The title feels a bit off. I doubt very many of the subreddits have actually "relocated". As the site itself states, these are just lists of alternatives that provide topics that match existing subreddits.
Most of the subreddits mentioned are still going to be active (especially in comparison to their alternatives) for the foreseeable future.
I think you've summarized the biggest problem with Halo currently. Even if you enjoy the game, its one if those games you play for a while, maybe beat the campaign and then move into other games.
It just doesn't feel like a flagship title anymore. And if it wasn't for the Halo name it would be even more forgettable then it is now.
I loved Fallout 4 but one of my least favorite aspects of it was how it forced me into base building when I pretty much wasn't interested in that aspect of the game. I get Bethesda was doing something new and wanted to show it off, but it was so annoying being so prevalent in a lot of the main missions of that game. I'm really...
I was a big fan of the settlement building in Fallout 4. Was one of the mechanics that kept me coming back for later playthroughs and made the world feel less static and that I could actually have an impact on it. Especially instances like seeing one of the supply chain NPCs from one of my settlements walking around in the world.
Does anyone know of any communities on Lemmy to talk about JRPGs? It's got to be one of my favorite genres, of which I'm probably most passionate about the Xenoblade series (though I've not had the chance to play the Xenosaga games)....
For months, the BBC has been communicating in secret with three North Koreans living in the country. They expose, for the first time, the disaster unfolding there since the government sealed the borders more than three years ago....
There is at least a decent advantage in the flip phones of having the screen protected when the phone isn't in use. I could see them potentially becoming more popular over time if they are improved upon and become cheaper, if only for that reason.
Arm-chair babbling idiot who plays too much video games here, I am one hundred percent convinced that it has nothing to do with visual fidelity and everything to do with that asthmatic engine they've been dragging since Morrowind.
Code doesn't go bad with time, that's not really how it works. And game engines tend to be a Ship of Theseus situation, where just because it's still the same "engine" in theory, doesn't mean that large parts (or all of it), haven't eventually been replaced or refactored over the years.
Unreal Engine has been around for 30 years at this point, would you also consider that an "asthmatic engine"?
Depends on what is causing the framerate issues. If it's usual fidelity (resolution, draw distance, visual effects) then yes, they can provide options for those.
If the framerate issues are due to physics, NPC/interactions, state-management then it's unlikely they could or would want to provide options around that type of limitation.
Which is not something I'm going to do personally, but the information may benefit someone. I'm still torn between getting it on Steam or just Game Pass....
Open world games like Skyrim are hard to make, and modern expectations are making them even harder.
People are shitting on Bethesda for taking so long, but no other developer has managed to make a worthy competitor in the decade+ since Skyrim released.
Kingdom Come is a solid game, but it's also still a very narrow game compared to Skyrim. You play as a specific character and the "sandbox" nature of the game is much more limited.
It's more like the Witcher where you can roleplay slight variations on one person, rather than Skyrim where you can role-play as a vast array of potential characters.
Why are people preordering a DIGITAL, BETHESDA game?! It’s still the Creation Engine (Creation Engine 2 so hopefully they fixed it!) so it’s probably gonna be a buggy mess at release.
Unlike most online gaming communities, there are many people in the world that enjoy playing video games. So, when they see a game that looks fun to play, they buy it or pre-order it.
Yeah, it's strange to think that even outside of Bethesda no one has really been able to come close to replicating the gaming experience you get with Skyrim. I still end up booting it up now and then when I'm in the mood because if I want that style of game that's all there really is (not including Morrowind/Oblivion of course).
I saw a post here (https://lemmy.ml/post/1179679) about some Chinese kid spending USD 64k on video games and I read the news article and found myself down a rabbit hole....
Authoritarians really don't like when it they can't control communication, which definitely includes creative expression in media. Games fall under that umbrella so the government is going to do what it needs to in order to keep enough control over the media in question.
The "reasons" why aren't really important and will be figured out and thrown around as needed. But it really just comes down to control.
Is there any expectation that PoE2 is anything but large-ish patch to the original game? I haven't seen anything that says to expect any significant differences from the current game.
Fighting what you perceive as racism but pushing your own racist views seems like a strange stance to take. But I would be lying if I said I was surprised.
Yet, racist westerners continue to regurgitate it because it fits perfectly with their chauvinistic world view. American media doesn’t just portray eastern countries harshly, it lies shamelessly about them.
Right there. If we are going by the rule of "Being critical of a country or group of people makes you racist" then statements such as that would surely qualify.
D4 feels more like a sequel to D2 than it does to D3. The style and feel is much more in line with the older titles.
The story I think is pretty solid, and though I haven't played all the ARPGs out there, it's the best one I've seen, and it's presented well.
The open world gives you a good mix of activities between the main story quests, and there are lots of side quests that you can get side-tracked with.
It's also a really polished game overall, performs well (at least on the Series X), and they've provided a decent baseline of content for a launch. Though I can't speak to the longevity or end-game activities yet.
But overall, I'd say it's almost incomparably better at launch than D3 was. As though it was made by a different company. Biggest question is how ActiBlizz handles monetization and how well they are able to improve and build upon the foundation going forward.
Where have Subreddits relocated? (sub.rehab)
Sub.Rehab lists relocated Subreddits'new homes in the Fediverse or other platforms
Phil Spencer says Halo wasn't at the Xbox showcase because it has "a lot more games now" (www.vg247.com)
Halo Infinite was noticeably missing from the recent Xbox showcase, so Xbox head Phil Spencer clarified why that was.
Final Fantasy 16's New Game Plus Brings a Whole New Challenge – IGN (www.ign.com)
Hoping Starfield won't force me into base-building / micromanaging like Fallout 4 did
I loved Fallout 4 but one of my least favorite aspects of it was how it forced me into base building when I pretty much wasn't interested in that aspect of the game. I get Bethesda was doing something new and wanted to show it off, but it was so annoying being so prevalent in a lot of the main missions of that game. I'm really...
JRPG communities?
Does anyone know of any communities on Lemmy to talk about JRPGs? It's got to be one of my favorite genres, of which I'm probably most passionate about the Xenoblade series (though I've not had the chance to play the Xenosaga games)....
Inside North Korea: “We are stuck, waiting to die” (www.bbc.co.uk)
For months, the BBC has been communicating in secret with three North Koreans living in the country. They expose, for the first time, the disaster unfolding there since the government sealed the borders more than three years ago....
Counterpoint: Flip Phones Are a Dumb Idea (daringfireball.net)
Starfield’s 30fps frame rate is “a choice,” God of War dev says (www.pcgamesn.com)
Star Citizen costs exceed Cyberpunk 2077, GTA 5, and RDR2 combined (www.pcgamesn.com)
The Game Pass Version Of Starfield Can Be Upgraded For Early Access (press-start.com.au)
Which is not something I'm going to do personally, but the information may benefit someone. I'm still torn between getting it on Steam or just Game Pass....
Todd Howard thinks Elder Scrolls 6 May Be His Last Game (www.pcgamer.com)
Finally, I can't wait for a new fresh face to over promise me games.
FTC Moves to Block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Acquisition (gamerant.com)
The FTC moves to block Microsoft's Activision Blizzard King acquisition, adding to the growing list of concerns surrounding the $69 billion deal.
Starfield's already the top seller (beehaw.org)
The Elder Scrolls 6 Announcement Trailer is Officially Five Years Old (gamerant.com)
Lawful Neutral: How might the so-called AI revolution affect the MMO genre? (massivelyop.com)
Why does China's government hate video games so much?
I saw a post here (https://lemmy.ml/post/1179679) about some Chinese kid spending USD 64k on video games and I read the news article and found myself down a rabbit hole....
Diablo IV has been disappointing so far
The field-of-view is weird. Seems less isometric and more top-down and too zoomed in....
Expressing concerns about moderation policy on lemmy.ml
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Diablo IV is the fastest selling Blizzard game of all-time (twitter.com)