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Why didn’t you call me Stephen? Read more

I’m happier that they tried. This is something you see in some modern Batman stories and that at least fuels more of the critique around James Bond these days, as people look at the questionable elitist fantasies inherent in these characters. Read more

Yeah, sounds like they should have held back on the moral quandaries when the subject in question is basically a central gameplay mechanic. Read more

As a fellow Destiny aficionado, this is the best description I’ve seen in years. See you star side, my friend. Read more

All you need to know before playing Forsaken: Destiny is a fantastic game developed and updated by a group of people who do not seem to understand why people like it, who keep changing things for the worse or breaking things for the better, and who will inevitably fall on their faces while simultaneously lodging their… Read more

Seriously considering picking this up. I haven’t bought any of the dlc since the game released, mostly because bungie wouldn’t get their head out of their asses, since it looks like they’ve fixed most of the issues they had when the game first came out Read more

For sure. For example, I’m replaying Hollow Knight now that all the DLC is out, and I’m consciously trying to use my Soul spells and Nail Arts instead of just wailing on everything with my regular Nail attacks at all times. It’s hard to force myself to do it! Read more

I think it depends with the game, but a lot of what you’re saying is spot-on. Occam’s razor still applies to games as well - if they’re going to give me a large moveset, then the moves need to drastically improve my gameplay if I’m going to use them.
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Having only just played through the game this last week, but being on basic media blackout since it came out (it was rough, especially hair trigger podcast skips). Except for point 1 and point 5, I had a similar experience with points 2-4. Looking forward to NG+ Read more

Oh good, it’s Destiny 1 now. Read more

Honestly, I’ve been missing the machine guns. There was always something satisfying about unloading one of those babies that rocket launchers never had. Read more

Battlefront 2 players are apoplectic, seeing this. Read more

Some real throwbacks there. Heavy machine guns return! Random rolls return! Iron Banner returns! Read more

I hated the combat too. I put the game on easy not because it was too hard but I just wanted the battles over faster. I finished the story but had no desire to do any of the side stuff. Read more

Really hated the combat (and I KNOW it’s me), to the point I quit my first playthrough before meeting Freya. Read more

I do this constantly with character action games, and even platformers. I recently 100% Guacamelee (1), and realized I never used any of the combos that the Combo Chicken teaches you; just the basic moveset. Same with DmC, Bayonetta, etc... Read more

No, that’s not true. Air flow makes a difference. If you’re going to use the fluid reference, think of it as a current. If your video card is blowing off hot air and your cpu is blowing off hot air and all you’re doing is stuffing the case with extra air so it squeezes stuff out of the cracks. That’s an exceptionally… Read more

I’m also running an i7-7700k, but I’ve got a Corsair liquid cooling system slapped over top of it. I’ve never had the CPU tick above 65c, but I’m also not overclocking, so that’s probably why it stays within reasonable temperature ranges.

I honestly worry more about my 980Ti. It’s been in service for about three years… Read more

Honestly, the load times on PC alone is a good enough reason to play more. I was stuck on the slim PS4 and good god is the difference stark.

I remember being able to cycle through the hints and now I can barely read one of them!

Went from a charge blade main to long sword for the first few hours. Hoping it sticks.  Read more

I’m at 400 hours, still learning. Hope you’re ready for GU in 2 weeks; Welcome to the hunt, brother. Read more