Grimlo9ic

That’s such a trip. Only a 6 year difference between the two of you, yet you experienced the dawn of something and they didn’t, and it shapes both of your perspectives so much.

Even though it technically applies to transistors, Moore’s Law has been a good barometer for the increase of complexity and capabilities of technology in general. And now because of your comment I’m kinda thinking that since the applicability of that law seems to be nearing its end, it’s either tech will stagnate in the next decade (possible, but I think unlikely), or we may be due for another leapfrog into a higher level of sophistication (more likely).

Still grinding away at Street Fighter 6, and currently starting another run of the FFVII Remake!

What a top-tier tip. I’m one of those people who have uBlock Origin but never knew about this. Thank you!

Just curious since I just got into it… what other issues did you have? If you’re comfy with saying, of course.

I’d been smoking cigarettes for 11 years and just switched to vaping 2 months ago. My lungs feel much, much better. I can walk up multiple flights of stairs/longer distances without getting winded. My mouth also no longer has that eternal burnt paper taste, especially when I wake up in the mornings.

So for the purposes of what I switched to vaping for - to ease back on destroying my lungs - vaping/e-cigs work. I used to smoke 2 packs in about a week and a half. I’d say the amount I vape now is the equivalent of 1 pack every month (I don’t constantly hit it throughout the day).

I have no doubt that inhaling vapor with that density is still not good, but it’s better than what I was doing previously.

As for helping to quit the habit entirely, I think that’s the opposite of their goal. All these fruity flavors they keep coming out with seem like they’re designed to be popped like candy.

+1 vote for the Dishonored games. If you want a quick showcase of what’s possible in this title or the whole series, StealthGamerBR is probably one of the best people to watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vKyT19o-Nl8

I have 2 that I can recommend. First is the known quantity - the 8bitdo Pro 2. Primarily because of the dpad placement, it’s an excellent controller for older retro games. Well-built, wireless capability, remappable buttons, etc etc. Covers Windows, Mac, Android, and Switch. You know the drill.

But the GameSir T4 Kaleid really surprised me. For a little over $41 you get: hall effect sticks AND triggers, microswitch face buttons, 2 back paddles, remaps, and possibly the cleanest implementation of RGB strips I’ve seen on an electronic device, ever. There are only 2 downsides for me: the GameSir logo (chickens are cool but just not my thing), and it’s wired only. Otherwise it’s a seriously awesome piece of kit.

I’ve never owned an Xbox in my life, only PlayStations, so I thought I wouldn’t like the staggered joystick layout, but it is surprisingly comfortable.

ActRaiser blew my mind the first time I played it. Having the chance to descend into your creation for some sidescrolling action was absolutely a surprise.

Based on what I’ve read, even though Valve had a real, public launch of the Steam Deck late last year, it didn’t particularly sell too well as the Japanese market found it a bit expensive. But that information was early this year so sales probably picked up since then.

A cold one.

We must stay focused brothers… we must stay focused.

A lot of great answers in here. Another one that I’ve never seen/heard fail to get crowd participation is “It’s My Life” by Bon Jovi.

Basically any song that has a really catchy chorus and allows you to sing it whether you’re on or off-key is a winner, because karaokes are all about having fun with it.

I was kinda obsessed with this game as a kid, and played it enough that I memorized every puzzle and solution. I would go through a playthrough in about half an hour. That’s still long compared to most speedrunners these days… but isn’t it funny how we used to play the same story-driven games over and over even though most of them never had alternate endings?

Great game. And it reminds me of a time when LucasArts pumped these titles out like there was no tomorrow.

This is my signal to buy Into the Breach and jump in.

I’m also giving into the Resident Evil series that’s been on my wishlist for waaay too long… RE Remake, RE 0 Remake, RE 2, RE 3, RE 7.

Village and RE 4 will have to wait as the price hasn’t dropped enough yet. >:D

Oh man, I knew there were a lot but I had no idea.

I remember when Google Wave was demo’ed to a live audience, there were audible ooohs and aaahs from the crowd. It was such a mindblowing idea 14 years ago, shame it never really got off the ground.