Hyped As Hell For The Grand Opening Of Hazbin Hotel

Disclaimer: 
This is a follow-up to an analysis of some trailers for a shortly upcoming animated series that contains content aimed at mature audiences, including:

• Hellish imagery
• Strong profanity
• Cannibalism
• Strong cartoon violence, including blood and gore
• Explicit sexual references, including a moment of sexual intercourse
• Moderate drug references

There is also a discussion regarding alleged racial insensitivities regarding a certain character’s specific trait. Reader discretion is advised. 
 
Happy New Year, fellow sinners [72]! It will not be long until the first season of Hazbin Hotel is finally letting all Hell break loose in a musically redeeming way on Prime Video [101] [102]. Both God AND Satan know that I have been blogging about the intellectual property created by Vivienne Medrano ever since shortly after the release of the pilot in late 2019 [99] [100]. The trailer for the first season sure made up for how lacking the series’ marketing seemed after the releases of several sneak peeks [101] [102]. You do not suppose that there is a little more to discuss before the big day of the hotel’s opening, do you? Well, I do! Whether you have been sent to Hell for letting your sim drown in a swimming pool by selling its ladder [4], roleplaying as a robber the Pizza Parlor or the Gift Shop in Club Penguin [68] [79], pushing a villager to where you buried a pitfall seed in Animal Crossing: Let’s Go To The City [64], choosing SonElise over SonAmy or wearing socks in sandals [46] [101] [102], let us go into a little more detail shortly before the hotel’s grand opening on Prime Video alongside the run of the third season of Sonic Prime on Netflix [61]. 
 

The warmth of the fireplace in the hotel lobby was a special little sensation from hazbeans [51]. Consider your New Year’s resolutions validated once the hotel for sinners wanting to be redeemed opens [50] [53]. Speaking of New Year’s resolutions, if someone is not willing to be referred to by their surname and the first letter of their first name if any credit for sources is given to them [90] [96], even in my older articles, please let me know as soon as possible. And now, on with the final outcome of hoping before the big launch! [51]

How would Alastor and Angel Dust co-operative as they put their sexual differences aside [52]? Rumour has it that Angel Dust will get killed off in an episode as hinted by the moment of Charlie shedding tears at his door [10]. However, I doubt such a tragic moment as the four-armed frenemy is quite an important character of the series and I also do not want such a shocking turn of events to occur, much like how I do not want Stolas to die [34] [56] [57]. X, formerly known as “Twitter” continues to be an aggravating cesspool of toxicity surrounding allegations of Alastor’s demonic tyranny involving voodoo symbolism being allegedly racist after Christmas [13] [14] [44]. It was bad enough that the Smurfs have been considered a metaphor for nazis for how their sworn enemy can be seen as a Jewish stereotype [33], but as always, we should be ultimately free to express concerns in a rational manner without being harassed and value the importance of respectful representation of cultures and so on. Aside from leaving the toxic “No opinions allowed!” and “Everything is offensive!” phase in 2016 [73], Angel Dust’s personal progression throughout the two seasons ought to be the most notable aspect of the series’ highly possible excellence and Alastor’s antiheroism is sure to spice up the sweet intentions of a princess who believes in redemption [101] [102].
 

Angel Dust’s attire in this shot is a reference to his older and cruder design from the mid-2010s, which is a pretty cool Easter egg [7] [8] [53]. No! I am NOT referring to the Egg Bois dressed as bunnies! [53]

I remember unintentionally offending someone without receiving a valid and detailed explanation for the offence caused by what I support back in Spring 2016. Well, at least I do not post content on DeviantArt anymore and I thankfully stopped tweeting on Twitter a while ago [106] [107]. I am not saying that people criticising Alastor’s use of voodoo symbols is the same as what I was confronted for as I can understand where some people calling the portrayal of voodoo symbols out are coming from, but I believe that I do not deserve any serious accusations of being “racist” or “anti-black” for valuing how fascinatingly antiheroic Alastor can be throughout the hotel’s business [13] [14] [44]. I still stand by how I do not want to relive the toxicity of being a creepypasta writer [75] [98]. Unfortunately, not everyone will understand that [6] [18]. As always, please do not attack or harass anyone involved and criticism can be addressed in a positive and thoughtful manner. [53]

Looks like there are a few minor characters to briefly discuss without spoiling anything. Zestial, the demon who was seen drinking some green beverage in the pilot seems rather sinister and appears to be the partner of the mysteriously designed lady who was seen drawing back curtains in the same location he was in [52]. Her character design had received a slight upgrade for the television series and her name is “Carmilla Carmine” [2] [15] [37]. Don’t you just love alliterative names? It has been confirmed that she runs a business that produces angelic weaponry [15], which can be seen as an expansion on the lore of angelic weapons in Helluva Boss, most notably the special rifle Striker had in “The Harvest Moon Festival” [56]. Speaking of angelic, a new angel-like character on one of the official Hazbin Hotel trading cards is named “Emily” and she, along with some other angelic beings known as the “Winners” have sparked my curiosity [26]. There is also another sinner in Hell named “Susan” who appears to be one of the malicious cannibals in Hell [53]. We are still curious about a few other characters who could make an appearance in the second season, such as Angel Dust’s twin sister Molly and their older brother Arackniss [58] [78]. How effective can the minor roles be in the first season?
 

Carmilla seems like one badass businesswoman who might not want to f*** with [15] [28]. [2]

Let us not forget about the critters, KeeKee and Fat Nuggets [41] [103] [104]. I long for a pet of my own or some new voluntary work experience in an animal shelter someday after all I have been through from 2016 to 2023 [59]. [41]

Who are the voices of the other stars and co-stars? The new cast also includes:

•       Alex Brightman as Sir Pentious [42]
•       Krystina Alabado as Cherri Bomb [25] [42]
•       Jeremy Jordan as Lucifer Morningstar [42]
•       Leslie Rodriguez Kritzer as Rosie [25] [42] [74]
•       James Monroe Iglehart as Zestial [25] [42]

I am dumbfounded at the surprising fact that Katie Killjoy, my least favourite character will be voiced by Brandon Rogers [25] [82], the voice of Blitzo, the antiheroic protagonist of Helluva Boss [54] [55] [56] [57]. Since Rogers has cross-dressed as female characters in some of his sketches [5] [81], most notably Bryce Tankthrust in Bryce [80], it would be no surprise if his role as Killjoy would result in her being wittier and potentially b**chier than she was in the pilot [52]. Yep! I went there! I bet some of you do not blame me though. The only voice from the pilot returning is the voice of Travis, the sleazy fella who engaged in some sensual experience with Angel Dust and is seen watching some erotic filming starring him in the main trailer [25] [52] [53] [101] [102]. It is a breeze that there are some experienced and talented individuals in the cast for the characters of Hazbin Hotel [101] [102], including some who voiced certain characters in Helluva Boss [9]. But be warned. Any harassment towards any members over some controversy, especially after the issues with the voodoo symbolism surrounding Alastor will not be tolerated [13] [14] [44].

Katie Killjoy being voiced by Brandon Rogers could result in her being a crossdresser or a transwoman to make her character part of the overall LGBTQ+ representation of the Hellaverse and possibly make her character more interesting [87] [93]. And yes. It has also resulted in fanart of the Blitzster cosplaying as her [17] [60]. Aside from how important it is to respectfully acknowledge that not all cross-dressing performers are transgender [71], some of you may recall learning an interesting fact about Bugs Bunny regarding his identity during Pride Month [19]. [52]

As much as I hope that an intense A-plot and a comedic B-plot will not clash as sloppily together as the main plot did with the side plot in “Western Energy” [57], I hope all the cast members have felt respected and valued during every recording session [103] [104]. [53]

 
Medrano’s art style is remarkable, but has it been beyond criticism? Well, not really. The many shades and tints of red in the Pride Ring of Hell may be a bit too much for some of my fellow analysts and there may have been a few contrasting issues in the pilot and some scenes in the trailers [16] [65] [76] [83] [91], but perhaps a few soothing palettes of white and gold during some scenes in Heaven can be quite a relief [26] [54]. The issue with the casts of Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss having only one body type, affecting the uniqueness and ambition of the character design was later resolved with new body types for characters like Asmodeus, Mammon and several background characters in Helluva Boss and Adam and Mimzy in Hazbin Hotel, even though the complexity of the character designs have resulted in a few inconsistencies regarding anatomy [16]. Since the animation of Medrano’s Hellaverse has been upgraded with the help of ToonCity since the productions of “Oops”, the sixth episode of the second season of Helluva Boss and the first season of Hazbin Hotel [11] [55], perhaps there can be a few more improvements in the second season and more episodes of Helluva Boss within even more effective teamwork in the animation department [16]. 
 

Perhaps there can be a new character that is beyond razor-sharp teeth and a suit with a bow tie in the second season of Hazbin Hotel, such as a famous singer who died before they could turn twenty-eight or in the third season of Helluva Boss, such as a new avian character related to Stolas or Stella [12] [16] [95]. Nonetheless, who am I to judge those who swoon over a Tumblr Sexyman [16]? And who said that the first try would be absolutely flawless [43]? [2]

If you are an artist, you can still make your own redesigns of characters for fun and creative expression and it is cool if a fellow Hazbean would personally prefer it over the canon designs, but it would be best to not have a “holier than thou” attitude against canon designs when it comes to doing so. Kudos to Shey Pancake on X/Twitter for his own splendid redesigns of Charlie and the others as an example of fascinating fanmade redesigns [84] [85]. [40]

Hell is alive with the sound of music…and crazy sound effects, especially animal noises [45] [92]. The audacity aspects may not be as meme-worthy as the whacky sound effects from Ed, Edd n Eddy [47], but from what I have heard, they are still masterfully crafted, yet I completely understand if one would find a lot of sound effects in one scene rather aggravating [63] [67]. As previously stated, Charlie’s singing is once again like the crooning of a Disney princess [50] [101] [102]. Wish may have been an underwhelming fusion of classic and modern essences of a Disney blockbuster that could have been considerably better [109], but I honestly enjoyed listening to its songs and I do not doubt that I will be quite enticed by the songs in the first season of Hazbin Hotel [50] [53] [101] [102]. If I could change one thing about “Western Energy”, the fourth episode of the second season of Helluva Boss [57], I would include an epic rap battle between Striker and Stolas as an extra musical number [31] [32] [108]. Moreover, I would love to see some rap battles between characters in the second season of Hazbin Hotel or a future episode of Helluva Boss to make the list of musical numbers more varied [31] [32]. Although some aspects of audio can be quite excessive, I can still tune into new songs [101] [102].
 

Have you tuned into the intensity and funky villainy of “In My Sights” by PARANOiD DJ featuring Edward Bosco yet [70]? I am not sure if playing hide and seek with Striker would be thrilling or too terrifying to handle [97]… [69]

The first season’s finale is set to be released next month after its premiere [101] [102], which is a sign of it being extra special before the preparations for advertising the second season. Another dose of antiheroism to encounter in the year of the Wood Dragon is Deadpool Vol 10, an upcoming comic series starring the merc with the mouth that shall start with its first issue this April [48] [49] [86]. I also hyped for the upcoming mini-episode of Lackadaisy after tittering at two hilarious vignettes [20] [23] [24]. But in all seriousness, perhaps a second edition or wave of the official trading cards can feature Alastor without the voodoo symbols or altered versions of them to prove that there are no blatantly racist intentions in Hazbin Hotel [13] [14] [44] [88] [103] [104]. After all, it is not like there will be a crossover with Alfred Alfer anytime soon [94] [110] [111]. My reviews of episodes of Helluva Boss may not be the best critical takes, but at least I can refrain from being pretentious when it comes to considering a cartoony interpretation of eternal damnation a coping mechanism without with biased against many other cartoons [50] [53] [101] [102], especially after the loss of a loved one before the Christmas break [104]. Moreover, I feel like I can continue to consider Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss my saving graces if they continue to excel. Stay sinful in 2024!

I adore Hazbin Hotel and Helluva Boss, but am I biased with them? Finding Elsa from Frozen a strongly relatable character does not make me biased against Big Hero 6 as Baymax is an angel from Robot Heaven [1] [27] [62]. Speaking of Heaven, who will be the first to be considered redeemed in Hazbin Hotel? [38]

I may not be keen on how Charlie’s shoulders look at specific angles when she is wearing her blazer [2], but that still does not affect my excitement for the finale put come of the first season [101] [102]. As well as the hard work put into the first season of Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video, please continue to show admiration and support for fanmade works [3] [29] [30] [36] [77]. Yes, even the goofy ones [35] [66] [89]. Moreover, please show some appreciation for other animated projects, such as Lackadaisy [20] [21] [22]. [2]

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More Promising Possibilities Of A Sequel To The Super Mario Bros. Movie

Near the closure of the Sonic Superstars installation at Westfield London [62] [64], my fiancé and I expanded on the one-year anniversary celebration of our engagement by watching The Super Mario Bros. Movie on Prime Video. I might as well be one of those films to watch again with the kids this Christmas besides Frozen while some older family members could play a game such as Portal II, Rayman Legends, Stardew Valley, It Takes Two, or Mario Kart 8 Deluxe that can prevent an argument from erupting [9] [17] [49] [57]. The animated feature is one of the most successful films of 2023 for its vibrant animation, wittiness, and faithfulness to the Super Mario games [82]. Some of us have been curious about how well a well-deserved sequel could be a faithful follow-up without making the same mistakes many other sequels have made [99] [100]. It may not be recommended to play games that lack competitive elements such as Star Wars: Battlefront II with family members this Christmas [90], but I personally recommend fondly discussing how a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie can excel together as a community of Nintendo nerds who were thrilled at its overall outcome [99] [100]. Besides, we cannot let that post-credit scene go to waste, which is what happened to Murfy from the Rayman series saying “See you in Rayman 4!” in Rayman 3: Hoodlum Havoc [58] [84].

A follow-up film can provide new opportunities for characters, yet it can end up being considered less favourable or even controversial if not handled considerately [1] [26] [59]. I am looking at you, Music [27] [36]. I hope you NEVER get a sequel! Personally, I consider 2023 a direct sequel to 2022 for many reasons other than how it is the year after 2022 [33]. [72]

The reason for hiring an experienced actor like Chris Pratt to voice Mario was probably because Charles Martinet had been so used to one-liners for the games before his retirement from the role [38] [39] [41] [82]. I do not blame him for that though as the voice actor is often not involved with the writing. The same reason must have applied to hiring Charlie Day to voice Luigi, hiring Jack Black to voice Bowser and so on. More importantly, Mario and Luigi had effective character developments and a little relatability in an origin film. Some new developments for the brothers in the sequel can be Mario developing a crush on Peach and Luigi gradually becoming braver [100] [101]. It may be a little off that the Illumination Entertainment interpretation of Mario does not like the taste of mushrooms [82], but at least none of them has caused him to hallucinate, which is what happened to the one and only Crazy Frog in one of his latest music videos [10]. Aside from the hopefulness of Chris Pratt and Charlie Day reprising their roles in a sequel to the animated film that made up for a live-action disappointment from 1993 [34], I wish all the best to Kevin Afghani for voicing Mario, Luigi and Wario in the future of the Super Mario franchise after the success of Super Mario Bros. Wonder [18] [19] [45]. 

It may be a little odd that Pratt is the voice of Garfield in the upcoming animated film starring our favourite fat cat from the comics by Jim Davis [13] [68], but the actor is still worthy of praise for his performances as Star-Lord in the Marvel Cinematic Universe [20]. [72]

I do not doubt that plenty of Nintendo nerds are hyped for Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD in 2024 [79]. Hopefully, a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie can handle a bigger focus on the secondary character quite well [82] [100] [101]. [79]

Strangely enough, Princess Peach did not hold a parasol once in the entire movie [82]. This leads me to believe that another new character in the sequel could be Perry from Super Princess Peach [48]. I am aware that he has not appeared in the games for years, but it would still be a fitting surprise comeback, considering how self-empowered Peach was in the movie [82]. Speaking of self-empowerment, perhaps the sequel can introduce Toadette as another supporting character and the Super Crown power-up from New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, which would also bring Peachette to the big screen [40]. It could lead to Bowser falling for her and mistaking her for the real Peach, as clichéd as that form of dramatic irony would be, but perhaps there could be some backstory on how he fell in love with the princess for some further character exploration [82]. Besides, I felt like the alley cats in Tom & Jerry: The Movie were spiteful towards Tom for no reason and there still has been no explanation for why Stella is so hateful to Stolas throughout their arranged marriage besides his adultery with Blitzo in Helluva Boss [28] [29] [30] [31] [83]. As a much more likeable princess, the outstanding interpretation of Peach voiced by Anya Taylor-Joy could be sure to ditch that damsel-in-distress phase…until further notice [82].

Let us hope that Peach will not leave the stove on in a new Super Mario Bros. movie. Think of the meatloaf [66]! [72]

Anything to say about Bowser, the tyrant named after a Korean soup recipe, according to Fibbage 3 [23]? He sure went yandere on Peach with a form of blackmail, quite like how Frollo threatened Esmeralda in The Hunchback of Notre Dame...but without the death by fire penalty [81] [86]. If only Cameron Poe would teach him not to treat women like that [53]. Moreover, he could still feel those feelings for the princess in pink after being rescued by his son…and even lie to him about her being his mother, quite like in Super Mario Sunshine [41] [82]! Watching that intense moment when he gets Luigi to spit out the truth by gradually yanking his moustache is a reminder to not let Rachel from Sonic the Hedgehog 2 hire him for a certain waxing treatment [67] [82], which might as well happen to Wario or Waluigi just before a deal is made in the sequel [100] [101], but as I preached before, it is important to not recycle too many jokes and such from the first film to make a sequel effective. Before Bowser can strike back in The New Super Mario Bros. Movie (which is just a predicted title for now), he must be restored to his normal size sometime after an amusing defeat at the end of Illumination Entertainment’s big step up [82].

Where’s MY pet turtle [82]? [72]

Looking at the map during the meeting in Peach’s castle, I suspect that the land resembling an iconic part of Egypt is Sarasaland [82], which could lead to Princess Daisy becoming a cast member in the sequel [100] [101]. She ought to display a few tomboyish traits and be cheerfully witty, yet there could be some backstory on how she became the princess of Sarasaland or more originally, how she got out of being the hostage of Tatanga as a direct reference to Super Mario Land [71]. If there could be a flashback of Rosalina as a baby in a third Super Mario Bros. film, the design of Baby Rosalina can have the palette of her as a child in the storybook in Super Mario Galaxy [46], which is what she lacked since her debut in Mario Kart 8 [37] [88]. I would be delighted to see Princess Daisy mentor Luigi as an important element of some new character development for him in a sequel to The Super Mario Bros. Movie and if there is not enough room for a dash of faithfulness to Super Mario Galaxy and Super Mario Galaxy 2 in this development [46] [47], it can always be sprinkled into development of a third film.

Hi, she’s Daisy! [72]

Despite my bitterness towards X, formerly known as “Twitter” throughout the 2020s so far, I still thank Jeanne for acknowledging my old drawing of Baby Rosalina in a design that is faithful to the story of Rosalina’s past in Super Mario Galaxy from 2015 [37] [46]. [85] [88]

Perhaps Diddy Kong can earn a slightly bigger role than a cheerleader for Donkey Kong in the sequel [82]. It would be swell if he could gain an Ice Flower to become Ice Diddy Kong or any other power alongside some effectiveness within a bigger role. As for Cranky Kong, I still believe that he could be captured to perform in a circus in Brooklyn at Donkey Kong’s age in a flashback [100] [101]. Additionally, there could be a brief appearance of Wrinkly Kong [76], a deceased character from the Donkey Kong Country series as a retro equivalent of Candy Kong being a mother to Baby Donkey Kong in another flashback and as possibly a ghost who advises Luigi on his next survival challenge in the present. Shockingly enough, a new antagonist could be a new interpretation of King K. Rool who could be more intimidating than how he was in the television series based on the Donkey Kong Country games and assist Bowser Jr. in avenging his father as an exclusive element outside of the games [8]. As previously stated, there can be a little more in Donkey Kong’s struggles with receiving fatherly approval in The New Super Mario Bros. Movie...and possibly a flashback of Mario’s father being the foe of Cranky Kong, which would be pretty shocking (but coincidental) to two sons [82] [100] [101].

The live-action style 
Had not much grace [34],
But this style 

Puts a grin on my face [5]! [72]

It is quite interesting how this interpretation of Cranky Kong is the emperor of a kingdom in the movie [82], unlike the Cranky Kong in the Donkey Kong Country series [56]. It sure is great to leave a certain interpretation of the elderly ape in the late 2010s [25]. [72]

Yoshi’s appearance could just simply be the biggest highlight of the sequel [82]. There ought to be a particular trait that makes him stand out from the crowd of today other than how he hatched in the sewers in Brooklyn, making him a little more than a pet like Dino from The Flintstones [16], but let a talented actor with an iconic voice like Ryan Reynolds voice him and you could get the next Yabba Dabba Dinosaurs [6] [15]! But I digress. Please stick to his limited vocabulary enriched by an adorable high-pitched voice or make his speech like how it was in the Super Mario World cartoon [37] [38] [39] [94]! Birdo also has the potential to make an appearance in the sequel. She could perhaps be an enemy as a direct reference to the Western version of Super Mario Bros. 2 [44], but then gradually became an ally throughout some character development, especially to Yoshi for possibly a little wholesome transgender representation [69]. Oops! I just sounded woke all of a sudden! Oh well. Quite like how there is potential for Dogpool to be a competent sidekick for Deadpool in Deadpool 3 [60], Yoshi has the potential to be the most notable new cast member in The New Super Mario Bros. Movie [82] [100] [101].

Yoshi is one of the cutest video game characters of all time! Surely, The New Super Mario Bros. Movie cannot mess up his role as a noble steed [82]. [72]

Perhaps there could be more covers of iconic soundtracks from the games, such as the underwater theme from Super Mario 64 if Mario or Luigi ought to swim underwater in the Penguin Suit from New Super Mario Bros. Wii or the Frog Suit from Super Mario Bros. 3 [39] [41] [42] [70]. Some of the licensed songs chosen for certain scenes in the film are from the 1980s [75], the same era the Super Mario series began [43], so I guess they were not too irrelevant as they at least fitted the mood of each scene. And why not let Brentalfloss write a few parodies of the licensed songs for each scene in The Super Mario Bros. Movie based on what happens on the screen [78]? There might as well be some iconic songs from the 1990s as Super Mario World was released in the first few years of that decade [74]. As exciting as it would be for the sequel to be a full-blown musical with a lot more original songs, especially by Jack Black’s apparent request [3] [22], it would be indeed less time-consuming to be licensed to use a few more popular hits from successful artists for certain scenes. But c’mon! How about another awesome original song by JACK BLACK AS BOWSER!!! [82]? Okay, I will stop quoting Josh Scorcher from 2021 now [7].

And speaking of power-ups, I suppose there can finally be an explanation for Pink Gold Peach’s existence since her debut in Mario Kart 8 as there can be the Pink Gold Crown for Peach to put on her head to become Pink Gold Peach [37] [86], thus letting the Metal Mario theme from Super Mario 64 play [41] [42]. Oh! And sorry, I know I made this cute little thing in Adobe Photoshop almost a decade ago [86], but DeviantArt is not really worth my time anymore for my mental well-being and proactivity’s sake. [86]

I know that many sequels seemed unneeded or just did not excel like the original did [93], but it is still fun and interesting to discuss how one can leave at least some positive impact on fans [100] [101]. However, the sudden cancellation of a sequel in development could end up being a blessing instead of a heartbreak [21]. Nonetheless, such wasted potential after a moment hinting at a follow-up could be even more heartbreaking. If Disney’s Wish is considered “woke” [24], Kaa from the company’s iconic interpretation of The Jungle Book might as well come out as non-binary, thus going by They/Them pronouns [95], yet I still understand that effective storytelling is a bigger priority whilst refraining from being an anti-SJW about it. Without hassling anyone on the matter of assuring remarkable entertainment, we can hope for the best for future additions to franchises and new experiments. Perhaps a sequel to Barbie: The Movie could feature a short crossover with another live-action interpretation of Monster High [4]. Perhaps Frozen III can lead to Elsa finally finding a female love interest [89]. Perhaps there could be a spin-off of Helluva Boss centred on Stolas, other members of the Ars Goetia family and some new characters [98] [99]. And perhaps The New Super Mario Bros. Movie can do the Mario brothers’ next adventure on the big screen justice [82] [99] [100].

I am also up for a sequel to Wish that could be considered better with the same ambitious animation style but with even better handling of the topic of wishing, a few more effective signs of representation of a little Spanish culture and so on as I personally think that film is a little overhated [2] [14] [24] [102]. But for now, let us make some preparations for the experiences to cherish in 2024, including Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD and Princess Peach: Showtime! on the Nintendo Switch [52] [73], Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC [91], Hazbin Hotel on Prime Video [96] [97], the third season of Sonic Prime on Netflix and more of what Disney and Warner Bros. have to offer after their one-hundred-anniversary celebrations, including Inside Out 2 and Dune: Part Two [35] [54] [79] [92]. [80]

I wonder how some of our Mario Kart racers did in this year’s Holiday Tour in Mario Kart Tour [50]? I wish them the best of luck in the New Year’s Tour [51]. Aside from that, I guess Santa’s Slayground Holiday Event is especially for the Call of Duty soldiers on his…neutral list [55]. If you think sounds crazy, quite like how Batman and Deadpool know Santa [11] [12], there might as well be some more crazy crossovers to crave after the Universal New Year’s Celebration in Minecraft [32] [61]. Happy Holidays, fellow gamers [49] [57] [63] [65] [77]! [50]

 
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