JowlesMcGee
@JowlesMcGee@kbin.social
- Comment on Street Fighter 6 - Akuma Gameplay Trailer 6 months ago:
Fair enough! I still prefer the implied version, but it's definitely nice to have alternatives.
Also, I haven't kept up with SF6. I was surprised Akuma wasn't a launch character.
- Comment on Street Fighter 6 - Akuma Gameplay Trailer 6 months ago:
I'm seeing a lot of his moves from 3rd Strike, which is nice. Not a fan of that raging demon though. I still think it's better the less of it you see and the more of it that's implied.
- Comment on Is Lemmy growing or shrinking? 6 months ago:
I would suggest looking at other Kbin instances outside of kbin.social. or look to mbin, which is a fork that in told is more stable. I also haven't made the jump from Kbin, but have been having similar issues with usability with it for awhile.
- Comment on Long time 6 months ago:
Earthican.
- Comment on Life was better in the nineties and noughties, say most Britons 6 months ago:
As a bisexual man, the 90s were much different for LGBT folks than today. But yes, for most people, the 90s wouldn't be too much worse than today, aside from economics.
- Comment on Life was better in the nineties and noughties, say most Britons 6 months ago:
Was better in some regards. I think most minorities in the US would agree that they at least feel safe and more free to exist in 2024 than they would in the 1980s or earlier.
- Comment on San Andreas ROM for PS2 has been taken down by Rockstar on Vimm's Lair 8 months ago:
Yeah, everyday I fear it'll get taken down. I'm seriously unsure how it's lasted this long. I hope it stays up forever though.
- Comment on [deleted] 8 months ago:
It's possible to enjoy problematic media for parts of it that aren't problematic while still acknowledging there are issues with what you're enjoying. Especially for things made in the past, where societal standards weren't the same as they are now.
I think this is especially true for video games, which have both story/visuals and game play. I could sympathize if someone found the game play of an older game very compelling even in the face of problematic story/visuals. Likewise, I can understand someone not enjoying a game specifically because they find it's story/visuals offensive.
At the end of the day, as long as you can understand that a part of older media would be found as offensive to people today, understand why those parts are offensive, and know that those parts aren't ok for modern media, then you're good.
On the flip side, if you specifically, unironically enjoy these games for those parts, then yeah, you're probably racist.
- Comment on PlayStation won't launch any "major" games in existing franchises this year 8 months ago:
Correct, the PSP game got a remake that's been out for a bit.
- Comment on The Sinking City release on GoG with -70% discount (until 23th) 9 months ago:
It looks like Frogwares is listed as the publisher here, so it sounds like whatever issue they had with their previous published has been resolved. I hope they got all the money they were owed
- Comment on Bloodborne Kart - Release Date Trailer 1 year ago:
I checked the website listed in the video, and it looks like it says there will be local split screen!
- Comment on What are some alternative to soulless videogame franchises? 1 year ago:
I can second Thumper. I bought it on a whim, and have since bought it several more times for more devices. It's such a satisfying game to play. I had no idea about the Harmonix connection, but it makes total sense now that you've said it.
- Comment on Bloodborne Kart - Release Date Trailer 1 year ago:
Very excited to see this finally released. As glad as I am that it's free, I wish Sony or From could have given it their official blessing and partnered with her so she could sell it and make money. She's put a ton of work into this and the PS1 Demake, and I wish she could have gotten paid for her effort. She deserves it
- Comment on Got a Soulslike itch, any patient games? 1 year ago:
Just a heads up, I wouldn't consider FF Origin a souls like. It's more of just a typical action game (though a fun one)
- Comment on System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition - Official Trailer | The Indie Horror Showcase 2023 1 year ago:
Possibly, I've only ever played the version of the game currently on steam. The multiplayer is impressive for what it is, but I would love to see it be more properly implemented with this remaster.
- Comment on System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition - Official Trailer | The Indie Horror Showcase 2023 1 year ago:
Hopefully this version has less buggy multiplayer.
- Comment on Indie gaming is on the verge of an immersive sim eruption 1 year ago:
You can argue half life, but Deus Ex and Thief are the quintessential "immersive sim" forbearers (along with system shock 2). When they say sim, they mean the game reacts to play action in ways that aren't predetermined or scripted. The idea is they value player agency and their impact in the game world over pre-set events
- Comment on Do you find the description Live Service Game off-putting? 1 year ago:
I mean, there are examples where the multiplayer should be optional and thus force the game to be live service. For instance, Diablo 4 should be perfectly playable single player, offline, yet it's live service and to my understanding requires an Internet connection
- Comment on Starfield, is it getting review bombed? 1 year ago:
I did, and it's great. Really helped to have it somewhere I don't also work.
- Comment on Looking for games with strong female leads for my daughter (even just to watch as I play). Came across this link, but they're a bit old. Any suggestions from the community? 1 year ago:
I'm surprised I hadn't heard of that! I'll have to check it out when it comes out next week.
- Comment on Looking for games with strong female leads for my daughter (even just to watch as I play). Came across this link, but they're a bit old. Any suggestions from the community? 1 year ago:
From what I remember, Ittle Dew would be great to play with a 5 year old. Some good recommendations there!