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| Topic | European union just passed the DMA. Massive anti-trust & privacy. |
| darkbuster 05/10/23 4:25:36 AM #5 | indica posted... No, no it doesn't I'm guessing you think I meant that as adequate consent. I meant as a circumvention of consent requirements; if it doesn't, then I'm lost on why so many sites & services are favoring it in the face of tracking concerns. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | European union just passed the DMA. Massive anti-trust & privacy. |
| darkbuster 05/10/23 4:11:45 AM #3 | Tyranthraxus posted... This is the best tl;dr I can find: Will definitely be exploited in unintended ways. * Cannot prevent identity linking to other platforms (like the Sony / Fortnite fiasco) Sounds potentially difficult to actually enforce, when compatibility comes into play. * Cannot track data outside the platform or use already tracked data for targeted marketing outside the platform without consent Opt-out consent already covers that well enough. * Must allow competing marketplaces Sounds rife for a whole new field of controversy. Just one example: Nintendo & Sony would have to accommodate Game Pass. * Cannot unfairly promote first party services over competitor services Good luck effectively enforcing this one. The EU has been trying to hit Microsoft & Google with it for years. * Must permit uninstalling of any app Then you integrate them on a system level. Even then, expect idiots effectively pulling the equivalent of uninstalling System32. Overall sounds like a bunch of good ideas on paper, but mostly fail to work in practice. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | A mega man / mega man X movie series would rock |
| darkbuster 05/07/23 10:48:23 PM #18 | If there's ever going to be any Mega Man movie, I'd prefer something focusing on the Zero series, but you'd realistically need to work your way up from at least the X series more more mainstream audiences to ready to accept the darker & admittedly kinda convoluted plot of MMZ. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | Reminder that anime waifu trash is what saved Fire Emblem |
| darkbuster 05/07/23 2:49:17 PM #37 | Just going to add: if you have any doubts on where it could have gone, just look at the (Advance) Wars series; that series is JUST NOW getting a second chance. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | We buried him on a hill |
| darkbuster 05/04/23 2:20:27 PM #6 | Well, so long as he didn't die on that hill. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | American women may not want to hear dis but.... |
| darkbuster 05/03/23 1:23:58 AM #61 | In truth, I just don't think most relationships are even worth the effort, especially with American women. Attempting to date an American woman just feels like a minefield of potential missteps, & the only truly correct answer is unfettered deference, that most of them would obviously never openly admit to. Even if a foreign woman is only using you as a bank account or a citizenship fast-track, at least it's so much simpler than what you'll likely deal with from American women. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | Another example of executives being out of touch with games Mario Movie SPOILERS |
| darkbuster 05/02/23 11:33:04 PM #15 | Let's be honest, it would have probably been the standard animated movie of relatively outdated pop culture references & some attempt to make a marketable song or creature, if not for Nintendo's hawkish oversight. This immediately makes my mind go back to when someone suggested Illumination would try something like turning toads into a minions equivalent; I'm certain some exec wanted to try it at some point.. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | The children don't remember how bad TV got during the 2007 writers strike |
| darkbuster 05/02/23 3:51:59 PM #91 | Starks posted... Still waiting to figure out what daily show is doing Gonna be interesting, giving they're still on that rotating hosts thing, but this really won't go down like last time. In 2007, streaming wasn't really a thing like it is now, YouTube was still young, & alternatives weren't as available. Now? You've got a myriad of YouTube/Twitch/TikTok/Vtuber creators; anime is mainstream enough it's not unfathomable that "normal" people would know what Demon Slayer, Jojo, & Attack on Titan are; K-dramas & Squid Game have made Korean productions very high profile; & most of the major streaming services have sizable backlogs of content to ride out a storm, until alternatives can be finalized. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | The children don't remember how bad TV got during the 2007 writers strike |
| darkbuster 05/02/23 8:51:45 AM #21 | Streaming really changes the game there. If Hollywood strikes again, it'll be far easier to pull international content. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | Are you concerned about AI? |
| darkbuster 05/01/23 2:48:14 PM #13 | I'm less concerned about AI itself, & more worried about the stupid, controversial, & reckless ways people will inevitably use it. In a field with no regulation, plenty of terrible ideas will be allowed to pass simply because of the potential money & no barrier to say no. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | Man who says anime is for pedos is arrested.. for lol |
| darkbuster 04/30/23 11:22:28 PM #3 | It seems relatively common for people who make pedo accusations, especially those targeting anime, to get exposed themselves. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | Do Japanese horror curses effect Goku? |
| darkbuster 04/30/23 11:20:26 PM #3 | Depends. If Z Goku: probably not If DB or DBS Goku: probably, though mostly plays for comedy If GT Goku: maybe? --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | woman spent life savings to open bar that only played women's sports |
| darkbuster 04/30/23 6:24:13 PM #27 | Ryven posted... Im probably going to sound dumb asking this, but does women's sports get enough tv coverage to play in a sports bar all day long? Not trying to be condescending. Honestly, I'd imagine she has to use a fair amount of streaming. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | Apparently zoomers aren't interested in driving. Is this true? |
| darkbuster 04/29/23 1:24:47 AM #29 | For those in the US, I'm guessing this has more to do with their inability to afford it (car payments, maintenance, insurance, etc.) than unwillingness. Also helps that remote work has become more common in recent. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | Why is Pete Davidson famous? |
| darkbuster 04/27/23 11:17:59 PM #13 | I thought the main one was essentially cucking Kanye. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | Why did most major cell phone makers get rid of expandable storage? |
| darkbuster 04/27/23 11:14:17 AM #6 | Lots of reasons, but less cost from less parts is probably one of the biggest. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | Why are the boss names in Mega Man Zero so fucking bad? >_> |
| darkbuster 04/26/23 9:59:30 PM #14 | DKBananaSlamma posted... SMT definitely did it better >_> At least they were straight with the names and didn't make them some garbled mess like Tretista Kelverian To be fair, some of them suffer from a combination of early 2000's localization & necessary censorship. Obviously can't use Hellbat if you want to keep that 'E' rating. --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
| Topic | Why are the boss names in Mega Man Zero so fucking bad? >_> |
| darkbuster 04/26/23 9:48:00 PM #9 | If you've ever paid any attention to the MMZ plot in detail, you'd realize it's basically in the name: the Neo Arcadian lieutenants under the four guardians based on X, are referred to as the Mythos. They're based on mythological creatures & beings. Some are easy: Phoenix Magnion (phoenix), Tech Kraken (kraken), Cubit Foxtar (kitsune); some not so much: Hyleg Ourobocle (Ouroboros), Childre Inarabitta (Hare of Inaba), Heat Genblem (Genbu), Burble Hekelot (Hequet) . --- Remember kids, it's only an RPG until someone gets hit with a meteor; Then it's a JRPG! SSBB: 3869 0521 7142 |
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