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industries shift focus back to consumer-level goods.

And how is this going to happen when nobody has any money?


The Steam Machine is just about the only “Console” that can not be a loss leader because it’s just a PC.

If it’s too good of a deal - people will just buy them for offices.


As someone who bought it at launch, I give them credit for it. Hats off to them…

Still am never buying Hello Games games, or anything by Sean Murray, ever again.

$60 for an early access tech demo where they lied about dozens of features. It is still missing promised features after all of their work - which speaks more to the amount of bullshit they spew than the feature set because the features checklist is as shallow as a puddle.




There are 2 versions these days.

One powered by AI that can complete the rest of your function, and regular that is typically only the word you are working on.


What exactly is “Used AI” though?

Most developers are going to have some form of auto complete - AI powered or not.

Is it just assets I assume?




I would argue Expedition 33 is a lot closer to Legend of Dragoon released 26 years ago. Its claim to fame was the active turn based system pulled right out of that game.

Metroidvanias standard was set 28 years ago in SOTN. It has n

That crazy now that you think about it.

I would not put Balatro in the same category. While it isn’t mind blowing. Nobody put the pieces together in the same way that Balatro did. I would still call it innovative.


No Man’s Sky was an indie released at AAA prices and was a pile of dog shit. Feel like there are other games you could’ve picked…

It was another example of what is wrong with the industry today. It never should have been released in the state that it did. And despite Hello Games extensive efforts - we are still missing features that Sean, on record, stated would be in the game at launch.


Depends on the system sometimes.

A chunk of games will have be on multiple systems, and some form of aim assist but for reasons unknown only allow aim assist on console. It’s kind of frustrating becahse they allow PCs to use controllers. And I am talking single player only games as well…


As someone who has spent far more hours with a trackball, and has been using them for over 2 decades. They are fantastic. Great for avoiding RSI. Best mouse you can use outside of a standard desk environment including standing, or at a couch.

But they aren’t good for FPS games.

I just use a controller and I don’t play competitively.

Feel like you’d have a better time buying a console IF you ONLY wanted a controller AND you wanted to only play competitive PVP games. Neither trackball nor controller can compete without some kind of aim assist.


It means toy manufacturers have all but weaponised marketing/propaganda and children are especially susceptible.

When exactly does it switch over to be weaponized? What is the line?


Don’t look up spoilers! The game is known for its story and yes it absolutely rewards exploration so look around every nook, and nothing is so hidden you will need a guide.

Last tip: Don’t kill the White freaks - you’ll know what I mean later. Though you will be fine if you do.

Enjoy!




Yeah but he has to mod an old game to do that. Have you tried Skyrim VR?

It’s jank af. It gave me instant nausea because your head is the camera AND they kept the head bobbing in the game!


Is your stomach made of Iron?

So much nausea last time I tried. Every single step is a head bob… WHY?



I mean couldn’t you have used an Xbox or really any Xinput controller like this entire time?



Oh man you gotta try Pistol Whip if you have not . I had a 2 hour session and I felt like I could not get up the next day. Knees weak, arms heavy, >!mom’s spaghetti !<


As someone who experienced nausea. I’ve tried all kinds of tricks. They all help, just like Dramamine or those bands with the beads that 1/10 pain.

It took quite a while to get over the nausea. A lot of starting and stopping with slightly longer sessions each time.

I fully expect that most people would not be willing to do that but I received the system as a gift and I really liked it. I wish they had more longer games. I’m so tired of the games that are 30s of concept and then do it over-and-over.


Just want to add an hour in VR is a LOT longer than 1 hour of flat screen gaming. If you haven’t used VR then they aren’t as comparable as you think.

You’re usually on your feet, holding your arms up high, waving them around ,likely squatting - a lot and you’ve got a screen blaring into your eyes with constant high intensity stimulation.

Most people won’t do 1 hour sessions on the regular, forget a 3-4 hour session without being put down to charge for while you take a break.


You really shouldn’t push through the nausea. That’s how it gets worse.

If you start feeling sick. Put it down.

But yes. And that’s why the games are still such a limited selection compared to flat screen.

No long campaigns in VR.


Go be the change you want.

Good luck…


Hasn’t it always been a speed demon?

I tried to S rank every mission and speed has always been the number 1 consideration after meeting all objectives.

Literally the best strategy is to use energy blades ( to reduce ammo cost), the biggest engine you can and OB blade rush for 99% of missions.


Work at a larger company. Most people are so used to terrible Customer Service these days that we just use our customers as the QA. Nobody complains as much as they should. As they say

Everybody has a test environment. Only some are lucky enough to have a separate production environment.


Good Luck. When the economy finally bottoms out the first budget to go is always the gardening budget.

You can find me in my plumbing business in 2028.

I deal with shit daily so it’s what we in biz call a horizontal promotion.


It’s because you’re the type of person who would not. The type not to self incriminate.

Go on WorldStar, LiveLeak, and YouTube and you’ll see all kinds of videos and ask yourself “Why are they filming this?”, and then again “Why did they post this on the Internet?” Same shit.


Feel like you get enough information from steam reviews and watching literally anybody posting the gameplay.

I’m not sure how much more info you need to decide.


Nobody is stopping them from buying their own copy, and reviewing at release with an honest review.



I would not recommend it if you have access to another gaming rig.

It’s a beautiful game but it looks like a ps1 game on the Deck. You’ll really miss out on a lot of details.

It is “playable” but one of the key features of the turn based combat system is that you can Parry, Dodge, And Jump when it’s the enemies turn. You’re not going to do that very well at the <20 fps on the deck.

Even on my desktop, I didn’t get decent at the combat system until I turned the GFX to medium to get over 60 regularly



I would reckon most are still saving money but we will know it is going to keep going up in price.

I would be subscribed but you can’t use it on steam deck.


I can vouch for salt and sanctuary if you like Souls-like.

It’s a blast with coop