Megaman_EXE
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- Comment on Reminder to sign the Stop Killing Games petition UK and EU 1 day ago:
Been kinda disappointed with Pirate software recently. He positioned himself as super knowledgeable but then makes mistakes. Of course, everyone makes mistakes, but then he kinda just doubles down when he shouldn’t sometimes.
My guess is that because he became quite popular quickly, he jumped into just pumping out content as fast as possible without giving himself time to properly research and investigate stuff.
- Comment on ‘FuckLAPD.com’ Lets Anyone Use Facial Recognition to Instantly Identify Cops 1 day ago:
Heh yeah you’re right
- Comment on ‘FuckLAPD.com’ Lets Anyone Use Facial Recognition to Instantly Identify Cops 1 day ago:
You know, I honestly don’t know! That’s a good question
- Comment on Microsoft Plans Major Job Cuts at Xbox Gaming Division 2 days ago:
Stuff like this makes me weary at getting another xbox console in the future (or if there even will be one) they keep seeming to shift away from games. I just hope that they allow people to access their past purchases into the future (lol I doubt it though)
- Comment on ‘FuckLAPD.com’ Lets Anyone Use Facial Recognition to Instantly Identify Cops 2 days ago:
I find this funny because the police have been doing this with civilians. My main concern is that this tech is not 100% accurate. I feel like it shouldn’t be used on its own.
I guess if it is used as a supplementary tool and not the main piece of evidence, it could maybe be okay? But I would be scared it would target an innocent individual, which could cause very negative or dangerous consequences. The main thing would be accuracy. I don’t know if it was addressed as part of the article is paywalled.
- Comment on Walmart Scales Back Self-Checkout Amid Security and Customer Feedback 2 days ago:
This has been my issue with it. They keep making self checkout (or even the regular shopping experience) more like going through security checkpoints. It feels like I’m a criminal even though I’m doing everything properly.
At my local Wal-Mart they have you walk through one way gates, and two or three metal detectors, cameras filming you regardless of which checkout you go through. They also have started locking up more and more items.
I understand they are trying to reduce theft. But it feels like they are trying to put a bandaid on a wound when they’re part of the problem to begin with lol. You also see these changes roll out over the years as people begin to struggle more and more. It seems like the solution should be obvious, but instead of being treated like people, we’re treated like resources for companies. Just value extraction units. Extract value through work, extract value through consumption
- Comment on Walmart Scales Back Self-Checkout Amid Security and Customer Feedback 2 days ago:
Agreed. Governments need to put a stop to greedflation, get employers to pay people better and tax the ultra wealthy more.
- Comment on Marathon Delayed as Bungie Promises to Reveal New Release Date This Fall - IGN 1 week ago:
I don’t think this can be salvaged at this point. Original Marathon fans don’t like that it doesn’t stay true to the source material. Everyone is mad about the plagiarism. Bungies track record is kinda shot after Destiny 2. I think the only people they could attempt to appeal to are hardcore destiny 2 fans.
- Comment on Microsoft CEO Admits That AI Is Generating Basically No Value 1 week ago:
I don’t think people are going to stop with AI stuff. We saw that new AI video tech release just recently, and they’re already showing it can replace commercials in terms of cost/time investment.
Commercials will 100% be AI going forward. Assuming these costs stay the same, there’s no timeline where they stop doing it unless the law deems it illegal to do so. Or unless the public hates it.
I think it’ll continue forward regardless if we like it or not. We’ll have to adapt in our own ways to this tech. I don’t like it, but unless there’s a major shake-up, I think we’re stuck
- Comment on YouTube relaxes moderation rules to allow more controversial content 2 weeks ago:
I think there’s a moral obligation to at least make an attempt to reduce harm. Especially for topics that have very real life or death consequences (like vaccine denial). They have already shown they can do it to some extent with the info banners that pop up on videos.
- Comment on YouTube relaxes moderation rules to allow more controversial content 2 weeks ago:
incorrect or misleading information
- Comment on Smartphones now dominate global web traffic, latest data shows 2 weeks ago:
If I had to guess, it’s because of countries like India recently gaining widespread internet access?
- Comment on YouTube relaxes moderation rules to allow more controversial content 2 weeks ago:
The example given in the article already seems concerning. It’s just going to allow misinfo to spread worse.
- Comment on 'No Man's Sky' Just Made You Mayor Of An Alien Planet 2 weeks ago:
I’ve tried to get into this game a couple of times, but I don’t really understand they systems as a new player. I’ve basically just gotten to the space station hub area, but I don’t really understand what else I’m supposed to do
- Comment on Resident Evil fans: Can I skip RE5 to play Revelations 2? 2 weeks ago:
I think 5 was okay playing solo. I thought it was fine enough
6 was a bit more painful playing solo because of the AI.
I would say you could just try it and see if it bugs you too much. Otherwise, just skip it, read up or watch the story and continue to have fun on your own terms
- Comment on Self insert power fantasy recommendations? 2 weeks ago:
Hmm. What about Nier: Automata?
- Comment on It’s official: There are no Nintendo Switch 2 reviews. Here’s what that means for us, and you [VGC] 3 weeks ago:
I went to the store the other day and found it amusing that they were advertising the switch 2. I thought pre orders are sold out, who the heck is going to be able to get one who is seeing this advertising?
- Comment on Elden Ring Nightreign Review Thread 4 weeks ago:
That seems like a massive oversight. That’s so weird. I get it’s probably way easier to implement it the way they did. But because you likely will wana group with friends, it really limits people
- Comment on Lies of P is getting difficulty options to make the Soulslike more accessible [VGC] 5 weeks ago:
There’s cosmetic outfits and then an actual armor that alters some stats!
- Comment on Lies of P is getting difficulty options to make the Soulslike more accessible [VGC] 5 weeks ago:
I accidentally made the second half of the game harder for myself by not upgrading my armor. Oops. Ended up having to tinker with things for the last boss. But adjusting armor made the fight go from 2-3 hit KO’s to being able to actually take some hits. It was a lot of fun!
- Comment on As Gamers Express Concern About Borderlands 4 Potentially Costing $80, Gearbox Chief Randy Pitchford Says: ‘If You’re a Real Fan, You’ll Find a Way to Make It Happen’ 5 weeks ago:
Greedflation on necessities like food, utilities, housing etc etc.
- Comment on Valid point 5 weeks ago:
Control. They want to feel like they’re in control of all aspects of their team/company. I work from home, but they’ve put on tons of monitoring software to check if we’re looking at different pages, moving our mouse, and interacting with our keyboards. It’s all just about control. When people are in the office, they feel like they have control over what they’re doing. They’re being observed by other coworkers, etc.
- Comment on As Gamers Express Concern About Borderlands 4 Potentially Costing $80, Gearbox Chief Randy Pitchford Says: ‘If You’re a Real Fan, You’ll Find a Way to Make It Happen’ 5 weeks ago:
I don’t know about you all, but I’m looking forward to checking out all the games I’ve missed in the past 20 years.
- Comment on [UFO 50] Hamter attacks 5 weeks ago:
Back when I was on reddit, they had tipofmyjoystick which was pretty helpful. If you aren’t opposed, everyone there was very knowledgeable. I liked frequenting that sub because it was like a guessing mini game each day, but you got to help people find games they miss.
- Comment on The 'deprofessionalization of video games' was on full display at PAX East 5 weeks ago:
I could be wrong here, but this feels like a larger trend of trying to consolidate profits. Cut out anything/anyone “unnecessary”. Similar to the whole AI trend.
- Comment on Former PlayStation exec says "$70 or $80" games are a "steal": "As long as people choose carefully how they spend their money, I don't think they should be complaining" 5 weeks ago:
Someone on lemmy recently put this into perspective for me. Even like 1% of the population of the USA is 3 million people. If you increase the cost of a product and don’t care about long-term sales, the immediate gain in profit can outweigh the loss of total customers down the line.
I still think cutting off customers and burning good will isn’t a good business model, but I’m not stupid wealthy, so what do I know.
- Comment on Software engineer lost his $150K-a-year job to AI—he’s been rejected from 800 jobs and forced to DoorDash and live in a trailer to make ends meet 5 weeks ago:
Thanks for the kind words. I guess it’s just very difficult to fit into whatever mold these companies are looking for. It feels like they want a unicorn or a robot. And if you don’t somehow match their very specific buzzwords, your resume doesn’t get looked at.
It makes me feel like I’m not enough. I’m quite uncertain as to how I’ll make enough of a living going forward in the future, but I guess I shouldn’t worry about it too much. Stuff usually works out right? Haha
- Comment on Software engineer lost his $150K-a-year job to AI—he’s been rejected from 800 jobs and forced to DoorDash and live in a trailer to make ends meet 1 month ago:
The whole article aside, looking for jobs really sucks. It’s painful. Honestly, I’m probably just weak, but job searching sends me into a spiral of depression that lasts weeks.
- Comment on Star Wars Shows the Future of AI Special Effects and It Sucks [404 Media] 1 month ago:
I just want artists to keep making art. That’s what makes it cool. If you just offload it onto a machine, it cheapens whatever you created. There’s definitely some good reasons to use AI. But it feels like the majority of companies are just using it for the buzzword, and in the hopes it will make them money
- Comment on Weekly “What are you playing” Thread || Week of May 11th 1 month ago:
I finally finished persona 3 reload. I skipped part of the DLC because more dungeons sounded like torture at that point. But otherwise it was great.
I started playing blue prince and then, after a few hours, realized the name was a play on words for blueprints. Doh. It’s been interesting. I am kind of getting a bit tired of the RNG of filling out the house, but I’m getting enough progress made to keep me going.
I’ve also been playing the oblivion remake, and it’s been a lot of fun! It’s like the ratatouille meme while playing. It’s nice. Oddly cozy