I feel for him, wanting to make something cool, and... this happening.
Man, those character redesigns alone are awful, I'm really glad they didn't stick, I don't think anyone liked them. Knuckles looks like he ate Knuckles.
Man, I do not understand why every modern third party N64 controller tries so hard NOT to be an N64 controller. It's basically the same as any other modern controller. I really don't see the point- why not just use any other modern controller instead, if you're not even going to embrace what made it unique and fun? I'll stick with the Switch Online version of a new N64 controller then, thanks.
It just... bums me out when any type of character or texture or anything interesting gets completely flattened in the name of 'modernising' something whose whole appeal is being not modern. It's like... imagine you took the very first Godzilla movie (not a sequel or a more modern one), and kept it exactly the same except for replacing all the visuals of Godzilla himself with modern CGI- what would be the point, at that point? It becomes a totally different thing.
Am I missing something here? A free update adds additional outfits, and people whine about it? Maybe just don't wear them, then? Good grief, get a grip.
glances at the comment section
"Kids, could you lighten up a little?"
Relax, we all have our different concepts of "retro". They can coexist. It's a subjective term by definition- it wouldn't be if it were like the word 'decade'- which means a specific amount of time- 'retro' does not. 'Cancel culture' is a right-wing dogwhistle- please do not fall for that propaganda- they are not fighting for your free speech- fascists never are- they invented censorship. Remember that. This is also a reminder to not unintentionally do the work of censorship for them, either.
Also, Gamestop is absolutely not able to make this definition of retro ""official"", as they put it.
Use your own minds, enjoy your own lives.
You're not old- you're probably not even 40 yet (which is also not old). Don't count out the majority of your life for a very new, and very targeted set of definitions- and for what other people think in general. Remember that business has an incentive to make things feel throwaway, and to make you feel older than you are.
Man, people seriously need to learn to chill about AI. It breaks my heart that creative people making cool things like this in their spare time as a fun project for the community have to brace for such pointless venom from random people online like this, just because people are so scared of new technology. This is a cool thing that's been made, and should be appreciated!
"Vibe-coding" is just coding. If they actively ripped off someone's work wholesale, then the criticism is fair enough (assuming it wasn't open source in the first place etc.) but this is just a form of coding otherwise.
AI witch hunts really don't help anyone. If there's bad actors doing bad things then that's one thing, and needs to be pointed out, but the way this article is worded it just comes across as 'ooohh scary AI was used for something' without a whole lot of elaboration on why it might be bad in this case- which it might well be. It frames it as AI being the problem by existing- instead of what they did which was specifically bad- that part is left vague, which isn't helpful. Feels like AI fearmongering clickbait without enough of those details.
The amount of stereotypical gamer entitlement here is gross. Support indie devs. We need indie devs. Actually support the artform you're supposedly so passionate about if you want it to survive.
The guy literally described himself as a radical zionist. The issue is as cut and dry as it gets- don't support self-proclaimed bigots- but ESPECIALLY don't support self-proclaimed bigots WHO LITERALLY HAVE NO PROBLEMS KILLING PEOPLE AND HAVE A SUCCESSFUL WEAPONS COMPANY DESIGNED TO DO SO. The line here is so obvious- there is NO grey area here. Let's stop pretending there is- that's a disservice to anyone's intelligence.
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Re: "This Is Going To Be The Slowest Sonic Game Ever" - Inside The Tortured Development Of Sonic Boom
I feel for him, wanting to make something cool, and... this happening.
Man, those character redesigns alone are awful, I'm really glad they didn't stick, I don't think anyone liked them. Knuckles looks like he ate Knuckles.
Re: Hands On: 8BitDo 64 Bluetooth Controller – Now With Extra N64 Energy
Man, I do not understand why every modern third party N64 controller tries so hard NOT to be an N64 controller. It's basically the same as any other modern controller. I really don't see the point- why not just use any other modern controller instead, if you're not even going to embrace what made it unique and fun? I'll stick with the Switch Online version of a new N64 controller then, thanks.
It just... bums me out when any type of character or texture or anything interesting gets completely flattened in the name of 'modernising' something whose whole appeal is being not modern. It's like... imagine you took the very first Godzilla movie (not a sequel or a more modern one), and kept it exactly the same except for replacing all the visuals of Godzilla himself with modern CGI- what would be the point, at that point? It becomes a totally different thing.
Re: "Crystal Dynamics Should Issue A Partial Refund For Forcing This On Us" - Tomb Raider Remastered's New Outfits Aren't Going Down Well
Am I missing something here? A free update adds additional outfits, and people whine about it? Maybe just don't wear them, then?
Good grief, get a grip.
Re: Xbox 360, PS3 And Nintendo Wii U Are "Officially Retro", Says GameStop
glances at the comment section
"Kids, could you lighten up a little?"
Relax, we all have our different concepts of "retro". They can coexist. It's a subjective term by definition- it wouldn't be if it were like the word 'decade'- which means a specific amount of time- 'retro' does not. 'Cancel culture' is a right-wing dogwhistle- please do not fall for that propaganda- they are not fighting for your free speech- fascists never are- they invented censorship. Remember that. This is also a reminder to not unintentionally do the work of censorship for them, either.
Also, Gamestop is absolutely not able to make this definition of retro ""official"", as they put it.
Use your own minds, enjoy your own lives.
You're not old- you're probably not even 40 yet (which is also not old). Don't count out the majority of your life for a very new, and very targeted set of definitions- and for what other people think in general. Remember that business has an incentive to make things feel throwaway, and to make you feel older than you are.
You can relax.
We good?
Re: "War Is Not A Video Game" - White House Social Media Post Mixing Iran War Footage With Nintendo's 'Wii Sports' Triggers Outcry
Nintendo- sue their sorry asses. I'm behind you 100%.
Absolutely disgusting display of inhumanity.
Re: "If That Bothers You, I Understand" - Android Devices Get A Nintendo StreetPass Successor, But Of Course There's A Catch
Man, people seriously need to learn to chill about AI. It breaks my heart that creative people making cool things like this in their spare time as a fun project for the community have to brace for such pointless venom from random people online like this, just because people are so scared of new technology.
This is a cool thing that's been made, and should be appreciated!
Re: Twilight Sword Is A Tabletop RPG Inspired By Zelda, Dragon Quest And Wonder Boy
From the looks of the artwork, it may as well have used AI. "Inspired By" is doing a lot of heavy lifting here.
Re: R-Type Delta HD Boosted May Not Be The Definitive Way To Play This PS1 Gem, After All
@NoirConceit Why do you feel the need to be told that something is cheaper if you just steal it? What a weird complaint.
Re: The 8BitDo 64 Controller Is Set To Get A Colourful New Update Next Year
I personally don't get the point of an N64 controller that's trying not to be an N64 controller. 🤷🏻♀️
Re: "We'd Like To Warn You To Not Fall For The Trap" - New Android PS2 Emulator Accused Of Being "Vibe-Coded" Rip-Off
"Vibe-coding" is just coding. If they actively ripped off someone's work wholesale, then the criticism is fair enough (assuming it wasn't open source in the first place etc.) but this is just a form of coding otherwise.
AI witch hunts really don't help anyone. If there's bad actors doing bad things then that's one thing, and needs to be pointed out, but the way this article is worded it just comes across as 'ooohh scary AI was used for something' without a whole lot of elaboration on why it might be bad in this case- which it might well be. It frames it as AI being the problem by existing- instead of what they did which was specifically bad- that part is left vague, which isn't helpful. Feels like AI fearmongering clickbait without enough of those details.
Re: "We Think We've Found The UK's Best Arcade"
What a weird thing to complain about with that thumbnail comment.
Re: "Please Support Us" Pleads Yuzo Koshiro As Pirated Earthion ROM Appears Online
The amount of stereotypical gamer entitlement here is gross.
Support indie devs. We need indie devs.
Actually support the artform you're supposedly so passionate about if you want it to survive.
Re: "I Am Petrified" - Retro Gaming YouTube Channel Slope's Game Room Is At Risk Of Deletion
Weird lack of sympathy in the comments here. People can make mistakes like this easily, show some compassion.
Re: What Happens When An Arms Dealer Publishes Your Video Game?
The guy literally described himself as a radical zionist. The issue is as cut and dry as it gets- don't support self-proclaimed bigots- but ESPECIALLY don't support self-proclaimed bigots WHO LITERALLY HAVE NO PROBLEMS KILLING PEOPLE AND HAVE A SUCCESSFUL WEAPONS COMPANY DESIGNED TO DO SO.
The line here is so obvious- there is NO grey area here. Let's stop pretending there is- that's a disservice to anyone's intelligence.