TheJorro's recent activity
-
Comment on What "one-hit wonder" do you think has a discography worth exploring? in ~music
-
Comment on ‘The Pitt’ wins Drama, ‘The Studio’ wins Comedy, and ‘Adolescence’ wins Limited Series at the 2025 Emmy’s in ~tv
TheJorro LinkVery happy for Tramell Tillman. Seeing him in Severence was a revelation. Where has this guy been this whole time? Amazing performance between the two seasons so far. But first Black man to win...Very happy for Tramell Tillman. Seeing him in Severence was a revelation. Where has this guy been this whole time? Amazing performance between the two seasons so far.
But first Black man to win Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series? That feels a bit late.
-
Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society
TheJorro Link ParentI'm glad you found a way to take this news and announce how you're morally superior to everyone else on this site.I'm glad you found a way to take this news and announce how you're morally superior to everyone else on this site.
-
Comment on Conservative activist Charlie Kirk shot and killed at Utah college event in ~society
TheJorro Link ParentOne thing from reddit I don't like is when someone states a false narrative about the comment section and then someone else jumps in saying "Yeah, I agree!", as if there is a collective effort to...One thing from reddit I don't like is when someone states a false narrative about the comment section and then someone else jumps in saying "Yeah, I agree!", as if there is a collective effort to manifest the idea that comments went in a way they demonstrably didn't.
-
Comment on Charlie Kirk shot at Utah University event in ~news
TheJorro LinkThe headline has already been changed, it now reads:The headline has already been changed, it now reads:
Charlie Kirk has died after shooting at Utah event, suspect not in custody
-
Comment on Looking for some video game suggestions based off some specific parameters in ~games
TheJorro Link ParentI was actually thinking of mentioning that game in my original post! Sifu reminds me of those PS2 era action titles that were built around a specific sort of action gameplay philosophy, much like...I was actually thinking of mentioning that game in my original post! Sifu reminds me of those PS2 era action titles that were built around a specific sort of action gameplay philosophy, much like God Hand was. It's not the same gameplay as God Hand but in terms of overall structure and game design philosophy, it is of that vein.
-
Comment on Looking for some video game suggestions based off some specific parameters in ~games
TheJorro LinkHave you tried Sifu? This is a game in the vein of Furi but larger in scope, so it's not just a boss rush game. It's got levels to explore and various enemy configurations and arenas to challenge...Have you tried Sifu? This is a game in the vein of Furi but larger in scope, so it's not just a boss rush game. It's got levels to explore and various enemy configurations and arenas to challenge you along with boss fights. The game is purely martial arts action, and demands perfection of skills to get through the levels. There is an interesting twist where every time you die, you respawn with a slightly older character.
-
Comment on Call of Duty: Ghosts – Power, paranoia, and orbital tungsten rods in ~games
TheJorro LinkI had to double take when I saw this one pop up on my YouTube homepage. I've been watching a lot of "Entire x series reviewed" type videos in the background during some rote tasks so I have a lot...I had to double take when I saw this one pop up on my YouTube homepage. I've been watching a lot of "Entire x series reviewed" type videos in the background during some rote tasks so I have a lot of gaming recommendations right now. I saw this thumbnail earlier and thought nothing much of it.
Then I noticed what channel it was. Folding Ideas hasn't posted a video in months and he moved on from gaming content years ago. His only gaming content has been his PAX talks. Since then he's been busy covering a bunch of bigger, and fascinating subjects, including singlehandedly killing NFTs with his Line Goes Up video. Him stepping back into games is interesting enough but I'm excited to check this video out because on top of his usual extremely comprehensive study and analysis, this was the single worst Call of Duty game in the series for the longest time (until the new MW3 took that dishonour). I'm excited to have someone of his calibre take this particular game apart.
-
Comment on A Palo Alto scientist's $10M plan to kill California redistricting in ~society
TheJorro LinkSo a conservative Christian MAGA trust fund type who has been dormant has woken up now and crawled out of the woodwork from within California to try to combat Gavin Newsom's retaliatory...So a conservative Christian MAGA trust fund type who has been dormant has woken up now and crawled out of the woodwork from within California to try to combat Gavin Newsom's retaliatory resdistricting.
-
Comment on Spotify is adding direct messaging to their music streaming app in ~tech
TheJorro Link ParentSteam's chat feature was integral to what the service was aiming to be back in 2003, though. Steam's chat has not been in competition with these other services, it was around before any of them...Steam's chat feature was integral to what the service was aiming to be back in 2003, though. Steam's chat has not been in competition with these other services, it was around before any of them existed. It came about long before social media existed as a concept, back when the only other alternatives to chats were forums and IRC. It competed with Xfire, not MSN and Skype and IRC. The chat feature predates even the Steam profiles and other social aspects of Steam.
Spotify adding DM features years down the line as a music streaming service is very different in terms of purpose and utility.
-
Comment on iOS26 "Liquid Glass" - is it really such a big deal? in ~tech
TheJorro (edited )Link ParentHonestly, no, I don't think it's a bigger deal than the rest, as described in the video. That AI feature is way more interesting as someone who frequently needs to find old photos based on vague...Honestly, no, I don't think it's a bigger deal than the rest, as described in the video. That AI feature is way more interesting as someone who frequently needs to find old photos based on vague memories of what was in them. And a more useful camera app rates higher for me.
But I'm an Android user, and use all kinds of other non-Apple applications. Including Windows. Major UI redesigns are pretty commonplace for me. Between Windows and Android, I can and have done my own UI overhauls.
Outside the relative scale a UI redesign is pretty minor. We're on the outside looking in, not only exposed to what's inside the Apple ecosystem. It just doesn't seem like a big deal from this perspective. The question is why it's a big deal for those within the ecosystem because it's hard to see for those outside of it. Like, my best guess is that it's an impressive shader that is very performant on Apple hardware, and it looks pretty neato. I guess it's just the simple fact that it's so rare that it happening at all makes it the biggest possible deal?
-
Comment on iOS26 "Liquid Glass" - is it really such a big deal? in ~tech
TheJorro Link ParentWorth noting he said he's ranking the list "in order of how big of a deal it is". So liquid glass being #1 cements it as being apparently the biggest of deals here.Worth noting he said he's ranking the list "in order of how big of a deal it is". So liquid glass being #1 cements it as being apparently the biggest of deals here.
-
Comment on Where do you buy/order computer peripherals in Canada? in ~tech
TheJorro Linkhttps://www.primecables.ca/ is the way to go for cables, wall outlets, power cords, and more.https://www.primecables.ca/ is the way to go for cables, wall outlets, power cords, and more.
-
Comment on That white guy who can't get a job at Tim Hortons? He's AI. in ~tech
TheJorro LinkBeyond just this being another story of AI generation being used for racist purposes, the wild part is that this is apparently an intentional marketing stunt coordinated by the CEO of an AI...Beyond just this being another story of AI generation being used for racist purposes, the wild part is that this is apparently an intentional marketing stunt coordinated by the CEO of an AI marketing company. And this piece of anti-Indian racism is done by what is apparently an Indian CEO.
The telling part is that the AI generated videos specifically mentioned being asked about speaking Punjabi, which is a rather specific language to be asked about in the context of a Tim Hortons job interview.
Something not explicitly highlighted in this article is that this very much seems to be another example of Hindu/Sikh conflict, which has been happening more and more frequently in this region of Canada, specifically around Brampton (a suburb of Toronto that is known for having a high population of Indian immigrants). Without leaning into too many assumptions without doing some detective work on individuals mentioned, this really feels like another entry in the Hindu/Sikh conflicts, specifically to introduce this idea of "good" and "bad" Indians to Canada and not the usual "white supremacy" racism we've been seeing a lot of recently.
-
That white guy who can't get a job at Tim Hortons? He's AI.
22 votes -
Comment on Matt Reeves finally completes ‘The Batman 2’ script in ~movies
TheJorro LinkI'm looking forward to, if nothing else, more of Robert Pattinson's Batman. As far as the live action versions go he has the most flawed qualities I look for in Batman. The gold standard is the...I'm looking forward to, if nothing else, more of Robert Pattinson's Batman. As far as the live action versions go he has the most flawed qualities I look for in Batman.
The gold standard is the DCAU Kevin Conroy one, who has the front of a cold, overly serious tactician but is heavily damaged goods under the hood (*finger guns*). It's an important part of the character because it puts him in contrast with the rest of the DC heroes and more in line with his own rogues gallery. Some of my favourite episodes are where that Batman has to grapple with or acknowledge his own flaws or failings to connect with other people because his childhood trauma has resulted in him being emotionally disconnected and disinterested from any sort of friendship or family. It's also why the endgame result of him finally accepting that he has a friends and family that do care for him is so impactful.
The other ones, as much as I do like them, always had a disconnect between their mental state and their villains and situation. Many of them played a Batman who was just too cool, lending to the popular reading of Batman as a rich guy who beats up poor and neuro-atypical villains for fun. What damage he had in those versions was basically "I'm so angry and lonely, boo hoo".
What I liked about Pattinson's Batman is he had the broken antisocial attitude where he just did not seem to understand other people or their perspectives very well. He didn't exude confidence and quip his way through fights, he was scrappy and determined but also went about things in incorrect and flawed ways. That scene were he biffs a landing really sold me on this version of the character. His emotional conflict with Catwoman was exactly the kind of conflict I've wanted out of a live action Batman the whole time.
Of course, the movie has plenty of flaws and one of my least favourite parts was the Alfred/Bruce relationship. Their emotional conflict and climax was just... hokey and contrived to drive the plot about Thomas Wayne more than it was about or driven by either character.
Up until now, I held that the LEGO Batman had the most accurate version of Batman out of the blockbuster movies (not counting Mask of the Phantasm, as that wasn't much of a blockbuster unfortunately). A similarly antisocial Batman who existed at odds with regular society and had more in common with his villains, and had to learn to get along with and accept friendship and family.
This first movie and its script doesn't inspire me to believe that they will continue this character down to this conclusion but I think the depth and complexity Pattinson brought to the character is doing that theme a lot of justice. And perhaps the next script will address the missteps of the first and tighten things up. As others have pointed out, the first movie felt disjointed at times. A second movie is a good opportunity to find the voice and deliver something greater. It worked for the Dark Knight after all, it can happen again. Especially since the first movie was pretty good overall, and wasn't DOA like the Snyder DCCU movie scripts. I feel good about the second movie being a worthy followup with a version of Batman I can really enjoy.
-
Comment on South Korea banned dog meat. So what happens to the dogs? in ~food
TheJorro Link ParentIt's actually become pretty hard to get even in Korea in recent years. You would need to research to find a place that still serves it, or travel to more rural places. A friend of mine spent a...It's actually become pretty hard to get even in Korea in recent years. You would need to research to find a place that still serves it, or travel to more rural places. A friend of mine spent a year in Korea around 2015 and he ended up only being able to try dog meat in Vietnam.
-
Comment on Hogwarts Legacy and designing games for the masses in ~games
TheJorro Link ParentOnly in broad strokes, and only because WB demanded similarities the same way Ubisoft did during the peak of Assassin's Creed and Far Cry where every game had "climbable towers". Most of them are...Only in broad strokes, and only because WB demanded similarities the same way Ubisoft did during the peak of Assassin's Creed and Far Cry where every game had "climbable towers". Most of them are open-world exploration games so they have a lot of design similarities but they also all focus on different things to the point that they feel different from each other and appeal to different audiences.
Asylum is the one that is the most different since it's the only one that's not an open world, and the earliest success. That game is set up much more like a Metroidvania where you explore an island in an interconnected way. In some ways, one could see it as more of a clone of Dark Souls or Castlevania than the rest of this list. What it did introduce was the combat style that would become the default for most action brawler style games since then (e.g. Insomniac's Spider-Man games).
City was their first foray into open world with that combat gameplay style, and Knight was mostly the same but with the added Batmobile. But the way the world is explored is very different from the other games because of all the verticality, and the side stories require a lot of discovery. It's entirely possible to miss entire sideplots in City because you didn't spot a character on a rooftop somewhere, and finding all the Riddler trophies requires some actual puzzle solving and exploration.
Mad Max is mostly car-focused and about resource collection. Even though it borrows the hand-to-hand combat from the Batman games, it doesn't focus on that as heavily and instead is all about the car. The way the world is explored is also very, very different from the rest on this list as it's a barren wasteland with empty space between points of interest. Most of what you do is drive around and look for resources to collect to then turn into upgrades for the car you're driving around in. It's a gameplay loop around making exploration more convenient. If I could peg one game that felt closest to Mad Max, it would be RAGE 2 despite RAGE 2 being a solid FPS with some excellent combat but very, very mediocre exploration. Of course, this is helped by both Mad Max and RAGE 2 being made by the exact same developer: Avalanche Studios. RAGE 2 definitely was built on top of Mad Max.
The Shadow games and Hogwarts are the most "Ubisoft" feeling of the list, where they're about clearing a map of objectives to collect minor skill upgrades. The Shadow games feel very much like Assassin's Creed games while Hogwarts is more "generic Ubisoft" for many. The Shadow games make sense since it uses the exact same style of stealth/action open-world gameplay that the newer AC games use. It uses the Batman games base combat but with AC trappings where ambush and hit-and-run tactics are preferred. The most interesting part of these Shadow games is the Nemesis system really, where fighting the boss enemies with specific abilities and weaknesses is the real highlight and focus of playing through most of the game. And, funny enough, this is the mechanic that the newer AC games borrowed for themselves as well.
Hogwarts is probably the single most generic game on this list because outside of the license it doesn't really stand out in any way. It has the least Batman style combat out of anything here between all the magic and the action RPG levelled gear with skills approach. I bounced out of this game very early since it was the one that least appealed to my gameplay tastes out of anything on this list, and mostly because I felt like I had already played this sort of game many times before. If it was anything more like the Batman games, I definitely would not have bounced out of it.
If anything, I really wish there were more clones of Arkham Asylum than there actually are out there. The kind of exploration that game provided is still unmatched, and not something an open-world game can really provide.
-
Nexus Mods ownership changing hands: An update from Dark0ne
55 votes -
Comment on Inside the ‘Dragon Age’ debacle that gutted EA’s BioWare studio in ~games
TheJorro Link ParentFurther down the MyBTongue line of successors, Noah Gervais recently published his revised and expanded Dragon Age series retrospective that now includes Veilguard. It's nearly 7 hours long so...Further down the MyBTongue line of successors, Noah Gervais recently published his revised and expanded Dragon Age series retrospective that now includes Veilguard.
It's nearly 7 hours long so take it chapter at a time.
I'm actually not into them too much but Dream Theater is worth a mention since they're a long-running, very popular prog metal band. They had one song chart back in 1992 but otherwise never appear on them since they're pretty niche.
So when they put out a compilation album, they called it Greatest Hit (...And 21 Other Pretty Cool Songs).
Like prog rock and metal tends to go, if you're into them, you're into a lot of their music.