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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams Link ParentThere’s something I’ve started doing recently when I got headphones to play the vidjyas. I started turning OFF the subtitles. I used to use them to keep my tv quiet and to just read quickly to get...There’s something I’ve started doing recently when I got headphones to play the vidjyas. I started turning OFF the subtitles. I used to use them to keep my tv quiet and to just read quickly to get through most dialogue… Particularly with Horizon, as there’s so much dialogue, turning that setting off started bringing me further and further into the game, particularly the face mechanics in Forbidden West. I’m not sure you’re experiencing those upgrades with your hardware restrictions, but they’ve upped that quality in such a large way that every conversation has a cinematic quality to it. I haven’t had a game bring tears to my eyes like both Horizon games have. The world is gorgeous, majestic, immersive, and lovely.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams Link ParentI finally finished the sixth yesterday. It took me a long time! I do love the style of combat. Some of the frustration comes from weapons working against my style (the charge shot for the handgun...I finally finished the sixth yesterday. It took me a long time! I do love the style of combat. Some of the frustration comes from weapons working against my style (the charge shot for the handgun is ridiculous in my opinion). But yes! I think I’m going to tinker with it until I get the platinum… It feels worth it, but I also just got Atomfall, so that may take up a lot of my headspace. Are there any other games you’d recommend?
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams Link ParentI feel you so much on all of your points as I’m currently on and off playing through this game for the first time. I’m using headphones to immerse myself more, but I also just feel like its...I feel you so much on all of your points as I’m currently on and off playing through this game for the first time. I’m using headphones to immerse myself more, but I also just feel like its staying power with my attention is weak. I play for maybe an hour at most and just get bored. I’m at level 39 and feel the same strength and pointlessness to every battle. The dialogue feels contrived, bro-speak heavy, and sometimes unintelligible. Maybe that’s the point? I agree though, maybe we should choose different options, but I think for real immersion, we’re going to have to play something like Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
Thanks for reassuring my disbeliefs in an otherwise AAA game… I can’t imagine playing it on an older system.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams LinkReturnal on PS5. I’ve been recently understanding my tastes in gaming more, with my completion of God of War: Ragnarök and the Valhalla post-game, The Last of Us pt2’s No Return side-game, and now...Returnal on PS5.
I’ve been recently understanding my tastes in gaming more, with my completion of God of War: Ragnarök and the Valhalla post-game, The Last of Us pt2’s No Return side-game, and now Returnal… Rogue-likes are where it’s at for me, and I can’t wait for Hades II…
Anyway, this game had mixed reviews from people, even Tildsters, and I can’t afford everything, so it was on sale last month and haven’t stopped trying to beat it since. I’m consumed by it.
It’s difficult, in the sense that you really do have to keep dying for it to become beatable. I’m sure I’m not the greatest gamer, but it took close to forty deaths to finish the first three Biomes. I love the music and atmosphere, and the story does kind of makes sense some of the time, but I haven’t completed it yet, so that could change. I do recommend it to anyone who likes this genre! It feels like a game I grew up with back in the early 2000’s grown up in the modern era, and the combat is so smooth that getting efficient with battles feels like a solid accomplishment.
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Comment on Why do you live? in ~humanities
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Comment on Millions of people are using abusive AI ‘Nudify’ bots on Telegram in ~tech
Jeakams LinkThis is the most Tildes thread of comments not pertaining to the original post I’ve encountered so far. Love this place. Oh, and those people suck who use AI in a nefarious way. AI should always...This is the most Tildes thread of comments not pertaining to the original post I’ve encountered so far. Love this place.
Oh, and those people suck who use AI in a nefarious way. AI should always be used to enhance life, not hurt it.
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Comment on My latest instrument, the fron2, on its first day out in ~music
Jeakams LinkReminds me of Ben Franklin’s invention, the glass armonica.Reminds me of Ben Franklin’s invention, the glass armonica.
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Comment on Pete & Bas - T-Pain (2024) in ~music
Jeakams LinkI was so surprised by these two that I was almost certain to find out that it’s all fabricated and deep fakes or lip synched… something! But I’ve found live sets of them, and forreal I guess...I was so surprised by these two that I was almost certain to find out that it’s all fabricated and deep fakes or lip synched… something! But I’ve found live sets of them, and forreal I guess they’re legit. Pretty incredible stuff.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams Link ParentSo cool that it’s so good that we all want to strive for 100%. Really means a lot that they made something so damn good! Makes the whole Concord thing with Sony seem like a blip instead of a bruise.So cool that it’s so good that we all want to strive for 100%. Really means a lot that they made something so damn good! Makes the whole Concord thing with Sony seem like a blip instead of a bruise.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams (edited )Link ParentOh I don’t discount the bonus levels, or do you mean the “oh, ex, triangle, square levels?” Those can be damn tricky to get… and the master level sheesh. I’d definitely get SMSunshine! I had a lot...Oh I don’t discount the bonus levels, or do you mean the “oh, ex, triangle, square levels?” Those can be damn tricky to get… and the master level sheesh.
I’d definitely get SMSunshine! I had a lot of fun back when it first came out. It has that same feeling. I’m hoping when I get my Switch hooked back up to finally play Galaxy too. I’m sure any Mario game would tickle our Astro itch.
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Comment on How to handle a breakup? in ~life
Jeakams Link ParentGhah Eternal Sunshine is such a damn good movie for the cry. It brings up all the necessary emotions, but you’re right to say it needs its time in the healing process to be watched. Can’t agree more.Ghah Eternal Sunshine is such a damn good movie for the cry. It brings up all the necessary emotions, but you’re right to say it needs its time in the healing process to be watched. Can’t agree more.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams (edited )LinkAstro Bot If you played the free Astro’s Playroom then this is just a whole bunch more of that. I’ve heard some say that it’s similar to Super Mario Sunshine, and I agree. The colorful graphics...Astro Bot
If you played the free Astro’s Playroom then this is just a whole bunch more of that. I’ve heard some say that it’s similar to Super Mario Sunshine, and I agree. The colorful graphics and ease of play makes it fun and addictive, yet pretty easy all around. Easy in the sense of, why is it so damn easy? I still enjoyed it, and will probably keep up with the next one. It’s just fun to experience. The friggin controller, even on the lowest vibration setting is so damn annoying sometimes though.The Last of Us Two Remastered: No Return
I had to get back into this game after years of avoiding the story since it came out. The first time I beat it, the emotion stuck with me for weeks, and I just couldn’t pick it back up because of it. This time, with the arcade-ish style of No Return, it’s just a good time to chuck Molotovs at zomboid fugal things and set trap mines to see the other factions of humans blow up all over again. It’s so difficult to just finish a run on the moderate difficulty, that even when trying Grounded mode, I end up lasting maybe one or two rounds. You can be almost any character, there are really great maps, and the creativity to complete a round is endless. It’s just more gold coming from Naughty Dog. I highly recommend it. -
Comment on A Minecraft Movie | Teaser in ~movies
Jeakams Link ParentI sure love this sentiment/realization… I think we so-called “adults” put too much on the movies that are probably just made for kids. I do think the movies I grew up with are pretty great;TNMT,...I sure love this sentiment/realization… I think we so-called “adults” put too much on the movies that are probably just made for kids. I do think the movies I grew up with are pretty great;TNMT, Ghostbusters, Burton’s Batman… The animated movies were pretty much only Disney in my household, so the quality was only Disney. When it came to animated, I was pretty much watching Nickelodeon with Rugrats specifically making my mom go nuts in the other room.
These IPs are given so much in terms of budget that we sure put a ton of pressure on them to be whatever perfect may mean to us as fans. The Lego Movie and Super Mario Bros come to mind where they didn’t fail completely.
But even though Minecraft seems to appeal to a wider audience than just children, it probably is ultimately meant for kids… and maybe we just leave it at that? It would be nice to see all this money go to a meaningful adaptation that appeals to everyone, but I’m not going to be upset by it because of your point. I think this is mainly for kids, and it should be fun for them.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
Jeakams LinkPrince of Persia: The Lost Crown I have been on a Crash Bandicoot kick, and this game kinda fills the void when I get tired of getting all them damned boxes, not dying, etc… The story in PoP...Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
I have been on a Crash Bandicoot kick, and this game kinda fills the void when I get tired of getting all them damned boxes, not dying, etc…
The story in PoP didn’t ever really catch me, but the gameplay is great even if it’s just a side scroller. The map continues to get bigger and bigger, and I do get lost and forget stuff after a while, but when you figure out where to go and defeat whomever or whatever is there, it’s worth it. I love these kinds of puzzle games. Would be down to find another in the same vein if possible.
And because it’s one of the monthly picks for PS+, now I have to try Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga.
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Comment on I'm visiting the region you're from, what's your favorite food I should try? in ~food
Jeakams Link ParentI 100% agree with you. Same with Blue Star. Now, Pip’s is another story altogether. You can get a free dozen on your birthday too!I 100% agree with you. Same with Blue Star. Now, Pip’s is another story altogether. You can get a free dozen on your birthday too!
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Comment on I'm visiting the region you're from, what's your favorite food I should try? in ~food
Jeakams Link ParentI lived in PDX for a little over a decade, and that spot only seemed to think their donuts were the best ever. But then, as you referenced, they just got crappy and overpriced and none of the...I lived in PDX for a little over a decade, and that spot only seemed to think their donuts were the best ever. But then, as you referenced, they just got crappy and overpriced and none of the locals cared about them anymore. Portland is a weird spot for food, because it has so much variety but not just one specialty. I suppose that’s valuable though.
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Comment on I'm visiting the region you're from, what's your favorite food I should try? in ~food
Jeakams (edited )LinkEveryone from Philly will be up in arms about the friggin cheesesteaks. Where to get one, what additions to get on it, is it authentic, blah blah blah. Well, I’d suggest otherwise if you head to...Everyone from Philly will be up in arms about the friggin cheesesteaks. Where to get one, what additions to get on it, is it authentic, blah blah blah. Well, I’d suggest otherwise if you head to Philadelphia: a soft pretzel. Specifically the ones from Miller’s Twist in the Redding Terminal Market. You can find a pretty great variety of food in the market anyway, but those pretzels are made right in front of you to a crunchy gooey salty or sweet perfection. The Pennsylvania Dutch know what’s up when it comes to baking.
It’s worth noting that Philadelphians will also get upset by me suggesting this particular place for a Philly soft pretzel, so there’s no winning here.
And if you’re gonna get a cheesesteak, go to D’Alassandro’s. It really is worth it.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Jeakams Link ParentIf you have Apple Music, my boy at Apple makes some great techno playlists. I hope this link works! Rumble PackIf you have Apple Music, my boy at Apple makes some great techno playlists. I hope this link works!
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
Jeakams (edited )Link ParentHonestly, just like what you like. It’s so subjective to qualify music in general, and even though techno is a complex genre, whatever makes you feel good, is good. Who truly has a say? The...Honestly, just like what you like. It’s so subjective to qualify music in general, and even though techno is a complex genre, whatever makes you feel good, is good.
Who truly has a say? The playlist you linked isn’t what I’d choose to listen to personally, and is four-on-the-floor Berlin Techno, but it’s probably what the Berghain | Panorama Bar spins, so that’s sick.
I listen to as much music as I can, and I have certain lanes in techno, with House, Dubstep, Drum & Bass, and Breakbeat being my go to’s. Here’s some stuff off the top of my head. Mercer, Gesaffelstein, and FETISH.
There’s so many sub genres of the parent genre, you could never listen to it all.
Enjoy what you love, and don’t apologize for loving it.
Sincerely, treating the game as it’s the source material, like Lord of the Rings vs the movie adaptations is so smart. The show is great, but is even more valuable as a supplement to the experience that you’re getting to feel now. It’s the kind of story that will live in your head for years to come.