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Nah (Deus Ex is). It's my favorite 3D Fallout though.

Can't stand it myself. That and Come On Eileen.

Yes, but it's more or less an arbitrary classification tbqh, and has varied depending on the circumstances of the day.

Remember the Taylor Swift nonsense as well?

An_Actual_Chad posted...

^When I played through Morrowind a couple years ago, the phrase I kept saying to myself was "This isn't a game. This is an experience."

Definitely. I actually couldn't get into it for years, but eventually managed to overcome that, to the point where it's now one of my favorites. It's an acquired taste for sure.

For me personally, it's still Morrowind. Obviously not in terms of the technical aspects (with the awkward animations, static characters, relative lack of voice acting, etc.), but the writing and lore. For being perhaps the most "out there" Elder Scrolls game, it feels surprisingly real, with its combination of religion, politics, culture, etc.; and the different factions/races with competing interests, and their own views and customs. Michael Kirkbride did a great job, and I think the franchise is much diminished without him.

It is slightly interesting, but I guess they're two fundamentally different beasts, with the latter being infectious and being able to spread quickly. You also only have the latter for like 2 weeks, while you can have cancer for years, and it can come back.

Basically, cancer is typically about the long game, while Coronavirus is a more immediate concern.

SauI_Goodman posted...

I mean Italy is one of if not the most visited country in the world so anyone could have predicted that.

Pretty much. Didn't they claim last year that they're the #1 tourist destination?

I'm sure it'll be good, but there will be changes/downgrades that irk me, and I'll probably still prefer at least Morrowind.

If it's substantial enough, like The Witcher 3's Blood and Wine, then probably separate.

The nice thing about TW3's expansions is that you can play them as part of a regular playthrough *or* standalone.

Agreed with Metroid Prime (1-3) and REmake.

I love how F-Zero GX looks too, especially considering it runs at a smooth 60FPS. And Rogue Leader. And Wind Waker, Killer7 and Viewtiful Joe for some cell-shaded goodness.

The Cube put out some really good graphics.

In the same gen, Ninja Gaiden Black and the Splinter Cells on the XBOX also looked great.

Tales of Phantasia was one of the best looking SNES games.

Legend of Mana (PS1) looks fantastic.

Edit: I've only seen screenshots and video of Splinter Cell (minus the first GC one) and Viewtiful Joe.

Mine are Deus Ex, Diablo II: LoD, Metroid Prime, Super Metroid and Metal Gear Solid 3.

I really need to play Chrono Cross.

I played Abyss recently and had a good time, but Symphonia has a special place in my heart. I bought Berseria in a Humble Bundle, so I'll try that next. Still haven't played Vesperia.

Veggeta X posted...

FF7
Chrono Trigger
FFT
FF6
Earthbound

Psycho Mantis: You like JRPGs, don't you?

Stirling

I think the real issue is the outsourcing of NHS services (which is more or less the opposite of 'sellng off'). In a sense, that could actually be seen as a worse thing, as it's potentially more lucrative, and most of the risk is effectively underwritten by the public.

Selling off has only really occurred with NHS land/buildings (not really what people usually have in mind when they mention 'selling off') as far as I'm aware, which is certainly an issue too, albeit not as well publicized. https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/ournhs/great-nhs-property-sell-off-gathers-pace/

Perth

1989
2000 (Deus Ex)

There are only two seasons in Scotland, Winter and June.

Seriously:

Summer > Spring >> Autumn >>> Winter

I fucking hate the cold, dark, snow, ice, etc. Our Summers don't get that hot (like low to mid 20s if we're lucky). And I don't really suffer from Hay Fever.

I always feel great relief when the Winter is behind me, and dread when it's just round the corner.

I imagine it's the opposite for many people in warmer climes. If Winter was like our Summer, and Summer really hot and humid, I'd probably feel the same.

ZevLoveDOOM posted...

the fuck do you guys need a space force for? fight the evil aliens that wanna destroy our planet?? lmao

"It's like one of my Japanese animes."

Do they also think the earth is a room outside?

Gen 4 is great, with HG/SS and Platinum. The latter is probably my favorite actually, as controversial as that is.

The Physical/Special split is a big thing for me.

I haven't played Gen 5 though. It seems like I'd be a fan.

Probably 6-10 (haven't played 11 or 14 or much of 15). 8 is controversial, but I'd take it over the remaining options (5 and 12 are close enough).

Shit gets real on Terra. Also, dat music.

On Disc 4, the Lost Family sidequest is missable: https://finalfantasy.fandom.com/wiki/Nero_family#Lost_family_sidequest

I did it for the first time in my most recent playthrough. The rewards are crap, but it was interesting to view the scenes anyway.

Trump would destroy him.

I haven't actively seeked them out, but I have viewed whatever I've seen posted on here and Reddit (which is probably most of it).

My hype has been a bit of a rollercoaster, as I'm sure it has been for many people. When the game was first announced, the hype was real, as the announcement mostly wasn't expected at that point. Then as time went on, with us hearing very little, my hype gradually waned. The announcement that the game would be episodic didn't help. More recently, my hype has increased again as I've seen the game in action and learned more about it.

This whole saga is laughable on multiple levels.

The irony of her blaming everyone else when his whole schtick was about personal responsibility. I think he even said drug problems are a "character failing".

Also, the crazy (keto) diet she put him on to seems to have played a part, by his own account.

And he always went on about "scientific evidence", but opted to go to Russia for quack remedies (and go on the above diet before that) which led to him being in his current state. In fact, I read that he opted to forego the usual treatment because he wanted to try and tough it out and essentially prove his strength (or die trying).

I can't say I don't feel any sympathy, since he's had an awful time of it, but he hasn't exactly helped himself.

Judge for yourself:

https://www.washingtonpost.com/context/sekiko-sakai-garrison-v-michael-bloomberg-and-bloomberg-l-p/6d9bea84-4783-4b88-8866-26bddfb14b6d/

Did you see this shit?

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/02/14/silly_police_infosec_parental_advice_poster/

The UK's National Crime Agency has publicly distanced itself from a poster urging parents to call police if their child has installed Kali Linux, Tor or brace yourself Discord.

Issued by the West Midlands Regional Organised Crime Unit (WMROCU) via local area councils, the poster in question lists a slack handful of common infosec tools as well as some that clearly have nothing to do with computer security.

Should your child install Kali Linux, virtual machines (the image on the poster looks like Virtualbox) or internet privacy tool Tor, West Midlands Police wants to know immediately. And if Heaven forfend your sprog installs Metasploit to learn how to secure code, uses free chat service for gamers Discord, or gets a Wi-Fi Pineapple for research, you may as well report straight to your nearest prison and abandon your tainted offspring forever.

"If you see any of these on their computer, or have a child you think is hacking, let us know so we can give advice and engage them into positive diversions," intones the offending poster, forwarded to us by a reader and which we reproduce below in all its glory.

Tales of Symphonia (and other Tales of games).

It'd be good for those looking to profit from education more like.

It reminds me of that time the Dems proposed a bill gutting school funding to make a point (in which state I forget), thinking it wouldn't pass, and the Republicans in control passed it.

They can try.

Also, I find it funny after all the hand-wringing about the EU's Copyright Directive. That does go a lot further than this law to be fair, but the Tories and Labour are fairly bipartisan in supporting laws like this, so expect to see something similar here in the near future.

I expect the porn block to be revived at some point too.

Lolno.

Stay on a beautiful planet or die on a lifeless rock? Tough choice...

I think I remember the second one.

The heyday of Flash brings back some good memories. Toonami, Newgrounds, stickdeath, etc.

Metroid (Prime or Super).

The best laugh is that his dad edited a book with someone called Peter Mayo.

https://books.google.co.uk/books/about/Gramsci_and_Education.html?id=KnVLlsbZ7vUC&redir_esc=y

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Mayo

Using "menu" quite liberally:

Deus Ex - Main Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XxMf4BdVq_g

Deus Ex: Invisible War - Main Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73UEkea6rIs

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Pause Menu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SJoaOweVo4s

Xenoblade Chronicles - Main Theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=erKkWGfEW9U

Super Robot Wars OGs - An Interlude to Fierce Fighting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaME7TfBfyY

Super Robot Wars Alpha Gaiden - Waiting For the Hardships Ahead
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iRLpcu-ycPg

Eternal Champions - Character Bios
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMAreReG_zk

Bloody Roar: Primal Fury - Character Select
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggVK0jKnKnc

SoulCalibur II - Character Select
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxVj2Gxv_bk

Resident Evil 3 - Options Menu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtKQyEtBdJc

Mega Man Battle Network 3 - Navi Customizer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Af1VID13rU

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne - Heretic Mansion
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J7tBmNvwaNg

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne - Heretic Mansion ~ Curse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wG1d34BFU6U

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne - Recovery Spring
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u768gRkbCFE

Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga - Karma Terminal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z72OldvanM

Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga - Mantra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0_cVJGYnKRI

Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 - Karma Terminal
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZ9SgIv0pj8

Shin Megami Tensei: Digital Devil Saga 2 - Mantra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTS9X39fp3w

Ace Attorney Justice For All - Psyche Lock
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W-3BS9GjrW0

Ace Attorney Investigations - Logic ~ The Way to the Truth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-a60ITJ2Ko&l

I'm not sure I've watched 10 either, certainly not fully / almost fully.

Watched a significant amount / all of:

DBZ / Super
Naruto
Death Note

Watched a little of:

Pokemon
Gundam Wing
Mobile Suit Gundam (like half an episode)
Card Captors (lol, remember this?)
Full Metal Alchemist
Monster (worth going back to?)

Yep, I'm definitely not an anime aficionado. I'm sure there are a few I'd like though.

With or without state borders shown? The latter would obviously be quite a bit trickier.

California, Texas, Florida, Alaska and Hawaii are easy either way. With borders shown, I'd definitely get Oregon, Washington, Arizona, and possibly New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, Georgia and N/S Carolina. Maybe without borders if I'm lucky. I might be able to guess a few more.

Why why why why why why why?

I'm not sure actually. I guess psychological torment is worse, so SH.

Console gaming.

In the past couple of gens, the PC has probably overtaken consoles for me, as the former has gained more console games (particularly Japanese ones), but overall, I've played and enjoyed consoles more.

95 is the earliest I can clearly remember. My dad's work had it, and I tried it a few times there.

98 was the first I had at home.

It's possible I tried DOS, but I don't remember.

As for non-Windows OSs, I tried Mac OS before any of those I believe. My school had a Mac when I was 6 or 7.

I think the user interface tweaks probably helped my enjoyment the most and had the most obvious impact. The closest option to that would be the bag changes. The inventory system was horrendous in Gen 1, with the items being all mixed up, no automatic sorting (did Gen 2 have that?), the really limited space (to the point where you have to throw TMs away or use them immediately), etc.

Godnorgosh posted...

Oh wow, well that's just completely different isn't it

Everyone stop attacking Pete, he didn't say he was the winner, he just said he was victorious

I knew as soon as he said it that it'd be spun that way. He knew exactly what he was doing/saying.

Cyberpunk 2077
FFVII Remake
Persona 5 Royal
Resident Evil 3 Remake
Vampire: The Masquerade Bloodlines 2
System Shock
Axiom Verge 2
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Mega Man Zero / ZX Legacy Collection

Maybes:

The Last of Us 2
Watch Dogs: Legion
Psychonauts 2
Streets of Rage 4
Tales of Arise
Eldin Ring

Nothing much will change until 2021, when the transition period ends. Then it's anyone's guess what will happen.