it truly is a "tyranny of virtue" to not be told it's bad to buy a video game toy because it's owned by Saudi Arabia.

It would be so much easier to shake off the stink of gamergate if we didn't have published authors and self-styled gaming historians going around to sites like Time Extension saying shit like participating in a boycott "imposes a 'tyranny of virtue' on others"

fucking rubes

Wouldn't be shocked if June is empty (or has a smaller eShop-only thing)

... I'm sorry, but John Szczepaniak sounds like the folks who shout down trans people when we say "Hey you shouldn't buy Harry Potter shit because the creator's using their profits to eradicate trans folks"

Not buying a toy because the dude behind it is abhorrent is the lowest possible bar to clear

Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta (Switch) Review YouTube video by Nintendo World Report TV

Another great remastered Ys adventure arrives on Switch with Ys Memoire: Revelations in Celceta. @jrudek.bsky.social takes a look in our full review: youtu.be/qY6MrecN7Ko

Splatoon Raiders Arrive July 23 - News

Splatoon Raiders might just be the game to finally make singleplayer Splatoon as compelling the multiplayer modes. And it is not too far off. www.nintendoworldreport.com/news/75295/s...

These have been fun games to watch in my current "root for the local teams until my kids find a fandom" state.

The Jackson estate can't hide Leaving Neverland from those who've already seen it A suppressive legal battle turned the moving Sundance documentary Leaving Neverland into a ghost haunting the Michael Jackson biopic.

The only film about Michael Jackson you need is the one his estate is hiding from you.

Jon Bois @jon_bois why watch overtime playoff hockey when you can simply snort cocaine and ride a motorcycle out of a helicopter 11:15 PM - Apr 16, 2014

Here we go

Palantir put out the most cartoonishly evil statement possible. They’re so arrogant and self-confident they don’t seem to believe their fascistic plans can be opposed.

We must get rid of Palantir altogether.

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Wife's out of town this weekend so it's just me and my two boys.
Last night we watched a Godzilla movie and made a "dino nugget volcano" to eat.
This morning we're playing video games and listening to PUP and Bad Op (at their request. fo'real!).
Gonna go to a zoo later.
Then watch Star Wars.

Have you seen those amiibo? They're probably the biggest/most impressive amiibo they've made.

In comparison with every other similar figure these days, that price wasn't absurd.

Buddy come on over

Like holy crap. This is such a rad lineup and there's still more.

Well I think I have to go to @thefestfl.bsky.social again. PUP playing two sets? Fenix TX? Nobro? Impossibles? Descartes a Kant? A bajillion other rad bands?

This isn't an amiibo issue as much as it is a toy issue. Regular-ass action figures are ~$10-15 minimum and they are way shittier than amiibo.

Takahashi: Right. You can even make a Mii character that’s not human-like. Floating might not exactly be a quirk, but if it makes that Mii unique, why not? Speaking of little quirks, there was a big debate among the team about whether Mii should be able to...break wind. (Laughs) I beg your pardon? Takahashi: Some people found it hilarious, while others thought it was a bit vulgar. After talking it over, we ended up making it a little quirk. If it's your kind of thing, you can bestow the trait on your Mii. If not, you're under no obligation. Minegishi: While we're on the subject, we really obsessed over getting the sound just right... Ueno: We did so many retakes. (Laughs) Minegishi: Tell me about it. I got comments like, “That’s a bit too realistic for my liking.” Kageyama: We tried out all sorts of visual effects, too. For a while, the fart effect looked like an explosion going off. (Laughs) Everyone: (Laughs)

also farts:

So many good nuggets in this but the one that feels very relevant is that development on this game started in 2017 - 9 freaking years ago.

The “Calvin’s dad explains two types” meme, inspired by a Calvin and Hobbes cartoon. Clockwise from top left: 1) Calvin’s dad walks into frame to find Calvin trying to operate a record player. The dad says: “There are only two industries left in America: gambling, and fraud.” 2) The dad shows where the record goes, and how to turn on the player, while Calvin watches. Dad says “Derivatives? Gambling. AI? Fraud. Video games? Gambling. Social media? Fraud.” Calvin says “yeah”. 3) With one hand open palm up, Calvin’s dad cheerfully explains to Calvin out of frame below him, “The stock market looks like gambling, but it’s actually fraud.” 4) In bed in a dark room, Calvin clutches at his pillow, eyes wide in existential terror. There is no text in the panel.

Omg congrats @tryandkatchmeow.bsky.social !

PRAGMATA (Switch 2) Review - NWRTV YouTube video by Nintendo World Report TV

PRAGMATA is so fresh. A throwback to the era when experimentation reigned in AAA game development. The combat never gets dull with plenty of variety in both your options and interaction. I had a great time with the game on Switch 2. My review for @nintendonwr.bsky.social :
youtu.be/tKMsF6PvRmY

My 4yo just called Zero Suit Samus "No Suit Samus" and oh no

more seriously congrats to the hungarian people for kicking that asshole out

It's monthly for now. Excited to keep going with them.

A month ago, I saw Hoppers with my kids.
Now, largely because of that movie, we are working with a local group to help clean up a park, lay down mulch, and grow native plants.

Dude it's so good! My melodic/lyrical heart has adored the California/Dog/Regret song

I'm one of those trans women. I worked ground ops for Artemis I.

I am torn between celebrating the success of my friends and peers and grieving how my dream of working for NASA was shattered by hateful assholes in Tallahassee

Solidarity. I'm so bummed out about LAIton

I'll give that a listen

The new I Am The Avalanche album is real good. Not even 4 months into the year and there's been an unfathomable amount of awesome new music.