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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentBoth of those seem perfect! And funilly enough, you'd suggested 5 Days a Stranger way back when I first nominated Maniac Mansion, which is what spawned my idea of a Spooky Mansion Arcade Special.Both of those seem perfect! And funilly enough, you'd suggested 5 Days a Stranger way back when I first nominated Maniac Mansion, which is what spawned my idea of a Spooky Mansion Arcade Special.
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentDo you mean The 7th Guest? That could work!Do you mean The 7th Guest? That could work!
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: September 2026 nominations topic in ~games
CannibalisticApple LinkQuestion before I choose what game to boost: does anyone have suggestions for additional spooky mansion games to go with Maniac Mansion (or maybe just similar "spooky" games)? Seems like a Spooky...Question before I choose what game to boost: does anyone have suggestions for additional spooky mansion games to go with Maniac Mansion (or maybe just similar "spooky" games)? Seems like a Spooky Mansion Arcade Special could be a fun theme!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
CannibalisticApple LinkStarted House of Fata Morgana on my Switch. Another light novel, this time a "gothic suspense story" that spans multiple eras. I went in mostly blind, wishlisting it after seeing some article...Started House of Fata Morgana on my Switch. Another light novel, this time a "gothic suspense story" that spans multiple eras. I went in mostly blind, wishlisting it after seeing some article mention it got a perfect score on Metacritic or something a few years ago.
This one is interesting for the music and art. It has more realistic art than other light novels I played. Seemed like it has photo-bashed backgrounds, and the characters aren't really anime style. The music meanwhile is just... Unique. It has vocals, speaking in apparently a lot of broken Portuguese with some Latin and French mixed in. Here's one that's fairly happy as an example. also that one is just stuck in my head because it played so much in the first arc
Honestly, one of the most memorable OST's I've encountered in a long time. This is one where the separate OST on Steam actually feels genuinely worth it.
I'll note it started slow. The first arc plays out like a typical gothic historical romance/horror: main characters are noble siblings in the early 1600's, and a new maid at their house. Everything about it felt like true gothic fiction, the tension gradually escalating and hinting at dark secrets. Dragged on a bit slowly for my tastes, but it had its sweet moments and the climax was fairly unsettling.
Second arc meanwhile... Did NOT start slow. I'm only partway through it, but uh... Without spoiling anything, it features one of the most genuinely creepy character designs I've seen. Which is saying a lot as someone who loves binging horror manga. It also has one of the most genuinely beautiful CGs I've seen of a woman. Like... A lot of fictional female characters are meant to be beautiful and described as such, but that CG really felt like it.
So far it's fairly good. There's supposed to be I think four arcs total, and they're already posing plenty of questions and mysteries. Hopefully I'll have more time to play tomorrow.
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Comment on Starting a video game creation club in ~creative
CannibalisticApple LinkSo my university had a game developers' group that met every Friday. Some people used it as an opportunity to group up and form teams to work on games (I believe primarily during the meeting...So my university had a game developers' group that met every Friday. Some people used it as an opportunity to group up and form teams to work on games (I believe primarily during the meeting hours, but wouldn't be surprised if some of them met and worked outside the club). Some of us also just worked solo during the time, and were primarily there for the camaraderie. I joined partway through my second-to-last semester so didn't join any group, just worked on assignments mostly, and my last semester I and two others just worked on a project fairly casually.
Aside from that, we'd have guest speakers drop in and organize participation in game jams. I never joined the jams, but I know they'd have people from outside the club join in.
So my input: don't plan to make some big, singular game together as a group. Use the first meeting to get ideas on what directions people want to go. You might be able to have one "big" project that anyone is free to join in and help, and let others decide to break into smaller teams or solo work. For some, it may simply be a networking opportunity. Others might be willing to just come by to offer advice or exchange tips and tricks with each other.
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Comment on Pretty Pretty Please I Don’t Want to be a Magical Girl - Pilot Animatic in ~anime
CannibalisticApple Link ParentJust watched it, it was great! Lots of fun little jabs at the classic tropes, and the animation was well done.Just watched it, it was great! Lots of fun little jabs at the classic tropes, and the animation was well done.
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Comment on Ig Nobel Prize winners 2026 in ~science
CannibalisticApple LinkI just want to know: did the soil science winner bury clean underpants or dirty?I just want to know: did the soil science winner bury clean underpants or dirty?
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Comment on What's a show you love that's from before your time? in ~tv
CannibalisticApple LinkThrowing in another for The Twilight Zone! The Syfy channel would run marathons on holidays (I think it still does), so I have some fond memories of it. Also, I grew up in the late 90's, early...Throwing in another for The Twilight Zone! The Syfy channel would run marathons on holidays (I think it still does), so I have some fond memories of it.
Also, I grew up in the late 90's, early 2000's, which is when Cartoon Network aired a TON of older cartoons. Looney Tunes, Tom & Jerry, Scooby-Doo (the New Scooby-Doo Movies and The 13 Ghosts of Scooby-Doo (screw that animated movie that came out a few years ago retconning it to not be supernatural), Johnny Quest, Super Friends, Hong Kong Phooey... I also watched a lot of Boomerang once that channel came around.
...also, if you count "shows I was too young to watch
but watched anyway": I adore Cowboy Bebop and got it on DVD for my birthday a few years back. I also still love Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law, and Sealab 2021. (My parents put a TV in my bedroom, and I liked Inuyasha which played at midnight on weekdays. So I saw a LOT of shows not meant for kids waiting for Inuyasha.)I really need to watch more old adult-oriented shows. I don't outright love them, but I do have fond memories of watching Gilligan's Island reruns after school, and liked all the episodes of MAS*H I happened to catch on MeTV a few years back. I really need to watch more old shows.
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Comment on How to spot a psychopath: ‘It’s like the difference between a domestic cat and a wild cat’ in ~science
CannibalisticApple Link ParentA relevant article: there's a famous story of a neuroscientist named James Fallon discovering his brain scans matched the known hallmarks of a psychopath. Further genetic testing showed he had all...A relevant article: there's a famous story of a neuroscientist named James Fallon discovering his brain scans matched the known hallmarks of a psychopath. Further genetic testing showed he had all these genetic markers that are typically linked to aggression, but he didn't behave in those ways. His theory was that his positive and loving childhood influenced him to be a "pro-social psychopath" and behave within socially acceptable boundaries.
Also worth noting psychopathy isn't in the DSM due to how broad it is. While looking for that article, I found that brain scans alone can't truly be used to identify psychopathy. There are patterns of common regions typically associated with it (the amygdala and ventromedial prefrontal cortex), but professionals usually make the call based on behavior. Again, Fallon only discovered he had the neurological and genetic hallmarks associated with psychopathy due to examining his own MRI. Most of the known cases are criminals who got caught, so our definitions of "psychopathy" are automatically biased.
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Comment on Humble Choice - September 2026 in ~games
CannibalisticApple LinkI haven't played it, but Pocket Mirror is a pretty acclaimed RPG Maker horror game inspired by Ib and Witch's House. This is the remake, apparently the original is still free on Itch. Little Goody...I haven't played it, but Pocket Mirror is a pretty acclaimed RPG Maker horror game inspired by Ib and Witch's House. This is the remake, apparently the original is still free on Itch.
Little Goody Two Shoes is also connected to it as a prequel. They can each be played on their own, though apparently the LGTS ending linking them has spoilers for Pocket Mirror like the protagonist's name. I've seen some people recommend playing through LGTS first since even without the ending linking them, it can add context to documents found in Pocket Mirror (which is good for me, because I own that one but not Pocket Mirror). Funnily enough, LGTS has a Wikipedia page but Pocket Mirror doesn't.
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Comment on How to spot a psychopath: ‘It’s like the difference between a domestic cat and a wild cat’ in ~science
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI've been saying since his first term that sociologists and psychologists must be fascinated. It's basically the largest-scale case study of a narcissist's influence and manipulation in modern...I've been saying since his first term that sociologists and psychologists must be fascinated. It's basically the largest-scale case study of a narcissist's influence and manipulation in modern history. And also how easily swayed people can be by paper-thin lies and obvious inconsistencies if they decide they like someone.
And on that note, back in 2016 I was deep into reading that subreddit for kids with narcissistic parents. He managed to check every single checkbox that came up. I'm pretty sure someone compiled a list of narcisstic traits in a reply on that subreddit, and he hit every single one. I'm not qualified to formally diagnose anyone and I usually avoid trying to make claims about public figures because we have limited information... But yeah, I make an exception for him because he's genuinely the most textbook example.
That mental framing at least saved me some stress of trying to analyze the motivations behind his decisions. I think just last year pundits were debating about his greater plans over decisions that, to me at least, clearly stemmed from petty grudges or trying to flaunt his ego and power.
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Comment on Save Point: A game deal roundup for the week of August 30 in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentOoh, thanks for the heads up! I don't check Humble Bundle nearly as much as I used to, so snagged it.Ooh, thanks for the heads up! I don't check Humble Bundle nearly as much as I used to, so snagged it.
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Comment on ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ snags no. 2 with $15.4m as ‘Spider-Man’ nears ‘Avatar 2’; ‘Dog Stars’ put to sleep in ~movies
CannibalisticApple Link ParentDefinitely depends on the execution, for sure. A lot of attempts to make adult versions of popular cartoons or other media for kids or all ages are genuinely just edgy for the sake of being edgy....Definitely depends on the execution, for sure. A lot of attempts to make adult versions of popular cartoons or other media for kids or all ages are genuinely just edgy for the sake of being edgy. (Seriously, all the Winnie the Pooh ones are just cheap.)
Looney Tunes feels doable compared to most without losing the overall spirit though, because... Well honestly, a lot of the humor already feels suited for adults, if that makes sense? The writing was always fairly clever and sophisticated.
I think the key to success for Looney Tunes would be to build off that sophisticated humor, and also lift the barriers for "all ages" to allow for more mature themes and jokes. Let characters drop some actual swear words as part of creative curses while crashing out. Maintain the cartoon violence, but have a couple instances end with blood. (The inconsistency would open up the floor for a lot of jokes and gags.)
I can see it working better than other attempts, but it really does come down to the writer and execution though. It'd be easy for someone to just insert F-bombs every other sentence or have actual violence, or make Speedy Gonzales take drugs and other obviously edgy takes (hell, keep modern politics out of it). It'd be hard to pull off, but if done right by someone who can match the classic humor and overall tone, it would be brilliant.
Though chances are even if someone DOES manage to write a good script, it'd get butchered by executives to be more "adult" or try to broaden appeal... So it feels doable, but VERY unlikely.
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Comment on ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ snags no. 2 with $15.4m as ‘Spider-Man’ nears ‘Avatar 2’; ‘Dog Stars’ put to sleep in ~movies
CannibalisticApple Link Parent...I totally forgot that was the plot of Who Framed Roger Rabbit. My thought process was "have the usual cartoonish antics suddenly have consequences". Like, imagine Bugs or Daffy dropping a piano......I totally forgot that was the plot of Who Framed Roger Rabbit.
My thought process was "have the usual cartoonish antics suddenly have consequences". Like, imagine Bugs or Daffy dropping a piano on Elmer Fudd, and this time a pool of blood spreads from it. Then just play it straight from there.
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Comment on What are we in a golden age of? in ~talk
CannibalisticApple Link ParentSurprisingly I can agree to an extent. While ChatGPT can be hit or miss, I find that the AI on search engines is way more convenient to answer questions. Not because of the summaries, those remain...Surprisingly I can agree to an extent. While ChatGPT can be hit or miss, I find that the AI on search engines is way more convenient to answer questions. Not because of the summaries, those remain hit or miss, but because they link freaking sources that I can check directly. Google even does it for each bullet points. It can still be wrong (soooo many times the source is a Youtube video or never seems to mention the thing), but it basically makes search engines actually useful again since it "refines" my search.
Especially useful as a writer. Sometimes I have super small/quick/specific questions that won't be the direct topic of articles, and would be buried within a larger article. I can't list any examples off the top of my head, but it's way easier to type in the question for a super-quick question and check the relevant sources than try to wade through entire articles in hopes of finding the info I need.
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Comment on ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ snags no. 2 with $15.4m as ‘Spider-Man’ nears ‘Avatar 2’; ‘Dog Stars’ put to sleep in ~movies
CannibalisticApple Link ParentHonestly, Looney Tunes is a pretty good choice for an R-rated adaptation because the original shorts were made for all ages rather than just kids. A lot of them had a ton of innuendo and humor...Honestly, Looney Tunes is a pretty good choice for an R-rated adaptation because the original shorts were made for all ages rather than just kids. A lot of them had a ton of innuendo and humor meant to appeal to adults. I think that's part of why it's stood the test of time so well.
It wouldn't be too hard to just... Remove the child-friendly censorship barrier and just openly feature the adult jokes. It wouldn't even feel out of character to have Bugs be openly raunchy, or Daffy drop some curse words.
If you want a plot: a classic bit of cartoon violence actually kills someone for once, and some character is now on the run for the murder. Cue shenanigans and escalating cartoon violence.
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Comment on ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ snags no. 2 with $15.4m as ‘Spider-Man’ nears ‘Avatar 2’; ‘Dog Stars’ put to sleep in ~movies
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI had such high hopes for Velma after learning the original live-action Scooby-Doo film was supposed to be R-rated. But Velma seriously butchered everything and made everyone assholes (except...I had such high hopes for Velma after learning the original live-action Scooby-Doo film was supposed to be R-rated. But Velma seriously butchered everything and made everyone assholes (except Shaggy/Norville, I think?). I only watched two episodes because I had total cognitive dissonance with how different the characters acted while still resembling the classic characters to some degree. Shaggy/Norville was the only one who didn't cause that dissonance, and that was only because he looked nothing like Shaggy and went by Norville, so he felt like an actual different character.
Like... There IS potential to do an R-rated adaptation of a lot of kids' media. There are a lot of jokes and plotlines that they can pull off when they're not trying to tone it down for kids. Harvey Birdman: Attorney at Law and Sealab 2021 are two of my all-time favorite shows for this reason (heck, Harvey Birdman had a Scooby-Doo episode!). But I think the biggest problems is that western animation executives seem to think that "adult animation" requires super raunchy humor, or to be just super mean-spirited.
Just... GAH.
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Comment on ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ snags no. 2 with $15.4m as ‘Spider-Man’ nears ‘Avatar 2’; ‘Dog Stars’ put to sleep in ~movies
CannibalisticApple Link ParentThat's part of why I think having the release right when the school year starts in many areas may have added to the poor sales. Most likely parents would be the ones suggesting they go see it as a...That's part of why I think having the release right when the school year starts in many areas may have added to the poor sales. Most likely parents would be the ones suggesting they go see it as a family, since it's family friendly and has a nostalgia factor (and won't feel as annoying as a lot of other kids' movies). On the weekends kids will want to hang out with friends or just decompress from school, so they'd be less likely to agree to spend some of that precious free time seeing a movie they don't know about.
Though even with all that, it was still second place at the theaters behind Spider-Man which is breaking all-time records. So while it isn't an explosive release, that's still a bit of a victory in my book! Like I said, this was a film where you can feel the care and heart from everyone who worked on it. It wasn't groundbreaking, but it knew how to balance the tone and sentimentality. It's a good film and we all enjoyed it.
I do wonder if it would've done better if WB sold the rights back in 2023 or just released it themselves, so it'd get released sooner while there was still a huge buzz about it. Three years is a lot of time for people to forget about it and stop caring so much.
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Comment on ‘Coyote vs. Acme’ snags no. 2 with $15.4m as ‘Spider-Man’ nears ‘Avatar 2’; ‘Dog Stars’ put to sleep in ~movies
CannibalisticApple LinkMy friends and I saw Coyote VS Acme on Thursday, and we all enjoyed it a lot. Definitely a film that was made by fans who wanted to respect the legacies of the characters, and not just some...My friends and I saw Coyote VS Acme on Thursday, and we all enjoyed it a lot. Definitely a film that was made by fans who wanted to respect the legacies of the characters, and not just some attempt at a cash grab. One friend and I were particularly passionate because we'd been following the cancelation from the start and had been rooting for it to get released. Seriously, that film was DONE when WB canceled it, it was one of the worst rug pulls in movie history.
Interestingly, afterwards our third friend commented it was better than she'd expected given "all the production delays and troubles". We'd actually discussed the film's near-cancelation during a car ride with her like two weeks ago, but I guess she zoned out during part of it? And usually films being severely delayed is a bad sign of the film's quality. So I wonder if anyone else had that sort of misconception?
The other thing that may contribute to the poor release: at least locally, schools JUST got back in session. So that cuts into free time for kids and families, who would be the prime demographic. Not sure kids would be as willing to go see a movie on the first or second weekend of the school year, unless it was something they REALLY wanted to see like Spider-Man.
Definitely fits, though of the games suggested so far, it has the longest time on How Long to Beat, clocking in at over 11 hours. And, as both you and @vili have noted in the past, that estimate can be off for older games and they can take much longer to beat. So I'm a bit wary of adding it to an Arcade Special.