This was a fun one. Glad to see he's finally getting some paper form Woodland Scenics (or at least free stuff) considering how much free advertising he's given them over the years.
I'm torn. More For All Mankind is good, but the Soviet stuff we've seen already is a big bummer for me. (not to get into spoilers) Generally I like a paranoid thriller, but not if my faves are tied up in it!
Apologies for being late on this. It completely slipped my mind! I drove across the country to continue moving stuff up north over the weekend, and just lost track of time I suppose. The threads here now! Expect another one on Sunday. ❤️
If you're really enjoying yourself I'd considering picking up Phantom Liberty as well. I played through the main game shortly after it came out on PS5. I was very 'meh' about it. But I recently picked up Phantom Liberty and started a whole new game, I probably doubled my play time, and still spent 4-5 hours after I'd finished all the story missions, just bumming around bc I was still so enamored of it. The story missions in Phantom Liberty are, in my opinion, better, bigger, and more emotional than the main game.
I've heard people say you should start a new game. Which I did. But I think you'd be ok to jump in if you wanted. There's a new neighborhood that it mostly takes place in. To start it, you have to complete some main game story mission about 3/4 of the way in, if I remember correctly.
This is a shame. But I'm honestly surprised London Studio lasted this long. I loved Blood & Truth, but I'm surprised that they were sustained on Sing Star games for two decades. I mean, I know from a corp perspective they want to buy up people to stifle competition and then they don't need the people because they never intended to utilize the output. But like, gosh, use what you've got. How bad could their fantasy London game have been for them to not only axe it but shut down the dev...
Alba is a really sweet game with a photography mechanic. It's short and usually cheap and well worth the time you'll spend with it if it sends like something you'd like.
I know I'm late to this, and it's good news for the people that got it. I bought it and played through the whole thing and was mildly underwhelmed. The shooting is a bit cludgy, and the inventory system, including weapons upgrades and consumable buffs is a little labyrinthine so I mostly skipped those. The characters are fun and the writing is good, though I don't think it was as funny as they were intending it to be. A solid OK from me, and if you're interested I think it's worth a shot. But there isn't as much to sink your teeth into as I would've liked.
It's grim. Obviously twitter still holds sway over a lot of people. And spreading malinformed propaganda is bad.
But it really underlines that anyone with any conscience whatsoever needs to disengage from it. It's not okay for governments to engage with it. And though I don't suggest that capital cares has any sort of conscience, but engaging with it has been increasing in cost and decreasing in benefit. NPR recently left, for example, and saw nearly no impact whatsoever. So the cost of leaving is low.
Ideally people would deny it any money, advertising or otherwise, until it ceases functioning. I suspect Musk will continue to be a delusional asshole for years to come. But at least twitter will be dead and gone.
I feel like good government has a role in preventing this. Is access to the new Willow TV series of moral imperative? Perhaps not. But should Disney, or anyone else, be allowed to produce content for clicks with the express purpose of disintegrating it 8 weeks later? I think the audience, writers, cast, crew, and creative executives would all agree that's a no. I think only the accountants would say yes to this question.
This is the same reason that copyright exists, and why Disney has fought so hard against it all these years. Works of significant cultural value cannot be entrusted to the hands of a profit seeking cadre. And civil society has an important role in preventing that from happening. Obviously the 150 year, or whatever it is, copyright expiration is not going to save us here. But this is a very analogous fight. I think legislation has got a role to play in it.
Pan-fried eggs in sauce is a really versatile technique. I think what tried to say was that any quality of tomato sauce you like will work well to make a good shakshuka, from jarred to freshly made. But you can also use other sauces: green salsa, and pesto eggs are good too. I do like to have some kinda starch ready, if it's saucy. Or just for runny yolks. Pita, tortilla, crusty loaf; whatever's most appreciate
I'm a vegetarian, so I'm...whatever. But I see no real difference between cow/horse. I saw the six downvotes and was, if I'm honest, hoping for a little drama in the comments. But it's not here. It seems like kbin/lemmy may have plateaued re user growth, at least for the time being. And I've been a bit bummed about it, generally. But this was a pleasant surprise.
I've been waiting for years. Before RDR2 came out. But you're absolutely right. Waiting for a couple months and I'm confident we'll see a real sale. The whole reissue/not remaster game is not playing out the way they'd hoped. Remember the GTA Master collection or whatever the hell they call it?
I played it on my PS5 and really enjoyed it. (To be fair I didn't pay for it) I've tried previous games and bounced off of them. But this one stuck. If it turns out to run okay. It may be worth it if you're interested.
An Alabama woman who went missing after telling a 911 dispatcher that she saw a toddler walking alone on the side of an interstate has returned home, according to authorities.
It really is a charming game. I think this article does a good job describing some of is delights. What really struck me though is that the main mechanics are things that you'd find in a leechy freemium mobile game. But they're layered in complimentary loops that make the whole FAR more than the sum of it's parts.
I think you're right: a wiki is probably the best place/format for this type of information. I think this post is more interested in the preservation of information than it's formating. In that regard I think the most simple way to get the most copies produced is probably the best.
This is terrible! I don't know anyone who likes beer who doesn't like Anchor Steam. I'm honestly shocked that none of the big boys have stepped up to buy the brand. Though, I guess maybe they're waiting for bargain basement prices in liquidation. Gutted.
I've noticed (with the help of family members and my SO) that I've become very negative, cynical and drained lately. Reading about burnout, I find all of the symptoms to be true for myself....
I know it's not easy, but something that has helped me in a similar but not identical situation is to refuse to think about work outside of work. I was up last night worrying about work. So I know it's not a perfect strategy, but trying to lock your mind against it is helpful. Or has been to me. I try the "yes, this is a 'problem' but not a problem for right now. I deserve to only have to try and figure it out on the clock."
My subsidiary strategy is to try and have a fun mental game to play with myself. I'm a Star Wars guy so I try: If x was different how would Episode Y play out. Or what would my ideal zombie videogame look like. Essentially something that is "unimportant," that I like, that has a lot of factors to consider. #1 to enjoy thinking about, and #2 that is complex enough and detailed enough to supply me with an "endless" well of stuff to prevent the scaries from sneaking in.
Same. I figured she was saying it at least a little tongue in cheek. Though, hopefully Ahsoka HAS played the master role with her in a more direct way in the intervening years.
Huge Diorama made by Boylei Hobby Time (www.youtube.com)
Apple gives For All Mankind another season and USSR spin-off Star City (www.avclub.com)
Star City will take For All Mankind fans back to the Soviet Union's space race victory in a new paranoid thriller
A very late "Weekly “What are you playing” Thread || Week of March 31st"
Apologies for being late on this. It completely slipped my mind! I drove across the country to continue moving stuff up north over the weekend, and just lost track of time I suppose. The threads here now! Expect another one on Sunday. ❤️
First attempt at tanuki bonsai using old gold junipers (lemmy.world)
Sony is laying off 900 PlayStation employees (www.theverge.com)
New York medical school eliminates tuition after $1bn gift (www.bbc.com)
The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.
What games make you happy?
Hello all! I would like to know what games give you that cozy, fuzzy feeling of simple happiness....
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X runs ‘timeline takeover’ ad promoting anti-trans film (techcrunch.com)
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Morrowind's most impossibly ambitious mod just added a whole new region for its 7th expansion in 22 years (www.pcgamer.com)
Tamriel Rebuilt is picking up the pace.
Brace yourself. Streaming platforms are going to remove a lot more shows (www.latimes.com)
The Writers Guild of America's new contract tilts streamers toward shelving content, but there's a solution emerging.
Shakshuka (lemmy.world)
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Horse steak (lemmy.world)
As served in Trattoria La Molinara in Verona, Italy. Incredible quality and taste!
Take-Two CEO Says Red Dead Redemption Port Pricing Is 'Commercially Accurate' (nordic.ign.com)
Curb Your Enthusiasm and Crusader Kings III. Sounds good tbh, I'd watch that (sh.itjust.works)
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is Officially Steam Deck Verified (steamdeckhq.com)
Alabama woman who went missing after reporting a toddler walking on the interstate has returned home, police say | CNN (www.cnn.com)
An Alabama woman who went missing after telling a 911 dispatcher that she saw a toddler walking alone on the side of an interstate has returned home, according to authorities.
Dave the Diver is exactly the kind of out-of-nowhere hit that makes gaming exciting (www.pcgamer.com)
2023's biggest surprise is far more than just a fishing sim, once you dive below the surface.
OC A proposal for a sane transfer of useful information trapped on Reddit
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The oldest craft brewery in the United States is shutting down after 127 years | CNN Business (www.cnn.com)
Pour one out for Anchor Brewing: America’s oldest craft brewer is shutting down after 127 years in business.
Has anyone managed to recover from а serious burnout without taking a sabbatical? How?
I've noticed (with the help of family members and my SO) that I've become very negative, cynical and drained lately. Reading about burnout, I find all of the symptoms to be true for myself....
Ahsoka | Official Trailer | Disney+ (youtu.be)