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Comment on Crunchyroll is destroying its subtitles for no good reason in ~anime
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Comment on Millennials: How do you feel about nostalgia pandering? in ~talk
TheRTV LinkI'm not a particularly nostalgic person, so it doesn't feel different than in the past. Although I prefer my childhood being the point of nostalgia vs before. I was born in the 80's, but I'm a...I'm not a particularly nostalgic person, so it doesn't feel different than in the past. Although I prefer my childhood being the point of nostalgia vs before. I was born in the 80's, but I'm a 90's kid.
There's definitely plenty of good nostalgic pieces and plenty of "safe choices". Like Disney for example
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Christopher Robin
- I wasn't a huge Winnie the Pooh fan, but hearing the OG voice actor just put me in my feels. More importantly, it's just a feel good film. It's the characters you know and love in a fairly by the books story. But the execution of the story telling is well done. It stays true to the cartoon we know, but it's a new story for the whole family.
- The CGI blends well with the real world. The creatures look like stuffed animals come to life. Which is how they should look. It looks like it will hold up into the future.
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Lion King, Lilo & Stitch, Aladdin, etc.
- These are basically "live action" remakes. It takes the story you know and love and makes some changes. While the CGI is well done, it loses some of the magic that animation grants.
But like I said, this isn't different than in the past. I'm sure there were good nostalgic pieces for 80's and 70's and a lot more just for profit. Ultimately it's just about being open to what the present has to offer. There's a lot more art nowadays. So sometimes good and great things are harder to find.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV LinkPlayed Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC last week. First off, the optimization sucks. I had a RTX 3070, Ryzen 7 5800X, and 32gb ram. Played on a SSD. According to Nixxes own chart, I should have been...Played Marvel's Spider-Man 2 on PC last week. First off, the optimization sucks. I had a RTX 3070, Ryzen 7 5800X, and 32gb ram. Played on a SSD. According to Nixxes own chart, I should have been able to play at UHD, no ray tracing, 60fps. Not true at all. Struggled most of the time. Frames dropped regularly. Even after changing some config files as recommended on Reddit and turning off overlays.
Ended up upgrading to a 5070TI. Local best buy had one close to MSRP, so I snatched it up. With DLSS on, I was able to play 4K and ray tracing on. Even then there were still drops in frame rates during certain moments.
That aside, I loved this game. But I love the story of the first game more. The improvements and additions to the mechanics were awesome. Peter had good upgrades that made him fun to play when compared to Miles, who has his own abilities.
The villains felt a bit tougher and events had more variety. Particularly putting out all the fires. I actually liked the MJ mission in the first one. So I appreciate that she had more to do here. The reasoning is backed by the story from the Miles Morales game and the start of this game. It felt like a natural progression.
I'm still salty over Peter's face change. Specifically over the reasoning they gave initially. But that's whatever.
Overall I really liked this game. I'd at the first one is better, but not by much. I'm looking forward to the third and probably last game in this series.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentI actually love the battle system as well! The environment though! I fell off an edge and my Pokemon followed me and missed an attack. I tried to surprise attack and my pokemon didn't get around a...I actually love the battle system as well! The environment though! I fell off an edge and my Pokemon followed me and missed an attack. I tried to surprise attack and my pokemon didn't get around a tree and their attack was blocked. You really have to consider where you are.
I also appreciate that it makes you use the non attack moves and you can make the opponent miss by moving around. It feels more strategic. It's also really easy to level up everyone. So it doesn't feel like much of a grind as in the older ones.
Legends Z-A is not perfect, but it's really fun. I hope this is a foundation for future Pokémon games
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Comment on Microsoft warns that Windows 10 reaches end of support today in ~tech
TheRTV LinkThey gave my PC a year ESU for free. So I'm just gonna postpone the upgrade until then. My work laptop just got upgraded and I'm not too hot on it. I don't hate it, but I'll waitThey gave my PC a year ESU for free. So I'm just gonna postpone the upgrade until then. My work laptop just got upgraded and I'm not too hot on it. I don't hate it, but I'll wait
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Comment on What ridiculous thing would you spend billions on? in ~talk
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Comment on How do I convince my workplace we need SQL databases? in ~tech
TheRTV Link ParentI would agree with this. They need to see the benefits. At the end of the day it comes down to money. How much money will it save to setup the server and maintain it? How much will it cost to...I would agree with this. They need to see the benefits.
At the end of the day it comes down to money. How much money will it save to setup the server and maintain it? How much will it cost to migrate everyone over? How will this effect everyone's work flows?
I have experience working with a customer who used a SQLite DB on a shared drive as a multi-user DB for an app. So i totally understand the benefits of moving over. But companies with older tech will wait as long as possible to update. So they need a very good motivator.
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Comment on Monopoly at McDonald's free food giveaway in ~food
TheRTV Link ParentIt's important to note that you can only have one deal per order in the app. So you can't build an entire free meal from your wins. Supposedly if you order through a kiosk inside, you can put in...It's important to note that you can only have one deal per order in the app. So you can't build an entire free meal from your wins.
Supposedly if you order through a kiosk inside, you can put in multiple orders consecutively. Basically get a free meal by putting in an order for each item. I haven't tried it yet, so I can not confirm
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
TheRTV Link ParentI agree to a certain extent. I don't excuse or forgive anything terrible they may have done. But a good work of art is still good. From an economic standpoint, I don't feel too bad either. A few...I agree to a certain extent. I don't excuse or forgive anything terrible they may have done. But a good work of art is still good. From an economic standpoint, I don't feel too bad either. A few more dollars to someone who already has a lot of money doesn't make a practical difference. It's not like I'm a subscriber to a Gaiman Patreon
At this point we're all supporting something or someone bad through our purchases. Unless you're living completely off the grid and off the land.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
TheRTV LinkListening to American Gods full cast audiobook. It's really good. It really sucked me in. I'm almost done with it. The reveals so far haven't been surprising, but I don't think that was the point....Listening to American Gods full cast audiobook. It's really good. It really sucked me in. I'm almost done with it. The reveals so far haven't been surprising, but I don't think that was the point. I know Gaiman is controversial as a person, but his stories are good. The idea of the gods and how they're adapting is intriguing.
I'm curious about the TV show now even though it was cancelled
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Comment on Tildes, I need your advice. Looking for Nintendo Switch 1 and NS2 games. in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentI have Switch 2 and DK Bananza is an awesome game for everyoneI have Switch 2 and DK Bananza is an awesome game for everyone
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
TheRTV Link ParentI really liked Death Parade too. I got my recommendation from ProZD. I prefer a well told and concise story. This fit that very wellI really liked Death Parade too. I got my recommendation from ProZD. I prefer a well told and concise story. This fit that very well
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Comment on Throwback Thursday: Let's talk old flash and memes! in ~talk
TheRTV Linkthe Composer by Jazza Before YT we had Newgrounds. Back then I was just a teenager. There was all the usual fun stuff. Pico's school, Xiao Xiao, Madness, etc. But the Composer was the first time I...Before YT we had Newgrounds. Back then I was just a teenager. There was all the usual fun stuff. Pico's school, Xiao Xiao, Madness, etc. But the Composer was the first time I thought, "Wow, this is art. Newgrounds and flash can be used for art."
Sounds obvious, but I was teen lol. Even still, this is one of my favorite videos on the internet. Just the thought that one person made this, uploaded it, and I randomly got to experience is incredible.
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Comment on Reddit announces new limits on moderating large subreddits and for moderators to remove content sitewide in ~tech
TheRTV Link ParentWow, I haven't checked their stock price since the IPO. Now I kinda regret not buying into it when I has the chance. Oh well 😆Wow, I haven't checked their stock price since the IPO. Now I kinda regret not buying into it when I has the chance. Oh well 😆
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
TheRTV LinkWatched Tokyo Revengers for the first time. I liked it, but was thrown off by the whole rights situation. Where the first season is on CR, but after that it's on Hulu/Disney. Anyways I enjoyed the...Watched Tokyo Revengers for the first time. I liked it, but was thrown off by the whole rights situation. Where the first season is on CR, but after that it's on Hulu/Disney. Anyways I enjoyed the ride. The OP is kind of infuriating. Mostly because he's designed to be an idiot, so they have an easy way to explain things to the audience. I liked unraveling the problems of the future. For some unreason I assumed the show was finished. So I was disappointed when I got through it all. I'm looking forward to next season.
Just binged Steins;Gate. I was not too impressed with the first half, but the second half really got me. The OP is quirky and I wasn't a huge fan of that. Not that I dislike him, but I didn't like it too much either. I did really like that underneath it, he is a good guy. Which justifies the people that connect with him in the show. The time travel aspect was interesting, but I wasn't too sold. Then the turning point happens and that's when it clicked. I really enjoyed the ending. I'm gonna watch the OVA specials and start the next series. Heard the movie is non-canon, so I may save that for last.
Gotta mention Dr Stone. Last night's episode was crazy!!!
4x20 spoilers
I can not accept that Kohaku and Tsukasa are going to die. Of course I knew that them getting shot is a possibility, but it's still shocking. Obviously they stretch reality, so it's possible for them to survive. But it doesn't look good since Senku doesn't seem to have any Medusa's ready. Kohaku and crew are bleeding out fast. That's assuming the bullets went straight through.
It seems this arc will wrap up in 4 episodes. So we'll see what happens. It would be incredibly sad, but powerful if the story let's them die.
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Comment on Taco Bell rethinks AI drive-through after man orders 18,000 waters in ~food
TheRTV LinkAlternatively I go to Taco Bell once or twice a month and never had issues with the "AI" drive through. I usually don't have issues with voice recognition though. But I never noticed anyone in...Alternatively I go to Taco Bell once or twice a month and never had issues with the "AI" drive through. I usually don't have issues with voice recognition though. But I never noticed anyone in front of me in drive thrus having issues either though.
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Comment on Does anyone have a digg invite code I can get ? in ~tech
TheRTV LinkI'll throw my hat in. I'm interested if anyone wants to throw me an inviteI'll throw my hat in. I'm interested if anyone wants to throw me an invite
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Comment on TV Tuesdays Free Talk in ~tv
TheRTV Link ParentI loved it too! It really did feel like we were jumping right back into this world. I enjoyed seeing how the characters changed in some ways, but also stayed the same in others. It felt...I loved it too! It really did feel like we were jumping right back into this world. I enjoyed seeing how the characters changed in some ways, but also stayed the same in others. It felt authentically KotH. I already want another season. As far as VA goes, Kahn is the only real problem I have. That one either needs to improve or be replaced.
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Comment on What are some great actual comedies made in the last twenty years? in ~movies
TheRTV Link ParentThe Other Guy is genuinely hilarious. If you only watch one, this if the one I recommend! The jump street movies are also really good.The Other Guy is genuinely hilarious. If you only watch one, this if the one I recommend!
The jump street movies are also really good.
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Comment on In Tokyo for a couple of days, inviting recommendations in ~travel
TheRTV LinkIf you want some delicious, hand made Soba, go to Kanda Matsuya in AkhibaraIf you want some delicious, hand made Soba, go to Kanda Matsuya in Akhibara
This was a really good read. I know a lot more about subtitling than I did before. I am primarily a dub watcher, but the on screen text subtitles are crucial. It's definitely making me reconsider my subscription.
I'm hoping licenses start going to other services. Just to add to competition to possibly improve subtitling. That or a resurgence of fan subtitling. I know it's not easy, but fans on the internet will churn it out quickly. At least based on my experience following OPM manga