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- Comment on AI Slop Is Ruining Reddit for Everyone 1 week ago:
Yes. But, to perhaps a lower extent, this headline is also true if you change ‘Reddit’ to ‘the internet’.
- Comment on The Xbox 360 came out 20 years ago 2 weeks ago:
Definitely have nostalgia for a lot of the early games, mainly the ones coming out before PS3 support basically hit parity.
Underrated aspect that I really miss was the old interface. The Windows 8 stuff they updated it to is so inferior to the blades.
Wonder if there’s any homebrew fix to keep the old UI but be able to play all the games?
- Comment on Settings you believe ANY game should have? (This is me advocating for a restart/reboot button on ALL games) 2 weeks ago:
Reminds me of one of my biggest pet peeves - a bunch of games will pop up a warning “Oh no, you’re not on the Internet! Some stuff won’t work!” on start up, always. Hate it, unless I’m trying to connect to a multiplayer mode of some sort.
A setting like this should ideally prevent those.
- Comment on YSK: Anki (especially in FSRS mode) is an incredible learning tool if applied correctly 2 weeks ago:
Anki is so useful! It can be intimidating, having to find or build a deck to get started though. For people (like me several years ago) putting it off because of that, it’s definitely worth getting into! Put in the effort to research a good deck and set it up, and you’ll get a lot out of it.
Another small note on FSRS settings - adjusting the desired retention a little bit can be helpful. Defaults at 90%, turning it down makes review intervals longer, up makes them shorter. For large decks (vocab lists), I prefer it down at mid-high 80s. You want familiarity, not perfection, so less overwhelming reviews can be better.
- Comment on Vermintide 2 is currently free on Steam 3 weeks ago:
Had the exact same reaction. Love that Steam keeps this very visible.
The price would have to go negative before I’d consider letting this rot in my library unplayed.
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- Comment on The Future of Advertising Is AI Generated Ads That Are Directly Personalized to You 5 weeks ago:
Yep, I think that’s the real terror of it, is that the line between ad and content will blur even further.There’s already everything ranging from astroturfing to paid endorsements, but eventually AI maybe can get good at finding that line of what you think is trustworthy and crossing it maliciously.
- Comment on What's your favorite case of a game making fun of you? 5 weeks ago:
Super Paper Mario’s line “I love going on message boards and complaining about games I’ve never played.” is really good.
- Comment on ‘It’s about redemption’: Peter Molyneux says Masters of Albion will make up for decades of ‘overpromising on things’ 1 month ago:
Sounds like a big promise.
- Comment on Xbox consoles and games will no longer be sold at Walmart and Target, according to employees 1 month ago:
Had to go into one of their stores and look for something last week, stopped by the games while I was there. The Xbox section was already looking small and barren compared the others.
- Comment on Great games you would recommend from before 1990? 2 months ago:
Valid! Computers are a huge blindspot for me, and there’s no doubt depth there.
- Comment on Great games you would recommend from before 1990? 2 months ago:
Pre-1990, you’re mostly looking at the NES library as the go to. The older Atari games I don’t think are worth it, outside of the historical context angle.
I’d say give Zelda I and II another shot. They are clunky, as most things from the era will be. But when you engage with them on their own terms, I think they’re both really rewarding experiences.Don’t be afraid to look for hints, some things can be obtuse - you can probably find old magazines in the Internet archives to reference.
If 1990 exactly counts, Crystalis is a Zelda-like with RPG elements that outdoes Zelda is many ways.
Castlevania is another one that’s really great, but very clunky. There’s no air control, so once you jump that’s your arc.
SMB 1-3 you probably have played before, but if not those hold up.
Even more frictionless, the first 2 or 3 Mega Man games feel just as refined as if they were made today.
Ninja Gaiden is known for challnge, but it also controls super smoothly and feels good to play.
Basically I guess my recs are mostly just explore the NES library. There’s some Sega worth checking out and probably TurboGrafx too, but NES had most of the classics.
What kinds of newer games do you generally like?
- Comment on need games recommendation 2 months ago:
Not sure if you’re already familiar with other games in the genre, but look into anything among the modern 'Roguelike’s. While there are skill elements, they’re sure to mix in enough luck-based mechanics that you usually feel like you could have won with better luck.
Besides Balatro, the other mega-popular recent games along this line are Slay the Spire and Vampire Survirors. If you haven’t already played those, definitely check them out.
For deeper cuts, I don’t know. I’ll just add this would also be a good thread to crosspost to !videogamesuggestions@lemmy.zip
- Comment on Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter, a JRPG, just got released on Steam—and this is a big deal because this game is to PC what Final Fantasy VII was to PlayStation. 2 months ago:
The game it’s a remake of was a very full experience. The original and its sequel were know as FC (first chapter) and SC, I think mostly in retrospect.
Vague spoilers for the story arc
While the original Trails in the Sky was very full, it does end on a cliffhanger that sets up directly for the sequel.
- Submitted 2 months ago to technology@lemmy.world | 16 comments
- Comment on Weekly Recommendations Thread: What are you playing this week? 3 months ago:
I remember a while backing, thinking I’ll be done with that game once I beat ascension 20. Then, I’ll just get 20 with the first three characters. Now I’m eyeing the leftover achievements. Never ends. StS2 will destroy me lol.
- Comment on Weekly Recommendations Thread: What are you playing this week? 3 months ago:
I’ve been playing Kid Icarus (NES) here and there, and really having a good time.
My past experience with it was with the 3D Classics release on 3DS. I guess I didn’t stick with it very long, but I remember thinking it was excessively difficult at the time.
This time around I’m just winging it. But this time I had more patience and managed to make it past 1-3. That level does have a lot going on. You’re early in the game, so barely any health. You’re platforming upwards, so the ground that was below you scrolls away for constant death traps. And you’re being pressured to move quickly, by enemies spawning in from below. You also can’t afford pretty much anything from the shops to help you. Makes a satisfying little challenge.
After that you get to a labyrinth, which is like a teeny tiny Metroidvania. Very different kind of pace and feel that makes for a fun change up. I’m on the second labyrinth now, and I think I’m gonna have to take paper notes next time to navigate.
The going seems much easier now in world 2’s platforming stages, since I have several powerups. Glad this game has infinite continues and gives passwords though.
Anyway, I want to be playing more of the new DK… but right now KI’s been kinda hitting the spot.
- Comment on what are in you're top 3 favourite games of all time? 3 months ago:
Right? I never tried it online for years either, though my friends and I did a lot of local co-op. Even though online is in the name, I actually think the offline is what really makes the game.
Anyway, there was just something beautiful to me about that drop chart. You could hunt specific things with specific characters, and the rates made most of it feel rare but findable.
I don’t know how they struck that sweetspot so perfectly. Had all the hook of an mmo while still being grounded and approachable.
- Comment on what are in you're top 3 favourite games of all time? 3 months ago:
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
- Super Smash Bros. Melee
- Phantasy Star Online: Episodes I & II
- Comment on YSK The World’s Most Common Passwords 4 months ago:
Because of composition rules. Fewer characters, much easier to brute force guess.
So when a site tells you ‘Your password must be at least 6 characters long’, and they just want to get past it to get to the content, the number is already on their mind.
- Comment on I just finished Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia 4 months ago:
I think all 3 of the DS games were really great, but I especially appreciated the more action-oriented approach in Ecclesia. It’s still very recognizably in the Iga-vania line, but has a little bit of the flavor from the older CV style too.
- Comment on How can i casual gamer enter a game online competition? 4 months ago:
Another note on paying: you can find opponets or groups online to play serious matches with for free, before you enter anything.
But paying an entry fee is not gambling at all - you will lose that money 100% if you’re not already experience playing against serious competitors. Think of it more like buying a movie ticket than a lottery ticket.
- Comment on How can i casual gamer enter a game online competition? 4 months ago:
Yeah, it’s definitely possible. Online brackets are free sometimes, but don’t expect to never pay anything. Most events have a nominal fee to create a prize pool.
First thing first, figure out what you want to compete in. You probably already have a list in mind of some games you like to play casually or spectate, right?
Then, you need to find the community for the game(s) you’re interested in. I think it’s usually going to be found in a Discord server these days. For example, if you’re looking to get into a fighting game, this page might be a good start: wiki.supercombo.gg/w/…/Discords
For some games, even better if you can find an online community that’s specific to both your game and your region. You can start from the general community, ask around there, and hopefully drill down to something closer.
- Comment on Evo Las Vegas 2025 wrap-up 4 months ago:
Thanks for the writeup!
Crazy how Go1 seems to always be there when a new game comes out, ready to take names.
I really enjoyed watching Marvel 2. Planning to go back and check out CvS2, maybe SF6 and GG as well.
- Comment on What are your favourite and go-to gaming websites? 4 months ago:
Another extremely useful on to me is www.doesitplay.org
I’m not OK with games requiring a download. And developers don’t always do a good job of making it clear when they do. Or a handful of games might be nearly unplayable in the version that ships on disc/cart. This website makes a point of testing games unpatched and offline.
It’s not a big deal for everyone, but the site is a crucial resource if you care.
- Comment on What are your favourite and go-to gaming websites? 4 months ago:
I’m a big fan of shmuplations.com
They translate or host a bunch of first-hand interviews with developers of classic Japanese games. (Not restricted to shmups, despite the name.)
- Comment on Gamers have you ever been in a game competition or something similar? 4 months ago:
That’s definitely how it goes. So many of the people that show up start that way - “I can beat all my friends, I bet I’ll do pretty good in tournaments.” then “Oh no”.
But everybody’s gotta start somewhere.
- Comment on Recommendations for games to play on a treadmill (i.e. not too intense) 4 months ago:
Maybe some classic JRPGs? You mention PS1, so I’d personally think of games like the FFs, Chrono Cross, Legend of Dragoon, Xenogears, Suikoden, Grandia, etc.
None require full attention, but are games I’d like to play if I had the time.
- Comment on Recommendations for games to play on a treadmill (i.e. not too intense) 4 months ago:
This and Balatro (and probably many rogue-lite deckbuilders I haven’t tried) are perfect compulsive time killers. Even though they’re newer, I would say they deserve serious consideration.
- Comment on Recommendations for games to play on a treadmill (i.e. not too intense) 4 months ago:
Agreed! There are several good ones on 3DS.
Advance Wars is also a great option - you can play a couple of them on 3DS with back-compatibility.
And there are some PC games out there (although much more recent than 2005) that are in similar genres, like WarGroove or Dark Deity.