I mean, I feel like both of these are pretty crummy, and I have a lot of sympathy for people on both sides, hah. Exclusivity sucks a lot except for those who are lucky enough to be able to afford (not to mention find) multiple consoles.

I am not very good at Hades (70 or so escape attempts and only two successes), but I am enjoying the hell out of it. And one of my favorite parts of any Hades run is getting to Theseus. He is honestly one of my favorite characters, and everything that’s great about him would be ruined if he were the protagonist. Good…

When I asked if it was okay, I didn’t so much mean “Do I have the permission of the Kotaku commentariat to like this thing,” but rather, “has the culture at large decided this thing is bad now?” I’m going to go right on ahead liking what I like, after all.

Well, from what I can tell it’s mostly the same backlash that happens whenever anything becomes super popular. But also, Hamilton’s whole relationship with the country’s origin and with race is... complicated. It’s a very safe story. That said, I saw it in 2016 and I totally recommend it, it’s a great show.

Oh no, what did Lin do? And yeah, that’s how I feel about it. I was in line to see it back in 2016 and I heard someone in line behind me say they had heard it was “95% true to history.” The history major in me died a little, to hear that.

I was thinking that, too! They did a really good job with the likenesses of the villagers, but hers in particular was spot on.

I... also don’t like centrist liberals, and I know the musical certainly caters to a very liberal type, but I’m not sure exactly what Democrat hypocrisy in relation to elections has to do with Hamilton.

That’s sort of how I feel about it. I certainly do not admire the historical figures entirely, not even the ones who are portrayed well in the musical. But it’s still a damn fine musical! Very entertaining bit of mythmaking--sure, it’s ultimately very safe and liberal (whether that is good or bad is up to the…

Is it still okay to like Hamilton, or is the backlash fully entrenched? I still really like Hamilton. Either way, this is very cool! Seeing things like this makes me want to play Animal Crossing, before I realize I have not a tenth of the talent required to be this cool.

I like Sapienza a lot, I really do, but I admit that it’s far from my favorite and I’m always surprised to see just how much other people enjoy it.

I can’t explain why, but I find Isle of Sgail just a little bit tiresome. I do enjoy it, there’s a lot to do and discover and the atmosphere is great, as you say. But for some reason it’s not one I go back to a lot after hitting level 20 mastery in it.

While I don’t know if I like Morocco better than Bangkok (the level is better but there are some very fun ways to kill Jordan Cross), I definitely agree it’s better than the training missions. Which themselves aren’t bad, but come on--they’re training missions.

I haven’t played Hitman 3 yet, so I can’t comment on any of those. But wow, I would put Situs Inversus way higher on the list! It is my favorite mission in the first game, just ahead of Showstopper, and honestly maybe my favorite mission in the first two games entirely (though Chasing a Ghost might also be my…

I love using GOG, I think it’s my favorite service for buying and playing games. But I think it’s a damn shame that CDPR is showing their ass over and over this week. On a selfish level, I’m hoping I can pick up a physical copy in the future when I’m living in Taiwan again. But on a greater level, I hope this makes…

You are absolutely right, and thank you for realizing what too many will refuse to admit about the dangers of capitalism. The situation between China and Taiwan--two places with many lovely people and lovely cultures, it should be said--has only gotten more ridiculous in 2020, and I really hope things change.

Right by the JR Akihabara Station? Ugh... I can’t say for sure, but I think this is likely the place my friends and sisters and I have gone to sing karaoke every time we’ve been to Tokyo. We were really looking forward to doing it again when the pandemic slows down and we can travel again.

Reading your comment was like reading something written by my doppelganger. My partner and I have also been delayed from starting our lives in Taiwan by this awful pandemic. Instead we’re stuck here in the Plague States for... well I don’t know how long, but hopefully not forever.