Splatoon Raiders Is Refreshing & Rhythm Heaven Is PEAK! | Perky Planet #3

Weekly News & Memes

• Meme Corner: The crew kicks things off with late-night 3 AM meme ideas, featuring a Stewie / Screwbot mashup and a retro baked Cheetos commercial.
• Dusk Bloods Beta: A closed network beta is set for August 21st to 24th, though the hosts remain skeptical about whether the full game will actually make its planned launch window.
• Mario Tennis Fever Update: A brand new Super Mario Galaxy-themed update brought a fresh court, new Lumas, and the much-requested game share functionality.
• NSO & Nintendo Music: Wario Land 1 and Fortified Zone joined the Nintendo Switch Online library, alongside classic Mario Kart: Double Dash!! tracks added to Nintendo Music.
• Industry Quirks: The hosts critique recent statements from the GameStop CEO regarding physical media and react to a digital Mother 3 Casio watch.

Main Topic: Splatoon Raiders Impressions

The crew spends substantial time analyzing Splatoon Raiders, calling the upcoming single-player spin-off a refreshing breath of fresh air. Highlights include its open natural environments, Pikmin-style sub-levels for deep exploration, and an expansive RPG progression system with deep build customization.

The Strange Addiction: Rhythm Heaven Groove

A major focus of the episode centers on their collective obsession with Rhythm Heaven Groove:

• The Vibe: Highlighting a phenomenal soundtrack driving high-energy minigames that capture classic late-2000s Nintendo charm.
• Completionist Challenges: Discussing the grueling quest for Perfect ranks, the brutal "Rainbow Perfect" challenge (three consecutive perfects), and "Night Mode," which turns off all visuals to test purely audio timing.
• Massive Content Load: Over 80 solo games, 30 multiplayer games, Rhythm Toys, and the Beat Spell RPG mode.

What We Are Playing & Community Spotlight

Beyond the headline topics, the hosts chat about grinding Rhythm Heaven Fever, Sonic Riders, Patapon, and Kirby Avalanche. Finally, the "Obscure Characters" segment spotlights Excited Dog (Disc Dog), Mr. Doo (Super 46-in-1), and the protagonist from 3DS eShop title Sakura Samurai, concluding with fan art highlights from the community.

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