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Comment on Sony is shutting down the PlayStation studio Bluepoint (gifted link) in ~games
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Comment on Sony is shutting down the PlayStation studio Bluepoint (gifted link) in ~games
countchocula LinkGod damnit sony, what are you doing? Who thinks its a good idea to take a company that makes fantastic single player remakes and tells them to build a live service? Surely an exec should also be...God damnit sony, what are you doing? Who thinks its a good idea to take a company that makes fantastic single player remakes and tells them to build a live service? Surely an exec should also be fired at the same time for such an obviously bad decision?
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Comment on I made a word game - and it has come a long way in ~games
countchocula LinkThat was charming, though i may be biased because im in 1st on the leaderboard. I think there has to be a transition between the final move and the name entry. Usually in casual games we do...That was charming, though i may be biased because im in 1st on the leaderboard.
I think there has to be a transition between the final move and the name entry. Usually in casual games we do something like hold on the screen and just highlight the solved word in some way (light around it or even just scaling the solved puzzle letters up then down in an animation for a really low cost solution) before eog cleanup.
Either way, looks really good and quite fun. Definitely have to have a particular brain type for this but when it hits i bet it hits.
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Comment on CGA-2026-02 🕹️🚗 INSERT CARTRIDGE 🟢 Racing Lagoon in ~games
countchocula LinkI played this game a while ago when i found out about it, so my memory wont be exact. I still have it installed on my steam deck with a fan made english translation iirc. It was trivial to setup...I played this game a while ago when i found out about it, so my memory wont be exact. I still have it installed on my steam deck with a fan made english translation iirc. It was trivial to setup as a ps1 rom on the emudeck.
#1 i loved the open world being treated like a final fantasy game. Little car representation zipping around the city looking for battles
#2 i loved the rpg mechanic of winning and losing parts. Really put a lot on the line for each race, though jarring as a concept to begin with and painful because of the handling model
#3 the races themselves were ridiculous, car handling was definitely not ideal. And the draw distance was comical. Switching between GT1 and this is definitely an experience.
#4 the aesthetic is just good clean fun. I dont know if weve really seen that final fantasy character look in a racing game since? Its just more of that sweet nostalgia powder to snort up.
At the end of the day, i like to think of this as a game Racing because the game mechanics are front and centre while the racing and driving are just another means with which to experience leveling up and collecting loot. Its cute and had i rented this back in the day, i would not have complained and i think id be a die hard about it now. But as an adult its hard to love beyond the surface.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula LinkThings are going pretty great, i have been eating a lot of candy but also exercising a ton so i think my body is just freaking out and coming up with cravings that are pretty hard to resist. Im...Things are going pretty great, i have been eating a lot of candy but also exercising a ton so i think my body is just freaking out and coming up with cravings that are pretty hard to resist.
Im house sitting so im away from my climbing gym but i have a membership to a closer gym for the month as a sweetener for staying here. I got my first v5 and almost my second there, though the first one felt a bit light tbh. Though climbing routes are odd and really play into strengths so i can maybe see it? The second one will be sent tonight when i go again, though i had a pretty stark reminder of the danger when pushing yourself. It was at the top of a very high wall and reaching for the last hold i slipped and came down in a weird way with my arm under my body and i heard it crunch a bit but thankfully it wasnt in the right position to break. That would have really sucked. Oh well, v5's are on the menu now! Also, im just flashing v4's which is crazy progress imo.
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Comment on What have you been eating, drinking, and cooking? in ~food
countchocula LinkIve finally gotten a mixer, a standing one to be precise so ive been having a lot of fun baking and making doughy stuff in general. I made cinnamon buns and cookies and want to experiment more...Ive finally gotten a mixer, a standing one to be precise so ive been having a lot of fun baking and making doughy stuff in general. I made cinnamon buns and cookies and want to experiment more with cinnamon bun flavours, as well as Polish brioche doughnuts.
Additionally, ive been interested in Chinese foods so i made scallion pancakes as well as sesame shao bings! I made bao buns too with some leftover braised pork filling and the gelatinous liquid from the braise, though to be fair ive made those a few times now.
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Comment on How many Hosers are there on Tildes? in ~talk
countchocula LinkVancouverite here for nearly 13 years, originally a Toronto kid. Definitely a hoser, i havent played hockey since high schoolVancouverite here for nearly 13 years, originally a Toronto kid. Definitely a hoser, i havent played hockey since high school
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula Link ParentI definitely had that realization between v3 and v4 haha. Just a matter of time and the right setter... I row when i can for sure, great exercise and criminally underrated. My regular gym doesnt...I definitely had that realization between v3 and v4 haha. Just a matter of time and the right setter...
I row when i can for sure, great exercise and criminally underrated. My regular gym doesnt have a machine unfortunately.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula Link ParentYeah for sure, i think ive been slacking on the top rope lately because the boulders are a more social event, lots of folks hanging about usually. Ive got a 5.11+ that im projecting but have been...Yeah for sure, i think ive been slacking on the top rope lately because the boulders are a more social event, lots of folks hanging about usually. Ive got a 5.11+ that im projecting but have been stuck on one of the moves as well.
Do you down climb as well? There was a period that i did that religiously and it was a really good exercise. Just a shoe ripper unfortunately.
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Comment on Fable | Gameplay reveal in ~games
countchocula LinkIm looking forward to this. Playground knocked it completely out of the park when they took on the Forza franchise. I think the primary reason for those games getting stale is entirely because of...Im looking forward to this. Playground knocked it completely out of the park when they took on the Forza franchise. I think the primary reason for those games getting stale is entirely because of Microsoft's production team's conservative decision making. Im hoping that theres less interference on this one until Microsoft sees that they have an easy recurring revenue stream with incremental, inoffensive sequels. I think this is going to be a solid game.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula Link ParentHoly moly! Thats exciting, i get the calories now. God, if i so much as look at food i have to record 1500 calories. As a man who refuses to do two trips, im excited for you to be able to do the...Holy moly! Thats exciting, i get the calories now. God, if i so much as look at food i have to record 1500 calories. As a man who refuses to do two trips, im excited for you to be able to do the same lol
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula LinkClimbing check in: still unable to do v5's but regularly crushing v4's. I think im going to have to start strength training on my back and add more core exercises. Additionally, a greater focus on...Climbing check in: still unable to do v5's but regularly crushing v4's. I think im going to have to start strength training on my back and add more core exercises. Additionally, a greater focus on finger strength.
Im back to losing weight, somehow its only mid week and im down more than 3lbs which is not healthy but damn does it feel lighter on the wall. Ive also switched to eating a bit more carbs for my meal before going to the gym, the extra hit of energy is noticeable.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula Link ParentThat seems... low? If youre doing strength training im assuming youre trying to bulk? If so, unless youre like 100lbs, even 1500 seems like a calorie deficit.That seems... low? If youre doing strength training im assuming youre trying to bulk? If so, unless youre like 100lbs, even 1500 seems like a calorie deficit.
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Comment on Norway's approach to getting kids reading has much to teach us this year – from government support, to innovation with libraries themselves in ~books
countchocula LinkWow that library/space strictly for kids is a wonderful and quirky spot. Really highlights, for me, the true lack of third spaces for kids here in Canada. Our libraries are very stuffy, (mostly)...Wow that library/space strictly for kids is a wonderful and quirky spot. Really highlights, for me, the true lack of third spaces for kids here in Canada. Our libraries are very stuffy, (mostly) unattractive utilitarian spaces that i would necessarily equate with creativity or fun. They do the job and then most teenagers go hang out at the local Tim Hortons. Its a tragedy.
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Comment on No bull: This Austrian cow has learned to use tools in ~science
countchocula LinkIm genuinely stunned. That's one of the coolest things ive ever seen. And really sad when i consider the state of some cows ive seen in my life. One bit in the article hit pretty hard: Thank you...Im genuinely stunned. That's one of the coolest things ive ever seen. And really sad when i consider the state of some cows ive seen in my life. One bit in the article hit pretty hard:
Veronica learned to use tools because she was allowed to. Most farm animals live in relatively barren environments with no access to objects they can manipulate, he notes. “You can’t become a tool user if there are no tools available.”
Thank you for sharing.
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Comment on So I started a clothing brand in ~design
countchocula Link ParentThis was pitched as a passion project/creative outlet. If theres no passion in the website design, shirt design, fabric choice, religious/personal significance, or copy.... where is the passion?This was pitched as a passion project/creative outlet. If theres no passion in the website design, shirt design, fabric choice, religious/personal significance, or copy.... where is the passion?
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Comment on So I started a clothing brand in ~design
countchocula (edited )LinkI originally wrote a fairly lengthy critique of the store, the clothing, the designs, and offered a potential roadmap for how you could improve various aspects because im a huge fan of niche...- Exemplary
I originally wrote a fairly lengthy critique of the store, the clothing, the designs, and offered a potential roadmap for how you could improve various aspects because im a huge fan of niche clothing brands and have massive respect for anyone passionate enough to attempt to enter that marketplace. Its a real labour of love type of thing.
But then i realized that this isnt anything other than a chatgpt prompted site/idea thats likely meant to very lazily grift/capitalize off the rising popularity of religion within youth culture.
You couldnt even be bothered to write your own copy/explain why the verse you chose means anything to you. Its clearly ai! Em dashes, segmented explanations of the query, and the pointless meandering in one shirt description. How dare you claim this is a creative outlet? You have made nothing original here.
And this is exactly the case for why ai does not "empower" people to realize their creative ambitions, its just a tool for the lazy to be able to quickly pivot to new scams.
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula LinkYo, i am back on the grind. Sort of, ive had to house sit this week so ive been far from my gym. First proper week of dieting again after a month long vacation/holidays. Ive set my goal to not...Yo, i am back on the grind. Sort of, ive had to house sit this week so ive been far from my gym. First proper week of dieting again after a month long vacation/holidays. Ive set my goal to not drink until atleast April and so far its working out. Knowing that i have a climbing goal to reach makes it a little easier.
My climbing feels a bit janky right now, im guessing because of the calorie deficit. But my gym has also been setting really difficult problems, so progress is feeling stalled. I signed up for a climbing routine, hoping that challenges me but of course its as difficult as i let it in the end.
Ab report: i can feel my abs very easily underneath a bunch of belly. This is problematic and a main driver for why ive put the pause on drinking. Im hoping approx 10lbs drop should do it now that ive spent so long actually strengthening the area. Also, i can tell my core is much stronger during some climbs. I can make some pretty crazy static movements through sheer determination now. Yay
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Comment on Fitness Weekly Discussion in ~health
countchocula Link ParentOof glad youre on the up and up now. Calorie counting is definitely tough and estimating is really difficult so a scale is a must, atleast until you get your eye calibrated to what is "the right...Oof glad youre on the up and up now. Calorie counting is definitely tough and estimating is really difficult so a scale is a must, atleast until you get your eye calibrated to what is "the right amount". I will say that cutting snacks and sticking to whole foods will bring you quite far along the weight loss journey without having to calorie count. Good luck!
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Comment on Games: Your personal year in review for 2025 in ~games
countchocula LinkAloha, i finished quite a few games and document my thoughts. This may be exhausting. Stellar Blade was my favourite souls like. I do not vibe with those games, my best guess is that the timing of...Aloha, i finished quite a few games and document my thoughts. This may be exhausting.
Stellar Blade was my favourite souls like. I do not vibe with those games, my best guess is that the timing of the parry just doesn't work with my brain. I flew through SB and i know its not an easy game. I also really like costume collection, it was one of my favourite aspects of older games (shoutout to spiderman 64) so i found the whole experience rewarding, challenging and just straight up eye candy. The graphics, obviously, what did you think i meant? Sicko.
Nine Sols did not finish but i did enjoy what i played. Ill probably restart at some point and get through it.
Chants of Sennar was fun, and the perfect amount of difficulty at times and a bit of a throwing darts at the wall experience at others. Nice little translation game thatdidnt overstay its welcome.
Alan Wake 2: DLC i finished the base game the year before and picked up the dlc when i realized it existed. I FUCKING LOVED the psychotic waitress dlc and wanted a bit more from the Lake House. It wasnt scary and the painting enemies were telegraphed and few and far between.
The Case of the Golden Idol DLC was very fun and mildly more difficult than the base game. Such awesome world building.
CoD: MW3 i cant remember this at all. Mid at best. I needed shooty games and I really liked MW1 so more was good. Nothing to write home about.
CoD: BO3 same reason as above. I needed to shoot more stuff and the MW3 story was crazy short. The large open levels change up was interesting. But i thought it really fell flat too. I am pretty sure i muted the conversations. And the set pieces were lame, bringing in zombies into the sp was really forced and lame.
Sniper Elite: Resistance played this in coop with my brother. A bit silly but still fun to shoot nazis in the genitals. Story was baaaaaad. Pretty sure a programmer's kid wrote it.
Citizen Sleeper woah woah woah, this was awesome. I had it installed for years knowing i wanted to play it and finally did and hot dog what a game. Time to install the second game and play it in a few years.
Leap Year fun little platformer that i cleared in a few hours. Not much to say, fun. Little. Platformer.
Doom: The Dark Ages jesus christ, this game... i don't know man. The simplicity of the first game was magic. The second game already threw me off a bit but stuck the landing with the difficulty. This game was so easy. The story was insane, i still dont know if i like it. It was so dumb. My brother was over for the week and we crushed it and it was fun but was it the game or was it us?
Astro Bot was excellent. No notes. Hit the nostalgia button as though it was the Staples "that was easy button. I remember just being happy for some reason this time of the year, and im pretty sure it was this game.
Promise Mascot Agency was a neat little game about a thing. I bought it because i support all indie driving games. I 100%'d it and it was fun. Im stillyet to finish the dev's previous game even though i do like the premise. Mindlessly collecting stuff then flying around and shooting stuff in a kei truck was great and the characters were so charming.
Skin Deep was fucking excellent. God what a good game. I wish there was more immersion in the immersive sim but as an indie title it was incredible. The cats were cute, the dialogue was fun and i enjoyed popping off heads then making a mad dash to flush them down the toilet. So funny. Ooh and then the "Ho ho ho i have a machine gun" moment at the end when youre decked out with new intruders on the ship but you now know the layout perfectly is chef's kiss.
Gravel neat arcadey racing game. I 100%'d it because thats what i do with racing games. I really enjoyed it and at like 3$ you cant go wrong.
Rise of the Golden Idol not as good visually as the first game and i think weaker on the overall plot. Still extremely fun but god that first game was pure joy. This is like, slightly less pure joy. I did have a hard time with a few cases, mainly the warehouse one i think. Pretty sure i had to come back to it after two weeks which didnt help either.
Sword of the Sea was a neat journey throwback but way too short. Needed more mechanics and longer or something.
Stray ooh i liked this game so much. Playing with my girlfriend's cats made me really fall in love with the movement. The robots were cute too. Im still sad about the ending not letting you reunite.
Indika was so good. What a weird god damn game. Man, games have the ability to really deliver a narrative and Indika took full advantage of that.
The Invincible!!!! Lem is my favourite sci fi author, and maybe author period. I was so sceptical but i loved this. I downloaded it at like 6pm on a work night and finished it at 3am because it was 1000% Lem in game format. The art style was amazing, the fucking ship at the end was everything i wanted it to be. I wanted a job with this studio when i finished lol, give me a Futurological Congress game adaptation!!
Children of the Sun sniper elite but you keep shooting dudes in the head with the same bullet. Its short, i liked it but i do wish that the devs explored the mechanics more. Youre just always aiming for heads cause that charges your ability to change directions. Kinda cornered themselves with that decision. Still awesome visually.
Pigface (Early Access Content) was fantastic, another single nighter finish albeit way shorter. I cant wait for more levels, the R6 terrorist hunt style levels are so much fun for me. They just click and its so satisfying to pop heads with no reticle or anything.
Other notables that i played and havent finished, yet or otherwise.
Assassin's Creed Shadows - too long to finish
Pacific Drive - ugh i hate roguelites
Silksong - walked away for a bit and then forgot the muscle memory right at the end of act 1 so tough to just get back into it.
Roadcraft love it but theres no god damn end in sight here. Ill be passing my save down to my children.
Silent Hill 2 Remake i was enjoying it but then halloween came and went and im not in the mood for it. Its a bit long, i hear the original should have already wrapped up at the 9 hour mark im at?
Death Stranding i like it but theres no way im gonna finish a game about walking places unless i find an amazing new podcast with a 1000 episode back cat.
Old School Rally playing this now and enjoying it a lot but theres a fair amount of content and im not sure ill get through it by nye.
Gran Turismo 7: Power Pack DLC woah this is awesome and what i wish the base game racing experience was more like. So much fun and the sophy ai is beyond dope, first good use of ai!!
Sure, they made the pitch but it is very clear from Sony's trajectory in the past couple of years that they handed down a publishing edict where they would mostly be interested in live service games. A studio that hasnt yet proven themselves with their own IP is going to be in a precarious situation trying to pitch one without some hyped money making scheme behind it.
As for the firings, they seem localized to the studio.