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TopicWhy does everyone hate XBOX? (Poll of the day)
Proto_Spark
03/07/23 12:12:57 PM
#15
Its just kind of leftover bad will from the bad Xbone launch and the 360 getting complacent and focusing too much on the Kinect during the end of its life cycle, both of which are big reasons everyone just got a PS3/4.

By now, the PS5 and XSX are like, basically the same anyways, but Gamepass is a great deal and the Series S is the current best way to game on a budget bar none.

TopicWould you want to be alive for post apocalyptic shit?
Proto_Spark
03/06/23 8:06:43 PM
#8
Is it like, a cool apocalypse with like Zombies or something? Or like a depressing "everything is always horrible" apocalypse like in The Road?

I mean, I'd die pretty fast regardless because there is no way I'm capable of handling myself in that kind of situation, but at least a more fun apocalypse could make it somewhat more worthwhile.

It could even be an "I am Legend" thing where we kind of just rebuild society but as weird vampire things now.
TopicBest Simpsons Character Tournament: Round 98
Proto_Spark
03/06/23 7:44:45 PM
#4
Gil... kind of sucks. I'm honestly surprised he's made it this far.

All votes for Armin Tamzarian.
TopicFunko Pops: Valuble or Worthless?
Proto_Spark
03/06/23 7:04:30 PM
#20
Even as someone who likes them and probably has a couple more than I really should... no they're worthless.

Its a fun little Beanie Babies-esque thing, which is fine by itself, though its pretty awful stuff like the whole throwing them away intentionally and whatnot, or how dangerous all those plastics being plopped into the environment will be causing.

But if you want a fun little knick knack to show off you liking kind of a niche topic, Funkos are pretty perfect for that.
TopicOld simpsons jokes you remember randomly
Proto_Spark
03/06/23 6:58:31 PM
#394
Kurt_Russel posted...
Otto: Uh Oh. Better fasten your seatbelts little dudes!
Lisa: We dont have any seatbelts!
https://imgur.com/a/Cd1RJO4

Homer: Then what protects you if you crash?
Otto: The Metal bars at tooth-level
Homer: STOP THIS BUS
TopicDoes Nintendo fear the Steam Deck?
Proto_Spark
03/06/23 6:37:24 PM
#9
Nintendo is in their entire own niche within the gaming sphere. They don't need to worry about competing with anything else.
TopicWhat PS5/Series X game has made you say "Wow, this is next-gen"?
Proto_Spark
03/06/23 6:22:03 PM
#12
spanky1 posted...
Ratchet and Clank Rifts Apart

There are some moments in that game that are just overwhelming and could never have been done on a ps4.

Denon's Souls Remake also looks really good.

Rift Apart should get a lot of praise, given its effectively a tech-demo for what the PS5 could do.
TopicBest Simpsons Character Tournament: Round 97
Proto_Spark
03/06/23 1:05:29 PM
#18
Kamil posted...
Well you don't see any Homer sux shirts out , yet.

We sold out of those in 5 minutes
TopicGamergate was almost a decade ago.
Proto_Spark
03/06/23 10:50:54 AM
#28
blackrider76 posted...
dk who Jordan Owen is, but Hbomberguy is a POS.

wait what's wrong with hbomberguy? I don't think I've ever heard something negative about him.
TopicIf you haven't played at least 3 of these 10 indie games, please repent.
Proto_Spark
03/05/23 5:03:00 PM
#42
Celeste and Stardew are both instant classic games and some of the best games of their generation as far as I'm concerned.

Those are the only two I've played tho. I have Monster Sanctuary, but I've not gotten around to actually playing it yet.
TopicSaudi Arabia are most likely to buy out WWE soon
Proto_Spark
03/05/23 5:00:44 PM
#15
Wait until we get a classic wrestling swerve and Vince set the price too high on purpose so he can justify "selling" to HHH and Stephanie, and this whole thing was just a stunt for publicity before the company tries to go private again.
TopicLuna Lovegood weighs in on J.K. Rowling and then deletes her Twitter.
Proto_Spark
03/05/23 1:02:36 PM
#17
I feel like any of the people who are actually supporting JK Rowling just see her crying about being a victim and kind of take her at face value, without really understanding that she's bringing all of this on herself and is the one actively attacking a minority group.

Like you have a friend telling you about their bully, and then you see that people don't like them. But what you don't see is that people don't like your friend because they're actually just the most insufferable asshole and all of this is pretty well-deserved. And the friend is just crying about how they're the real victim here even though all of these problems are obviously self-inflicted.
TopicHow's that humorless reboot of Fresh Prince?
Proto_Spark
03/05/23 12:34:56 PM
#12
I mean, making Fresh Prince a drama isn't the worst idea in the world IMO. Its one of the classic sitcoms that I think make a lot more sense with a different tone.

The sitcoms that didn't have at least a vaguely dramatic set up wouldn't work like this though. A drama about a poor mother sending her son across the country for a better upbringing with wealthier relatives is a solid idea for a drama.
TopicWe could have had Arkham City 2...
Proto_Spark
03/05/23 1:43:47 AM
#24
I want them to just say **** it and make an Adam-West styled Batman game.

That would be hella fun.
TopicI think I beat AC Odyssey but it's so anticlimactic I can't tell. safety spoiler
Proto_Spark
03/05/23 12:03:05 AM
#17
If you aren't basically an over-the-top goodie to shoes against Deimos at every turn, he'll fight you regardless and then your choice is whether or not to kill him. If you don't kill him he becomes a random mercenary for you to hunt.

saspa posted...
I still didn't find all the cultists or know who the ghost of kosmos is so I'm gonna load an older save and explore the rest of the map to do that. I also didn't finish the sealing of atlantis quest so I'll do that too.

Doesn't it just kind of keep going after the ending? I don't think you need to go back to an older save.
TopicTrump: Supports the Jan. 6 riots and says followers treated worse than slaves.
Proto_Spark
03/04/23 11:46:23 PM
#13
I mean, if he actually thought that, he'd have done it in the 2 weeks he was still president afterwards.

But he needs to get them to still vote for him, so he's gotta do something for them.
TopicThe Series S should be killed off.
Proto_Spark
03/04/23 11:41:25 PM
#4
Its ****ing bonkers that people are acting like the Series S is holding games back when 99% of games still release on PS4 and XBone.

Its nothing less than like, recommended specs that have been a staple in pc gaming for like, ever.

TopicDo you think the Simpsons will end when Matt Groening dies?
Proto_Spark
03/04/23 1:12:45 PM
#13
Prestoff posted...
That didn't happen with Spongebob. In fact they started ramping up more side shows for Spongebob the moment the creator died.

God this is probably what'll happen. Once Groening is gone to not fight Fox, we'll probably actually get 17 different Simpsons spin-offs.

We're already kind of seeing this with the like dozen different random Simpsons crossover shorts with other Disney properties on Disney +
TopicWhat was your life like in 2003?
Proto_Spark
03/02/23 12:52:21 PM
#15
That would be like, the third grade? for me.

So idk, cartoons and pokemon should sum up most of it.
Topic''RE5 and RE6 sucks they're too actiony''
Proto_Spark
03/02/23 12:51:07 PM
#5
Honestly, if RE6 wasn't called RE6 it would probably be remembered better. It was 100% going all in on the clunky actiony-crazyness and greatly incentivizes you to run around specifically like you're in an popcorn zombie flick.

This is however, like the exact opposite of what you did in previous RE games.
TopicWhat a weak account suicide
Proto_Spark
03/02/23 12:21:17 AM
#4
Man, I always miss stuff like this.
TopicFox News shook over Florida preferring Trump over Desantis for president
Proto_Spark
03/02/23 12:19:13 AM
#10
Arcanine2009 posted...
Why did Fox turn their backs on Trump anyway?

Trump is too stupid to actually conduct the like, fascism the Conservative Party wants to install, and he's done all he really can riling up the MAGA crowd.

So the conservative movement wants to remove him and replace him with someone who is actually smart enough to destroy America the way conservatives want. But the problem is that a big part of Trumps appeal is that he's another stupid MAGA idiot who's drank his own Kool-aid. The MAGA crowd isn't gonna follow a generic idiot in a suit trying to do a Trump impression (DeSantis), and that fanaticism is required to actually pull the horrendous stuff the GOP wants to pull.
TopicFox News shook over Florida preferring Trump over Desantis for president
Proto_Spark
03/01/23 11:39:17 PM
#7
ssj3vegeta posted...
tbf, desantis hasn't said he's running

DeSantis probably knows if he actually tried to fight Trump, then Trump would basically kill any hope for DeSantis to ever lead the party.

Its surprising places like Fox News don't get this.
TopicBest Simpsons Character Tournament: Round 93
Proto_Spark
03/01/23 11:18:02 PM
#18
Kirk is going to be one of the guys who we think was criminally underrated when this whole thing is over.

But nah, he can't keep up with Groundskeeper Willie.
TopicITT: Actors who were perfectly cast.
Proto_Spark
03/01/23 3:45:49 PM
#56
LeCh0nk posted...
Viggo Mortensen as Aragorn
Sir Ian McKellen as Gandalf
Sir Christopher Lee as Saruman
Cate Blanchett as Galadriel

Honestly, most of the cast of LotR/The Hobbit were really well cast.
TopicTurning Point, used AI to have Biden say the draft is back.
Proto_Spark
03/01/23 3:01:05 PM
#24
A_Good_Boy posted...
There's a disclaimer at the end so I doubt this would actually go anywhere.

Yeah, it'll only be a problem if something like Fox News tries to pass it off as real, which they won't because they aren't stupid.

Though they could probably get away with it if they acknowledge that this is fake, and then use it as a platform to intentionally slander Biden by saying he's a Ukraine-loving communist or whatever and there's nothing that could really be done about it.
TopicITT: Actors who were perfectly cast.
Proto_Spark
03/01/23 2:54:58 PM
#15
The Hobbit movies weren't that great, but Martin Freeman was an incredible Bilbo.
TopicTurning Point, used AI to have Biden say the draft is back.
Proto_Spark
03/01/23 2:52:09 PM
#19
It was fun too see Trump, Obama and Biden arguing about Zelda or Jordan Peterson talking to Joe Rogan about Bionicle, but someone just had to go and ruin everything.

DeathVelvien posted...
How the fuck is this legal tbh
Given that this is a very intentional malicious lie with the intent to hurt Biden, if something like Fox News actually treated it as serious, it would probably be the most open and shut "We're very explicitly slandering you illegally" and all Biden would need to do is prove the video is fake, which is really obvious if you are paying attention.
TopicWho would you prefer: Trump or DeSantis?
Proto_Spark
03/01/23 1:42:04 PM
#29
They're both horrible monsters, but DeSantis has this weird kind of "regular politician" vibe to it that will make many people think he isn't the current largest threat to American Democracy.

Trump drinks his own Kool-aid and is off the cuff enough everyone can tell he's off his rocker, which at least makes it easier to fight back against him.

Trump can actually be defeated, DeSantis won't let us have the chance to.
TopicHow many 'Xbox" consoles have you owned?
Proto_Spark
03/01/23 11:40:51 AM
#33
Xbone S and now a Series S.

Though my main drivers for getting them over a PS4/5 was entirely being a fair bit cheaper at the time.
TopicOberyn Martell vs Joel vs The Mandalorian
Proto_Spark
03/01/23 11:21:53 AM
#9
Oberyn Martell I guess. He wasn't a big deal for too long, but he definitely made the most out of it.

Joel has some potential though depending on how the rest of the season of TLOU goes. That last episode is gonna be a Joel-heavy one.
TopicWho the **** doesn't own a PS5 yet?
Proto_Spark
02/28/23 3:58:27 PM
#44
I don't, but I picked up a Series S so I'm not really in an immediate desire to go pick one up.

I didn't get a PS4 until the PS5 had already come out, so I think I can wait a little bit for it.
TopicGunplagirl was banned? What happened?
Proto_Spark
02/28/23 12:46:24 PM
#31
A lot of people decided to die on the Hogwarts Legacy hill even though it was obviously always a battle they could never win.

Nothing about Hogwarts Legacy was ever going to not be successful, all getting upset at others not boycotting the game was making excuses to paint "trans advocates" in a bad light.
TopicIt's crazy that Roe v Wade was overturned 1 year ago
Proto_Spark
02/28/23 12:37:22 AM
#2
More like ~8 months. Roe v Wade was overturned in June 2022
Topic"The science is settled" is a bad phrase
Proto_Spark
02/27/23 8:09:41 PM
#14
There are definitely areas of science where the science is well... settled. There will never be something to completely uplift in a way that we realize something like climate change isn't real. Its such a well-supported thing that it apparently being wrong would completely destroy decades of otherwise sound science from a ton of different fields.

The problem is a lot of the areas where the science is settled are fought against for stupid reasons.
TopicI just don't understand, Pokemon Scarlet and Violet spoilers
Proto_Spark
02/27/23 8:06:40 PM
#16
MisterPengy posted...
They literally named it "Iron Leaves" and didn't even make it a Steel type.

And I know iron isn't steel. It should have been Metal type, not Steel.

Every future pokemon is just a robot. They needed to not make them all steel-type.
TopicThe Outer Worlds next gen release with DLC
Proto_Spark
02/27/23 8:05:23 PM
#5
I have the physical game for my Xbone, but never got around to playing it. I wonder if I can get the next-gen upgrade from that, then I could play on my Series S...

I think that's not usually the case though.
TopicDutch Mantell says Jeff Hardy and Sunny should spend years in prison
Proto_Spark
02/27/23 3:45:45 PM
#4
Devilanse333 posted...
Care to elaborate for those who dont want to click your link?

Jeff Hardy and Sunny are (former) pro wrestling stars with a long history of drug or alcohol problems and have recently been in issues where they were pulled over for a DUI doing like 3-x the legal limit.

In early 2022, Sunny was in a DUI-related crash that killed an old man, and is currently awaiting a DUI + Manslaughter charge that can send her to jail for 20+ years if convicted.

Jeff was arrested for a similar crazy drunk DUI, though he was lucky enough to not have hurt anyone. It was however his 3rd DUI in Florida in 10 years, and repeat offences aren't looked upon well.

Jeff's court date was in the past week or so, where he managed to avoid jail time, though he has a ton of things surrounding probation (IIRC his license has been suspended for like 10 years, he has to attend rehab and etc...).

Dutch Mantell is an old retired wrestler who has a podcast. Wrestler-podcasts are a surprisingly overstaurated market, and so basically every one of these podcasts needs to refer to modern events to stay relevant. He believes Jeff should have been treated more harshly for something so stupid and dangerous.
TopicWhat are your last 5 Games of the Year?
Proto_Spark
02/26/23 2:46:41 AM
#15
Does it have to be a game that came out in each year? Because I'm a pretty patient gamer. But I'll try... If it doesn't a couple of these move around and some older games take some spots too.

I did also have to look some of these up to see what games came out in what year.

2022 - Pokemon Scarlet/Violet
2021 - Dark Pictures: House of Ashes
2020 - Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town.
2019 - The Outer Wilds
2018 - Celeste

If its just like, what game was my personal GOTY, release date notwithstanding...
2022 - Celeste
2021 - Steep
2020 - Story of Seasons: Friends of Mineral Town
2019 - The Outer Wilds
2018 - idk probably whatever pokemon game came out that year
TopicGirlfriend Reviews reviews Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios!
Proto_Spark
02/26/23 1:26:09 AM
#25
I think the better thing was that GFR also thought Hogwarts Legacy was pretty mediocre anyways.

But they're a fun channel, if you haven't seen them, I would recommend.
TopicDoes Resident Evil 5 (or 6) get remade? Kinda wild they remade 1-4?
Proto_Spark
02/24/23 12:30:05 AM
#20
VeggetaX posted...
RE6 is an awesome game

This. RE6 is RE going all out with the dumb action B-movie stuff and its great. If you can handle the clunky controls (which really incentivize like sprinting around like an action hero and disincentivize the stuff you might imagine, like, cover) it can be a really fun game when it finally gets going.

A good remake could legitimately make RE6 a classic.
TopicSony State of Play announced for tomorrow.
Proto_Spark
02/23/23 4:45:25 PM
#105
NoxObscuras posted...
Eh... This definitely gives me Marvel's Avengers vibes. Gear score, gear sets, co-op focused, "will support the game for years to come" oh good lord...

Yeah pretty disappointed with that. Definitely going in to that with lowered expectations.
TopicSony State of Play announced for tomorrow.
Proto_Spark
02/23/23 4:37:44 PM
#97
Why is this game even trying to be a sequel to Arkham Knight? Its so much more over the top its ridiculous to consider them remotely the same series.

Also, If this is a sequel to the Arkham games, why TF are they not includingthe Arkham Knight/Red Hood who would probably fit pretty incredibly into this kind of gameplay?
TopicSony State of Play announced for tomorrow.
Proto_Spark
02/23/23 4:16:51 PM
#56
I don't know, but I think Furry Guitar Hero might have been cooler than furry teen-angst or whatever this game is.
TopicSony State of Play announced for tomorrow.
Proto_Spark
02/23/23 4:14:58 PM
#48
ngl, a game where you play as a dog and herd people sounds like it'll be one of those games like the cat one where its super popular for like, a week and then is forgotten about completely.
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