The real problem is that stupid shit like this simply detracts and dilutes actual problems related to such issues. That’s one of the reasons you get so much push back. If you keep hunting for reasons to be offended people eveutslly just say “Fuck it” and quit trying not to offend.

Can’t wait to tackle real world problems once all the perceived problems have been addressed.

It’s Christmas, so time for special snowflakes.

Don’t see anything.

That’s just how it starts, eventually it’s get very messy.

I just picked up Dragon Quest 7 for my trip down to Alabama to visit family, hopefully it works well as my “boy, I sure don’t want to talk politics” distraction.

Vaan is terrible the way Tidus is terrible, in that it does very little damage to the quality of the game overall. Never beat XII before (I did a shit job of speccing my characters and ran into a corner) I’m holding out for the polish-up once it releases to dive back in.

You should probably mention that they’re also now going to add voiceover for lines that were previously unvoiced. The delay is so that they can create a better localization. So we get dual audio, more voiceover, and even better translations.

It’s a bigass game and localization takes forever.

I call “worth it”, still.

“dual audio” worth it.

Steamworld heist is so good. I didnt realize it got a disc release... I know someone who is getting that one for christmas for sure.

Leap of faith from orbit into a pile of space hay on the surface.

But, there are still lots of good linear stories out there. Also, many modern open world games still fill their worlds with lots of interest.

Yeah you’re crazy

Same. Like, really really bummed. Not even just for me, but for my niece and nephew i was looking forward to sharing these games with.

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