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Conker's Bad Fur Day (2001)
This Game Killed Conker
He was a character who probably showed potential during his debut. I even thought he was destined for super stardom. But following a fatal mistake applied to him by Rare, we may never know.
Some games are aimed at kids, while others are aimed at mature gamers. But in Conker's case, he first two games are targeted at children before the game makers made the unorthodox decision in going to the other direction for the next two.
Apparently, Conker didn't score well in those mature games, judging by the disappointing sales of Conker's Bad Fur Day. And because Rare did not give the character a sequel or even fixed his personality, the bushy-tailed rodent was just about forgotten. Perhaps Conker would have sold way better had he stayed being in kids' games.
By contrast, other Rare characters like Banjo and Kazooie were never altered. Because of that, those two continue to make games with good sales, therefore keeping their popularity up. I guess this goes to show that it's best never to alter characters, especially if their previous games have a good or at least fair reception. Also, games appear to sell better when marketed to kids or all ages.
Games aimed at mature audiences can be marketable too, that is if the characters are designed for that nature from the start.
In light of the events that occurred, Banjo and Kazooie will remain being Rare's most famous characters, and Conker will likely end up in the video game wasteland.
Birth of Jazz (1932)
One Cute Krazy
I saw a video of this cartoon online a few weeks ago. While Krazy is usually portrayed as an adult, he is depicted here as a kitten in diapers. That appearance brought back memories on how Krazy briefly appeared in the 1927 short The Stork Exchange. Anyway, though he is an infant here, Krazy is skilled in making catchy jazz music. He would then play his melodies around the globe and everyone would enjoy it. Krazy has certainly become cuter here not just because of his age but also on how he acts to the music he plays. There may not be many gags or thrills in this short but it certainly is fun and entertaining to watch. I also recommend this as one of the best shorts in the series.
A Wet Knight (1932)
One Of The Films That Prove Oswald's Luckiness
Oswald has been referred to in most cartoons as a lucky rabbit. Though some people might find it hard to believe, he is certainly called lucky for a reason. If you watch this short, you're going to see why.
Oswald and his sweetheart enter a spooky castle to find shelter from a storm. The things they encounter become more eerie until they are met by a fearsome ape. In his fight against the ape, Oswald challenges the latter to knock the small lumber off his shoulder. When the ape did so, the lumber created a chain reaction, toppling all sorts of ornaments before activating a cannon. The cannon fires at the ape, destroying the beast. This certainly explains why Oswald is called lucky.