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Comment on iOS 26 is here in ~tech
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Comment on Valve's secretive 'Fremont' gaming device surfaces in benchmarks in ~games
feigneddork Link ParentI've personally tried it, and I find it to be a bit of a jank fest. But then again, I'm using Linux as the host and the guest, so I do wonder if there are issues around that.I've personally tried it, and I find it to be a bit of a jank fest. But then again, I'm using Linux as the host and the guest, so I do wonder if there are issues around that.
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Comment on Valve's secretive 'Fremont' gaming device surfaces in benchmarks in ~games
feigneddork Link ParentI hope that whatever this new device is, it does well enough to warrant looking into bringing a similar powered chip into the steam deck successor.I hope that whatever this new device is, it does well enough to warrant looking into bringing a similar powered chip into the steam deck successor.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
feigneddork LinkI completed Mafia: The Old Country. I really enjoyed it. It didn't overstay its welcome, and I was engaged throughout which is quite hard for a guy in his mid thirties who hasn't got a lot of...I completed Mafia: The Old Country. I really enjoyed it. It didn't overstay its welcome, and I was engaged throughout which is quite hard for a guy in his mid thirties who hasn't got a lot of stuff going on but wants to do anything except be stuck at home. Good job, Hangar 13!
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
feigneddork LinkI have played some Mafia: The Old Country. Before I start with Old Country, let me recap what I thought of previous Mafia games I've played: Mafia 2: Absolute amazeballs. Excellent story, great...I have played some Mafia: The Old Country.
Before I start with Old Country, let me recap what I thought of previous Mafia games I've played:
Mafia 2: Absolute amazeballs. Excellent story, great gameplay.
Mafia 3: The story seemed interesting, but I got really bored of the repetitive gameplay before managing to make serious progress with the story
Mafia 1 remake: The story was alright. The gameplay was okay - guns still felt a bit spongey from M3 gameplaySo onto The Old Country.
The story is pretty much cookie-clutter Mafia 1 storyline. You can break out your bingo cards as you'll be able to fill out some squares with this game. Still though, the story seems to be quite entertaining.
The presentation is excellent as always, and I would go as far to say this is the best Mafia in terms of presentation. There is that cinematic slickness that feels very GTA, but it is clear the game is pretty linear.
Speaking of gameplay, this is the best gunplay and melee I've ever experienced in a Mafia game, hands down. The gun doesn't feel sponge-y, but has a real kick to the weapons (it has that TLOU2 gun sway, but I feel like here it adds tension to the gunplay rather than feel annoying). The knife, though? chef kiss Whoever thought of having a 1v1 knife fight with slash, stab, dodge, and parry was a genius, and the way it is done in The Old Country feels exciting and fresh. I think at some point I'll get bored of parry mechanics, but as of yet, it always feels fresh and unique to every game, so I'm a fan of them.
Oh, and I can't not talk about the price. Death Stranding 2 is selling on the PS5 store for £70 - £80 if you get the Digital Deluxe version. Mafia The Old Country is selling for £45. I genuinely thought that the game would feel cut-back, but apart from traffic density (this game has no vehicle traffic whatsoever) and the stealth missions being insultingly easy (just wait for the NPCs to finish talking, and then to leave their backs facing to you so you can go and choke them out. Every time) the game feels incredibly polished and well done - it seems like the team knew their limits and just stuck to their guns, which is absolutely incredible and I'm super happy for them!
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Comment on European VPN recommendations in ~tech
feigneddork (edited )Link Parent@caliper’s suggestions mirror mine 1:1, and @3WolfMoon’s reasoning is pretty much the reason why I’ve moved away from Proton. I’m less bothered by the aggressive sales tactics, but much more...@caliper’s suggestions mirror mine 1:1, and @3WolfMoon’s reasoning is pretty much the reason why I’ve moved away from Proton.
I’m
periodicallyless bothered by the aggressive sales tactics, but much more concerned about sucking up to Donald Trump.Edit: not sure how periodically got in there. I blame autocorrect on mobile.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
feigneddork Link ParentI'll definitely check it out!I'll definitely check it out!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
feigneddork Link ParentThe last sentence alone has sold me on Beach Read!The last sentence alone has sold me on Beach Read!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
feigneddork LinkSo I've finished Emily Henry's Funny Story book. I'm a guy, I'm trying to get back into reading as a hobby, Kobo was offering this for less than £1 one day, I impulsively bought it without...So I've finished Emily Henry's Funny Story book.
I'm a guy, I'm trying to get back into reading as a hobby, Kobo was offering this for less than £1 one day, I impulsively bought it without realising it was a chick lit book.
Man am I so glad I bought this book. It was so funny, so charming, so sweet. Just really absorbing and an easy read overall - absolutely perfect for someone who's been out of the book reading game for some time and needed a little something easy to get back into the swing of things.
I loved the romance and the relationship dynamics in the story. I think the humour was really the glue that kept it all together in one nice package though - without it, it had the risk of taking itself almost too seriously to the point of being sad/depressing, and the humour offered a little breath during the sad moments.
Also, I think folks may remember (also maybe not) that I was reading Delia Owens' Where The Crawdads Sing, citing how much I hated the pace of the book. Well I think I'm about halfway into the book, and the first initial chapters are slow and rough, but if you fight it, it becomes quite compelling as you see Kya grow up and navigate her life under pretty tough circumstances. I still intend to read more of it, especially now I've finished Funny Story.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
feigneddork Link ParentI think it's becuase it isn't such an easy read like Funny Story. I also read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides in the past and I loved how engrossed that book kept me as it was an easy read...I think it's becuase it isn't such an easy read like Funny Story.
I also read The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides in the past and I loved how engrossed that book kept me as it was an easy read book. Sure, it has some plot holes, but on the whole it kept me invested from beginning to end.
It kind of feels like Where the Crawdad Sings just takes absolutely forever to get me hooked into the book, but that may just be where I am at the moment. I'm still reading it, mind.
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
feigneddork LinkI've picked up Funny Story by Emily Henry. It was on Kobo store for less than a quid, so I thought why not. Two chapters in and I love it! I'm also trying to read Where the Crawdad Sings by Delia...I've picked up Funny Story by Emily Henry. It was on Kobo store for less than a quid, so I thought why not. Two chapters in and I love it!
I'm also trying to read Where the Crawdad Sings by Delia Owens. I've been trying to read this for quite some time and it really isn't gripping me despite being on the fifth chapter.
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Comment on Air India 787 crashes after takeoff in Ahmedabad, India in ~transport
feigneddork Link ParentI genuinely wish I hadn't seen it. It's horrifying and quite haunting.I genuinely wish I hadn't seen it. It's horrifying and quite haunting.
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Comment on Resident Evil Requiem | Reveal trailer in ~games
feigneddork Link ParentI can, I was there. There was a fair bit of hype beforehand about there being a re9 reveal before the SGF. So during the SGF, the voice actress behind Lady Dimitrescu from RE8 basically announced...I can, I was there.
There was a fair bit of hype beforehand about there being a re9 reveal before the SGF.
So during the SGF, the voice actress behind Lady Dimitrescu from RE8 basically announced the RE titles are on sale... Not exactly all that amazing.
Then later on in the show, Geoff Keighley said there was a special announcement from the director of the upcoming Resident Evil game. Man appears on screen and says "please be patient, wait a while. It will be available in a blink of an eye" or something to that effect.
LOADS of people were supremely pissed. The chat basically just flat out gave up on RE8 announcement.
Then towards the end, Geoff Keighley announces there is one more announcement and it's by a big studio. Some people think this is Valve with HL3.
And then it was the above trailer, and all(?) was forgiven.
I hope that was summarised enough...
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Comment on Mouse: P.I. For Hire | Official June 2025 trailer in ~games
feigneddork Link ParentIt was supposed to be indie. Phone autocorrect... Thanks for saying something!!It was supposed to be indie. Phone autocorrect...
Thanks for saying something!!
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Comment on Mouse: P.I. For Hire | Official June 2025 trailer in ~games
feigneddork (edited )LinkI think this game has a lot of charm, and being indie, I can't imagine it being too expensive. I'll keep an eye out for this...I think this game has a lot of charm, and being indie, I can't imagine it being too expensive. I'll keep an eye out for this...
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Mouse: P.I. For Hire | Official June 2025 trailer
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Comment on Resident Evil Requiem | Reveal trailer in ~games
feigneddork LinkMan I'm so psyched for this game! To be fair, in the past few years I've really gotten into the RE franchise (only 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8) but man they are such fun and kind of unique games - at least...Man I'm so psyched for this game!
To be fair, in the past few years I've really gotten into the RE franchise (only 2, 3, 4, 7 and 8) but man they are such fun and kind of unique games - at least tonally - from each other.
Can't wait to seek my teeth into this one...
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Resident Evil Requiem | Reveal trailer
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Comment on Apple introduces iOS 26 with Liquid Glass redesign in ~tech
feigneddork Link ParentYeah I agree, even if the needle is moved slightly, I'm glad it's moving at all.Yeah I agree, even if the needle is moved slightly, I'm glad it's moving at all.
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Comment on Apple introduces iOS 26 with Liquid Glass redesign in ~tech
feigneddork Link ParentOh god yes. I miss when tech was weird, man. Let's just have some fun! Hell, throw in some compiz wobbly borders when you minimise apps! Or maybe I miss that green man with his head open in...Oh god yes. I miss when tech was weird, man.
Let's just have some fun! Hell, throw in some compiz wobbly borders when you minimise apps!
Or maybe I miss that green man with his head open in windows media player...
As an Android user, I hope auto call screening on iOS truly takes off so that all these Android copycats clone that feature.
It's stupid that it's so far restricted to Pixel and Galaxy phones. It's a genuinely useful feature.
EDIT: I've got Tahoe on my Mac, and yeah I 100% get the complaints against the new UI. It's so ridiculously ugly, and having UI text elements over a list just to show "yes, we have elements on top of other elements" is such a stupid collossal step backwards, I do wonder what the team at Apple was smoking.