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#1
Vidja Games / Re: Hunter x Hunter Nin Impact
Last post by Mustang - Today at 07:21:26 PMTHANK YOU JUSTIN! My apprehension towards the game was answered with watching this video (And then the Japanese players. I love them but there's a reason why USA is on top when it comes to Mahvel). The movement was weird and apparently the framerate was throwing me off in the first video. To see Justin actually wave dash clears up a lot because this was also missing in DNF Duel and it made the game feel overall slow. Watching this video from Justin gives me hope. I'll definitely post his video with the dev's when post it.
The only other thing that I'm worried about is the roster size. For a 3v3 fighter, 16 characters is way too small. Even when DBFz came with it's 20+ characters at launch, I thought that was too small. People were bitching about variety. Even in UMvC3, people still complain about variety. Every team is going to be the same. For me this should've been a 2v2. It gives more room to experiment. Other than that I'm definitely more hopeful now.
#2
Disney / Pixar / Re: Darkwing Duck
Last post by Daxdiv - Today at 01:40:24 PMPretty sure this is the version that was supposed to be a spin-off of Ducktales 2017 and that the Seth Rogan one is gonna be vastly different. Seeing as the doc has a proposal from 3 names of people that worked on DT17
#3
Disney / Pixar / Re: Darkwing Duck
Last post by Daikun - April 26, 2024, 10:17:49 PM #4
Vidja Games / Hunter x Hunter Nin Impact
Last post by Mustang - April 26, 2024, 04:34:37 PMhttps://www.eventhubs.com/news/2024/apr/25/gameplay-footage-hunter-x-hunter/
Other impression videos are up as well. Barring visuals, obviously it needs to bake in the oven more, and you can clearly see Tatsunoko vs Capcom and Marvel vs Capcom 3 in here. All that being said, and it's hard for me to explain but there's still something off with this for me.
Now the actual discourse and irony. I've seen a lot of people say at least it's not an arena fighter. I've seen people talk about gameplay. I've seen comparisons to Marvel vs Capcom Infinite, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid and Skullgirls. Other than Yu Yu Hakusho, I don't really have a connection to HxH. I've seen bits of episodes here and there so it's whatever to me.
The IRONY though. People willing to settle for this because of budget. Come 7 years back with me to a game called Marvel vs Capcom Infinite. We all know why it bombed (it still hit its numbers), so let's not get into that. Nah, the whole "gameplay" and the "as long as it's fun" aspect. Your very own favorite youtube, Max was called a shill because he thought the game was "FUN". Prominent Marvel vs Capcom legends were called SHILLS. I won't go through the list of names again, but the IRONY here is these "casual" fans are willing to settle for a game that's basically shitty, whereas there was backlash just 7 years ago.
As tired as I am of the bitching in the FGC in general, this one here I've actually been enjoying just sitting back and seeing all of this. Sneaking in some jabs at casuals. Nothing really major.
Other impression videos are up as well. Barring visuals, obviously it needs to bake in the oven more, and you can clearly see Tatsunoko vs Capcom and Marvel vs Capcom 3 in here. All that being said, and it's hard for me to explain but there's still something off with this for me.
Now the actual discourse and irony. I've seen a lot of people say at least it's not an arena fighter. I've seen people talk about gameplay. I've seen comparisons to Marvel vs Capcom Infinite, Power Rangers: Battle for the Grid and Skullgirls. Other than Yu Yu Hakusho, I don't really have a connection to HxH. I've seen bits of episodes here and there so it's whatever to me.
The IRONY though. People willing to settle for this because of budget. Come 7 years back with me to a game called Marvel vs Capcom Infinite. We all know why it bombed (it still hit its numbers), so let's not get into that. Nah, the whole "gameplay" and the "as long as it's fun" aspect. Your very own favorite youtube, Max was called a shill because he thought the game was "FUN". Prominent Marvel vs Capcom legends were called SHILLS. I won't go through the list of names again, but the IRONY here is these "casual" fans are willing to settle for a game that's basically shitty, whereas there was backlash just 7 years ago.
As tired as I am of the bitching in the FGC in general, this one here I've actually been enjoying just sitting back and seeing all of this. Sneaking in some jabs at casuals. Nothing really major.
#5
Vidja Games / Re: Fighting Games
Last post by Mustang - April 25, 2024, 03:48:33 PMhttps://www.eventhubs.com/news/2024/apr/25/bandai-namco-suspends-tekken8-accounts/#comments
Wow, DAMN, a quick 180 out the wazoo. Go from being potentially the best game to shit in a matter of, what? A month? For the most part I don't do ranked so a lot of this don't affect me at all, BUT banning for being idol? ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME? I've said it time and time again, RANKED is not serious, nor should people take it so seriously. Now you think that shit is so important that all focus should be on this online match? Uhh, I gotta check on my baby. My house is on fire. Got hit by a tornado. I'm having a heart-attack. Oh we're sorry, but you gotta finish this match before you deal with life. Fuck outta here.
I've sold games back to where I got them back then on a regular basis. Nowadays I don't feel like dealing with the post office. There have been a couple occasions where I would just straight up throw a game in the garbage. This might be occasions where I might just do that. My tolerance level for most things is "whatever" these days, but stupid/dumb shit I have no tolerance for. I'm gonna sit back to see if they take this back in a week, cause it's about to blow up. I said there's too much complaining going on and you add this on top of it. Yep.
Wow, DAMN, a quick 180 out the wazoo. Go from being potentially the best game to shit in a matter of, what? A month? For the most part I don't do ranked so a lot of this don't affect me at all, BUT banning for being idol? ARE YOU FUCKING KIDDING ME? I've said it time and time again, RANKED is not serious, nor should people take it so seriously. Now you think that shit is so important that all focus should be on this online match? Uhh, I gotta check on my baby. My house is on fire. Got hit by a tornado. I'm having a heart-attack. Oh we're sorry, but you gotta finish this match before you deal with life. Fuck outta here.
I've sold games back to where I got them back then on a regular basis. Nowadays I don't feel like dealing with the post office. There have been a couple occasions where I would just straight up throw a game in the garbage. This might be occasions where I might just do that. My tolerance level for most things is "whatever" these days, but stupid/dumb shit I have no tolerance for. I'm gonna sit back to see if they take this back in a week, cause it's about to blow up. I said there's too much complaining going on and you add this on top of it. Yep.
#6
Cartoon Network / Re: Is it time for Adult Swim ...
Last post by Daikun - April 24, 2024, 01:40:49 AM #7
Anime / Re: What Are You Watching?
Last post by Dr. Insomniac - April 22, 2024, 01:57:12 AMOh hey, new shows this season.
Kaiju No. 8 - What was with the censorship? They blurred out blood in one scene, but then kept it in another. There was just so much inconsistent editing in this one.
Spice and Wolf Brotherhood - We're getting old.
Wind Breaker - Dumb title aside, the fight scenes are fun, shame the main character's angst gets grating after a while.
Mahouka - How patient is this show's fandom that they can wait for 3 seasons that take the course of a decade to come out? I don't get them, because this premiere was so boring and reminded me of why I dropped it ages ago.
An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride - Generic monster harem show. Less sleazy than the premise implies, and all the duller for it.
Go Go! Loser Ranger!/Ranger Reject - I hope they get Johnny Yong Bosch for the dub. For the obvious reason.
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability - This show is for Boku no Pico fans.
Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again - Mamiko Noto's playing grandmas now. I remember when she was voicing teenage girls in Clannad and Hell Girl. More proof we're getting old.
Re:Monster - Meh.
Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included - Another housewife anime for the Mr. Kokoshkas of the world.
Kaiju No. 8 - What was with the censorship? They blurred out blood in one scene, but then kept it in another. There was just so much inconsistent editing in this one.
Spice and Wolf Brotherhood - We're getting old.
Wind Breaker - Dumb title aside, the fight scenes are fun, shame the main character's angst gets grating after a while.
Mahouka - How patient is this show's fandom that they can wait for 3 seasons that take the course of a decade to come out? I don't get them, because this premiere was so boring and reminded me of why I dropped it ages ago.
An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride - Generic monster harem show. Less sleazy than the premise implies, and all the duller for it.
Go Go! Loser Ranger!/Ranger Reject - I hope they get Johnny Yong Bosch for the dub. For the obvious reason.
I Was Reincarnated as the 7th Prince so I Can Take My Time Perfecting My Magical Ability - This show is for Boku no Pico fans.
Grandpa and Grandma Turn Young Again - Mamiko Noto's playing grandmas now. I remember when she was voicing teenage girls in Clannad and Hell Girl. More proof we're getting old.
Re:Monster - Meh.
Studio Apartment, Good Lighting, Angel Included - Another housewife anime for the Mr. Kokoshkas of the world.
#8
Vidja Games / Re: What Are You Currently Pla...
Last post by Mustang - April 20, 2024, 12:23:35 AMPersona 3 Reload
Just about done with the 2nd playthrough. I'm basically at endgame again. This time I went with the "good" option and continued with the story.I did it my first playthrough because I do multiple playthroughs. In any case, I fought the Reaper. He's definitely easier here than in Persona 5, but this might also be because there's just so much in your arsenal to deal with him. I do wish you could swap party members in and out between battle or at the very least have some sort of way members you don't use gain EXP without having to rely on finding a certain chest and waiting for this room to pop up to boost 2 members. I'm also not sure if I like the idea of slash/fists/pierce strengths and weaknesses either. Other than that, it's a fine game. Not game of the year material, but it's fine. I may do 1 more playthrough because there are far more Persona's in this game and I still haven't gotten a chance to fuse for Yoshitzune. Not to mention, actually making cheap builds (I can't really start moving on until I start seeing damage reach breaking game status). Seeing what the party can do, I got nothing for them, but in terms of my personas, I got some ideas.
Edit:
Just finished everything. Didn't 100% it. Don't plan on it either. And then I found out Yoshitzune's not in the game (HOW DARE YOU). Anyway, I definitely have some issue's with this game having played it twice now, but my thoughts are jumbled because of the ending (boiiii. heartstrings) and it rattled my head. Definitely an impactful one because I'm still thinking about it.
Man, I need something light hearted after that. All that talk about the meaning of life and death. I play games to get away from these type of conversations lol.
Just about done with the 2nd playthrough. I'm basically at endgame again. This time I went with the "good" option and continued with the story.
Spoiler
Having seen the bad option. Seeing Aigis's reaction towards everything, you can't help but feel for her. Hell, having actually slowed everything down to actually read, I understand if you want to see both endings, but you gotta have ice in your veins to still carry out the bad option.
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Edit:
Just finished everything. Didn't 100% it. Don't plan on it either. And then I found out Yoshitzune's not in the game (HOW DARE YOU). Anyway, I definitely have some issue's with this game having played it twice now, but my thoughts are jumbled because of the ending (boiiii. heartstrings) and it rattled my head. Definitely an impactful one because I'm still thinking about it.
Spoiler
I knew from way back the outcome of the story and while The Answer was made and whatnot. That being said, it tugged on my heartstrings quite a bit. I didn't break though. I thought for sure Koromaru was going to be the one to get me, and low and behold he was the closest. My beef with that ending is your crew's reaction. Like no one is in a state of shock and it rolls credits. Even afterwards, they all just standing there smiling.
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Man, I need something light hearted after that. All that talk about the meaning of life and death. I play games to get away from these type of conversations lol.
#9
The Telly / Re: Nickelodeon's Live Action
Last post by Dr. Insomniac - April 19, 2024, 08:18:00 PMYeah, while I feel bad for him as a kid, it's not any excuse for his recent behavior. I saw on his Twitter he's been spamming pump-n-dump crypto scams nonstop ever since the documentary came out. He can't find other ways to make money fast? I even heard theories the reason the series was so soft on Drake and did little to investigate his later life was because without him and his Peck story, the series wouldn't have a core thesis beyond a few scattered behind-the-scenes stories and rerunning the same innuendo clips ad nauseam.
Having similar thoughts about Nikolas too. Yeah, getting bullied by Jamie Lee Spears and the rest of the cast as a kid while Schneider didn't lift a finger was probably a traumatizing experience. And I've read enough that she's probably right that most of the Zoey 101 cast were assholes. But then I see her randomly hounding the Ned's Declassified cast, Christy Carlson Romano, or people who've never worked on Nick for shit that's only tangentially connected to her activism, while marketing T-shirts, and it's getting tacky. I get wanting to take back the trauma and make it a healing experience, but that's not from shilling merch or releasing music videos coming out on the same day an episode comes out. Not everything needs to be a side-hustle.
I haven't even watched the extra episode they released a few weeks ago, since I haven't heard any new information that came out of it.
Having similar thoughts about Nikolas too. Yeah, getting bullied by Jamie Lee Spears and the rest of the cast as a kid while Schneider didn't lift a finger was probably a traumatizing experience. And I've read enough that she's probably right that most of the Zoey 101 cast were assholes. But then I see her randomly hounding the Ned's Declassified cast, Christy Carlson Romano, or people who've never worked on Nick for shit that's only tangentially connected to her activism, while marketing T-shirts, and it's getting tacky. I get wanting to take back the trauma and make it a healing experience, but that's not from shilling merch or releasing music videos coming out on the same day an episode comes out. Not everything needs to be a side-hustle.
I haven't even watched the extra episode they released a few weeks ago, since I haven't heard any new information that came out of it.
#10
Moving Pictures / Re: Things That Bother You Abo...
Last post by Dr. Insomniac - April 19, 2024, 08:03:05 PMI assume he counts Kill Bill as one. I mean, I do.
And of course, Tarantino's well known for being... eccentric, so maybe there's more to it. Although it is ironic how he thinks directors eventually decay when I remember a few recent interviews where he said he liked The Irishman and the recent West Side Story. Hell, one of his favorite movies of all time is Battle Royale, and that film is Fukasaku's swan song in a long career of directing dozens of works.
Or maybe fatherhood's changed him. I'd get wanting to spend more time raising the kids, instead of going off and burning years on directing a movie while missing parental milestones.
And of course, Tarantino's well known for being... eccentric, so maybe there's more to it. Although it is ironic how he thinks directors eventually decay when I remember a few recent interviews where he said he liked The Irishman and the recent West Side Story. Hell, one of his favorite movies of all time is Battle Royale, and that film is Fukasaku's swan song in a long career of directing dozens of works.
Or maybe fatherhood's changed him. I'd get wanting to spend more time raising the kids, instead of going off and burning years on directing a movie while missing parental milestones.