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[Glitchesarecool]

I still need to watch ALDNOAH.ZERO

No... No you really don't.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

I'm patiently waiting for the Rocket League QL. It's going to make some GOTY lists this year, the fucking thing is addictive and enjoyable as all hell...when it works. Took me like 3-4 hours before i felt like i wasn't just chasing the ball like a dog running after cars and figured how to balance positioning, manage my power brakes, and master double hopping to get some goals going.

Also, you can put hats on cars.

 

[Basileus777]

I'm patiently waiting for the Rocket League QL. It's going to make some GOTY lists this year, the fucking thing is addictive and enjoyable as all hell...when it works.

Watch no one but Dan play it.

 

[Myggen]

Watch no one but Dan play it.

We should bring back the Thread of Perceived Slights thread title.

 

[Wunder]

how did I wake up to another anime discussion

 

[Volotaire]

1 day to MG Scanlon 4.

 

[Kelas]

I think what frustrated Vinny, but that he failed to properly articulate, is that for a layperson eBay forces you to either feel like a dope and lose to an auto-bidder, or buy it now and pay a markup.

And yes, that is how it's supposed to work. It also feels kinda shitty when you lose, but not to the extent I think anything about the system needs to change.

Yeah. People just have to know going in that they're extremely unlikely to come out with any sort of great deal. Set a max bid you're comfortable with and forget about it. Better off going to car boot sales or whatever to get stuff for cheap.

 

[Sleeping Lesson]

1 day to MG Scanlon 4.

Can't wait! Are they recording it today?

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

I just hope the game gets some more buzz. It's free on PS+ this month but half of the PS+ threads is full of people shitting on releases like RL because THESE ARENT REEL GAMEZ OMFG SORNY IMMA CANCEL MAH PS+ since anything that wasn't put on a disc might as well be garbage water to some folks.

I haven't played TW3 yet because I've been waiting for the game to get patched into something solid but i have zero issues saying that Rocket League is the best thing that's come out this year.

 

[Basileus777]

We should bring back the Thread of Perceived Slights thread title.

Well Dan is the only one who really plays ps+ titles.

how did I wake up to another anime discussion

Isn't that every morning with this thread?

 

[mnz]

I'm patiently waiting for the Rocket League QL. It's going to make some GOTY lists this year, the fucking thing is addictive and enjoyable as all hell...when it works. Took me like 3-4 hours before i felt like i wasn't just chasing the ball like a dog running after cars and figured how to balance positioning, manage my power brakes, and master double hopping to get some goals going.

Also, you can put hats on cars.

It's a competitive arena multiplayer thing. It would suprise me if there was much love for it at GB.

 

[Myggen]

Well Dan is the only one who really plays ps+ titles.

It's a new release, don't see what it being a PS+ title has to do with it. And we already know that Jeff has played some offline and tried to play online.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

It's a competitive arena multiplayer thing. It would suprise me if there was much love for it at GB.

if only someone on the staff would find Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas enjoyable

if only

 

[SteveWinwood]

I heard something about hats

 

[Basileus777]

It's a new release, don't see what it being a PS+ title has to do with it. And we already know that Jeff has played some offline and tried to play online.

We do? And come on, don't act like whoever ends up playing these sorts of titles isn't a crap shoot.

 

[Jimmyfenix]

smite expert bard

 

[TheMrPliskin]

It's a new release, don't see what it being a PS+ title has to do with it. And we already know that Jeff has played some offline and tried to play online.

Austin has played some as well.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

real talk: I don't get people crying for Iwata. I understand it, It's a bummer, that his passing was sudden and that he is absolutely a legend. My condolences to his friends and family because losing someone that close to you is never, ever easy. I'm a bit bummed out myself.

but when i read that a random forum poster cried because iwata died i just can't relate. I have zero attachment to someone who i've never met before like that. Just comes off as strange behavior to me but maybe i'm some sort of Borg or some shit ::shrugs::

 

[clip]

What's the story behind that police sketch of Rorie?

 

[Basileus777]

real talk: I don't get people crying for Iwata. It's a bummer, that his passing was sudden and that he is absolutely a legend. My condolences to his friends and family because losing someone that close to you is never, ever easy.

but when i read that a random forum poster cried because iwata died i just can't relate. I have zero attachment to someone who i've never met before like that. Just comes off as strange behavior to me but maybe i'm some sort of Borg or some shit ::shrugs::

You're just a normal human being who doesn't have an attachment to a CEO he has never met.

 

[mnz]

What's the story behind that police sketch of Rorie?

Police are looking for a serial puppy chomper.

 

[stump sock]

No... No you really don't.

noted.

well then. I guess there's always about 300 episodes of Gintama there for me while I wait for more Food Wars...

 

[Volotaire]

Can't wait! Are they recording it today?

Not sure. Hopefully!

 

[Patryn]

Yeah. People just have to know going in that they're extremely unlikely to come out with any sort of great deal. Set a max bid you're comfortable with and forget about it. Better off going to car boot sales or whatever to get stuff for cheap.

I'm going to assume car boot sale is the British version of garage sales, because in the US buying something out of a trunk or a van tends to be the easiest way to scam city.

 

[tuxfool]

noted.

well then. I guess there's always about 300 episodes of Gintama there for me while I wait for more Food Wars...

You probably don't need to watch all 300 episodes of Gintama. The best episodes or arcs are the short ones. I wonder if someone has made a list of the best ones.

 

[TheMrPliskin]

I'm going to assume car boot sale is the British version of garage sales, because in the US buying something out of a trunk or a van tends to be the easiest way to scam city.

Generally stuff will be sold from the boot/trunk but the sales are generally set up so that it's more like a shitty market where people come with their junk, set up and try to sell the stuff they've brought.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

Generally stuff will be sold from the boot/trunk but the sales are generally set up so that it's more like a shitty market where people come with their junk, set up and try to sell the stuff they've brought.

so it's like a flea market, only with european fleas

 

[Kelas]

I'm going to assume car boot sale is the British version of garage sales, because in the US buying something out of a trunk or a van tends to be the easiest way to scam city.

British and Irish, at least. Similar idea to a garage sale, in that you're selling your own stuff, but typically it's an organised event at some open space, with a lot of different sellers. Sellers set up a table by the boot of their car to create a stall. Might be a small entrance fee to the event. Not completely unlike a flea market, I guess.

Generally stuff will be sold from the boot/trunk but the sales are generally set up so that it's more like a shitty market where people come with their junk, set up and try to sell the stuff they've brought.

I haven't been to one since I was a child, but I definitely found a ton of good stuff among the trash. I built my entire megadrive collection (incl the megadrive) from car boot sales and other charity/school fairs.

E: apparently the term flea market has been adopted in Ireland. I knew it from american tv and books, but it was never actually used when i was younger.

 

[Glitchesarecool]

You probably don't need to watch all 300 episodes of Gintama. The best episodes or arcs are the short ones. I wonder if someone has made a list of the best ones.

Bamzo. At least for a good chunk of them.

 

[Myggen]

We do? And come on, don't act like whoever ends up playing these sorts of titles isn't a crap shoot.

https://twitter.com/jeffgerstmann/status/618930029376860160

He also talked about it in the Trackmania stream IIRC.

Austin also wrote that article, he seems to be into it.

Of course not everyone is gonna LOVE the game, but I'm sure they're all gonna try it.

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

I don't like car games and i especially don't like something as silly as soccer.

but Rocket League, it'll change you

 

[tuxfool]

Bamzo. At least for a good chunk of them.

meh. This only covers the arcs. IMO the Gintama is funniest in the some of the single (or double) episode stories.

 

[CoolBatteryCharge]

real talk: I don't get people crying for Iwata. I understand it, It's a bummer, that his passing was sudden and that he is absolutely a legend. My condolences to his friends and family because losing someone that close to you is never, ever easy. I'm a bit bummed out myself.

but when i read that a random forum poster cried because iwata died i just can't relate. I have zero attachment to someone who i've never met before like that. Just comes off as strange behavior to me but maybe i'm some sort of Borg or some shit ::shrugs::

Knowing someone personally is not the only way to be emotionally invested in someone. This isn't simply "business person who was head of popular company passes away." This is "person who created many great childhood memories for millions of people and still had a good ten+ years of work left passes away." For me, it's "person who created my first great video game story reveal passes away." Great childhood memories are deeply rooted emotionally. It's fine if you don't personally feel the same way, but it's very easy to understand.

 

[Myggen]

 

[Megasoum]

real talk: I don't get people crying for Iwata. I understand it, It's a bummer, that his passing was sudden and that he is absolutely a legend. My condolences to his friends and family because losing someone that close to you is never, ever easy. I'm a bit bummed out myself.

but when i read that a random forum poster cried because iwata died i just can't relate. I have zero attachment to someone who i've never met before like that. Just comes off as strange behavior to me but maybe i'm some sort of Borg or some shit ::shrugs::

Yeah I feel pretty much the same way.

Doesn't help that I stopped caring about Nintendo around Ocarina of Time.

 

[Myggen]

I'll never "judge" people for how they react to a stranger's death after how I and a lot of other GB fans reacted to Ryan passing away. Who am I to judge how others react to the death of a person they've never met but feel a strong connection to?

 

[Freedom = $1.05]

Knowing someone personally is not the only way to be emotionally invested in someone. This isn't simply "business person who was head of popular company passes away." This is "person who created many great childhood memories for millions of people and still had a good ten+ years of work left passes away." For me, it's "person who created my first great video game story reveal passes away." Great childhood memories are deeply rooted emotionally. It's fine if you don't personally feel the same way, but it's very easy to understand.

I suppose it might be due to my lack of attachment to Iwata's works. Earthbound is probably the one thing he's had a hand in that I truly loved but not to the degree that Iwata's passing is leaving me wrecked. A lot of the projects he worked on seemed to resonate with people younger than I am so maybe it's that. I'm still bummed, he seemed like he was a genuine gamer and loved doing his job.

I feel I'll understand how some folks feel about Iwata's passing the day Miyamoto passes away. I grew up with his games, a lot of them are deeply tied to my childhood memories, stuff like my cousin hosting a sleepover when he got SMB3 for example.

So yeah, I can see it a bit more now. Or at least I can relate to it a bit more now that I've given it some more thought.

I'll never "judge" people for how they react to a stranger's death after how I and a lot of other GB fans reacted to Ryan passing away. Who am I to judge how others react to the death of a person they've never met but feel a strong connection to?

Not judging anyone. I just said I couldn't relate in regards to the Iwata passing. If people wanna cry then by all means but it wasn't hitting me like that. Ryan's passing didn't hit me like that, either, but it made more sense to me because it was someone who you would be hearing, watching, and laughing with for hours a week. and the circumstances surrounding his passing were incredibly saddening

The Iwata thing is a bit stranger to me because it reminds me of the Steve Jobs passing in that I have a hard time sympathizing with business figureheads regardless of how sincere and genuine they can be.

 

[BearPawB]

I still react very strongly to Ryan's passing.
Reading peoples tweets moves me to tears every time.

I don't have the same feeling toward Iwata, but damn, I will never judge anyone for being upset at the passing of another.

I never met Ryan, but he was part of my life for sure.

 

[Myggen]

I still react very strongly to Ryan's passing.
Reading peoples tweets moves me to tears every time.

I don't have the same feeling toward Iwata, but damn, I will never judge anyone for being upset at the passing of another.

I never met Ryan, but he was part of my life for sure.

Yup.

 

[SatelliteOfLove]

The only thing to make this QL better is Jeff snarking to avoid the AW hype.

how did I wake up to another anime discussion

I blame/thank Austin for this.

 

[Moaradin]

You probably don't need to watch all 300 episodes of Gintama. The best episodes or arcs are the short ones. I wonder if someone has made a list of the best ones.

Na you should watch all of Gintama. Some of the best episodes are just the single one-offs. And skipping episodes is bad because the jokes in Gintama heavily rely on character gags that are set up throughout the series.

 

[hamchan]

I'll never "judge" people for how they react to a stranger's death after how I and a lot of other GB fans reacted to Ryan passing away. Who am I to judge how others react to the death of a person they've never met but feel a strong connection to?

This.

 

[Wunder]

The only thing to make this QL better is Jeff snarking to avoid the AW hype.



I blame/thank Austin for this.

I'm watching HunterxHunter right now but watching anime is real hard

 

[tuxfool]

Na you should watch all of Gintama. Some of the best episodes are just the single one-offs. And skipping episodes is bad because the jokes in Gintama heavily rely on character gags that are set up throughout the series.

Yah. By short arcs I sort of meant the one or two episode stories. Made a hash of that however.

 

[The Dear Leader]

I mean Rocket League is alright and all but I don't expect a whole bunch of noise about. It's fun game but nothing spectacular, you'll like it if you like those type of competitive games.

 

[MassiveNights]

Rocket League is amazing but I'm not sure about Rocket League: The Movie.

 

[Wunder]

Rocket League is amazing but I'm not sure about Rocket League: The Movie.

That seems dangerous

 

[Archaix]

That seems dangerous

Not nearly dangerous enough. I don't see a single rocket.

 

[CoolBatteryCharge]

I somehow I missed the Shred QL. Huh.

Rocket League is in a close second place for my GOTY. There's so much nuance in the controls I'm still learning that I never would have known if I hadn't seen some amazing players online. It's pretty much everything I used to love about sports games without the things that made me bored of them.

 

[Zaph]

Saw Dan just retweeted this, it's great, and probably much needed today https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TdDeaARsI4Y