12]. Wanna play with Chucky [9]? Well, as one can tell by the first-person perspective in the trailer, he ain’t gonna play nice [12]. A new challenge awaits the survivors (and slayers) of the previous collaborations, including the wrath of Naughty Bear as The Trapper during this year’s Haunted By Daylight event [13] [14], the galactic terror of a familiar being in Nostromo Wreckage from the Alien franchise in August and the moment of Nicholas Cage playing the role of a fellow survivor in July [11] [15]. It appears that the soul of Charles Lee Ray in the body of a cutesy doll will be a skin for the killer in the brutal game of hide-and-seek that has been terrorising survivors and feeding the inner demons of slayers since June 2016 [4] [7], which is another sign of a crossover being taken seriously with a certain character being portrayed spectacularly besides the collaborations with Freddy Kruger from the A Nightmare on Elm Street franchise [9] [10] [16]. Whether Chucky will be the killer in his regular attire or an outfit inspired by his bride Tiffany, just watch your back later this month…
Looks like not every crossover has to be cartoonish to be crazy [56] [57] [58] [59]. Chucky could be your friend…’til the end…[9] [12]
In conclusion, these crossovers are quite simulating on their own accords [7] [12] [39] [46], but it can be considered more vital to see already existing properties continue to flourish on their own, such as Sonic Prime being renewed third season and to make room for brand new ones to shine in the spotlight for the first time, such as Disney’s Wish [36] [55]. Nonetheless, there might as well be a few new crossover events, as well as other things to look forward to or at least give a chance in 2024 [53], such as the highly anticipated Deadpool 3 and the upcoming reboot of Mean Girls based on its musical adaption that was established in late 2017 [8] [31] [42] [47] [60]. We must be mindful of how effective these crossovers can be, especially when a pinky promise is made to portray certain characters convincingly and respectfully [51], even though that would not always be in case as Deadpool was completely muted for his participation in Fortnite: Battle Royale and Sonic the Hedgehog’s portrayal in that episode of OK K.O. was considered…quite a downgrade [29] [48]. Until then, best of luck to those in the role-playing Grand Prix within the theme honouring Super Mario RPG in Tetris 99 and feel free to express the impact the described crossovers just left or could leave on you [41]!
And speaking of respectfully portrayed, please do not fall for the YouTube channels that are harmfully mocking and misrepresenting me, especially if they are planning to tarnish my new username “LadyLaurapop” [1] [2]. On a lighter note, I hope my fiancé’s fellow Sonic supporters have fun with the LEGO Fun Pack for Sonic Superstars [49]! Stay safe this Black Friday! [49]
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After the success and acclaim of our favourite red-hatted plumber from Nintendo as a remarkable LEGO product in 2020 [7] [24] [25], it has been announced that our favourite green-hatted plumber will be the next adventurer outside of the Nintendo Switch [5] [9] [16] [17]. Throughout the early 2020s so far, several Lego Super Mario sets were released, including Toad and Toadette in their Treasure Hunt set and Bowser in his lava-infested castle [7] [22]. Finally, we get to see the forthcoming second starter course starring Luigi that is currently available for pre-ordering before it will be officially released this Summer [5] [9] [16] [17]. It is exciting how such a stimulating combination of two childhood icons is yet to be enhanced with a highly promising addition, especially if it will be a rehash of the series’ most notable product [24]. With a second starter course coming soon, there can be a second player for a game of Lego Mario Bros. real soon. I think my nickname for Luigi as an interactive Lego figure will be “Luigi S. Plumberpants” as a reference to how Spongebob Squarepants has a cousin named “Stanley S. Squarepants” [2], although the two plumbers are brothers and how much alike the two sponges are, just like how Mario and Luigi are very much alike.
The Lego Luigi’s features are highly similar to Lego Mario’s, which makes him a very notable aspect of the starter course shown in the trailer [5] [9] [16] [17]. The most notable differences are that his moustache is shorter to suit the way his mouth is smaller and that his nose is very slightly narrower. His eyebrows made him look somewhat more anxious, which matches the fact that Luigi is a little less brave than Mario, despite how he always has the same nobility. I find it a little strange how Luigi S. Plumberpants would hit coin blocks with his feet instead of his hands, but at least there is still a lot of interaction going on in the trailer, making him just as fun to play with as Lego Mario. Besides, both Plumberpants brothers’ arms are too stubby [24]! Lego Luigi can also begin a time limit, setting up a challenge to complete a randomly arranged course before the time runs out. The same excellent qualities and amount of effort put into the Lego Luigi figure ought to apply to a Lego Princess Peach figure to bring out Super Mario 3D World vibes sometime in 2022 [14]. But for the second half of 2021, Lego Luigi appears to start a second level.
You can tell that the same amount of effort put into Lego Mario has been put into Lego Luigi by the vibrant graphics and details in the liquid-crystal display screens, along with highly convincing sounds based on what can be heard in a level of any of the main games. [5] [9] [16] [17]
Wait! There’s more?! [5] [9] [16] [17]
A few other characters that are part of Lego Luigi’s starter course include the adorable Pink Yoshi and the rather tyrannical Boom Boom who debuted in Super Mario Bros. 3 [19]. Speaking of adorable, I love how an image of Pink Yoshi appears in Lego Luigi’s chest before he cheerfully greets him. The image is seen remaining in the tiny screen of his chest as he lands on a Bone Goomba, which appears to be the Lego equivalent of riding on a Yoshi in New Super Mario Bros. Wii [11]. The same would apply to Lego Mario and Green Yoshi [7] [24]. Looks like Boom Boom will be the second boss as Bowser Jr. was the first boss against Lego Mario. As for the Bone Goomba, he was previously seen in the second wave of the Character Pack series [22]. What has been revealed as part of Lego Luigi’s starter course is basically a rehash of Lego Mario’s starter course that featured him, a regular Lego Goomba and Bowser Jr. without a spiky shell [22] [24], but the difference is that Lego Luigi’s course comes with a Lego Yoshi figure [5] [9] [16] [17]. Wait until Lego Luigi faces the Lego King Boo in his haunted yard [23]!
“Hello there, Pink Yoshi!” [5] [9] [16] [17]
It is quite satisfying to be see a Plumberpants brother stomp on a spinless shell [24]. [5] [9] [16] [17]
Since the Lego Luigi figure appears to be exceptionally made, I believe we ought to expect new suits for him much later this year, including:
Fire Luigi [11]
Propeller Luigi [11]
Penguin Luigi [11]
Tanooki Luigi [14]
Cat Luigi [14]
Builder Luigi [20]
The reason for expecting these additions would be because of the variety of suits from the Power-Up Packs that can be put on Lego Mario to increase the feeling of playing a modern Super Mario game that is not on a console in this new decade [4] [6] [22]. Of course, the Cat costume for Lego Luigi would need to be green, just like in Super Mario 3D World [14]. The same should apply to his fire outfit, propeller suit and penguin costume to match the attires seen in New Super Mario Bros. Wii [11]. It sure is exciting to think about how the fun fusion of Lego and Super Mario will be enriched with Luigi vibes, quite like how many establishments celebrated Luigi’s legacy throughout the majority of 2013 [22]. Aside from some Power-Up Packs for Luigi S. Plumberpants, we can also expect Lego versions of more enemies, such as any of the Shy Guys with differently coloured robes from the Download Play mode of Mario Kart DS [10].
Surely Lego Luigi will also be able to interact with certain aspects of the sets that were released back in January [3], including the Poison Mushroom [6]. [5] [9] [16] [17]
This starter course seems like the start of a new wave that is yet to be expanded with more Power-Up Packs and such [4] [6] [22]. [5] [9] [16] [17]
After some sales of a new colour for the Nintendo Switch Lite that is a rather familiar shade of indigo this May [8] [12] [13] [21], Luigi S. Plumberpants and his starter course will be released at the beginning of August [5] [9] [16] [17]. During the second half of 2021, our young Nintendo nerds and LEGO lovers are sure to live it up with him and Mariobob Plumberpants while some old school toy collectors still follow their passions in repainting some other kinds of playsets [1] [3] [4] [6] [7]. I still hope that there will be an adorable Lego Princess Peach toy after the acclaim of Lego Luigi, even though Lego Toad would probably tell any of the Plumberpants brothers that she is in another Lego castle [15] [22] [24]. It will not be long until I drift off to a peaceful slumber as I listen to some incredible ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response) from another Lego figure wearing a Player 1 shirt [18]. In the meantime, Lego Luigi might as well be referred to be Player 2 and cause destruction at the Krusty Koopa before he enhances the legacy of the Super Mario sets that are a great alternative to playing any of the main Mario games to greatly reduce screen time [24].
Who has a younger brother known as Luigi? Mariobob Plumberpants! [5] [9] [16] [17]
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Would you believe that our favourite red-hatted plumber from Nintendo is going to be sold as a LEGO product in the shape of Spongebob Squarepants this year [19]? I most certainly did not expect it as a fan of the Super Mario series and someone who used to customise and play with some Lego figures as a child. Nevertheless, I am quite delighted to see two childhood icons gracefully fuse in early 2020, thus helping one of the most successful video game franchises try something fairy new outside the legacy of the Nintendo Switch [3] [4] [9] [15]. A LEGO adaption worked for Sonic the Hedgehog in Lego Dimensions back in late 2016, didn’t it [17] [23]? As much as I enjoyed watching the blue blur’s live-action movie on Valentine’s Day with my boyfriend this year, I am willing to state my thoughts on his competitor’s Lego sets that are yet to be released soon. Hopefully the sets could be released later this year to truly bring Mario’s legacy into the new decade while many animal crossers roam through new horizons in a new era of Animal Crossing [8]. As we analyse the trailer for such a fascinating concept, we can say that Lego Mario will be-a ready!
Behold, Mariobob Plumberpants! He’s-a ready! He’s-a ready! [3] [4] [9] [15]The prime source of fun would be from the Spongebob-shaped Mario [3] [4] [9] [15]. Simply flick the switch on his back and hear him shout “It’s-a-Lego Mario time!” and the journey will begin. A form of challenge for the young consumers after they arrange the rest of the set in any order would be the time limit often shown in the screen below his face. According to the trailer, the countdown starts when Lego Mario is inserts into a green pipe, thus beginning a decent for a young consumer [3] [4] [9] [15]. I like how the expressions of his eyes and mouth change, depending on where the young consumer places him as this makes him more lively and expressive as a battery-powered toy. Another aspect that makes the toy fairly life-like for interactive play is the audio that comes from it. You could say that how the “Level Complete” music that plays when the Lego Mario lands on the flag pole could get stuck inside your head [11] [24]. Even though he is Spongebob-shaped, he blends in quite well with the sets shown in the trailer as they consist of detail that combines the elements of the Mushroom Kingdom with what to expect from LEGO [3] [4] [9] [15].
The small variety of expressions for Lego Mario’s liquid-crystal display eyes and mouth make him seem like a fun toy to play with, especially for reenacting any of the levels in the main games. [3] [4] [9] [15]The music playing from Lego Mario also speeds up when there is only a certain amount of time left, which is just like how the music would go faster when time is running out in the main Super Mario games [10] [11]. Another aspect that is true to the games! [3] [4] [9] [15]The interactions between the LEGO Mario toy and the other accessories make the set faithful to what made the main Mario games iconic to this day [3] [4] [9] [15]. See how a coin appears in the screen on Mario’s chest after a child places his feet on the top of a Lego Goomba? Speaking of coins, I found it quite odd that Lego Mario can hit a Coin Block with his feet instead of his hand, which unfortunately sacrifices some of that faithfulness to the games. Nonetheless, I guess not including any interactivity in Lego Mario’s hands reduced costs during the toy line’s production. There are also some hazards that can be interacted with, including red platforms that represent lava pits, but they ought to be avoided to help the sets maintain a mild source of challenge as failing to avoid them would lead to the Mario toy having the letter “X” in each eye. It is quite amusing how Lego Bowser Jr.’s shell is no longer spiked, so it can FINALLY be jumped on by a plumber with a moustache after all of these years. Speaking of Lego Bowser Jr., I suppose he makes a good first boss [10].
I think I understand why Lego Mario uses his feet instead of his arms to get coins from Coin Blocks. His arms are too stubby! [3] [4] [9] [15]At least the way Lego Mario can earn a coin from making a young consumer stomp on a Goomba is true to what us Nintendo nerds would expect from a main Super Mario game [10] [11]. [3] [4] [9] [15]Other characters that can be seen in the trailer for the upcoming LEGO Mario sets include:
Green Yoshi
Shy Guy
Piranha Plant
Blooper
Koopa Troopa
I find it quite cute when a heart appears on Lego Mario’s chest when he meets up with Yoshi [3] [4] [9] [15], even though a small fraction of us will probably get funny ideas from that moment. I can see that the Piranha Plant is another hazard, but it can be avoided when Lego Mario is pressed onto a switch that can send him back into his pipe. At the moment, we are not sure which character will be included in which set. Next, we may witness a Spongebob-shaped Luigi that plays the same sounds from the games, but with clips of his voice performed by Charles Martinet [20]. I would love to own a Lego Princess Peach that will say “Peachy!” after the sets shown in the trailer sell successfully [13]. Apart from how Lego Mario can function with some other characters, every booklet of instructions on how to build each character and other aspect included in each separate set should be clear and helpful for every young consumer.
“Hello, Yoshi!” [3] [4] [9] [15]Shy Guy looks a little…anxious. [3] [4] [9] [15]Overall, the upcoming Lego Mario sets with many interactive features can be described as a way to play Super Mario Maker or Super Mario Maker 2 without a console [12] [16]. If a sibling is hogging the Switch to play Animal Crossing: New Horizons [8], the brand new Lego set that comes with a battery-powered Mario has got the other sibling covered. Maybe they, along with more Lego Mario sets that feature other characters, such as Luigi and Toad can inspire a community of young content creators to ambitiously produce videos with it and post them on a website, such as YouTube in the near future, similar to how the LPSTube community have enjoyed producing videos with their Littlest Pet Shop toys for their YouTube channels throughout the 2010s and can still do in a new decade with a bit of hope [5] [6] [16] [27]. Even though I see the main characters as doctors in their fire outfits in the most recent updates of Dr. Mario World as rather uninspired [1] [2] [25] [26], I find a new way to play a timeless platforming adventure with Mario, especially for the youth of today remarkable and refreshing. Let’s-a go to the Krusty Koopa, Mariobob Plumberpants!
The Krusty Koopa pizza! It’s the pizza! For you and-a me, Mario [7]! [3] [4] [9] [15]References
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In all honesty, 2019 has sadly not been the best year for yours truly. I felt alone in today’s society at times. Brexit kept being shoved in my ears almost every day and I felt like the society within my country did not sincerely care about people like me anymore [35] [215] [216]. Despite how scared, anxious and hopeless I have felt for months, I at least received a few great opportunities to voice some characters for a talented aspiring artist on YouTube and I will always be grateful for them [62] [63] [64] [65]. Additionally, I considered Frozen II to be a masterpiece after watching it at the cinema [55]. There is also one thing I will praise 2019 for. And that is no other than the fact that so many great anniversary celebrations occurred. I love celebrating anniversaries, thus I am more than thrilled to make a nice list of anniversaries that have been worth celebrating in 2019. To those who have enjoyed reading my articles this year, I hope this one will be the icing on the cake. Speaking of cake, feel free to send your birthday cake emojis as we party through a bunch of anniversaries I believe were truly worth celebrating [43].
Come on! Who doesn’t love a birthday cake emoji? [43]Let us start with the 30th anniversary of the tale of everyone’s favourite red-haired mermaid from Disney. Thank Mickey Mouse the writers decided to not end the movie unhappily, compared to how the little mermaid passed away by turning into sea foam in the original tale [151]. Other than that, let us not forget some special editions of excellently made dolls of the iconic mermaid who gave up her voice for a chance to win Prince Eric’s heart [86] [88] [89]. Even some new Funko Pop! figures have been released in association with the celebration under the sea [6]. I honestly have nothing against Halle Bailey as Ariel in a live-action remake of the film as she seems to have plenty of talent in singing to suit the role [44] [100]. Other than my thoughts on that, I think that the live television adaption of the iconic tale simply titled “The Little Mermaid Live!” was a pretty interesting adaption for modern audiences, especially the young ones who have never watched the original animated film [1] [2]. Who would have thought the voice of Moana would be the next Ariel [1] [90]? Keep swimming on, whether you are part of that world or not, you poor unfortunate souls [2].
I have no mouth, fully black eyes. Striking a pose, I’m really pint-sized. Toys for the win! Looks like I’m in…Funko Pop! world. [1] [6]This year also marks the 60th anniversary of Sleeping Beauty, another Walt Disney classic [87]. The movie is much older than The Little Mermaid, but still as iconic nonetheless [37]. Besides, there has also been special Aurora dolls in association with her movie’s 60th anniversary [87]. I bet there were plenty of cosplayers cosplaying as Princess Aurora or Briar Rose to celebrate the anniversary. Some could say that Maleficent: Mistress Of Evil would be a decent modern association with the 60th anniversary [208], despite its predecessor’s rather mixed reception [61]. Too bad the lovely Aurora has been considered to be the least empowered princess of Disney history, but at least she can still be well-loved by many Disney nerds and very young girls [37] [179]. I could sure use a spindle to try and sleep better at night, as long as I have a sleepover with my boyfriend so that he can kiss me to wake me up. Oh, and I would also need to have a small plaster for my bleeding fingertip. What if Aurora wore a green dress instead of a pink one or a blue one? That would have been a really interesting twist.
Kiss me, you fool. [179]I would also like to mention the 10th anniversary of The Princess and the Frog. I remember watching the movie on the Grand Princess cruise when I was a teenager. I like how it adds a twist to the original trope of a frog being turned into a prince from the lips of a princess [181]. Tiana, the movie’s protagonist is still an awesome character to this day as she seems to be one of the more feminist and the most realistically developed princess, having the goal of working hard enough to own the restaurant of her father’s dreams rather than getting into a relationship with handsome prince efficiently [180] [181]. My favourite song from the film would have to be “Almost There” because it would be the feeling of being close to getting into college, university, a new job or a new home [181]. Could the movie from late 2009 about Disney’s first black princess receive an official sequel after the success and appeal of Frozen II [55]? I honestly would like that to happen as it truly deserved the positive reception it earned for a realistic female protagonist, delightful musical numbers and a unique take on the classic tale.
Tiana is such an awesome character! [180]Do you remember Polly Pocket? Even though I played with some examples of the bigger dolls with rubber clothes with an old friend as a child in the 2000s [148], I say the compact playsets from the 1990s were more memorable [119]. Furthermore, Polly Pocket, the cheerful pint-sized sweetheart returned to her vintage form in a special recreation of the Partytime Surprise Keepsafe Compact from 1989 to celebrate her 30th anniversary [83] [101] [198]. I just love its dazzling purple coat that consists of glitter and festiveness within its groovy interior. The appeal and success of the toy must have made up for how disappointing the 2018 reboot of the toy line from Mattel has been so far for plenty of old-school Polly Pocket fans, even though I can see it tried to fuse the 1990s and 2000s eras of Polly Pocket all together into one [102] [187]. And yes, Hot Topic also help celebrated Polly’s 30th anniversary by releasing a special Polly-themed collection [159]. Despite my fondness of the bigger dolls that could be dressed up, I honestly would like the next reboot of Polly Pocket can provide compact playsets that are very like the one from the 1990s.
Isn’t this a beautiful recreation of a classic toy from 1989 [83]?Speaking of Mattel, Barbie’s 60th anniversary must have been a blast, especially for huge Barbie doll collectors. My younger sister and I had a big bunch of Barbie dolls when we were children. Furthermore, you can say that I was a huge fan of Barbie as a child. I say the gorgeous layered dress she wore to celebrate her 60th year was quite stunning and her Proudly Pink doll was vintage yet vibrant [10] [98] [207]. I still remember seeing the recreation of her debut outfit from 2009 in association with her 50th anniversary [178]. As the Barbie Vlogs series progressed on the official YouTube channel, I saw the iconic beauty queen herself with light pink hair during her elevator challenge with Ken and thought it looked stunningly lovely [11]. It was probably a reference to the 60th-anniversary doll of her that consisted of pink hair [207]. Regardless of how any controversial Barbie dolls there were throughout the years, including the pregnant Midge doll from 2003 and the Slumber Party Barbie from 1965 [95] [186], I would say she still holds that feminist message today of inspiring young girls to become anything they want. How the heck does Barbie not age a day?!
Ooh la la! [10]The popular British talk show, Loose Women also threw a 20th-anniversary celebration for their loyal viewers to watch [78]. To those who may be unaware of what the show is about, its premise is a group of women answering questions related to difficult topics that would occur at some point during adult life [76]. I remember how all of us wished the lovely and talented Stacey Soloman a happy 30th birthday this year [81], which was a nice bonus to the show’s 20th-anniversary celebration, even though her fame debut was on The X Factor back in 2009 [165] [188]. Speaking of celebration, I bet plenty of viewers in the current generation still remember Loose Women’s 18th birthday back in 2017 [82]. Remember that old introduction of the show with a pink filter for the presenters [136]? Remember the one with an orange filter [99]? I think plenty of us still miss any of the previous sets and title sequences to a degree, depending on each previous series we remember the most [76] [79], but the current set and title sequence looks great as well [77] [80]. After so many logos, title sequences, set designs, and mature topics to discuss from 1999 to 2019 [70] [79], Loose Women deserved a great 20th-anniversary celebration.
The current pack of loose women in the current set of the television show that has reached its 20th Anniversary mark. [78]Sesame Street’s 50th anniversary was celebrated with more than just a special logo [142] [145] [146]. When I was a very young child in the early 2000s, I played Sesame Street: Numbers and Sesame Street: Letters on my family’s old computer at my first home [30] [31]. As an adult, I admire how plenty of episodes were not afraid to discuss serious real-life topics in a way that dies not corrupt its child-friendly appeal, such as Big Bird knowing about Mr. Hooper’s death back in 1983 [96] [126]. Another sign of Sesame Street maintaining its strength of bringing realistic issues into a child-friendly light would be the time when its South African version introduced Kami, a young muppet with HIV in 2002 [53] [97] [199]. What I especially love about Sesame Street in this decade is the rather accurate portrayal of Julia, the adorable orange-haired muppet who has autism and the way the other characters treat her with outstanding respect [143] [144]. Additionally, they also introduced a new muppet named Karli for teaching children about being in foster care and a parent’s addiction this year [38]. Looking through its history of character introductions, character alternations and such [52] [53], you can tell the show truly has evolved from its first airing back in 1969.
A reversed rainbow of our beloved muppets from Sesame Street. [142] [145] [146]I do no doubt that many Nintendo nerds acknowledged the 30th anniversary of the Game Boy, especially the old school Nintendo nerds [58] [169]. Surely you could only see black LCD on a green screen and it does not look very easing at times, but that consisted was the old school charm that was the part of many 90s kids’ childhoods. And yes, it began the legend of playing Pokémon on a handheld with Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue [120]. Ah, good old Generation One. As the years of the Game Boy went by, there were various accessories to either enhance the experience or make it…interesting [133] [169]. I swear that I did not write this article on a Game Boy with the Work Boy add-on [133]! As someone who will always be humbled by classic portable gaming, I wonder if at least several Game Boys are still being played on by our dear old schoolers, whether they are light grey, black or any other colour [169]. As for me, I would take a selfie with a Game Boy camera and decorate it like how I did with my black Nintendo DSi when I was a teenager [133].
Fancy an official 2020s edition of this nostalgic handheld system called “Game Girl”? I do. [169]And speaking of Nintendo, 2019 marks its 130th anniversary. Would you believe that they started with handmade Hanafuda cards in Japan from 1889 to 1928 [112] [113] [170]? In the late 70s and early 80s, Nintendo’s legacy as a successful video game company spawned [112] [113] [170]. When I was a child in the 2000s, I had a blue and yellow Pikachu themed Nintendo 64 in my bedroom [114]. The two games I played on that system were Pokémon Snap and Super Mario 64 [106] [107]. Additionally, my first ever Nintendo DS game was Nintendogs: Dachshund & Friends, even though it was on my original pink DS that sadly had poor collaboration [105]. I later got into Wii gaming with Wii Sports, Wii Play, Mario Kart Wii and so on as a preteen [104] [109] [110]. This year as an adult, I sincerely hope the workers and fans of Nintendo enjoyed celebrating the one hundred and thirtieth year of a big business that has won the hearts of many gamers. Despite how positively I reviewed Mario Kart Tour, Nintendo’s newest third-party mobile application [217] [218], many have criticized its greedy tactics when it came to microtransactions [212]. Nevertheless, that should not overshadow the huge celebration. Here is to another year of the Switch’s legacy [112] [113] [170].
I hope you all enjoyed celebrating Nintendo’s 130th birthday, fellow Nintendo nerds! [170]Ah, the SEGA Dreamcast. It was thinking of its 20th anniversary outside of Japan [153]. It is shame that its financial failure caused SEGA to lose a lot of funds, but it will still be remembered for many great titles, including Sonic Adventure, the game that changed Sonic the Hedgehog forever and Sonic Adventure 2, its sequel that marked Sonic’s 10th anniversary and introduced Shadow the Hedgehog and Rouge the Bat [130] [152] [153] [155] [156]. Let us not forget the Dreamcast port of Crazy Taxi that could make you question each passenger’s trust in the driver’s reckless driving [211]. And let us not forget about Seaman on the Dreamcast, which had a weirdly creative premise of taking care of a bizarre creature and at least a decent use of the microphone accessory [134]. Will SEGA have the courage and steady finances to finally develop a successor to the Dreamcast for the next gaming generation? Probably not, but at least we can all actually look forward to the upcoming live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie after its interpretation of blue blur was redesigned to rapidly increase its potential [117]. As for the original Dreamcast, we can always still think of it for the rest of our gaming days.
The SEGA Dreamcast and its logos. They’re thinking. [153]
Oh. Remember Sonic the Hedgehog as a DJ? He will need to stay focused and not get distracted at the thoughts of an upcoming game next time. [130] [152]Besides another Sonic monopoly game [157], 2019 also marked the 30th anniversary of the SEGA Mega Drive, otherwise known as “SEGA Genesis” in North America [154]. Yes, I know it was firstly released in Japan back in October 1988, but the 30th anniversary can still be celebrated outside of Japan because of how it was released outside of Japan about three months later [154]. Besides, we humans celebrate our 21st birthdays especially. As usual, we will always remember the Mega Drive for how it introduced us to the speedy blue rodent back in 1991 and later presented his adorable two-tailed sidekick in 1992 [140] [141]. The SEGA Mega Drive Mini, the old school console’s miniature counterpart is highly likely to help continue the trend of miniature versions of classic consoles for old school gamers [129] [137]. Who knows if that trend will continue from how it started with the NES: Classic Edition back in late 2016 [18] [49] [50]? A miniature version of Nintendo 64 called “Nintendo 64: Classic Edition” released at the time I get grey hair would really rock my socks. As for the 30th anniversary of the Mega Drive, does anyone fancy playing the first Sonic the Hedgehog game on an oversized Mega Drive controller [69]?
Shout-out to the ’90s kids who loved the Mega Drive! [137]Hey simmers, have you noticed that 2019 is also the 10th anniversary of The Sims 3 [183] [185]? From 2009 to 2013, there were eleven expansion packs for enhancing the base game, along with ten stuff packs for enriching a sim’s life. There were also eleven downloadable worlds that were available from The Sims 3 store [185]. I still remember trying the game out on my laptop when I was just sweet sixteen and creating a Betty Boop sim [192], as well as two male sims based on Mordecai and Rigby from Regular Show [19] [195] [196]. Even though it was interesting to see the childhood’s Mortimer and Bella Goth, I even created them as adults with their daughter Cassandra as a teenager and her son Alexander as a toddler [197]. Ah, the good old days. Due to its critical acclaim and appeal for introducing new aspects, including personality traits and much more customization for a sim’s appearance [185] [195] [196], I can say it is indeed one of the best-selling PC games of all time and has aged rather well. If there ought to be The Sims 5, I think I would prefer it being just an HD version of The Sims for old time’s sake [184].
A special collector’s edition of The Sims 3. [185]The Simpsons has officially been running for 30 years [115]! Wow! Lisa Simpson will always be my favourite character in the show. Yeah, many of us do believe that the animated sitcom has overstayed its welcome and went downhill after its first nine seasons [219]. I personally believe that the series should have ended after the releases of The Simpsons Movie and The Simpsons Game in 2007 as I believed that they both would have been part of a truly memorable finale to an iconic cartoon [40] [182]. Nevertheless, I enjoyed playing The Simpsons: Tapped Out on my iPod Touch during my first year at college [39]. Rumour has it that the show will finally end in 2020 [115], which I suppose is for the best as television shows that run for a long time tend to show signs of a plot being recycled. Johnny Test was one of those shows that pulled the stunt [66] [67] [68]. But even if The Simpsons will not run for a few more seasons, I would be thrilled if they let an HD re-release of The Simpsons: Hit & Run happen [204]. Unfortunately, I do not have my fingers crossed, even if they would be yellow if I went to Springfield.
No sky? D’oh! [75]If only Stephen Hillenberg was here to celebrate the 20th anniversary of SpongeBob SquarePants [45] [162] [163] [164]. As he rests in peace, we still reflect on how timeless and memorable the episodes of the first few seasons of SpongeBob were, including Chocolate With Nuts and Band Geeks [7] [160]. Yes, I can say this includes the variety of internet memes involving the yellow fry cook [17]. The way the voice actors for each main character re-enacted the most memorable scenes from the earlier seasons while briefly cosplaying as their roles at The Trusty Slab is brilliant [163]. And let us not forget about the special, Spongebob’s Big Birthday Blowout [45] [162] [164]. A spin-off that could suddenly be disrespectful towards Hillenberg’s wishes [202]? We will pass, thank you very much. On a lighter note, the SpongeBob: Sponge on the Run trailer provides refreshing new animation that is exclusive for the film and a promising premise [116]. Furthermore, only showing SpongeBob as a child temporarily in the film shall be hopefully not disrespectful to Hillenburg. As for the main series that is still running on Nickelodeon, the Halloween-themed introduction for its latest Halloween special was pretty zany [161]. Fancy living! Here we come! La la la la la [160]!
Our cheerful fry cook with his Krusty Krew for his 20th anniversary. [45]After so many movies and TV shows throughout the years, I guess good old Scooby-Doo deserves a pretty good 50th anniversary [210], despite those high risks of the premise becoming rather stale and too predictable [167] [168]. He was my favourite cartoon character when I was a very young child. It was brilliant that the Loose Women even cosplayed as Scooby-Doo and his human pack this year [77] [80], which feels like two anniversaries for the price of one. And who would except that the gang would resort to competing against the Teen Titans in Teen Titans GO [21]? The upcoming animated film titled “Scoob” seems to be ready to start a whole new era of the mystery-solvers’ legacies with a refreshingly new 3D animation style in 2020 [57] [209]. It looks like Scoob will be a reboot of the franchise as it the teaser trailer portrays Shaggy and Scooby when they first met in their younger days, along with how they first met Fred, Daphne, and Velma [57] [209]. Even though plenty of us still believe that Scooby and his friends have overstayed their welcome, I suppose some of us can at least raise our glasses and say “To another fifty years!” without having to unmask anyone…for now.
Scooby-Doo and his team competing in a game show hosted by Control Freak. [21]Let us not forget about the 50th anniversary of the iconic moon landing [3]. No matter how many times conspiracy theorists have tried to convince us that the moon landing was a staged hoax all along [135] [189], its special anniversary still hit news headlines this year. And yes, there was a joke regarding the conspiracy theory in Minions, the movie about a certain pack of short yellow species from 2015 [92]. Nevertheless, I shall not hop onto that bandwagon as you will not see me with a tinfoil hat on my head [48]. No offence to Alex Jones. I even managed to spot a poster of the second human being to set foot on the moon, Buzz Aldrin at the Apple Museum in Prague. In addition to such a huge impact it left on humanity, many of us are excited for letting a woman set foot on the moon, thus bringing back a nostalgic memory of something truly unforgettable and adding a small but notable twist to it [213]. Furthermore, many of us will always be humbled when looking back at various reports of the landing on the moon. Rest in peace, Mr. Armstrong [214].
A photograph of a poster featuring Buzz Aldrin at the Apple Museum in Prague. [Williams, 2019]Primark’s 50th anniversary was also celebrated with its biggest shop yet opening [122] [124] [177]. My mother and I admire Primark, otherwise known as “Penneys” in Ireland for a wide range of such stunning clothes and accessories their shops would offer [122], even though staying around there for too long can be rather exhausting for me. Yes, that is just me, but at least I could still purchase a new cosplay outfit and accessory from Primark after the Christmas season. I know I can also rely on Primark for how its community strongly condemns modern slavery and human trafficking [121]. Who knows? Another paid job or voluntary work experience I get could be in a Primark shop. But for now, why not check out their latest Winter sales and see which clothes and accessories for the season suit you best [60]? Speaking of Winter sales, I could briefly cosplay as Lara Croft in her Winter outfit from Rise of the Tomb Raider in the future [191]. I now wonder what stunning clothes my grandmothers bought from Primark and wore with style back in 1969. As for me in the present, I would be delighted to dine at Primark’s Disney café soon [42] [123] [125].
The 50th anniversary bag my mother got from a Primark shop this year. [Williams, 2019]And let us not forget about Tesco and its 100th anniversary, my fellow Brits [93]. After almost eight decades of business that started back in 1919, Tesco spawned Tesco Express for petrol stations in 1994 [73]. In 1998, the company in Thailand merged with Lotus [74]. And let us not forget Tesco Direct, Tesco’s website that was launched in 2006 [72]. Tesco may have been unsuccessful in America [24], but at least it is still trusted by many folks in England, Poland, Czech Republic, China, Thailand, and Ireland today [71] [74] [176]. In the current generation of the United Kingdom, several of us probably boogied out to a few versions of the groovy advert and many of us were amazed at the nostalgic references, including Morph and a shopper in a funky 70s outfit [91] [173] [174]. Of course, the moment of an astronaut floating around in the shop to gather some grub is a possible reference to the moon landing that was reported around the world back in 1969 [174]. Again, two anniversary celebrations for the price of one! As we maintain proactivity for future generations, Tesco may keep delivering Christmas for another hundred years [175]. Whether you shop at Tesco Metro, Tesco Extra or Tesco Express, every little helps [176].
A whole century of a business is a heck of a long time. [173] [174]Another 100th anniversary celebrated this year is the one of Felix the Cat [33]. Such a wonderful, wonderful cat, isn’t he [28]? Too bad he did not have the best story way under a different name back in 1919. It was sad to see him attempt to end his own life by putting a gas hose in his mouth, which is definitely something you would not expect to see in cartoons today [51] [149]. Luckily, we saw him as a much more cheerful character years later and we still do today, especially when he reaches into his bag of tricks. A notable example would be the time when an escalator spawned from his bag and reached an apple tree back in 1959 [201]. Some other examples of the bag’s magic were from Felix’s own movie from 1989, despite its negative reception [41] [166]. In the mid-1990s, Felix starred in another television series titled “The Twisted Tales of Felix the Cat” [33]. An example of his legacy in the 2010s would be that Felix the Cat application I have played on my iPod Touch back in Summer 2012 [193] [194]. Just like Barbie, how does the cat not age a day?!
Felix the Cat! The wonderful, wonderful cat! Whenever he gets in a fix, he reaches into his bag of tricks! [28]And last, but not least, 2019 marks the 80th anniversary of Batman [4] [34]. I bet there were plenty of Batman cosplayers out there who celebrated, along with some Robin cosplayers. Back in 1939, Batman debuted in an issue of Detective Comics [22]. Strangely enough, he and his sidekick Robin did make occasional appearances in the first season of Sesame Street back in 1970 [52]. Looking back at that could also be celebrating two anniversaries for the price of one. But wait! Another two for the one of price sensation came from how Batman even did yet another crossover with Scooby-Doo and his pack of human allies in Scooby-Doo and Guess Who [59] [213]? Batman’s collaboration with Fortnite this year sure was zany [54] [190]. And speaking of gaming, at least we do not have to worry about the poorly made video games based on his legacy anymore. Good times, right Angry Video Game Nerd [131] [132]? Nevertheless, the 2010s video games he starred in were exceptional to plenty of gamers, including Batman: Arkham City [209]. As long as DC does not back down on publishing new comics, here is to another decade with the dark knight [34], whether his iconic suit is blue and grey or fully black.
EIGHTY YEARS OF BATMAAAAAAAN!!! [34]Before we conclude this compilation, here are some honourable mentions:
The 125th anniversary of Barbour [14]
The 25th anniversary of PlayStation [118]
The 30th anniversary of Wallace and Gromit [15] [150]
The 20th anniversary of Disney’s animation adaption of Tarzan [172] [206]
The 10th anniversary of Ratchet and Clank: A Crack in Time [158]
The 10th anniversary of Megurine Luka, the glamourous pink-haired VOCALOID with an angelic voice [205]
The 2nd anniversary of Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp [103] [111]
The 20th anniversary of Rayman 2: The Great Escape [127]
The 20th anniversary of Donkey Kong 64, the Nintendo 64 game that had a memorable yellow cartridge in Australia and North America [128]
The 10th anniversary of Up, Pixar’s masterpiece about an old man who made his house fly with lots of balloons [200]
The 10th anniversary of Coraline, the stop-motion film based on the novel with the same name [29] [85]
The 10th anniversary of Avatar, the thrilling live-action movie about a mysterious blue alien race [9]
The 15th anniversary of Mean Girls, a fetch chick flick [46] [84]
The 10th of a YouTube channel I recommend, MrMarioFan12 [94]
The 10th anniversary of Sonny With A Chance [36]
The 20th anniversary of Sonic Underground [47]
The 10th anniversary of The Annoying Orange [8]
The 50th anniversary of the 50 pence coin within British currency [15]
The 30th anniversary of the internet [56]
Feel free to make your own list of honourable mentions of other special anniversaries that I have not been mentioned, yet you have noticed in 2019.
All hail Queen Luka! [205]
“Isn’t it honourable to be on a 50p, lad?” [15] [150]Of course, awesome anniversaries do not just get celebrated in 2019. Remember Mario’s 30th anniversary back in 2015 [108], Sonic the Hedgehog’s 20th anniversary back in 2011 and the 20th anniversary of The Powerpuff Girls last year [20] [139]? I bet many of us also had a blast celebrating the previous special anniversaries of the things I listed back in 2009, including Barbie’s 50th anniversary and the 50th anniversary of Sleeping Beauty [12] [13] [37] [178]. More anniversaries of the things we appreciate and admire will await us in the 2020s and so on. I would love to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Sonic Colours with my boyfriend as I had a blast with that game on my Nintendo Wii when I was a teenager [138]. I can also celebrate the 10th anniversary of Tangled, Disney’s beautifully animated adaption of Rapunzel from 2010 [171]. Again, I would love The Sims to be officially remastered in 2020 as a celebration of the 20th anniversary of the successful life-simulation series [184]. Such a huge method worked out brilliantly for Spyro the Dragon in association with his 20th anniversary last year, right [5]? I will see you all in the next year of the rat, fellow writers and creators [27]. Squeak!
Hopefully 2019 has been great for you if your Chinese Zodiac sign is the pig [26]. We just need to wait for the next year of the rat, including me. [27]References
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