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There are classic ones like the Citadel (Mass Effect) or even Halo for the aesthetic beauty, but honestly I think I think it would be extremely serene to go to the cabin from Spirit City: Lofi Sessions. Each time I play that game I find an incredible desire to be in the cabin; my chest honestly tightens each time I think about being in such a relaxed, no-cares place with the perfect decor and perfect weather.

However, assuming this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, I would probably pick somewhere unrivaled in beauty or technology (gotta pick up some useful things if I can…). I don’t think my desire for peace and tranquility can outgun the practical part of my brain

I suspected it was a smaller channel, but didn’t look myself. I haven’t heard of them up until this point so this story could be a particularly big opportunity for them, so it makes sense why they are choosing the delivery method that they are

My guy take it down a notch, damn. I’m not calling for his head on a pike, I have legitimate and valid criticisms. I apologize if the tone came off more critical than I meant it but hot hell you came in spicy.

But, to address your issue:

Why does one wrong make a right? Why does him exposing the issue invalidate any criticisms or expectations of quality or integrity? To me it does not, hence why I criticize. And I even said I was glad the information is coming to light, and I’m grateful for him drawing attention to it, I just wish it could have been done a little more tactfully is all. I would like to have all the information right now, rather than waiting for a “part 2”.

I also just don’t appreciate the stoking of anger, which has clearly worked. Ragebait is toxic and that’s what is being done with this story, from my perspective, so I don’t love it.

Sorry, friend. That sounds very toxic. I hope they stop soon

I can only assume your friend is the one who downvoted you

Also, I say “irregardless” when I want to sound like the mobster from It’s Always Sunny in Philidelphia

Fights in Tight Places looks pretty fun. I’m a big deckbuilder fan, so always enjoy a new one. but that does make me wonder how Tainted Grail: Conquest runs because I really found that one to be a lot of fun. And also reminds me that before I buy a new deckbuilder I should probably play that Balatro game everyone talks about…

I’m glad this information is coming to light because I think that it should be fixed, at least as far as the affiliate link piece goes, but I find myself irritated by the sensationalism of the poster.

They’re really pushing to make this seem as evil as possible, and milking it for every drop it’s worth. Making this a two-part series and not exposing it immediately feels super shitty to me.

Just post the full information you have, if this is really so bad, stop trying to farm clips.

Also, not enough focus on the timeline. Honey’s business model has changed dramatically since it was released long ago, and I feel like the part two video is going to complain about the original Honey business model, which was literally just a coupon code aggregator, just based on the “cliffhanger” at the end

He mentions in the video that they stopped advertising that when the BBB brought it up with them.

I think for this story, the timeline is paramount. What Honey used to be compared to what it became are worlds apart. Claims they made when they were just a coupon aggregator should be considered in a different light than claims once they started partnering with vendors

Weird to discover I’m in the minority for trusting the verification check marks. Sure, I’ve played games without a check on Deck, but I usually use the check to determine how smooth and enjoyable the experience will be.

I’ve realized I just prefer mouse and keyboard so much that I don’t find the deck as enjoyable as others. I still love it, but the number of games I’m interested in playing on it are very limited. So the check is helpful to know how comfy the game will be.

I don’t want to waste any time setting a game up or fixing issues on Deck. It’s just not what I bought the device for.

That being said, any recommendations for smooth, out-of-the-box games on the Deck that didn’t appear in the top 10?

• on the original D.K. game. It was fun as a kid and it’s fun to see the origins of the characters

These are “smart” channels that are mostly for entertainment but still teach you at least something:

• Stuff Made Here - fun engineering challenge videos
• Veritasium- math and physics explanations
• Mark Rober - kid friendly engineering challenges
• Technology Connections - everyday object explanations
• Steve Mould - science explanation of random concepts
• Outdoor Boys - outdoor survival
• Woodsbound Outdoors - outdoor survival
• Fireship - shorter, technology explanations
• Internet Shaquille - food and cooking explanations
• ElectroBOOM - comedic electrical engineering
• Company Man - light analysis of failed or successful companies
• Atrioc - comedic current events, marketing explanations

The outdoor survival ones are new to me, but for some reason I’m really into them.

I’d rather they not, but:

If game companies are going to do this, then they should just sell their content to Netflix or Microsoft and cash in on that licensing revenue while not having to do any of the work.

I do not understand why companies are choosing to make their own streaming services when they are just money pits that provide minimal benefit.

But what’s the other 53% 👀

No more bugs than RDR2 at this point. Characters will still do silly animations once in a while but that’s pretty much unavoidable in big games, I feel.

Definitely play it. It was one of my top games of 2023 when I played it. I didn’t want it to end once I’d beaten it

You could go back and stop yourself from wasting money on something silly at least

Hilariously, you only need to go back in time two days to when they minted the Luigi Mangioni coin and buy it right away (and sell at the peak). It ballooned something ridiculous like 37k% so that should set you up nicely

This is something I think about a lot.

Part of me would love to go back and redo high school.or college and just be a better student, learn more, and flirt with girls more (although now that you mention it the age thing would make it weird, you’re right). But I end up at the same conclusion - it wouldn’t be worth not meeting and marrying my wife.

It’d be so difficult to meet her again (we met on Tinder) and to make it so she’s interested in dating me. And then the relationship would be so one sided because I’d know every intimate detail of her past and she’d know nothing of mine.

So, I eventually come to the conclusion that nothing I could do in the past is worth risking her.

I would say it’s reasonably difficult. I haven’t beaten the 100 levels yet, I’ve only gotten up to 50, but it may be that the developer expects you to unlock more permanent unlocks before you can fully beat the game

But there are times when a boss gives you quite the bullet storm so it may be difficult if you aren’t coordinated

Similar boat. We aren’t even seeing my wife’s family because her mom is getting back together with her MAGA ex-husband and my wife just doesn’t want to be a part of that