Also the perspective looks AWESOME. In fact, it was the first thing I noticed. It was like, "OH whoa I'm looking into an actual room with a couch and two giant fluffy dog things playing videogames". Versus the generic side/front couch view you usually see.
The memories of Banshee Boardwalk from Mario Kart 64 on the hardest difficulty come flooding back. I feel Jake's pain, but I guess playing in your underwear is an MLG strategy that I didn't consider back in the day.
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I imagine Jake being one of those people who waves the controller all over the place when they first start.