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Comment on Leon S. Kennedy is a car salesman now in ~games
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Comment on Leon S. Kennedy is a car salesman now in ~games
CannibalisticApple LinkThis part feels like nitpicking to me. I don't know about other law enforcement, but I suspect Leon of all people knows how vital it can be to have both hands free in an emergency. Wristwatches...And the idea that one modern-day law enforcement agent would wear a luxury wristwatch instead of just checking their phone's clock like a normal person is already wild.
This part feels like nitpicking to me. I don't know about other law enforcement, but I suspect Leon of all people knows how vital it can be to have both hands free in an emergency. Wristwatches are definitely more convenient than phones in that regard, you can literally just look at your wrist instead of having to waste precious seconds getting out your phone. Plus don't have to worry about the battery if another zombie apocalypse happens.
Though the writer does have a point about the price of that thing. Converted, Leon's watch would be $2350, which... Wow. Yeah, REALLY weird to wear something that expensive in field work, I can see how that can break immersion for people who know the price tag. Even Grace's is over $1500. Presumably they wouldn't be as expensive in-universe, but neither of them seem like the type to splurge.
The fact Leon can't shoot the Porsche is pretty funny though. I choose to believe he decided to splurge on it as one of his few Very Nice Things during a minor midlife crisis moment, and so of course he won't shoot it and waste all that money!! That, or it belongs to the agency and he doesn't want to deal with the paperwork from shooting his own car. I know some police forces do have Porsches for the sake of high speed pursuits and the like, so it actually isn't too crazy he'd have one.
Actually, it makes a lot of sense for characters to NOT shoot their own cars. Kinda weird anyone would take any sort of risk with their main mode of transportation.
Overall, this post feels very nitpicky about product placement given it's fairly minor in my opinion. There are far more blatant examples out there. In comparison, the Porsche logo and watch are pretty easy to ignore and actually do fit inside the setting. Mostly.
those price tags for the watches definitely don't...Also, after the mention of police Teslas, I now have the cursed mental image of Leon driving a Cybertruck. Imagine him driving it instead of the motorcycle during that one scene. I guess the Beethoven's Nightmare thing could serve as a decent distraction/lure for zombies...
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Comment on Proton Mail helped US FBI unmask anonymous ‘Stop Cop City’ protester in ~tech
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI think mail carriers will generally take any envelopes in a mailbox without closely checking it. I once mailed $40 cash to a hobbyist doll maker who didn't have digital payment options. Just put...I think mail carriers will generally take any envelopes in a mailbox without closely checking it. I once mailed $40 cash to a hobbyist doll maker who didn't have digital payment options. Just put it in an envelope with their address in our mailbox. We may have used a stiff envelope or had a letter wrapped around it so it wasn't obviously just cash (this was ten years ago, so can't remember if we did anything special), but in any event, there were no problems.
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Comment on Kristi Noem removed from position as Secretary of US Homeland Security by Donald Trump in ~society
CannibalisticApple Link ParentScrew her experience. I have seen Noem as an even bigger threat than the majority of MAGA after she openly admitted to killing a puppy in her autobiography. Humans have a particularly strong...Screw her experience. I have seen Noem as an even bigger threat than the majority of MAGA after she openly admitted to killing a puppy in her autobiography. Humans have a particularly strong sympathetic response to dogs dying over other animals. There is literally a website dedicated to "does the dog die" because dogs dying in movies for any reason upsets people THAT MUCH.
One of the quickest ways in fiction to establish a villain as having no moral qualms and being irredeemable? Kill a dog for no reason. Heck, Jojo's Bizarre Adventures has so many dogs killed people ask if the creator hates dogs, but no, it's a shortcut to quickly make it clear just how awful the latest villain-of-the-week is.
The fact that admission didn't kill her political career is dumbfounding to me. Her reasons were so callous, there was ZERO justification for murdering that poor puppy. And the fact she doesn't see it as something shameful and to be hidden, that being a dog killer might make her look bad, says everything you need to know about her morals. Namely, that she doesn't have any, and her mind is so twisted she either can't understand that most people would be horrified, or just doesn't care.
I almost wonder if that admission is why they put her in that position. She was quite possibly the most psychopathic option they had, the person most willing to ignore basic morality and human death to accomplish their agenda. And also an easy fall person for when their agenda inevitably went too far.
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Comment on Proton Mail helped US FBI unmask anonymous ‘Stop Cop City’ protester in ~tech
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI have no clue how much they track about where each batch of bills go, but bills can travel all over the country thanks to people taking them on trips. If they get cash via cashback at stores, it...I have no clue how much they track about where each batch of bills go, but bills can travel all over the country thanks to people taking them on trips. If they get cash via cashback at stores, it could originate from quite literally anywhere. And extra paranoid people can always make a point to only pick up cash from ATMs far away from their home. I mainly hear about serial numbers being useful in identifying bills from bank heists or other high-stakes crimes like the D.B. Cooper plane hijacking, since they'd KNOW the most recent step of the bill's history was the theft.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
CannibalisticApple LinkI bought Pokopia last night. I like Pokémon. I like Animal Crossing. I am very happy. ...More seriously, I haven't gotten very far yet since I started last night at midnight. Had to restart my...I bought Pokopia last night.
I like Pokémon.
I like Animal Crossing.
I am very happy.
...More seriously, I haven't gotten very far yet since I started last night at midnight. Had to restart my save because I decided I didn't like the name I chose very quickly, and that was a pain since you have to do it from system settings rather than in the game.
Of the bit I've played thus far, I'm enjoying it though! It's definitely a bit handholdy and made to be very accessible to young players with the way they talk sometimes, but not obnoxiously so. It's clear this world had some apocalyptic scenario. You can find old journals and documents from humans that reference weird stuff with the weather, so I'm very curious to learn more about the history. It feels like a bunch of the Pokémon fell through some spacetime wormhole given so far only Professor Tangrowth has any memories. Others talk about being confused on what happened and remember seeing humans very recently.
It's packed with super tiny references to old games, too, like in the background tracks and the message "Now saving... Don't turn off the power" when you save (I don't think the modern games really use that message anymore). Despite that, it thankfully doesn't prioritize Gen 1 or the newest generation like many spin-offs do. I've seen more Gen 1 Pokémon so far, but it feels like there's a fairly even spread of representation overall. So that's fun!
Also, I saw Ho-Oh flying. Gave me flashbacks to Ash in the first episode of the anime.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
CannibalisticApple LinkMore Shiboyugi. And I'm starting to really see how they're cutting corners. There's a lot more of those stylized distant shots, including in a tickling scene where it felt really weird since they...More Shiboyugi. And I'm starting to really see how they're cutting corners. There's a lot more of those stylized distant shots, including in a tickling scene where it felt really weird since they were so out of focus. Lots of close-ups, to the point some shots feel like they have no transitions. There was a close-up of a girl's eye before fluff appeared and she fell, no leadup to show anything else or even really show a change in expression. One scene had a girl point a gun at someone, then the very next shot had her suddenly aiming it at her own head.
The lineless art style is still one of the prettier workarounds I've seen for budget purposes. But I feel like this episode depended on it a lot more than previous ones. One of the weirdest shots was a scene with a detailed close-up of one character, but used the lineless style for another character whispering in her ear. It was weird to see the outline of her lips without them moving directly against a clearly defined character.
That aside, I still really enjoy the oddly serene atmosphere. This episode turned up the dissonance factor a lot. Lots of very pretty-looking scenes centering around a particularly psychotic girl who revels in murder, while acting the picture of serenity herself. Her voice-over was so cheerful sounding... The anime did a good job at clearly showing this woman is very much a monster.
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Comment on Sony pulls back from PlayStation games on PC in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI think this may be a bigger selling point than people think right now. I remember several major releases in the last few years had great reviews for consoles, but PC gaming was very hit or miss...PC gaming is more convenient than ever, but it will never be as convenient as just going to a store, pick up a console that you know that will run any game that is advertised for it.
I think this may be a bigger selling point than people think right now. I remember several major releases in the last few years had great reviews for consoles, but PC gaming was very hit or miss due to the games being nearly unplayable for many people, even with high end gaming PCs. Part of it is how PC specs can vary so wildly so they can't test for every configuration, while consoles have hard-defined limits that the developers can actively work around. This is doubly true for games initially developed for consoles, as they'll be starting with a fairly high performance and have to find ways to optimize it to run on more PCs. Even with simultaneous releases, I feel like optimization for PC versions just isn't seen as big of a priority.
And with the expected upcoming shortage of RAM, it actually very well may be easier to buy a console and know the games for it will work, rather than struggle to find upgrades for gaming PCs and/or hope your current build is good enough for whatever game you're anticipating. It's a one-time purchase that can last for years of fairly consistent quality in performance.
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Comment on CGA-2026-02 🕹️🚗 REMOVE CARTRIDGE ⏏️ Racing Lagoon in ~games
CannibalisticApple LinkSo I think two, maybe three people played this somewhat fully. The majority of top-level comments are about not being able to play at all for whatever reason, or not getting too far (including...So I think two, maybe three people played this somewhat fully. The majority of top-level comments are about not being able to play at all for whatever reason, or not getting too far (including me). The reasons for not playing seem to involve the complicated setup, and just not being a good time to start the game for varying reasons despite having an interest in it.
Since barely anyone played this, I propose we properly revisit this one in the future. As in, have it be one of the games of the month, ideally paired with a game that's a lot shorter and easier to set up as an alternative option (maybe another racing game). I'd suggested in the nominations thread having some months serve as a chance to revisit games, and while that would probably work best with free reign... well, Racing Lagoon is a big one, and is probably the most neglected game thus far despite multiple people talking about anticipating it.
If we do, maybe we should have it go through the nomination and voting process again as if it was a brand new game. It might be best to do it on the third or fourth round, since by then the club will be a lot more settled and we'll have an idea of how people's schedules look throughout the year. The book club does take December off, after all. With the complicated setup and length, Racing Lagoon should probably be saved for a month that isn't too busy.
(And if we do, perhaps we should post or someone should offer to DM people a link to an already patched version that's already uploaded on the web. Because as I found out during the setup, it turns out the patch's official instructions specifically include a .exe file which only runs natively on Windows, which definitely added an extra layer of complication to the whole thing.)
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Comment on Humble Choice - March 2026 in ~games
CannibalisticApple LinkHave no experience with any of these, but glanced at them and have to say: why does Hard West 2 use images of text for the description what were they thinking wth I thought they took screen caps...Have no experience with any of these, but glanced at them and have to say:
why does Hard West 2 use images of text for the description what were they thinking wth
I thought they took screen caps of the Steam listing, but no, they use the same images on Steam too. I genuinely cannot understand the logic, the text isn't even formatted in any special way from what I see.
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Comment on Weekly US politics news and updates thread - week of March 2 in ~society
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI have similarly mixed feelings. The case in Michigan was, in my opinion, 100% justified because those parents just ignored every warning sign and showed little to no care, thinking of themselves...I have similarly mixed feelings. The case in Michigan was, in my opinion, 100% justified because those parents just ignored every warning sign and showed little to no care, thinking of themselves first and foremost. The kid in that case literally asked them for help and got dismissed. Previous discussion on Tildes here, with comments (top one's even mine) and quotes from various articles summing up just how little those parents (especially the mother) cared. I mean, I genuinely don't think that woman cared about her kid at all, her kid was just an accessory.
With this case, from reading into the linked articles there were some big red flags going on too, as mentioned in this linked article about the shooter's mother. Kid had a shrine to the Parkland shooter and she somehow wrote off his obsession with school shooters as similar to her true crime interest, and "joked" about his dad buying him a tactical shooter vest to complete his "school shooter outfit". (Actually, I am curious why his mother wasn't charged since she was equally aware of red flags, though apparently estranged at the time.)
But... It sounds like the parents also did acknowledge the kid had problems to some extent. I found this article going more into detail on the dad discussing his son's mental health issues. He absolutely should have taken the gun away and probably shouldn't have given him one in the first place, but this article honestly makes me a lot more sympathetic. The gun was a gift after they bonded while deer hunting. And he was exploring mental health care options in the weeks leading up to the shooting, and I don't think I need to reiterate how long and difficult it can be to access mental health services.
Basically, he deserves some consequences for not at least securely storing the gun when he knew his son had issues, and then also trying to get his daughter to lie about his issues... but he doesn't come across nearly as awful and negligent as the Crumbleys. He feels a lot more like a dad who genuinely cared but didn't know what to do to help him, and also didn't expect his son to go this far. A lot of parents will genuinely not want to even consider the possibility that their child could commit such an act, leading to a lot of willful blindness.
So, yeah, I'm conflicted. I don't want there to be a new standard for every parent of a school shooter to be tried on these charges because each case is so very, very different. At bare minimum, I want any such cases to be tried on an individual basis examining the facts as much as possible. Because sometimes, parents WILL try to do anything they can but it still won't be enough. And many of these parents will live with unimaginable guilt for the rest of their lives even without being tried. Mass shootings are tragic enough, and I don't want to increase the number of victims more than necessary.
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Comment on CGA-2026-03 🕹️🐸🕌🔔 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Kaeru no Tame ni Kane wa Naru (The Frog for Whom the Bell Tolls) in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentHeads up for anyone who also has a modded 3DS: it's very easy to find a QR code with the patch already applied! Gotta play this before Pokopia comes out, wheeee~Heads up for anyone who also has a modded 3DS: it's very easy to find a QR code with the patch already applied! Gotta play this before Pokopia comes out, wheeee~
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Comment on British Columbia announces it is making daylight time permanent after years of promises in ~society
CannibalisticApple Link ParentThis is the first time I've heard of this, and I am just so relieved it's from 1897. So mildly less crazy since that time period was kinda weird when it came to science. Just an old example of...This is the first time I've heard of this, and I am just so relieved it's from 1897. So mildly less crazy since that time period was kinda weird when it came to science. Just an old example of politicians trying to legislate a topic they know literally nothing about (and also the power of idiots with strong charisma).
Upon its introduction in the Indiana House of Representatives, the bill's language and topic caused confusion; a member proposed that it be referred to the Finance Committee, but the Speaker accepted another member's recommendation to refer the bill to the Committee on Swamplands, where the bill could "find a deserved grave".
Probably my favorite part. Too bad they didn't bury it in the swamplands and transferred it to Education, which somehow did pass it. Also:
It had been nearly passed, but opinion changed when one senator observed that the General Assembly lacked the power to define mathematical truth.[10] Influencing some of the senators was a report that major newspapers, such as the Chicago Tribune, were ridiculing the situation.[7]
I wish more modern politicians could think like that rather than assume they have all the power in the world... Maybe we need to bring back public ridicule of dumb political decisions. Not angry criticism and arguments, just mocking them for being so stupid and oblivious.
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Comment on British Columbia announces it is making daylight time permanent after years of promises in ~society
CannibalisticApple Link ParentFor some places it's definiteky needed (I remember someone talked about a study confirming how necessary it is for Sweden or Iceland or one of those very-northern country), but the adjustment...For some places it's definiteky needed (I remember someone talked about a study confirming how necessary it is for Sweden or Iceland or one of those very-northern country), but the adjustment isn't always easy. And honestly, it doesn't feel particularly necessary in many places anymore. It priorities an earlier sunrise and, as many have noted, the current setup can leave people in more darkness throughout the day if their schedules start early. A lot of people would prefer to have a dark morning commute and then enjoy some sunlight in the afternoon/evening when they're not on a tight schedule.
Chicago is particularly bad in my opinion since they get sunset as early as 4 PM in winter. I always think of a story from my former vice principal about asking a student why he didn't complete his homework. The kid's family lived in a car so their main light source was a flashlight, so when it ran out of battery he couldn't see his homework and thus couldn't do it. Thinking of that kid being in darkness at 4—the time I would usually start my homework after taking half an hour to play and unwind—just sticks out in my mind as overly depressing. No wonder seasonal depression is such a big problem...
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Comment on British Columbia announces it is making daylight time permanent after years of promises in ~society
CannibalisticApple Link ParentYep. Indiana used to opt out. Used to. I will forever question why they decided to opt in, I was too young when the change happened to pay attention to the political talk and reasoning. The only...Yep. Indiana used to opt out. Used to. I will forever question why they decided to opt in, I was too young when the change happened to pay attention to the political talk and reasoning. The only reason I really remember the change is because shows would air an hour earlier for part of the year.
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Comment on A day in the life of an ensh*ttificator in ~tech
CannibalisticApple Link ParentIt's exaggerated for humorous effect, but I think the video actually does a decent job at illustrating the overall strategy behind enshittification: start with a nice product or service, wait for...It's exaggerated for humorous effect, but I think the video actually does a decent job at illustrating the overall strategy behind enshittification: start with a nice product or service, wait for people to get dependent on it, and then introduce the shitty features that satisfy their greed.
And that's the big problem with enshittification. Comparing products or services doesn't always work because chances are, it was the best choice when you initially bought it. By the time they start adding the shitty features, it's often become a standard, and it's easier for the consumer to just stick with the existing rather than invest time and money into something brand new. The car comparison is particularly apt in that regard. Once you have a car, a small monthly subscription is much more affordable than a whole new car.
In the worst cases, the product/service may be the industry standard by the time enshittification fully sets in so that even new users are compelled to use it. Competitors may exist, but there's a good chance they lack some specific features that existing users are now dependent on, or that transitioning and learning to use the alternative will take a LOT more time that will impact active, ongoing work (e.g. converting file formats, learning to navigate new interfaces, transferring and reformating data, etc.).
For some products, there also just isn't an alternative. Right now for instance there is no true competitor to Youtube. Other video uploading platforms just don't have the same reach for creators, or focus on different formats such as streaming. This PSA even brings up how companies often buy out the competitors, merging them into their platform and inevitably removing or ruining those options. And in those cases, the consumers' choices come down to "use it or don't use it at all"—and sometimes, not using it really isn't a choice.
It's what makes enshittification so frustrating. It feels like it's inevitable for everything to go that way as greed ultimately wins out over any care for consumers or a quality experience and product.
So overall, I think the video does a good job at conveying the key points of how enshittification works and why it's a major problem.
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Comment on Pokémon Pokopia | Gameplay video in ~games
CannibalisticApple LinkRelated: I wish they played the trailer for Pokémon Day earlier. Particularly the bits starting at the 3:45 mark. Most of the trailers and footage so far have been focusing on the early parts of...Related: I wish they played the trailer for Pokémon Day earlier. Particularly the bits starting at the 3:45 mark. Most of the trailers and footage so far have been focusing on the early parts of the gameplay and the town, but this trailer feels like the first real glimpse of the game's full scope. Seeing the other areas we can explore makes it feel a lot more expansive and like a proper adventure!
Granted, I was already getting it because it basically combines my two favorite franchises of all time, but still. The earliest trailers and footage did feel a bit empty.
Also, Prop Hunt. I have always wanted to play Prop Hunt, and now I can! :D
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Comment on Colossal Game Adventure: February 2026 Voting Topic in ~games
CannibalisticApple Link ParentI did wonder if the rollovers might be too strongly weighted. Out of curiosity, what are the current votes? Because a game being in 7th place with no votes this round sounds off to me, so I'm...I did wonder if the rollovers might be too strongly weighted. Out of curiosity, what are the current votes? Because a game being in 7th place with no votes this round sounds off to me, so I'm curious about the other games' standings.
I for one would be alright with changing up the voting rules mid-vote. We do have a month until the next round, so we have time to figure it out if people agree the current setup doesn't work.
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Comment on The US Library of Congress has found and restored a long-lost silent film by Georges Méliès in ~movies
CannibalisticApple LinkThat was fun to watch! I'm a big fan of lost media so I always like to hear about stuff being found, even when it's something I'd never heard of. Seeing such old films being found even now gives...That was fun to watch! I'm a big fan of lost media so I always like to hear about stuff being found, even when it's something I'd never heard of. Seeing such old films being found even now gives me more hope for other lost films still being out there. Please, please, PLEASE let a single copy of London After Midnight exist in some other private collector's collection...
I'm particularly fond of Georges Méliès's works despite having seen very little of it thanks to A) the film Hugo which is about him and shows how "movie magic" was very literal, and B) the Seattle sci-fi museum's exterior had a terrifying giant poster or image of the moon with the canister in its eye that freaked me out as a kid. He really experimented with the medium, so all of his work is fairly neat.
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Comment on The US Pentagon says it’s ‘lethalitymaxxing’. Why has ‘incel’ slang crossed into the mainstream? in ~society
CannibalisticApple Link ParentLooks like you quoted it from a paywalled article linked inside. I haven't read that article, but that got me to look up PUAHate/SlutHate. (For the record, "PUA" stands for "Pick-Up Artist".) Some...Looks like you quoted it from a paywalled article linked inside. I haven't read that article, but that got me to look up PUAHate/SlutHate. (For the record, "PUA" stands for "Pick-Up Artist".)
Some key context: the "negative media attention" was because it was cited by Elliot Rodger in manifesto. The guy who killed a bunch of people in California in 2014, and had a radically misogynistic manifesto that went even more viral. The guy that many radical misogynists still see as an inspiration.
Wow. Just... Wow. I'm not going down this rabbit hole any further.
I suppose the price tag does seem more affordable for serious luxury watch enthusiasts. I know people in that hobby are willing to pay a lot, but I didn't know how often "ordinary" people (e.g. people who don't work in fields or social circles that involve flaunting your status) are willing to pay hefty prices for them. Leon and Grace (particularly Grace) just don't strike me as luxury watch enthusiasts. I feel like both would be willing to buy a nice, practical watch for under $1000. Weirdly, Leon shelling out a ton of money for a Porsche feels less jarring to me than the watch. (Even if he has a bad track record with keeping vehicles intact...)
On further reflection and after reading your comments though, Leon buying a luxury wristwatch does seem a bit less wild. Dude risks his life in his job regularly, treating himself to the occasional very nice and pricey thing makes sense. He does have a very nice and expensive jacket, though that's justified by the practicality of a high-quality jacket that can last decades.
Grace still does not feel like the type to pay over $1500 for a watch though. Heck, she doesn't feel like the type to go for a luxury watch at all unless it was a gift or inherited from her mom.
I do wonder how much these watches would cost in-universe... I suspect the price tag is higher since it's a collaboration.