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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentOof that sucks. I upgraded to a 5070TI last year. Hoping that will keep me good on PC gaming for a few years.Oof that sucks. I upgraded to a 5070TI last year. Hoping that will keep me good on PC gaming for a few years.
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV LinkStarted playing 007 First Light. Only a few hours in, but I'm having a real good time. It feels like a James Bond movie. I've never played Hitman, but I enjoy stealth type games that have some...Started playing 007 First Light. Only a few hours in, but I'm having a real good time. It feels like a James Bond movie. I've never played Hitman, but I enjoy stealth type games that have some action like Dishonored. There's enough freedom to approach missions the way you want. The fighting isn't too complex, but there's some challenge and I enjoy it. I've heard complaints about the driving, but I picked it up pretty decently. It's really about getting the hang of drifting which isn't complex if you've done it in other driving games. The voice acting and graphics are real good as well.
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Comment on YouTube Premium to come with Peacock, NBCSports to stream events on YouTube in ~tv
TheRTV LinkNext to Dropout, YT Premium's annual is my most valuable subscription. Getting Peacock with ads will be great. Having access to live sports will be awesome.Next to Dropout, YT Premium's annual is my most valuable subscription. Getting Peacock with ads will be great. Having access to live sports will be awesome.
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Comment on The Filipino virtual assistants behind LinkedIn’s “thought leadership” content mill in ~tech
TheRTV LinkI'm not an expert, but my family is from the Philippines. The economy there is still worse than the US, so the dollar goes a long way. I remember a couple decades ago, one of my cousins worked in...I'm not an expert, but my family is from the Philippines. The economy there is still worse than the US, so the dollar goes a long way. I remember a couple decades ago, one of my cousins worked in the Philippines in a call center for ebay.
So it's not at all surprising to see that they contract work out there. Sounds like they're paying around local minimum wage.
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Comment on The Odyssey - discussion thread in ~movies
TheRTV Link ParentThat's awesome! I don't have a 70mm near me. I would need to take a day trip just to get to the closest one. So I watched it in AMC dolby cinema and really liked it as well. I loved the reveal...That's awesome! I don't have a 70mm near me. I would need to take a day trip just to get to the closest one. So I watched it in AMC dolby cinema and really liked it as well.
I loved the reveal about Athena at the end. That reminded of the reveal at the end of the Dark Knight trilogy.
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Comment on Feedback for a beginner singer in ~creative
TheRTV Link ParentI wasn't a singer, but played an instrument in band all through school and college. First thing is you need to breath with your diaphragm. You can find a lot of resources online for that, but this...I wasn't a singer, but played an instrument in band all through school and college. First thing is you need to breath with your diaphragm. You can find a lot of resources online for that, but this will be important. The it will be learning when to breath during performance.
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Comment on Microsoft’s Xbox to cut 3,200 jobs, divest five studios in major overhaul (gifted link) in ~games
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Comment on To my fellow Americans: Happy 4th of July, I hope you end the day with the same number of fingers you started with! in ~talk
TheRTV Link ParentYea same here! VA is stupid hot. I was considering going to see a movie, but definitely not staying outside for any considerable length of time.Yea same here! VA is stupid hot. I was considering going to see a movie, but definitely not staying outside for any considerable length of time.
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Comment on Midweek-ish Movie Free Talk in ~movies
TheRTV Link ParentI didn't know about the director before this. But I love that more and more internet content creators are breaking through to HollywoodI didn't know about the director before this. But I love that more and more internet content creators are breaking through to Hollywood
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Comment on Midweek-ish Movie Free Talk in ~movies
TheRTV LinkI was away on a family vacation for most of June. So I finally watches Obsession this weekend and wow! I really enjoyed this film! As soon as the flip switches, there's a base level on...I was away on a family vacation for most of June. So I finally watches Obsession this weekend and wow!
I really enjoyed this film! As soon as the flip switches, there's a base level on uncomfortable-ness. A worry in the back of my head that something would happen. There were two standout scenes for me.
First is the bedroom scene at night. You get the resturant scene that sets up the creepiness. Then when we see them having sex her facial expression is blank. Which works on so many levels. Then we finally get to him waking up in the middle of the night. That scene is soo creepy and kinda scary without doing any jump scares. Inde's and her stunt double's performance are so good. Everything about this scene works.Second is the murder scene in the car. Even though we expect it to happen, it is still shocking. It made me jump and I saw Nikki running up in the background. It's so abrupt and violent. They show the aftermath to really keep us shocked.
I like that some elements of the story veer away from the traditional tropes.
The wish mechanic isn't a monkey's paw situation. Everything turned out bad because of the wish he made and how he made it. You can see in the forums that some wishes turned out fine. Like one person's mom wished to be pretty and that's what happened. The MC's buddy wished for a billion dollars and that's what he got.I appreciate the end where Nikki returns and screams "What did you do!?!". She knows this isn't her fault, but is still traumatized by all of it.
I appreciate that all of this is really the MC's fault. He a bit of a coward and avoids owning up to his feelings and actions. That leads to making one bad choice after another. It just so happens that he comes across a tool that makes everything so much worse. Which makes for a good horror movie. Simple, everyday ideas that turn extreme for one reason or another.
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Comment on Physical disc production ending in January 2028 for new games releasing on PlayStation consoles in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentYea they're not going to do something that would intentionally hurt their bottom line. Realistically if they offered physical discs for all first party games for the next console, how would that...Yea they're not going to do something that would intentionally hurt their bottom line. Realistically if they offered physical discs for all first party games for the next console, how would that change their sales? Would it double or triple profits? If so, then that's what they would do.
These things can change though. I doubt it, but we'll see
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
TheRTV LinkI've been rewatching Apothecary Diaries. I really enjoy mystery / Dr. Stone aspect of the show. I downloaded them to watch while I'm traveling. Other than that, I need to catch up on the latest...I've been rewatching Apothecary Diaries. I really enjoy mystery / Dr. Stone aspect of the show. I downloaded them to watch while I'm traveling.
Other than that, I need to catch up on the latest episodes of Witch Hat Atelier, COTE, Daemons of the Shadow Realm, and Dr. Stone. When i get back home, I'll have a nice afternoon of anime 😁
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Comment on What do you think is the best sandwich? in ~food
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Comment on What are your personal crackpot conspiracy theories about the world right now? in ~talk
TheRTV Link ParentJust get an attachment. Hardware stores got them for relatively cheap! Show the toilet paper industry that they don't control you!Just get an attachment. Hardware stores got them for relatively cheap! Show the toilet paper industry that they don't control you!
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Comment on Do you prefer to 100% games, or to move on to new experiences? in ~games
TheRTV Link ParentI get you on being able to reset it and keep your abilities. That is rough wanting to do it over, but not restart. You could always try to tear down and rebuild. That would be another 150 hours...I get you on being able to reset it and keep your abilities. That is rough wanting to do it over, but not restart. You could always try to tear down and rebuild. That would be another 150 hours lol. You can move the Pokémon and rebuild the forests. It would just take a long time. Bulbasaur can help move that along. As far as regrowing plants and trees.
I didn't have the ambitions to tear it all down. I wanted to restore what was there. While making some improvements. I tried not to build homes that weren't "natural" to that area. The beach was the easiest to do for me in terms of direction. Planning wise it seemed clear where and what to build.
I'm cleaning up the ash as a mindless activity for when I'm doing something else like watching a show or listening to an audibook. I need to clean up the higher are of Wasteland. I also need to rebuild and connect the other islands in Skylands.
Edit: I liked your pun btw 😆
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Comment on Do you prefer to 100% games, or to move on to new experiences? in ~games
TheRTV LinkI will finish every game I buy or if there is no finish, I'll play enough I make it worth it. I like to define my own 100%. Like in the Arkhan games, I did all the story missions and side quests...I will finish every game I buy or if there is no finish, I'll play enough I make it worth it. I like to define my own 100%. Like in the Arkhan games, I did all the story missions and side quests including Riddler Trophies. But I didn't do all the equipment upgrades or the training challenges or achievements.
I'm too frugal and minimalist to just buy a bunch of games and never or barely play them. That's regardless of price. I generally only buy games I'm confident I'll see through. I've mostly been right about what I enjoy and will want to beat. I also don't play a lot of games and take my time playing them.
I'm mostly a Nintendo and PC player. I did get a PS4 for the Spider-man game. I love Spider-Man and that is the only game I've truly 100%. DLC, trophies, and all. Aside from that though, I'm playing Pokémon Pokopia and Kirby & the Forgotten Land on Switch 2.
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Comment on What have you been watching / reading this week? (Anime/Manga) in ~anime
TheRTV LinkI binged My Dress-Up Darling this past weekend. I really liked it. Nice change of pace from the usual Shonen. I appreciated that the MC had that anime type of obsession over Hina doll crafting....I binged My Dress-Up Darling this past weekend. I really liked it. Nice change of pace from the usual Shonen. I appreciated that the MC had that anime type of obsession over Hina doll crafting. And that skill set and passion carried over into costuming and crafting. It was that passion and his open-mindedness that Kitagawa fell in love with. I thought that was really cool. Their interactions and feelings felt relatively natural for teenagers and maybe specifically to Japanese teens, but I don't have experience in the latter.
I read that the last part of the story could be compressed into a movie. But no confirmation on that or a final season yet. I'm hoping we get an announcement this year
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Comment on What has changed as you've gotten older? in ~talk
TheRTV Link ParentRooster Teeth existed before YT. So it's very likely that it was on the RT site long before YTRooster Teeth existed before YT. So it's very likely that it was on the RT site long before YT
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Comment on What games have you been playing, and what's your opinion on them? in ~games
TheRTV LinkBought Balatro on my android. I already have it for Switch. I used my saved up Google Opinion Reward money. Normally I wouldn't buy a game twice, but my buddy says it works great on mobile. He was...Bought Balatro on my android. I already have it for Switch. I used my saved up Google Opinion Reward money. Normally I wouldn't buy a game twice, but my buddy says it works great on mobile. He was right. I can see myself just playing some quick rounds when I'm bored
Started Haikyu!! last week. I'm in the latter half of season 2. Without knowing this beforehand, I could tell it's the same composer as MHA. Something about the drums and strings that reminded me of You Say Run lol.
I'm really enjoying this though. I like that there's a focus on training and fundamentals. Talent and strong emotions aren't enough to make them the best. Also the less talented players also have something to contribute and imrpove. I don't know anything about volleyball, but this breaks it down well enough.
I'm curious if this show will follow Hinata's whole HS career or just be the first year across all these seasons. Either way, I'm looking forward to finding out