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Comment on Humble Comics Bundle: The Witcher + Cyberpunk by Dark Horse in ~comics
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Comment on The death of mass market paperbacks in ~books
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentOne thing I will say though is that the few mass markets I do own tend to be sci-fi or fantasy and the cover art is so much better than any other editions. It could be a regional/licensing thing...One thing I will say though is that the few mass markets I do own tend to be sci-fi or fantasy and the cover art is so much better than any other editions. It could be a regional/licensing thing rather format, but, whatever the case may be, I absolutely adore those painted covers and wish we could see more over here.
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Comment on The death of mass market paperbacks in ~books
tomorrow-never-knows LinkInteresting, in Ireland (and the likes of UK, AUS, NZ, etc., I believe) the B-format has been the defacto standard for paberpacks for several decades. It fits in somewhere between mass market and...Interesting, in Ireland (and the likes of UK, AUS, NZ, etc., I believe) the B-format has been the defacto standard for paberpacks for several decades. It fits in somewhere between mass market and trade at approx. 198x130mm (~7.8"x5"), with a cheap but far from flimsy quality that feels comfortable for reading. Here, larger trade editions typically follow after an initial hardcover run on first publication, while the pocket mass markets described in the article are quite rare. I'm curious now if these kinds of changes are limited to the US industry or if something similar might be happening over here; personally, I can't see the B-format disappearing any time soon.
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Comment on Non-Logitech replacement for G502 mouse? in ~tech
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI recently switched to a Razer Basilisk V3 which has a similar form factor to the G502. It's longer than what I'm used to (coming from a Steel Series 100 that lasted a good 9 years) but I am quite...I recently switched to a Razer Basilisk V3 which has a similar form factor to the G502. It's longer than what I'm used to (coming from a Steel Series 100 that lasted a good 9 years) but I am quite happy with the performance. Can't comment on the long-term reliability, feels sturdy though. There's plenty of different configurations available to match budgets, wired/wireless, upgraded sensor, etc.
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Comment on Looking for a particular kind of computer speaker in ~tech
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentI'll second these. Dandy little speakers that certainly punch above their weight.I'll second these. Dandy little speakers that certainly punch above their weight.
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Abaddon Incarnate - This Verminous Creation (2026)
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Comment on Masters of the Universe | Official teaser in ~movies
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentDon't worry, we'll get plenty of Eternia worldbuilding in the upcoming HBO prequel series: Skeletor & Beast Man - The College Years.Don't worry, we'll get plenty of Eternia worldbuilding in the upcoming HBO prequel series: Skeletor & Beast Man - The College Years.
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Comment on Guitar Center institutes 72-hour waiting period [Satire] in ~life
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentIt all starts with a shady character offering you a tin whistle then before you know it you're hooked on didgeridoos.It all starts with a shady character offering you a tin whistle then before you know it you're hooked on didgeridoos.
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Comment on What have you been listening to this week? in ~music
tomorrow-never-knows LinkSo, inspired by the annual Listurnalia season fun over at AngryMetalGuy blog, the guts of my listening for the past two weeks was focused on looking back at the new metal releases that landed hard...So, inspired by the annual Listurnalia season fun over at AngryMetalGuy blog, the guts of my listening for the past two weeks was focused on looking back at the new metal releases that landed hard with me last year, and then throwing together some semi-coherent drivel for my own amusement, which I shall now inflict upon you fine folks.
It turned into a year heavily dominated by black metal atmospherics, moody electronics, and all things doom. Plus, the occasional film score. Here’s a Spotify playlist I’ve been adding to throughout the year with everything that caught my interest, while Bandcamp links are provided for the cream of the crop below. An imperfect list missing a ton of gems to be sure, but these are the ones that hit me early enough and/or hard enough to stick throughout the year.
1914 // Viribus Unitis
(Blackened Death / Doom Metal)
This Ukrainian band of brothers is unstoppable, and ever merciless in their presentation of the horrific futility of war through an onslaught of Bolt Thrower-style tank battalion grooves, mournful Amon Amarthian melodies, and their own special blend of sludgy, blackened heft.Blackbraid // Blackbraid III
(Atmospheric Black Metal)
Third time’s the charm here as Jon Krieger has more firmly shed the skin of his influences, and much of the songwriting fat, to deliver his most confident and well-realised release so far.Blut Aus Nord // Ethereal Horizons
(Atmospheric Black Metal)
Pulling a lot of the melodic atmosphere from the Memoria Vetusta trilogy and then smearing it out with Hallucinogen’s psychedelia with a touch of the 777s sprinkled in makes for one of BAN’s most lush and cinematic releases.Castle Rat // The Bestiary
(Doom Metal)
A noticeable step up from the debut without sacrificing any of the doomy VHS charm. The shift from a blues-based core towards hazier psychedelic leanings works really well, while new guitarist Franco Vittore ups the ante considerably in the leads department.Fer de Lance // Fires on the Mountainside
(Epic Heavy / Doom Metal)
Blending the mightiest bits of Manowar and Bathory is an easy recipe for epic success.Havukruunu // Tavastland
(Pagan Black Metal)
The blessed progeny of Quorthon, born to the Mighty Ravendark, return riding black winds of triumph with one of their finest albums.Igorrr // Amen
(Black / Death Metal, Breakcore, Baroque)
Whiplash genre-switches to sizzle the neurons and frenzied metal blasts to snap the spine, that’s the Igorrr I love.Kryptan // Violence, Our Power
(Atmospheric Black Metal)
An unabashed ode to the glory of ‘90s Swedish black metal, this thing is packed with enough vicious riffs and searing tremolo melodies to have stayed in regular rotation since dropping early in the year.Labyrinthus Stellarum // Rift in Reality
(Atmospheric Black Metal)
Gorgeous blend of soaring melodies, vast synthscapes and swirling blasts of blackened intensity. Really addictive stuff!Messa // The Spin
(Doom Metal / Rock)
A sultry and stomping slice of goth-tinged, prog-pronged, jazz-adjacent doomParadise Lost // Ascension
(Doom / Death Metal)
This is the kind of the thing you love to see from long-established bands: an album that manages to pull in the sounds from every beloved era, nail those sounds authentically, and to do it all justice through excellent songcraft.Structure // Heritage
(Atmospheric Doom / Death Metal)
Absolutely immense doom / death that crushes as much with heaving riffs as it does heartrending guitar leads.Tómarúm // Beyond Obsidian Euphoria
(Progressive Black Metal)
An intricate progressive black metal kaleidoscope of deftly navigated dynamics that can soar from chaos and despair through to catharsis and triumph.Bonus: Non-metal highlights
Nine Inch Nails // Tron: Ares // (Electronic, Film Score)
Ludwig Göransson // Sinners // (Blues, Film Score)
Ghost Cop // Trouble // (Darkwave)
Perturbator // Age of Aquarius // (Synthwave, Industrial, Post-punk)
Crippling Alcoholism // Camgirl
(Post-punk, Noise / Grind, Synthwave)
Wrapping bright synths and club-ready beats around a sinister thematic core ready to explode into violent noise without a moment's notice makes for one of the most unsettling yet addictive records of the year. -
Comment on Regarding travel agency exoticca.com in ~travel
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentYou can also pick up a physical Welcome Suica or Pasmo handily at any of the major airports or rail stations.You can also pick up a physical Welcome Suica or Pasmo handily at any of the major airports or rail stations.
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Comment on What's the coolest thrift store find you've ever scored? in ~talk
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI recently picked up a Balmain leather jacket in a Japanese thrift store for about ¥8,000. Never heard of the brand but it was a nice fit. Only later did I learn from an incredulous mom and sis...I recently picked up a Balmain leather jacket in a Japanese thrift store for about ¥8,000. Never heard of the brand but it was a nice fit. Only later did I learn from an incredulous mom and sis that apparently I should have paid a lot more for it (assuming it's not a knock off). Whatever the case, I dig it.
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Comment on Merry Christmas! in ~talk
tomorrow-never-knows LinkHappy Holidays, folks! Wishing health, peace and prosperity to you all.Happy Holidays, folks! Wishing health, peace and prosperity to you all.
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Comment on Street Fighter (2026) | Sneak peak in ~movies
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentThem's fightin' words.Them's fightin' words.
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Comment on Street Fighter (2026) | Sneak peak in ~movies
tomorrow-never-knows LinkNice to see them embracing the camp again, but can they reach the absurd glory of the '94 movie, or the all-round awesomeness of Assassin's Fist? Fun cast in any case, I'm optimistic it'll be an...Nice to see them embracing the camp again, but can they reach the absurd glory of the '94 movie, or the all-round awesomeness of Assassin's Fist? Fun cast in any case, I'm optimistic it'll be an enjoyable watch, well suited to a cheeky beverage or two on the side.
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Comment on I can't describe it, but I know it when I see it in ~life
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI know exactly what you mean. I quickly learned that the default filters of the YouTube Kids app suck pretty bad, as soon as I saw videos pop up of people just playing with toys I dug in and...I know exactly what you mean. I quickly learned that the default filters of the YouTube Kids app suck pretty bad, as soon as I saw videos pop up of people just playing with toys I dug in and switched it over to 'whitelist only' and spent a good 30/40 minutes scrolling through and approving a broad enough selection of content. The app is pretty terrible though, for some reason the search never works in parent mode, no matter what device I'm using.
Netflix is pretty good for filter controls, I monitor my son's (7) viewing and behaviour for shows that set him off, either those that wind him up too much or else lock him in to where he's unwilling to turn off the TV at pre-agreed time - in the past, I found Korean animated shows such as Miniforce and Tobots to be particular bad for this.
By comparison, Prime is terrible for adult controls; no blacklist and you can only block shows from showing up in recommendations but not search (which is pointless now that himself has got a handle on his ABCs). No issues with default Disney+ filters, though I (haven't tried blocking anything specific yet). I would even say it goes too far in that a lot of age-appropriate stuff doesn't make it through, most particularly there's a dearth of feature length movies, which I actually prefer from an attention-span perspective.
One big thing I still need to keep an eye on is fast-forwarding. It may be a result of learning advertisement-induced patience as a young TV viewer but I'm kind of strict on picking a show and sticking with it. I am concerned about the prevalence of short form content these days and want to instill good viewing habits at an early age so he's equipped to deal with that kind of stuff without getting hooked later on, or conversely, being unable to engage with long form content.
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Comment on Netflix wins bidding war, starts talks with Warner Bros. Discovery in ~movies
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentWho knows, they've been a pariah of the industry to this point, this might just give them the leverage (and incentive) to go after a bigger slice of the theatrical pie, awards and all. Criterion...Who knows, they've been a pariah of the industry to this point, this might just give them the leverage (and incentive) to go after a bigger slice of the theatrical pie, awards and all. Criterion has also been pretty good at doing physical releases for some of the better Netflix productions too, so hopefully all is not as bleak as it seems.
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Comment on <deleted topic> in ~tech
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentThat is beautifully Python-esque, love it!That is beautifully Python-esque, love it!
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Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentI did it the opposite way round, read Shelley's 1818 text over Halloween then thoroughly enjoyed GdT's new film version which I thought struck a nice balance between hitting the main beats of the...I did it the opposite way round, read Shelley's 1818 text over Halloween then thoroughly enjoyed GdT's new film version which I thought struck a nice balance between hitting the main beats of the novel while also weaving in his own incredible vision. Like many, I suppose, I believed I was quite familiar with 'the Frankenstein story' through cultural osmosis and classic film adaptations - a personal favourite being the Hammer version with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee - but the original tale still holds a sharp macabre edge that, in hindsight, many adaptations have really failed to harness.
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Comment on Best Bluetooth controller for sub $50? in ~games
tomorrow-never-knows Link ParentI've been using an 8BitDo Pro 2 as my main pad for a few years now and can fully recommend it. Mostly used on PC but also works perfectly on my Pixel 6a. Another big plus point for the brand is...I've been using an 8BitDo Pro 2 as my main pad for a few years now and can fully recommend it. Mostly used on PC but also works perfectly on my Pixel 6a. Another big plus point for the brand is that they offer replacement parts at a very reasonable price. It saved an otherwise fully functional controller when the rubber tore on a thumbstick, I had the parts within a week for under €10.
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Comment on Is anyone here in or familiar with Tokyo? Going on a trip and have zero idea what to do as a non-tourist... in ~travel
tomorrow-never-knows LinkI'm heading myself on business again next week so will hopefully have more to report in a few weeks, but one big thing to note is that you need to book the popular stuff well in advance, e.g.,...I'm heading myself on business again next week so will hopefully have more to report in a few weeks, but one big thing to note is that you need to book the popular stuff well in advance, e.g., teamLab exhibitions, prime hours for Shibuya Sky, etc.
I'll throw in another vote for just strolling through different neighbourhoods. Last time I was staying in Shibuya and walked up through Yoyogi Park, exploring the gardens and Meiji temple along the way, then out through Takeshita St. into Harajuku. Did that on my first full day there and it was a wonderful introduction to the city. There's some decent views of the Shibuya Scramble from upstairs in the nearby Starbucks too, handy if you want to caffeinate while checking out the madness.
Also, if you happen to be a musician, I highly recommend making a pilgrimage to 'guitar street' in Ochanomizu.
I have only read the stories in the Cyberpunk Library Edition vol 1 ('Trauma Team', 'You Have My Word', 'Blackout'). 'Trauma Team' was the clear standout but all are very enjoyable trips back into Night City. Bartosz Sztybor has also written some of The Witcher comics so I'd reckon the quality is of a par. I'm actually torn between picking this up or hanging on for the physical editions, Dark Horse do a great job with their oversized HCs, but it does seem like a great deal in any case.