GobiasIndustries's recent activity
-
Comment on $700M stunner: Shohei Ohtani to Los Angeles Dodgers on biggest deal in sports history in ~sports.baseball
-
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
GobiasIndustries LinkA local drugstore had a random assortment of deeply discounted PS4 games so I picked up NHL '21 and Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues for $3 each this week. Cobra Kai is surprisingly fun...A local drugstore had a random assortment of deeply discounted PS4 games so I picked up NHL '21 and Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues for $3 each this week.
Cobra Kai is surprisingly fun for something out of the bargain bin. It's a fairly standard side-scrolling beat 'em up where you choose to play as either the Cobra Kai or Miyagi-Do dojos, each with different characters and play styles. You swap between party members on the fly during stages and can customize each character with a pretty robust upgrading system.
I like the cel-shaded art style and it was nice to hear a few of the actors lend their voices to the game, I just wish that the controls were more responsive. You have a wide variety of moves at your disposal, but actually pulling them off reliably is tough. Some of the enemy designs felt really out of place as well. I don't know why I'm fighting hippies and soccer moms. All in all, it's a pretty fun game that just needed a bit more polishing.
As a rule, I wait a few years before updating my sports games and even then, I stay a few years behind. The last version of 'chel I bought was '17, so I was due. I haven't spent any time with '21 yet, but knowing EA, I assume that nothing has changed except for team rosters and player ratings.
-
Comment on The rise and fall of MuchMusic in ~music
GobiasIndustries LinkGoing to my school's MuchMusic Video Dance Party was probably the highlight of my time in junior high. I was never big on school dances, but I wasn't going to miss the chance to see Technotronic...Going to my school's MuchMusic Video Dance Party was probably the highlight of my time in junior high. I was never big on school dances, but I wasn't going to miss the chance to see Technotronic and C+C Music Factory on the big screen.
-
Comment on The Rolling Stones are hitting the road next year on a tour sponsored by AARP in ~music
GobiasIndustries LinkI saw the Stones play in Ottawa, Canada almost 20 years ago. There was a retirement home across the street from the stadium and I remember thinking that the residents would probably be pretty...I saw the Stones play in Ottawa, Canada almost 20 years ago. There was a retirement home across the street from the stadium and I remember thinking that the residents would probably be pretty annoyed about having to hear loud music blaring into the night. Boy, was I wrong. Every unit that had a window overlooking the stadium was packed the entire time.
It made wonder which artists from my youth in the mid-90s would still be touring by the time I hit retirement age 20 years from now.
-
Comment on Gambling, and my rambling on why gambling advertisements should be illegal in ~talk
GobiasIndustries LinkI agree that gambling advertisements have gotten way out of hand, especially in sports. The sheer volume of gambling ads have made a lot of sports unwatchable for me and it seems like most sports...I agree that gambling advertisements have gotten way out of hand, especially in sports. The sheer volume of gambling ads have made a lot of sports unwatchable for me and it seems like most sports news programs are now just a bunch of "experts" talking about betting lines.
I'm a pretty big hockey fan and the way that the NHL has treated gambling ads is just one of several ways they've disappointed me lately. Nearly every commercial break features ads for sportsbooks, some current players even have endorsement deals. The sport's GOAT, Wayne Gretzky, who has been implicated in illegal sports gambling activities in the past, even has a deal with one.
Despite welcoming the cash that sportsbooks bring to the league with open arms and encouraging players to sign endorsement deals with them, the league also suspended Ottawa Senators player Shane Pinto for half a season for betting-related activities. The full details of the incident haven't been made public AFAIK, but some insiders suggest that he allowed a friend to use one of his accounts to make bets on his behalf. Guess what kind of company pays to have their logo displayed on his team's helmets? I'll give you a hint, it's a sportsbook. It's been hard to take the NHL seriously on any matter of morals or integrity lately.
-
Comment on Destin Daniel Cretton departs as director on ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ in ~movies
GobiasIndustries Link ParentI was thinking about this when I finished watching S2 of Loki last night. The way they left things gives Marvel some options on how they want to move forward. Part of me thinks that if they were...I was thinking about this when I finished watching S2 of Loki last night. The way they left things gives Marvel some options on how they want to move forward.
Part of me thinks that if they were going to replace Majors or write Kang out of the story, they wouldn't have given him a prominent role in the season. It'll be interesting to see what Marvel decides to do.
-
Comment on Destin Daniel Cretton departs as director on ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ in ~movies
GobiasIndustries LinkAnother article from Forbes suggests that Disney may be considering moving away from Kang as the main villain of the Secret Wars arc. This wouldn't surprise me given Johnathan Majors' recent...Another article from Forbes suggests that Disney may be considering moving away from Kang as the main villain of the Secret Wars arc.
This wouldn't surprise me given Johnathan Majors' recent assault charges, but it would also probably mean reworking some scripts to build up a new villain in 2025. The easy answer would be to recast the part and handwave the change away by saying that this version of Kang doesn't look like the one we've seen. If they do decide to pivot, my vote goes to Doctor Doom, who will almost certainly be a part of the upcoming Fantastic Four movie.
-
Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
GobiasIndustries Link ParentI agree with you about the second half of Castlevania SOTN. The inverted castle was a mind-blowing discovery the first time I played the game, the problem is that the map wasn't really designed to...I agree with you about the second half of Castlevania SOTN. The inverted castle was a mind-blowing discovery the first time I played the game, the problem is that the map wasn't really designed to be played upside-down so navigating a lot of areas got pretty tedious and awkward. It's still one of my all-time favourite games, but the GBA sequels definitely feel a bit more polished.
-
Comment on Roughly ten games into the NHL season: what are your thoughts on the season so far? How is your team doing? Any surprises? in ~sports.hockey
GobiasIndustries Link ParentI hear you. Being the Captain of a Canadian team, especially a struggling one, is no easy job. He may have chosen his words poorly, the fans have every right to be angry after all. I think we're...I hear you. Being the Captain of a Canadian team, especially a struggling one, is no easy job. He may have chosen his words poorly, the fans have every right to be angry after all. I think we're one more loss away from seeing jerseys being thrown on the ice. Calling the booing 'bullshit' is a step too far, but I kind of expect Brady to speak the same way he plays hockey.
I will say that I'm impressed with Andlauer for having Pinto's back and calling out the league for sending mixed messages to players about gambling. He has a point about being kept out of the loop about Dadonov's situation as well. He's brought Alfie back into the fold in a player development role as well which is a big win in my books.
-
Comment on Roughly ten games into the NHL season: what are your thoughts on the season so far? How is your team doing? Any surprises? in ~sports.hockey
GobiasIndustries Link ParentI've gotta say, this team never fails to find creative new ways to disappoint me. At least we don't have to worry about fitting Pinto under the salary cap. After Brady's comments about the fans...I've gotta say, this team never fails to find creative new ways to disappoint me. At least we don't have to worry about fitting Pinto under the salary cap.
After Brady's comments about the fans booing the team, I get the feeling that the players are just as frustrated as the fans. Everything I've heard about the team lately says that they're trying to foster a winning culture in the team, but that's got to be tough if you don't have the right person behind the bench and you've dug yourself into hole early in the season once again.
-
Comment on Steak-umm's raises awareness for the "DEEP FAKES Accountability Act" in ~tech
GobiasIndustries Link ParentAs we saw in the video, proof of stake can be falsified with a tofu-based stake alternative smothered in vegan cheese sauce.As we saw in the video, proof of stake can be falsified with a tofu-based stake alternative smothered in vegan cheese sauce.
-
Comment on Announcing the Tildes Backlog Burner event for 2023: Shrink your unplayed games list this November! in ~games
GobiasIndustries Link ParentI'd like to suggest: Games you've been meaning to give a second chance, Finish a game that you've been meaning to go back to, and When the hell did I buy this?I'd like to suggest:
- Games you've been meaning to give a second chance,
- Finish a game that you've been meaning to go back to, and
- When the hell did I buy this?
-
Comment on Back to basics: The ten essential secrets to a perfect burger in ~food
GobiasIndustries Link ParentI'm with you when it comes to ground wagyu. I get why the product exists, something has to be done with all of the scraps and tougher cuts. It just seems like overkill for a burger unless you're...I'm with you when it comes to ground wagyu. I get why the product exists, something has to be done with all of the scraps and tougher cuts. It just seems like overkill for a burger unless you're making something Instagrammable that you're going to charge way too much for at a restaurant.
I definitely prefer a well-made burger with simple toppings over anything extravagant most of the time. Burgers are in the same as category of foods as a roast chicken is for me. You'll get the best results by sticking to a trusted recipe and nailing the cook. All the toppings in the world won't cover up a crappy burger.
-
Comment on Love songs about established, long term relationships in ~music
GobiasIndustries LinkStuck With You - Huey Lewis and the News captures a lot of the conflicting feelings of being in a less than perfect long-term relationship. The catchy tune and chorus belies some of sadder lyrics,...Stuck With You - Huey Lewis and the News captures a lot of the conflicting feelings of being in a less than perfect long-term relationship.
The catchy tune and chorus belies some of sadder lyrics, which tell a story of a couple that may only be together because they have the same friends and share an address. Although they're happy to be stuck with each other, they're only in the relationship because of convenience and familiarity.
-
Comment on How often do you 100% games/in what circumstances would you try to? in ~games
GobiasIndustries Link ParentPretty much. If I'm invested in the story, but I'm not enjoying the gameplay then the effort/reward ratio isn't there for me. If there's an option to turn the difficulty all the way down, I might...Pretty much. If I'm invested in the story, but I'm not enjoying the gameplay then the effort/reward ratio isn't there for me. If there's an option to turn the difficulty all the way down, I might take it to finish the game myself. If not, I'll just look for a video. Especially if there's a "best" ending that takes a lot of work to see.
-
Comment on How often do you 100% games/in what circumstances would you try to? in ~games
GobiasIndustries Link ParentI'm not the person you responded to, but I also have no problem setting an unfinished game aside if I'm no longer enjoying myself with it. Time is a big factor, I have a limited amount of free...I'm not the person you responded to, but I also have no problem setting an unfinished game aside if I'm no longer enjoying myself with it.
Time is a big factor, I have a limited amount of free time to devote to gaming, so if I'm no longer having fun and just finishing a game out of a sense of obligation or sunk costs, I'd rather just load up something that I know I'll enjoy.
-
Comment on What everyday things can you replace with a higher-quality alternative? in ~life
GobiasIndustries LinkKeeping with the kitchen theme, I splurge on certain high-end foods. I'll happily pay $50 for a bottle of good balsamic vinegar or $12 for a little container of Fleur de Sel. I can't do this all...Keeping with the kitchen theme, I splurge on certain high-end foods. I'll happily pay $50 for a bottle of good balsamic vinegar or $12 for a little container of Fleur de Sel. I can't do this all the time for every ingredient or I'd eat myself bankrupt, but there's always something in my fridge that I could have paid a tenth of the price for a lesser version of.
-
Comment on What's the big deal about running a half marathon? in ~life
GobiasIndustries Link ParentExcept it isn't effort for effort's sake. She had a clear goal and worked hard to achieve it. You just don't see the same value in it that she does. Your comments about how someone who achieved a...I think this is my sticking point and I don't think it is. I think that effort for effort's sake is not super impressive.
Except it isn't effort for effort's sake. She had a clear goal and worked hard to achieve it. You just don't see the same value in it that she does.
Your comments about how someone who achieved a physical goal like hiking the Appalachian Trail could have better spent their time helping the homeless or getting an education are baffling to me. What are you gaining by diminishing somebody else's accomplishments, even if you're keeping those thoughts to yourself?
-
Comment on I’m a microbiologist and here is what (and where) I never eat in ~food
GobiasIndustries Link ParentAnother way is to cool things on a sheet pan or a wide, shallow container. Although it isn't as fast as an ice bath, the more surface area of the product you expose to room temperature, the faster...Another way is to cool things on a sheet pan or a wide, shallow container. Although it isn't as fast as an ice bath, the more surface area of the product you expose to room temperature, the faster things will cool.
-
Comment on I’m a microbiologist and here is what (and where) I never eat in ~food
GobiasIndustries Link ParentProperly disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling a soft serve machine is no easy task either. The machines that I've worked with had a lot of small parts. Even with practice, doing...Properly disassembling, cleaning, sanitizing, and reassembling a soft serve machine is no easy task either. The machines that I've worked with had a lot of small parts. Even with practice, doing the job properly can easily take 25 minutes. Like you say, in an industry where margins are so low, it's no surprise that most managers won't want to devote as much labour as they should to cleaning.
It was rumoured that Rogers Communications, the telecom company that owns the Blue Jays, were willing to give up their NHL broadcasting rights to write a check for Ohtani.
Rogers has two years left on a 10-year, $500 million broadcast deal with the NHL which has apparently been a disaster. Apparently Rogers would have shifted pretty much all of the focus on their sports channels to the Jays and Ohtani had they managed to sign him.
At least they would have stopped talking about the Leafs.