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AI is DECIMATING trades you take for granted until they're ruined by reckless slop.
Airport announcements? Somebody voices that.
Medical diagram your dentist shows you? Somebody drew that.
Your customer support ticket? Somebody answered that.
College textbooks? Somebody wrote that.
Airport announcements? Somebody voices that.
Medical diagram your dentist shows you? Somebody drew that.
Your customer support ticket? Somebody answered that.
College textbooks? Somebody wrote that.
I made $125K in 2022, mostly due to Political work. I might not break $30K this year. And yet I was a finalist for Voice Actor of the Year from the Reed Awards for the best in Political. I'm a master of my craft, at the top of my game.
My profession is DYING. I'm looking for a side hustle.
My profession is DYING. I'm looking for a side hustle.
November 14, 2025 at 1:05 AM
AI is DECIMATING trades you take for granted until they're ruined by reckless slop.
Airport announcements? Somebody voices that.
Medical diagram your dentist shows you? Somebody drew that.
Your customer support ticket? Somebody answered that.
College textbooks? Somebody wrote that.
Airport announcements? Somebody voices that.
Medical diagram your dentist shows you? Somebody drew that.
Your customer support ticket? Somebody answered that.
College textbooks? Somebody wrote that.
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don't worry everyone! my contacts at nintendo have informed me that after the first hour of metroid prime 4, miles mackenzie leaves and is replaced by the guy from the best buy spider man commercial
November 14, 2025 at 6:04 PM
don't worry everyone! my contacts at nintendo have informed me that after the first hour of metroid prime 4, miles mackenzie leaves and is replaced by the guy from the best buy spider man commercial
To be honest, I've been waiting for Metroid to actually start introducing actual supporting characters that have dynamic interactions on both a gameplay and story front. It's a big reason why I really enjoyed Zexion.
November 14, 2025 at 7:40 PM
To be honest, I've been waiting for Metroid to actually start introducing actual supporting characters that have dynamic interactions on both a gameplay and story front. It's a big reason why I really enjoyed Zexion.
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Metroid Prime 4 will probably be fine, maybe a bit better than Prime 3 due to not being like a quarter tech demo for the Nintendo Wii.
November 14, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Metroid Prime 4 will probably be fine, maybe a bit better than Prime 3 due to not being like a quarter tech demo for the Nintendo Wii.
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It's funny, I may be more excited for Prime 4 after chiming in with my own thoughts and seeing everyone else's.
This is something different & perhaps Myles isn't there the entire time. Maybe the other Federation troops will be genuinely compelling. I like Fusion, I like Prime 3. This will be fine.
This is something different & perhaps Myles isn't there the entire time. Maybe the other Federation troops will be genuinely compelling. I like Fusion, I like Prime 3. This will be fine.
November 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
It's funny, I may be more excited for Prime 4 after chiming in with my own thoughts and seeing everyone else's.
This is something different & perhaps Myles isn't there the entire time. Maybe the other Federation troops will be genuinely compelling. I like Fusion, I like Prime 3. This will be fine.
This is something different & perhaps Myles isn't there the entire time. Maybe the other Federation troops will be genuinely compelling. I like Fusion, I like Prime 3. This will be fine.
Prime 4 looks fine. I’m not really worried about the companion stuff tbh. Its a little quippy sure but based on the previews, its probably just for specific segments not the whole thing. Seems like the natural next step from Prime 3.
November 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Prime 4 looks fine. I’m not really worried about the companion stuff tbh. Its a little quippy sure but based on the previews, its probably just for specific segments not the whole thing. Seems like the natural next step from Prime 3.
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lol Trump finished this rant this morning the same way Sideshow Bob finished his rant after he admitted to committing electoral fraud
November 14, 2025 at 4:59 PM
lol Trump finished this rant this morning the same way Sideshow Bob finished his rant after he admitted to committing electoral fraud
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"Smithers, this beer isn't working.
I don't feel any younger or funkier."
"I'll switch to the tablespoon, Sir."
I don't feel any younger or funkier."
"I'll switch to the tablespoon, Sir."
November 13, 2025 at 7:02 PM
"Smithers, this beer isn't working.
I don't feel any younger or funkier."
"I'll switch to the tablespoon, Sir."
I don't feel any younger or funkier."
"I'll switch to the tablespoon, Sir."
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November 13, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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Freedom Planet 2 is $9.99 on US eShop buff.ly/u03UJ8y
PS5/Switch $46 US Dollars at VGP buff.ly/0lTfRz0
PS5/Switch $46 US Dollars at VGP buff.ly/0lTfRz0
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Freedom Planet 2 is $9.99 on US eShop buff.ly/u03UJ8y
PS5/Switch $46 US Dollars at VGP buff.ly/0lTfRz0
PS5/Switch $46 US Dollars at VGP buff.ly/0lTfRz0
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Saw someone arguing about the AI voices situation and their point in defense of using AI was “there’s a new Max Payne remake coming out, the main voice actor died, how else are they supposed to give him a voice?”
It is absurd to me that this is even considered a “good point” from either side.
It is absurd to me that this is even considered a “good point” from either side.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Saw someone arguing about the AI voices situation and their point in defense of using AI was “there’s a new Max Payne remake coming out, the main voice actor died, how else are they supposed to give him a voice?”
It is absurd to me that this is even considered a “good point” from either side.
It is absurd to me that this is even considered a “good point” from either side.
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And this is what folks like Michael Caine etc are enabling, not just the fact that their voice print is being used by companies in place of human voice matches or just straight up new talent, they’re enabling the idiocy of “but it has to be exactly the same as I remember” as an argument.
I hate it.
I hate it.
November 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
And this is what folks like Michael Caine etc are enabling, not just the fact that their voice print is being used by companies in place of human voice matches or just straight up new talent, they’re enabling the idiocy of “but it has to be exactly the same as I remember” as an argument.
I hate it.
I hate it.
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The people who will most profit from this quality and connection-sapping technology being assumed to be inevitable, want you to give up on pushing against it today, by believing that fight is already over.
Don’t give in.
Don’t be fooled.
Don’t accept the thing already making our medium worse.
Don’t give in.
Don’t be fooled.
Don’t accept the thing already making our medium worse.
November 12, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The people who will most profit from this quality and connection-sapping technology being assumed to be inevitable, want you to give up on pushing against it today, by believing that fight is already over.
Don’t give in.
Don’t be fooled.
Don’t accept the thing already making our medium worse.
Don’t give in.
Don’t be fooled.
Don’t accept the thing already making our medium worse.
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Guess I'll take the opportunity to confirm, the Calico Wilder project does not and will not use AI.
This adventurous scrimblo was 100% human-made.
This adventurous scrimblo was 100% human-made.
November 12, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Guess I'll take the opportunity to confirm, the Calico Wilder project does not and will not use AI.
This adventurous scrimblo was 100% human-made.
This adventurous scrimblo was 100% human-made.
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Tested out Pikmin 4's new fierce mode on some enemies...yeah it might be real this time. Them bringing back the 60 pikmin limit for it is a little annoying though but nice to see enemies not fold like paper this time. Using Oatchi and Items correctly might be essential this time.
November 12, 2025 at 5:49 AM
Tested out Pikmin 4's new fierce mode on some enemies...yeah it might be real this time. Them bringing back the 60 pikmin limit for it is a little annoying though but nice to see enemies not fold like paper this time. Using Oatchi and Items correctly might be essential this time.
That Eggman boss fight in the Pac-Man Sonic DLC is like Superstars levels of bad.
November 12, 2025 at 3:15 AM
That Eggman boss fight in the Pac-Man Sonic DLC is like Superstars levels of bad.
I think this is where I'm currently landing for my Games of the Year atm. Subject to change and there's a few games here that I need to play more of (or at all, thanks Prime 4). But this seems to be how it's shaking out atm. Prime 4 will probably end up in the Top 10 once it comes out but who knows.
November 11, 2025 at 8:43 PM
I think this is where I'm currently landing for my Games of the Year atm. Subject to change and there's a few games here that I need to play more of (or at all, thanks Prime 4). But this seems to be how it's shaking out atm. Prime 4 will probably end up in the Top 10 once it comes out but who knows.
Ok, back to France
November 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Ok, back to France
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What’s The Deal With Corpse Runs?
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November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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Anxiety: What if you're not good enough
Depression: Everyone hates you
Kraid quick kill:
Depression: Everyone hates you
Kraid quick kill:
November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Anxiety: What if you're not good enough
Depression: Everyone hates you
Kraid quick kill:
Depression: Everyone hates you
Kraid quick kill:
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*Points to this several times*
Please, a full price release of a game that does minor tweeks at best is not going to change your outlook on the game. Just go download roms and play games that have been out there for years. It will open doors for even more stuff to play.
Please, a full price release of a game that does minor tweeks at best is not going to change your outlook on the game. Just go download roms and play games that have been out there for years. It will open doors for even more stuff to play.
tbh as much as official rereleases are good for accessibility, I also feel like a lot of people just won't play games if they don't have official versions and that's not great for culture. Everyone should be downloading random ROMs until they find that special one that breaks their brain wide open.
November 9, 2025 at 3:50 PM
*Points to this several times*
Please, a full price release of a game that does minor tweeks at best is not going to change your outlook on the game. Just go download roms and play games that have been out there for years. It will open doors for even more stuff to play.
Please, a full price release of a game that does minor tweeks at best is not going to change your outlook on the game. Just go download roms and play games that have been out there for years. It will open doors for even more stuff to play.
The Corpse Run is a game design staple. Sure, it's just 'Go get your body back,' but designers get to pick out tons of little implementation details. Each game builds its own style, & each style has its own consequences. Best of all, there's no way to screw it up! ...right?
NEW DESIGN DOC THIS WEEK!
NEW DESIGN DOC THIS WEEK!
November 7, 2025 at 9:23 PM