#battlecity

[mysteamgrids]

BattleCity

[arkadiaasks]

If spell cards could be chained to each other during Battle City, then why didn’t either Yugi or Pandora(whoever was last in the chain of Monster Reborns) resurrect the Dark Magician that was targeted by the first player in the chain? The first Monster Reborn would have lost its target and the other player would have a Dark Magician while the first one got nothing but an empty field and 2500 damage on the next turn.

Because their Dark Magicians represented differently things, Yugi wouldn't revive a Dark Magician that wasn't his loyal comrade and Arkana/Pandora is not going to trust Yugi's Dark Magician on principle.

[facesofcsl]

Christina Battle, PhD - Media Artist

Christina Battle (she/her) is a film and video media artist based in Edmonton and Treaty 6.

What does your work entail?

My work initially centered on film and video, focusing on how media takes time—not only to create but also to communicate stories and ideas. Over time, I began applying that same sensibility to other artistic disciplines, particularly participatory practices. These practices often involve performance artists whose work consists in working with communities, creating projects, and developing frameworks that encourage participation. By engaging public groups and fostering interaction, my work aims to explore and expand the boundaries of art as a shared experience.

How does your work overlap with Community Service Learning (CSL)?

There’s a significant overlap between my artistic practice and CSL, particularly in the shared focus on community building and the complexities of what it means to “be in community.” The term “community” is used so broadly in both art and society that it often requires unpacking.

CSL offers an incredible opportunity to slow down and ask foundational questions: What does it mean to engage in community? How can we imagine new ways of connecting? My work also asks similar questions—how do we build relationships, understand one another, and decide who we want to engage with? Both approaches involve exploring how we create spaces for connection and collaboration.

How do you incorporate CSL students into your work?

In Spring 2023, I was invited by Lisa Prins and Allison Sivak (CSL course instructors), to share my practice with their CSL 370 class, which focused on plants and gardening—topics that resonate deeply with my work around seeds, plants, and climate change. We met in a park one afternoon, where I brought seeds and shared my projects. The conversations were some of the most engaging I’ve had. While my projects often appeal to artists, this group approached the work from a different perspective, yet shared a genuine interest in the intersections of community, art, and environmental issues.

In Spring 2024, Lisa and Allison invited me to engage more deeply with their course, and I eagerly accepted because of my positive experience the previous year. Collaborating with their students has been incredibly rewarding, creating spaces for shared knowledge and fostering conversations about topics I’m passionate about.

What have you learned by being involved with CSL?

Teaching art and design for 15 years has taught me a lot about pedagogy, but CSL offered a profoundly different approach to learning. Unlike traditional classrooms, which often rely on rigid hierarchies and lecture-based knowledge transmission, CSL fosters experiential, relational, and participatory modes of learning. This aligns perfectly with my practice, where learning alongside and from others is key.

The CSL classroom challenged me to rethink the boundaries of knowledge and how we connect with each other’s histories, cultures, and experiences. It was refreshing to work with students who didn’t identify as artists but were eager to explore art as a tool for justice, politics, and environmental concerns. The openness of the CSL framework allowed us to bypass the conventions of artistic training and dive directly into the complexities of the world we live in.

What do you hope CSL students take away from your presence in the classroom?

I hope students see artistic practice as a powerful strategy for communication. Art isn’t just about self-expression—it’s about relationality and finding ways to connect with others, especially around complex issues like climate change and social justice. Participatory art, in particular, focuses on building relationships and exploring how we can engage with the world in meaningful ways.

Working with the CSL class reminded me of the collective desire to address these challenges. While individual action can feel isolating, coming together in shared spaces—whether through art, conversation, or collaboration—can inspire new strategies for expression and problem-solving. I hope the students left with a sense of empowerment to use creative tools to communicate and enact change.

How has your involvement with CSL impacted you?

One lasting memory from my time with the CSL class is tied to the sunflower seeds we worked with. When the class ended, I took home some of the seeds we had discussed and distributed. Over the summer, I harvested seeds from the plants that grew, creating a physical reminder of our shared experience. This ongoing relationship with the seeds feels symbolic of community building—an ongoing, iterative process that takes time and care but can yield incredible results.

Another moment that stood out was during a postcard-making session. One student hesitated, saying, “I’m not an artist,” yet created an absolutely stunning piece. It reminded me that the label of “artist” can be limiting. Many people create beautiful, meaningful work without having been formally trained or identifying with the term. Moments like these reinforce the importance of opening up definitions of art and helping people see its potential as a universal tool for storytelling and connection.

How would you sum up your experience with CSL?

CSL has been an inspiring opportunity for community building, knowledge sharing, and mutual learning. Rather than a traditional artist talk where I simply present my work, the CSL classroom was an activated, relational space where I learned as much as I taught. It was a powerful reminder of the value of slowing down, fostering connections, and embracing art as a tool for collective exploration.

[uniasus]

Hot damn. Tea just said it's been four years of adventure? Does Yugioh really span that long? Just from cues in the show I would have guessed one, maaaybe two. But four?

What's the time line on that?

Yr 1 - duelist kingdom

Yr 2 - battlecity

Yr 3 - Doma & monster world

Yr 4 - kc championships and memory world

[ladiesguy1122]

A SPARTAN in Halo Infinite “equipped” with a Battle City Duel Disk.

[beltsofwrestling]

"I Gotta Keep My Cool. Kaiba's Just Playing Mind Games. I Have To Ignore Him And Focus On Taking Down Marik! It'll Be Tough, But I Didn't Get Where I Am By Taking It Easy. I Crushed Some Of The Strongest Duelists Around To Get To The Battle City Finals. Besides, This Is About More Than Just Winning A Duel. It's About Keeping A Promise I Made To A Friend!" ~ Joey Wheeler

[whispered-pear]

Five minuets later of Kaiba screaming ‘someone has to start the duel already or their both disqualified’ :

Anzu cupping around her mouth: we have found family power! Rishid lion king version holds up a confused Bakura as both his siblings gesture lovingly at him: don’t count us out!

(Left to right)

[retrogaminglife]

This is another alerones genesis game that comes with two games in one! Super Mario Bros and battle city! Get yours now ! Link in my profile !!! #retrogaming #retrogaminglife #genesis #sega #etsyshoppe #etsyshop #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyseller #supermariobros #repro #battlecity #nintendo #nes #gaming #games #mario https://www.instagram.com/p/CGxSYpSHFWl/?igshid=1fj4p8328xn8v

[dhb912]

The Yu-Gi-Oh TCG Speed Duel Battle City Box Speed Duel Skill Cards - Part 2 front and back (SBCB-ENS): 11 No More Mrs. Nice Mai! 12 I'm Just Gonna Attack! 13 Rise of the Fallen 14 Beasts of Phantom 15 Magnetic Attraction 16 Power of Friendship 17 Fusion Party 18 Ritual Ceremony 19 Low Blow 20 Digging for Gold #yugioh #tcg #speedduel #duellinks #itstimetoduel #battlecitybox #battlecity #yugi #yami #atem #setokaiba #maivalentine #maikujaku #joeywheeler #jonouchi #teagardner #anzumazaki #christine #emma #andrew #david #duelskill #egyptiangodcards #obeliskthetormentor #slifertheskydragon #wingeddragonofra https://www.instagram.com/p/CJxdvZSDZ8e/?igshid=8gbqxx2k1s9w

[angelsafez]

Kaiba damaging his Blue Eyes card & destroying his copter to save Tea’s life a fuck yea moment for u?

How can I explain this moment in mere words...

Kaiba, the man who should see everything and everyone as enemies, who shouldn't care about anyone, except his younger brother and sometimes there are people who even doubt it. The "cold bastard" who should be a businessman, manipulator, greedy and unscrupulous. That same Kaiba who always showed his adoration for the Blue Eyes White Dragon.

Not only was he not careful to choose the card, he took the first one that came out knowing that this card had a chance of being destroyed and simply fired on another of his properties.

Not only did he destroy one of his helicopters in that scene, he also put on check one of his favorite cards.

"Ah, but it's Kaiba, he has some up his sleeve", oh yes? What?! Bearing in mind what the haters say: he should hate Tea / Anzu and her death shouldn't mean anything to him, but he made a detour on his way, destroyed one of his properties and could have destroyed one of the things he practically considers it as relic.

This is not something that enemies do for enemies. I wouldn't do that for someone I hate!

The saddest thing about this scene was Tea / Anzu thanking Mokuba and not Seto without that it's perfect.

[arkadiaasks]

If Haga wanted to alter Jonouchi's deck, then why didn’t he give it the full nine yards and replace his entire deck? He would have been caught either way, and this method ensures that there is literally nothing Jonouchi could do, not even pull out a knight whose body is like iron.

Because Haga is literally the following meme as a character:

[rococoowl]

My Silfer the Sky Dragon animation!!

[monstroidfuzz]

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our big man @hendrikswayne and our bestie @stianmartiz who are @battlecityfuzz setting the rehearsal studios on fire at a recent practice! Give em a follow. The album and some videos #comingsoon #stonermetal #desertrock #instrumental #battlecity #killcityblues (at Kill City Blues - Rehearsals & Recordings) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8i1RpMJLdP/?igshid=14ne8tkb1j70x

[spiritualpuzzleshipper]

Da one...da only...JOEY WHEELER!!! Season 2 Joey Wheeler is complete! Thanks to @sparklegirlcosplay for making my shirt! I love it! It really does make me feel like the real Joey in this shirt! I am so excited to debut him at @animecentralofficial next weekend!! Whoo!! #joeywheeler #joeywheelercosplay #yugioh #yugiohcosplay #duelmonsters #season2 #battlecity #defeatingmarik #andgettingfourthplace #hewouldhavegottensecondplace #orevenfirstplace #butdamnyoumarik https://www.instagram.com/p/BxLsCEYAbwY/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1o5krmapcgb1z

[www-love80s-ru]

Главное не прострелить своего же орла! . #танчики #battlecity #dendy #nes #videogames #мылюбим80е #видеоигры #ретроигры #retrovideogames #tank #famicom #8bit (at Battle City) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByFQS1wFDRc/?igshid=n3mai89342x1

[ladiesguy1122]

A Yoroi SPARTAN “equipped” with a Battle City duel disk.