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  1. What’s a point that you think most people missed?

    The point can be a common phrase or lesson, the message of a work of media, something directly stated, etc. It doesn’t have to be “universal” and can be a story from your life/school/workplace...

    The point can be a common phrase or lesson, the message of a work of media, something directly stated, etc.

    It doesn’t have to be “universal” and can be a story from your life/school/workplace where, say, a lot of people missed the point of a meeting or directive or whatnot.

    Whatever its source and impact, it’s something where you think that a lot of people really missed the point and went with a different and more incorrect understanding/interpretation.

    What point did people miss? Why do you think they missed it? And why do you think your interpretation is the more correct one?

    22 votes
  2. Comment on Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10) in ~games

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    My husband and I turn it on when we’re home from work each night, actively watching stuff we’re interested in and then passively catching it in the background the rest of the time. Once the event...

    My husband and I turn it on when we’re home from work each night, actively watching stuff we’re interested in and then passively catching it in the background the rest of the time. Once the event is over we hit up VODs for stuff that we missed.

    The Stop the Rock! run was great, though I’m admittedly biased. The game having a character named “Chet” that got riffed on as “Chat” was entertaining.

    I enjoyed the Armored Core VI run yesterday. Good energy, and the runner has a golden voice. I thoroughly enjoyed the recurring donation counts for every time he picked the wrong mech.

    Richard Burns Rally was also enjoyable as a skill showcase. The couch having an actual co-driver who went into lots of specifics about rally racing helped me appreciate the skill that goes into playing the game at that level. Plus the race direction donations were fun.

    6 votes
  3. Comment on Humble Choice - January 2026 in ~games

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    ITAD isn’t showing any previous bundles, but it was also already in my library too? That one might be on me though because I genuinely do buy too many games and also have a soft spot for deeply...

    ITAD isn’t showing any previous bundles, but it was also already in my library too?

    That one might be on me though because I genuinely do buy too many games and also have a soft spot for deeply flawed 3D Sonic titles.

    2 votes
  4. Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of January 4 in ~games

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    I bought Haste in the Steam sale, so you’re all welcome for it being in this bundle. 😆

    I bought Haste in the Steam sale, so you’re all welcome for it being in this bundle. 😆

    5 votes
  5. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Ol’ DOS and I go WAY back. Just thinking about it has me nostalgic for the days of SoundBlaster and setting the correct IRQ (whatever that meant — I still have no idea). Check your PMs! Also when...

    Ol’ DOS and I go WAY back. Just thinking about it has me nostalgic for the days of SoundBlaster and setting the correct IRQ (whatever that meant — I still have no idea).

    Check your PMs! Also when Choice inevitably includes the third game, I’ll send that your way too.

    1 vote
  6. Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games

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    Glad you're enjoying it! I love a good blobber but haven't ever gotten around to trying that one. Also if you want the second one as well, it's in today's Choice and I already own it and would be...

    Glad you're enjoying it! I love a good blobber but haven't ever gotten around to trying that one.

    Also if you want the second one as well, it's in today's Choice and I already own it and would be happy to give it to you. Let me know if you want it!

    1 vote
  7. Comment on Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10) in ~games

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    As one of the ten or so people in the world who played Stop the Rock! back when it released, I'm genuinely and unironically hyped for that one.

    As one of the ten or so people in the world who played Stop the Rock! back when it released, I'm genuinely and unironically hyped for that one.

    6 votes
  8. Comment on Humble Choice - January 2026 in ~games

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    @talklittle, your extension worked FLAWLESSLY! Thank you for the updates. Speaking of working flawlessly, have I mentioned Proton lately? No native Linux games this month, but we've got 4...

    @talklittle, your extension worked FLAWLESSLY! Thank you for the updates.

    Speaking of working flawlessly, have I mentioned Proton lately? No native Linux games this month, but we've got 4 Verifieds and 4 Playables. Us Linux users are once again eating well.

    In fact, I think Proton now works SO well that ProtonDB is becoming less relevant. I know that I used to regularly submit reports, but now I hardly bother because, well, mostly everything works! A lot of the games, even more popular ones, only have a few recent reports (if any), so I don't think I'm alone in that.

    Now, Choice has always loved a base game with a DLC upsell, but this month they've taken it to another level. There's an entire separate bundle for Hunt DLC intended for Choice members.

    You might think that this contains all the DLC, but you'd be wrong! It contains only ten out of the seventy different DLCs for the game. I'm not holding this one against Humble and instead putting the blame on the game itself -- what title could reasonably need that many DLCs in the first place?

    Also people really do NOT like Wizard of Legend 2. Interesting to see such a split between the critic score and the userscore.

    7 votes
  9. Humble Choice - January 2026

    January 2026's Humble Choice is now available with the following eight Steam games. Steam Page OpenCritic Steam Recent/All Operating Systems Steam Deck ProtonDB Sonic Frontiers 71 84 / 90 Win ✅...

    January 2026's Humble Choice is now available with the following eight Steam games.

    Steam Page OpenCritic Steam Recent/All Operating Systems Steam Deck ProtonDB
    Sonic Frontiers 71 84 / 90 Win ✅ Verified 🟨 Gold
    Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered 69 80 / 90 Win ✅ Verified 🎖️ Platinum
    Hunt: Showdown 1896 80 73 / 76 Win 🟨 Playable 🟨 Gold
    Etrian Odyssey II HD -- -- / 80 Win ✅ Verified 🕙 Awaiting Reports
    Nice Day for Fishing 74 71 / 88 Win ✅ Verified 🎖️ Platinum
    Metal Slug Tactics 76 72 / 76 Win 🟨 Playable 🎖️ Platinum
    Settlement Survival -- 80 / 85 Win, Mac 🟨 Playable 🟨 Gold
    Wizard of Legend 2 85 45 / 56 Win 🟨 Playable 🎖️ Platinum

    Does anyone have experience with any of the games and, if so, would you recommend them? Is there anything in here that you're particularly excited to play?

    10 votes
  10. Comment on Tildes Game Giveaway: Holiday 2025 in ~games

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    Donation completed! Good choice of charity, @Wafik, and thanks for letting me jump on board with this, phoenix. Donating is a great way to start off a new year!

    Donation completed!

    Good choice of charity, @Wafik, and thanks for letting me jump on board with this, phoenix. Donating is a great way to start off a new year!

    3 votes
  11. Comment on Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10) in ~games

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    You posting the VOD link is my favorite GDQ tradition. ❤️

    You posting the VOD link is my favorite GDQ tradition. ❤️

    5 votes
  12. Comment on Awesome Games Done Quick 2026, a week-long charity fundraiser featuring speedruns, is live (runs January 4 - January 10) in ~games

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    Awesome Games Done Quick is a weeklong 24-hour speedrunning marathon for charity, benefitting the Prevent Cancer Foundation. Quick links: Twitch stream Schedule Bids/Incentives Prizes Donate...

    Awesome Games Done Quick is a weeklong 24-hour speedrunning marathon for charity, benefitting the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

    Quick links:

    8 votes
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  14. Comment on CGA-2026-01 🕹️⛵🛡️ INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker in ~games

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    This was very helpful, thank you! I just got it set up on my Steam Deck using the HD texture pack, widescreen patch, and Better Wind Waker mod (no lossless scaling though). It's running through...

    This was very helpful, thank you! I just got it set up on my Steam Deck using the HD texture pack, widescreen patch, and Better Wind Waker mod (no lossless scaling though). It's running through Dolphin via RetroDECK.

    I'm very happy to report that it works perfectly and looks great!

    Like you said, the inverted horizontal camera controls are invaluable. I recently replayed Jak and Daxter and was just planning on emulating the original until I ran into that issue which made it unplayable. I felt so clumsy whenever I tried to move the camera and it went the opposite of the way I intended. Thankfully OpenGOAL solved that problem for me and made it a joy to revisit. The people that put so much time and effort into continuing to make old games playable are unsung heroes.

    Also, just in case anyone else is wanting to run it on their Deck: I originally tried out the full-size HD pack and got some very minor stuttering. I then swapped it out for the half-size pack and it runs swimmingly, so I recommend that one.

    3 votes
  15. What's something you're "in too deep" on?

    A little white lie that got bigger than you anticipated. A hobby you got a little too into. The sunk costs of something irreversible in your life. Whatever it is, you're "in to deep" on it and...

    A little white lie that got bigger than you anticipated.
    A hobby you got a little too into.
    The sunk costs of something irreversible in your life.

    Whatever it is, you're "in to deep" on it and think fondly of surfacing (whether that's possible for your situation or not).

    Share what it is, how it came to be that way, and what's next for you.

    56 votes
  16. Comment on RAYE - Where Is My Husband! (2025) in ~music

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    There's also a great live version if anyone prefers that.

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    There's also a great live version if anyone prefers that.

    2 votes
  17. Comment on What video games would you say have the best stories? Feel free to suggest more than one. in ~games

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    Gone Home is the perfect adaptation of the young adult novel format into the gaming medium. Also Her Story is probably the most accessible high-impact story for people who aren’t regular gamers....

    Gone Home is the perfect adaptation of the young adult novel format into the gaming medium.

    Also Her Story is probably the most accessible high-impact story for people who aren’t regular gamers. No controls to figure out; no gaming tropes that the game assumes you’re aware of. Anyone can pick it up, play it, and get pulled into its well-delivered narrative. I played it a decade ago and still remember some of its scenes.

    3 votes
  18. Comment on What video games would you say have the best stories? Feel free to suggest more than one. in ~games

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    It really is magical. I’ll also add the first Syberia game as a similar recommendation. It has a romantic subplot that is subpar, but if you ignore that, it tells a beautiful story in a compelling...

    It really is magical.

    I’ll also add the first Syberia game as a similar recommendation. It has a romantic subplot that is subpar, but if you ignore that, it tells a beautiful story in a compelling world, complete with outright theme delivery that mimics literary fiction.

    3 votes