There was a guy a few years ago who spent $40k on Nintendo stock in order to ask about a new F-Zero in a shareholder meeting. They said no at the time but we did get F-Zero 99 last year so maybe he did make an impact.
I’m about 6 years completely Amazon-free. A key component of the switch was realizing a lot of the random stuff I’d buy (mostly cycling equipment) is cheaper on eBay with faster shipping. The irony is that the seller is likely the same one on Amazon and the items would be delivered by Amazon Fulfillment Services.
I’m playing the original Phantasy Star via the SEGA Ages version on Switch. Very much enjoying the simplicity of an 8-bit RPG, but it’s amazing to see how much they were able to push the Sega Master System to its limits.
Also trudging through Dirge of Cerberus on PS2. It’s clunky and jank as hell but I love the atmosphere.
A few years back in Massachusetts actually, the taxpayers hit an annual threshold cap and the state had to refund some of the money to those who filed.
Not sure what drugs you’re doing but I’m about 6 years clean now. One thing that helped me the most was rediscovering my passion for video games. I guess my advice would be to find a hobby or something to focus on and forget about the world for a few hours.
If you want to feel like you’re doing something productive, get involved in your local community. It’s very difficult to fight fascism at a macro level but building bonds and protecting those in your immediate vicinity makes more of a difference than it seems.
A Washington state man who used a megaphone to orchestrate a mob’s attack on police officers guarding the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Wednesday to more than seven years in prison....
Once upon a time, some überwealthy individuals who’d previously supported Donald Trump declared that they were done with the 45th president of the United States. After January 6, 2021, billionaire GOP donor Nelson Peltz called the insurrection a “stain on America” and publicly apologized for voting for Trump in 2020. Real...
I deactivated Facebook proper years ago but still have Messenger active due to one group chat and the ability to contact many people I don’t have other contact info for. I don’t install it on my phone or access it on my desktop- only have it on my old iPad. Check it maybe once or twice a month.
If I ever get a new iPad, I’m probably going to cut it off for good.
Will and Jada have some suspicious ties to the Church and its beliefs too. They’ve denied being part of it but some instances are so overt that it’s likely true.
Oh man, you just reminded me of when I was the only staff member left on my high school newspaper- all the seniors graduated so I had to write the entire issue by myself for the last month of the year. I’d do dumb shit like this all the time XD
Video Game Execs Are Ruining Video Games (jacobin.com)
Reddit locks down its public data in new content policy, says use now requires a contract (techcrunch.com)
Streaming is cable now | Seventeen years after Netflix and Hulu kicked off a streaming revolution, it’s looking more like cable than ever. (www.theverge.com)
Why aren’t we talking more about Trump’s business with the Saudis? (www.washingtonpost.com)
Prime Video subs will soon see ads for Amazon products when they hit pause (arstechnica.com)
As if the Prime Video app couldn’t get any worse.
Corporate Rule (i.imgur.com)
Don't mind me just mowing my roof. (lemmy.world)
www.zillow.com/homedetails/…/2057666191_zpid/?fbc…
Monthly Recommendations Thread: What are you playing?
It has been a while since the last one. So…...
Seems appropriate today... (yall.theatl.social)
[No Spoilers-FFVII: Rebirth] No specific event to spoil, I just think Chadley (FFVII Remake & Rebirth) is a pompous little shit. (sh.itjust.works)
No spoilers for me neither, since I’m still playing Rebirth… I just felt the urge to talk about how much this little prick gets on my nerves…...
Soup: *After Dark* (lemmy.world)
US government denies ESRB's AI-powered face-scanning 'age estimation' proposal, but it's probably not gone for good (www.pcgamer.com)
How to deal with living in a world with no future without being high 24/7?
Been high nonstop for years. I realize it’s bad for my health. But at least being high feels good....
Man who used megaphone to lead attack on police during Capitol riot gets more than 7 years in prison (apnews.com)
A Washington state man who used a megaphone to orchestrate a mob’s attack on police officers guarding the U.S. Capitol was sentenced on Wednesday to more than seven years in prison....
Happy April Fool's here's your System of a Down meme (lemmy.today)
Billionaires who once disavowed Trump are coming crawling back (which might have something to do with Biden vowing to raise their taxes) (www.vanityfair.com)
Once upon a time, some überwealthy individuals who’d previously supported Donald Trump declared that they were done with the 45th president of the United States. After January 6, 2021, billionaire GOP donor Nelson Peltz called the insurrection a “stain on America” and publicly apologized for voting for Trump in 2020. Real...
There was a time when the entirety of the internet would have fit onto the device you're currently browsing on.
Facebook let Netflix see user DMs, quit streaming to keep Netflix happy: Lawsuit (arstechnica.com)
Will Smith Zombie Game No One Has Heard Of Bombs (kotaku.com)
Feds Ordered Google To Unmask Certain YouTube Users. Critics Say It’s ‘Terrifying.’ (www.forbes.com)
Stop Making Great Anime Into Terrible Video Games (www.inverse.com)
Okay but really, why are they all boring 3D fighters that have barely changed since the PS2 era?
Rule (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
I have encountered some negativity on Lemmy recently, so I just wanted to start a laid back thread to see what are people's plans for the week-end
So, what are you guys up to?