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[Mystic Monkey]

I don't think so. One of Pokémon franchise's successful factors is because it was released on Game Boy, which was cheap and affordable.
People would prefer that compared to buying a Dreamcast plus Chao's GD game.
Game Boy's lifespan was almost ended at that time (Pokémon brought them again to life), that's why they were very cheap.
Not to mention its portability factor too helped it to be easier to spread its games to friends.
If only SEGA's Game Gear was as success as Game Boy, that would be a different story.

True, but as you said, GameBoy's lifespan was almost at an end, and with the GameBoy Advance as a successor, as well as an unlikely franchise joining the Nintendo-line at the time, Sonic Team could've made Chao games for the GBA if they wanted to.

Chao as an independent franchise would've been late to the part in comparison to Pokémon, but if chao gameplay had tweaks here and there, I believe it could've been a contender.

Unfortunately James Gunn's still undecided whether his Batman would be based on Matt Reeve's or not.
His version of Batman in his mind (shown in his Creature Commandos TV series), who is bulky and brick house, is really different with Matt Reeve's skinny Robert Pattinson.

Matt Reeve's version, particularly the movie itself, I imagine is set during Batman's early years as a hero.

But, I would love to sit in with that business meeting (or at least café talk) between James Gunn and Matt Reeves on whenever or not their movies should share a continuity.
I would suggest that they should be business partners for the DCU. They can still make their own film series, just under the rule they share a continuity. Yes, The Batman movie was dark and gritty, with deeper and forlorn moments and Superman's movie was bright and a bit tongue-in-cheek, but I still believe it can work. Just that Metropolis and Gotham contrast one another drastically.

Plus, one thing I noticed when re-watching The Batman, I noticed how "childish" Batman was in some moments.

• When it comes to violence, such as beating up thugs, he is not as "reserved" as Batman from previous cartoons and movies. He's more of a brawler than a finesse fighter.
• The way he snatched the phone from Selina Kyle for having evidence. While granted Selina maybe reserved to share, he has done it in a way that reminds me of bullies taking things just because they can.
• When he was interrogating the Riddler, when he realised Riddler was up to something, instead of acknowledging Riddler won't talk and immediately find out for himself, he started punching the glass like a child who can't get his own way.

It's these subtle things with Batman's personality why I believe he can fit in this world James Gunn set up.

Yeah, but not as evil.

Nor a girl.

[Berto]

True, but as you said, GameBoy's lifespan was almost at an end, and with the GameBoy Advance as a successor, as well as an unlikely franchise joining the Nintendo-line at the time, Sonic Team could've made Chao games for the GBA if they wanted to.

You read that partially.
"Game Boy was almost ended at that time but Pokémon brought them again to life."
Pokémon is a system seller that could revive Game Boy from its death.

Chao as an independent franchise would've been late to the part in comparison to Pokémon, but if chao gameplay had tweaks here and there, I believe it could've been a contender.

No, it was far too late.
GBA was released 2001, it wouldn't be able to catch up the Pokemon craze that's happened since 1999.

Matt Reeve's version, particularly the movie itself, I imagine is set during Batman's early years as a hero.

But, I would love to sit in with that business meeting (or at least café talk) between James Gunn and Matt Reeves on whenever or not their movies should share a continuity.
I would suggest that they should be business partners for the DCU. They can still make their own film series, just under the rule they share a continuity. Yes, The Batman movie was dark and gritty, with deeper and forlorn moments and Superman's movie was bright and a bit tongue-in-cheek, but I still believe it can work. Just that Metropolis and Gotham contrast one another drastically.

Plus, one thing I noticed when re-watching The Batman, I noticed how "childish" Batman was in some moments.

• When it comes to violence, such as beating up thugs, he is not as "reserved" as Batman from previous cartoons and movies. He's more of a brawler than a finesse fighter.
• The way he snatched the phone from Selina Kyle for having evidence. While granted Selina maybe reserved to share, he has done it in a way that reminds me of bullies taking things just because they can.
• When he was interrogating the Riddler, when he realised Riddler was up to something, instead of acknowledging Riddler won't talk and immediately find out for himself, he started punching the glass like a child who can't get his own way.

It's these subtle things with Batman's personality why I believe he can fit in this world James Gunn set up.

James Gunn's problem with Batman is not with how dark and gritty it is.
It's more about the timeline.
James Gunn was launching the DCU in a world already filled with heroes.
That's why we also met Guy Gardner, Peacemaker, and Mr. Terrific in Superman (2025) mobie.
He wanted the mature and experienced version Batman in that world.









Someone who's already being feared and respected by other heroes.
Someone who could outsmart the genius Mr. Terrific and defeat Guy Gardner with one punch.
But in Matt Reeves version ... Batman is still a newbie who's only started his superhero career in DCU world.

[Mystic Monkey]

You read that partially.
"Game Boy was almost ended at that time but Pokémon brought them again to life."
Pokémon is a system seller that could revive Game Boy from its death.

Pokémon practically kept the handheld systems going up until the Switch.

No, it was far too late.
GBA was released 2001, it wouldn't be able to catch up the Pokemon craze that's happened since 1999.

Pokémon craze started in 1999, but it would've been two years old by the time Chao Gardens were introduced, so there could've still been a window of opportunity for Sega to expand Chao as an independent franchise at the time while Pokémon were still in its early phase.
Even Sonic was a late-comer in Mario's live, but Sonic still put up a fight to be recognised on par with the plumber.

James Gunn's problem with Batman is not with how dark and gritty it is.
It's more about the timeline.
James Gunn was launching the DCU in a world already filled with heroes.
That's why we also met Guy Gardner, Peacemaker, and Mr. Terrific in Superman (2025) mobie.
He wanted the mature and experienced version Batman in that world.









Someone who's already being feared and respected by other heroes.
Someone who could outsmart the genius Mr. Terrific and defeat Guy Gardner with one punch.
But in Matt Reeves version ... Batman is still a newbie who's only started his superhero career in DCU world.

That can still be the case if Batman's film takes place before the events of the first film. Back when both Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne were starting out as heroes. The Superman we seen in the new film seems more experienced and mature, with the beginning being his first major defeat. While Batman seen in his film seems a bit... raw and immature here and there, as if Batman only had a year of experience or so.

The Batman: Part II might take place a year or two after the first film, where Batman would be more experienced by then. And given the film is still in development, they could tease a certain blue boy scout in it if they wanted to.

Fans worry how the two will contrast, but I think it's the contrast that would make it just as interesting.
and all I am asking is for James Gunn and Matt Reeves to share the DCU. They can make movies how they like on their side of the swimming pool as long as they share the water. if they want to do Batman×Superman crossover or Justice League films, well that's for them along with Warner Bros. to talk over.

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Pokémon craze started in 1999, but it would've been two years old by the time Chao Gardens were introduced, so there could've still been a window of opportunity for Sega to expand Chao as an independent franchise at the time while Pokémon were still in its early phase.
Even Sonic was a late-comer in Mario's live, but Sonic still put up a fight to be recognised on par with the plumber.

No, 1999 is for the international (or western) but in Japan and Asia ... it's already started long before that.
It's already started in 1996 and grew bigger in 1997 thanks to the anime version too being aired started that year.



So it's already five years too late, there's no way Chao could fill the gap.

That can still be the case if Batman's film takes place before the events of the first film. Back when both Clark Kent and Bruce Wayne were starting out as heroes. The Superman we seen in the new film seems more experienced and mature, with the beginning being his first major defeat. While Batman seen in his film seems a bit... raw and immature here and there, as if Batman only had a year of experience or so.

The Batman: Part II might take place a year or two after the first film, where Batman would be more experienced by then. And given the film is still in development, they could tease a certain blue boy scout in it if they wanted to.

Two years couldn't still make up for five years experiences Superman and Justice Gang have. Batman still has a long way too catch up to Superman (2025) movie.

Fans worry how the two will contrast, but I think it's the contrast that would make it just as interesting.
and all I am asking is for James Gunn and Matt Reeves to share the DCU. They can make movies how they like on their side of the swimming pool as long as they share the water. if they want to do Batman×Superman crossover or Justice League films, well that's for them along with Warner Bros. to talk over.

For me, I'm not worry about the contrast, I'm sure they could make it works somehow.
I just don't wanna have Batman has less experiences than the other heroes.

[Mystic Monkey]

No, 1999 is for the international (or western) but in Japan and Asia ... it's already started long before that.
It's already started in 1996 and grew bigger in 1997 thanks to the anime version too being aired started that year.



So it's already five years too late, there's no way Chao could fill the gap.

Well, Sonic for the Mega Drive was six years after Super Mario Bros. for the NES, and Sonic was still regarded Mario's most serious rival.

Two years couldn't still make up for five years experiences Superman and Justice Gang have. Batman still has a long way too catch up to Superman (2025) movie.

Three years, not five years.
Superman's film starts off with written narration of how 300 years a go, Krypton was destroyed, 30 years a go, Clark ended up with the Kents, 3 years a go, Superman started as a hero.
Batman's film could take place a year either before or after Superman started out as a hero, which by the time of Superman's defeat by the hammer of Boravia, Batman may have had experience by then, with his sequel/part 2 possibly taking place a year or two from the first.
But, again, there's no solid confirmation if Matt Reeves is willing to share with James Gunn. If The Batman is confirmed to be canon to the DCU, that would steal Superman's place as first in the DCU movie series.

For me, I'm not worry about the contrast, I'm sure they could make it works somehow.
I just don't wanna have Batman has less experiences than the other heroes.

He won't. As I said, to me it feels like he's already inexperienced in his own film, but the film may take place sometime before Superman's film, so he would be more experienced by then.

[Berto]

Well, Sonic for the Mega Drive was six years after Super Mario Bros. for the NES, and Sonic was still regarded Mario's most serious rival.

It's thanks to how SEGA of America marketed Sonic so aggresively.
In Japan, Sonic's reception was nothing that big.
Even in games, while Mario games could easily reached 1-5 million units in Japan, Sonic's struggling just to get 100k there.

Three years, not five years.
Superman's film starts off with written narration of how 300 years a go, Krypton was destroyed, 30 years a go, Clark ended up with the Kents, 3 years a go, Superman started as a hero.

I see, I thought in Peacemaker there is a hint that the team of metahuman already around about at least five years.
Well ... Green Lantern Corp at least ... since Superman is still in year three.
In Lantern TV series Hal Jordan is already old, teaching the next generation (John Stewart) with Guy Gardner inbetween.

Batman's film could take place a year either before or after Superman started out as a hero, which by the time of Superman's defeat by the hammer of Boravia, Batman may have had experience by then, with his sequel/part 2 possibly taking place a year or two from the first.
But, again, there's no solid confirmation if Matt Reeves is willing to share with James Gunn. If The Batman is confirmed to be canon to the DCU, that would steal Superman's place as first in the DCU movie series.He won't. As I said, to me it feels like he's already inexperienced in his own film, but the film may take place sometime before Superman's film, so he would be more experienced by then.

So I read Andy Muschietti said his Batman in THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD movie later is the one who's belong to DCU, not Reeve's Batman so I guess for now we have to accept that they are in the separated universe.

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HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! Comic - Chapter 247 - A Fan's Gaze



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[Mystic Monkey]

It's thanks to how SEGA of America marketed Sonic so aggresively.
In Japan, Sonic's reception was nothing that big.
Even in games, while Mario games could easily reached 1-5 million units in Japan, Sonic's struggling just to get 100k there.

What about those japanese commercials in Sonic Jam?

I see, I thought in Peacemaker there is a hint that the team of metahuman already around about at least five years.
Well ... Green Lantern Corp at least ... since Superman is still in year three.
In Lantern TV series Hal Jordan is already old, teaching the next generation (John Stewart) with Guy Gardner inbetween.

I believe the Peacemaker TV series takes place in the old DCEU as a spin-off from Suicide Squad. I do know Peacemaker cameos in Superman's movie though. I haven't really seen the Peacemaker TV series so I dunno if universe-hopping shenanigans are involved.The Flash series takes place in the Arrowverse which is entirely seperate from the DC films universe, both old and new.

So I read Andy Muschietti said his Batman in THE BRAVE AND THE BOLD movie later is the one who's belong to DCU, not Reeve's Batman so I guess for now we have to accept that they are in the separated universe.

That movie is so down the line, we dunno if it'll have a new Batman or not.

[Berto]

What about those japanese commercials in Sonic Jam?

It's not aggresive enough since sales-wise ... Sonic Jam, a mascot game, (plus Sonic R and Sonic 3D too) wasn't even in Top 100 SEGA Saturn Best Selling Game in Japan.

I believe the Peacemaker TV series takes place in the old DCEU as a spin-off from Suicide Squad. I do know Peacemaker cameos in Superman's movie though. I haven't really seen the Peacemaker TV series so I dunno if universe-hopping shenanigans are involved.

No, it has been retconed that Peacemaker TV series is part of DCU too (so I guess it means DCEU and DCU shared same story) with post ending changed.
For DCU, Gunn has replaced the Justice League cameo in the Peacemaker TV series post ending with the Justice Gang, Superman, and Supergirl.



Old (part of DCEU):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6_yCaI-grs

New (part of DCU):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzNV8ydQKb4

That movie is so down the line, we dunno if it'll have a new Batman or not.

The movie story is about Batman and his son, Damian.
This mean this Batman is already having experience with four robins (Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Stephanie Brown, Tim Drake) before Damian.
This Batman is closer to the Gunn's experienced Batman in Creature Commandos TV series than Reeve's version.

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PSO2 Comic CENTRAL! Episode 189 : Ideas Wanted for Field Day



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[Mystic Monkey]

It's not aggresive enough since sales-wise ... Sonic Jam, a mascot game, (plus Sonic R and Sonic 3D too) wasn't even in Top 100 SEGA Saturn Best Selling Game in Japan.

Oh, I knew Sonic became more popular in the West over in Japan, but I figured he was still popular.

No, it has been retconed that Peacemaker TV series is part of DCU too (so I guess it means DCEU and DCU shared same story) with post ending changed.
For DCU, Gunn has replaced the Justice League cameo in the Peacemaker TV series post ending with the Justice Gang, Superman, and Supergirl.



Old (part of DCEU):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6_yCaI-grs

New (part of DCU):

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gzNV8ydQKb4

Most confusing. Though I never watched Peacemaker to figure it out.

The movie story is about Batman and his son, Damian.
This mean this Batman is already having experience with four robins (Dick Grayson, Jason Todd, Stephanie Brown, Tim Drake) before Damian.
This Batman is closer to the Gunn's experienced Batman in Creature Commandos TV series than Reeve's version.

So... potentially far in the future, after Batman.

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Oh, I knew Sonic became more popular in the West over in Japan, but I figured he was still popular.

Unfortunately not at that time, his popularity gap between Japan and western was really high.
But that's not just Sonic, Crash Bandicoot was failed to make impression too there.
Cute characters were more popular than edgy ones.
They prefer Toro and Kuro (who then became Sony's official mascot characters in Japan,while western sticked with Polygon Man and Crash) than Crash.



Thankfully that's in the past and now now Sonic's kinda popular there too.
Mario + Sonic Olympic series plus his awesome entrance trailer in Super Smash Bros. Brawl ironically were huge factors.

Most confusing. Though I never watched Peacemaker to figure it out.

Well. The point is Peacemaker TV Series Season 1 is both counted in DCEU and DCU, the difference is just the post ending.
Season 2 is belong to DCU though since DCEU was discontinued.

So... potentially far in the future, after Batman.

Yeah, but not so far with Peacemaker and Superman (2025) timeline.

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PSO2 Comic CENTRAL! Episode 190 : A Shot in the Dark



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HATSUNE MIKU: COLORFUL STAGE! Comic - Chapter 248 - Photo Op



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PSO2 Comic CENTRAL! Episode 191 : Rebuce,Reuse,Retaliate



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