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Comment on Who’s buying SpaceX and Anthropic? in ~finance
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Comment on ‘Backrooms’ stuns with $81 million debut, ‘Obsession’ has another unprecedented jump, ‘Mandalorian and Grogu’ suffers 70% drop in ~movies
WrathOfTheHydra (edited )LinkHaving just come back from Obsession, I'm not surprised it's doing well. Really good movie with really strong themes. Also sticks the landing on the universe's mechanics, which a lot of horror...Having just come back from Obsession, I'm not surprised it's doing well. Really good movie with really strong themes. Also sticks the landing on the universe's mechanics, which a lot of horror movies drop the ball on. Definitely recommend it.
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Comment on Is AI profitable yet? in ~tech
WrathOfTheHydra (edited )LinkA big chuckle followed by horror at the loss-clocks all the way down the page. The last one on that page didn't surprise me, though, since they're one of the only ones actually using it in...A big chuckle followed by horror at the loss-clocks all the way down the page. The last one on that page didn't surprise me, though, since they're one of the only ones actually using it in multiple sectors/markets.
edit: makrets to markets
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Comment on What are your personal crackpot conspiracy theories about the world right now? in ~talk
WrathOfTheHydra Link Parent675 309?675 309?
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Comment on Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 | Reveal trailer in ~games
WrathOfTheHydra LinkThe following opinion is ignoring my giant distaste for war propaganda, my full nationalist disillusionment, my reflexive questioning of Korean-consented war depiction, and my overall preference...The following opinion is ignoring my giant distaste for war propaganda, my full nationalist disillusionment, my reflexive questioning of Korean-consented war depiction, and my overall preference to play something like War Fantasy over this, buuuut:
This looks... better? Than most of the recent titles?
, but I dig that they're trying to do something with a new feel. The Modern Warfare series has been incredibly marred by the over reliance of US-flavored special ops missions or wildly over-saturated battle scenes. It feels more like they're trying to find the balance again, not just in gameplay but in aesthetic and tone, and especially after the over-the-top skibbidy boss fight from Black Ops, it feels like they're actually giving us a palette cleanser we won't spit out.Spoiler
Ghost being used as a sales tactic made my eyes roll into the back of my skullI'm definitely not the audience, but some credit where it's due when they actually lean in a positive direction.
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Comment on When did your preferred fighting game franchises peak? in ~games
WrathOfTheHydra Link ParentHahaha damn, I had this thread open to talk about Soul Caliber 2, and in the time I took to help somebody move some furniture quick, you beat me to it! On the Nintendo side of things, the...Hahaha damn, I had this thread open to talk about Soul Caliber 2, and in the time I took to help somebody move some furniture quick, you beat me to it!
On the Nintendo side of things, the bait-and-switch of the realistic tech demo for Legend of Zelda on the Gamecube meant that Link's inclusion in Soul Caliber 2 was the closest execution to a realistic Zelda game we ever got. I used to joke as a kid that if you pretended SC2 was really just Zelda II: Adventure of Link 2 that Nintendo hadn't dropped the ball.
Side tangent aside, Link really amped SC2 for anyone on the Gamecube. Having not played with Spawn ever, was he as incredibly broken as Link was? You could Ring Out 90% of the matches with Link, not sure if Spawn's move set was as cheesed...
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Comment on Is there a "Razor" for the idea that "If a Billionaire is against it, I'm for it?" in ~finance
WrathOfTheHydra Link ParentOBLIVIATOR's Razor it is. Or OBLIVIATORazor. OBLIVIAzor? Sorry, that's the best a man can get at puns when he's out and about on mobile.OBLIVIATOR's Razor it is. Or OBLIVIATORazor. OBLIVIAzor?
Sorry, that's the best a man can get at puns when he's out and about on mobile.
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Comment on I'm going on vacation in ~tildes
WrathOfTheHydra LinkWe definitely won't post anything heinous or light up some threads with controversy while you're gone. 😇 (Enjoy the trip and try not to get sick!)We definitely won't post anything heinous or light up some threads with controversy while you're gone. 😇
(Enjoy the trip and try not to get sick!)
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Comment on I made my own Reddit alternative in ~tech
WrathOfTheHydra Link ParentI think the main problem is you're always going to be butting up against the fact that a lot of people consider AI vibecode projects slop to begin with. The allowance of "I had Claude summarize...I think the main problem is you're always going to be butting up against the fact that a lot of people consider AI vibecode projects slop to begin with. The allowance of "I had Claude summarize this" type of content per your sites AI rules doesn't help either.
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Comment on Tildes Survey #5: Pineapple on pizza? (Results) in ~talk
WrathOfTheHydra Link ParentHa, to each their own! (or, like, we can share a half-pepperoni and half-pepperoni-and-pineapple :D)Ha, to each their own! (or, like, we can share a half-pepperoni and half-pepperoni-and-pineapple :D)
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Comment on Tildes Survey #5: Pineapple on pizza? (Results) in ~talk
WrathOfTheHydra Link ParentI think the main part of the arguement that drives me insane is the non-pineapplers typically are not considering other types of pizza. I never personally want pineapple on a stock pepperoni...I think the main part of the arguement that drives me insane is the non-pineapplers typically are not considering other types of pizza. I never personally want pineapple on a stock pepperoni pizza, but it's a must-have for hawaiian pizzas and great addition to chicken bbq!
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Comment on Once dismissed as weeds, native plants are now flying off the shelves in the US in ~enviro
WrathOfTheHydra LinkPutting the existential dread and enviromental panic aside for a moment, I'm really excited to see how my neighborhood handles this over the coming years. I'm living in a midwestern neighborhood...Putting the existential dread and enviromental panic aside for a moment, I'm really excited to see how my neighborhood handles this over the coming years. I'm living in a midwestern neighborhood that's awesome about its diverse plantlife, and it'll be so interesting to see how people change their landscapes as the climate changes. The lack of snow has always been back-of-mind since snowy weather is seen as it's own segmented phenomenon, without any visual indicator in photos that something's changed other than less frequent photos. But the slow change to the color palettes of people's lawns will be identifiable in photos and media going forward, and I think that's just (horrifyingly) neat. :)
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Comment on Gameoverse: Pilot in ~tv
WrathOfTheHydra (edited )LinkThis is a loooong running project that's been cooking a long time, with Ross O'Donovan coming out with the original episodes 13 years ago (Episodes 1, 2, 3, and 4 for your convenience). This...This is a loooong running project that's been cooking a long time, with Ross O'Donovan coming out with the original episodes 13 years ago (Episodes 1, 2, 3, and 4 for your convenience).
This project is surrounded by a bunch of Newgrounds and early-youtube animator vets. The dedication at the end is to Monty Oum, creator of RWBY and cinematographer of Red vs. Blue. A bit of an inside-baseball reference, but for those that grew up on original Youtube he was a big part of our childhood (this links to the oldest re-upload of Haloid that exists). He's one of those people that befriended and supported a lot of people in the industry, so the 'In Memory' shoutout was really awesome to see since a lot of the people that worked on this were definitely inspired by him.
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Comment on James Franco will be in Rambo prequel, marking his first Hollywood blockbuster in nearly a decade in ~movies
WrathOfTheHydra Link ParentThe entire bedrock to the sexual problems in Hollywood come from those that have power lewding over those that don't, and they end up coercing those that don't into sexual acts not with force but...- Exemplary
The entire bedrock to the sexual problems in Hollywood come from those that have power lewding over those that don't, and they end up coercing those that don't into sexual acts not with force but because of the implication. The entire point is that they could say no, but they don't want to end up in the dog house by doing so. That's the entire play.
The phrase "The power imbalance means nothing if they felt there was an out." is a completely backwards misinterpretation of the problem.
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Comment on MP3 player recommendations in ~tech
WrathOfTheHydra Link ParentThe new singer is a Scientologist and a Danny Masterson apologist. The band has swung in the complete opposite direction of what Chester stood for, as a heads up.The new singer is a Scientologist and a Danny Masterson apologist. The band has swung in the complete opposite direction of what Chester stood for, as a heads up.
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Comment on We should take hantavirus more seriously in ~health
WrathOfTheHydra Link ParentGiven Trump disbanded the pandemic response directorate in 2018, it is mind numbing to hear anyone talk about any of their expectations about this administration's response to hantavirus. As you...Given Trump disbanded the pandemic response directorate in 2018, it is mind numbing to hear anyone talk about any of their expectations about this administration's response to hantavirus. As you said, "we" have cared the entire time. "They" have not cared the entire time.
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Comment on The Stephen Colbert exit interview: “I did not expect it to end this way” in ~tv
WrathOfTheHydra Link ParentCapitulating to the Republicans with money is exactly how we got in this mess. Trying to keep a relationship with the devil just means that wherever he goes next he'll be a mouth piece to the...Capitulating to the Republicans with money is exactly how we got in this mess. Trying to keep a relationship with the devil just means that wherever he goes next he'll be a mouth piece to the administration. Which I guess if he really is 'actually a moderate', then he'll fit the lapdog life just fine.
Most people are aware that he's maintaining the bridge, we're just upset that he's doing so.
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Comment on Do you play knock-offs of celebrated indie games? in ~games
WrathOfTheHydra LinkLORT is a pretty loose copy of Risk of Rain 2 that I've been enjoying! RoR2 was never 'user friendly' with their visual representations of powerups and objectives, whereas LORT has more simplified...LORT is a pretty loose copy of Risk of Rain 2 that I've been enjoying! RoR2 was never 'user friendly' with their visual representations of powerups and objectives, whereas LORT has more simplified and distinct visuals that appeal to me more and allow people to casually pick it up more easily. It's a bit 'early access' at the moment, but it's been a blast for what's there so far!
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Comment on Steam Controller 2 sold out in ~games
WrathOfTheHydra LinkUnfortunately it's looking like scalpers are already pilfering them onto ebay. Remember to not feed them, and keep checking back in since it seems like they're doing waves.Unfortunately it's looking like scalpers are already pilfering them onto ebay. Remember to not feed them, and keep checking back in since it seems like they're doing waves.
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Comment on Tom Cruise blames Christopher McQuarrie for ‘Mission: Impossible’ misfire, keeps him off ‘Top Gun 3’ in ~movies
WrathOfTheHydra Link ParentDoesn't mean it isn't a recipe for disaster, that just means they got lucky once and cocky twice.Doesn't mean it isn't a recipe for disaster, that just means they got lucky once and cocky twice.
The picking oppertunities of American companies that aren't facist are getting smaller by the day! Are we great yet?