Gavo
@gavowastaken.bsky.social
24, fan of big robots and space magic, amateur writer and toy photographer
That pale white guy covered wars, you know. Put some respect on Frank West
November 29, 2025 at 4:47 AM
That pale white guy covered wars, you know. Put some respect on Frank West
If the company that released Concord is still doing significantly better than Xbox, that’s a VERY bad sign
November 24, 2025 at 9:26 PM
If the company that released Concord is still doing significantly better than Xbox, that’s a VERY bad sign
Comcast would probably be the least bad option, Universal is one of the few studios that isn’t trying to ruin their art with AI garbage
November 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Comcast would probably be the least bad option, Universal is one of the few studios that isn’t trying to ruin their art with AI garbage
It very much is from what I have seen, it’s basically every good JRPG gameplay mechanic from the last 30 years rolled together, with a more Western style of presentation and storytelling wrapped over it
Frankly it serves as this almost collaborative experience between two different styles of games
Frankly it serves as this almost collaborative experience between two different styles of games
November 17, 2025 at 9:59 PM
It very much is from what I have seen, it’s basically every good JRPG gameplay mechanic from the last 30 years rolled together, with a more Western style of presentation and storytelling wrapped over it
Frankly it serves as this almost collaborative experience between two different styles of games
Frankly it serves as this almost collaborative experience between two different styles of games
At first I thought it was because it didn’t reach the cut off window because of the episodic nature, but it WAS nominated for best debut indie
But no narrative or performance ones is just such a snub
But no narrative or performance ones is just such a snub
November 17, 2025 at 9:52 PM
At first I thought it was because it didn’t reach the cut off window because of the episodic nature, but it WAS nominated for best debut indie
But no narrative or performance ones is just such a snub
But no narrative or performance ones is just such a snub
What happened with E33?
November 17, 2025 at 2:08 PM
What happened with E33?
“It’s about to get nerdy in here” sounds like a line straight out of a Disney+ show lol
November 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
“It’s about to get nerdy in here” sounds like a line straight out of a Disney+ show lol
I would hope so, but that begs the question of why he has that personality at all. Surely Retro Studios has the clarity to know just how HATED that style of writing is. It literally killed Forspoken.
November 15, 2025 at 10:35 PM
I would hope so, but that begs the question of why he has that personality at all. Surely Retro Studios has the clarity to know just how HATED that style of writing is. It literally killed Forspoken.
People generally care about the tonal integrity of a series that relies heavily on tone and atmosphere, so yes this is a big deal.
November 15, 2025 at 10:32 PM
People generally care about the tonal integrity of a series that relies heavily on tone and atmosphere, so yes this is a big deal.
I mean introducing more characters is fine, I don’t think many people have an issue with that. It’s moreso just the fact that this character seems to horribly clash with the tone of the game with unfunny jokes, and has no real benefit to his existence.
November 15, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I mean introducing more characters is fine, I don’t think many people have an issue with that. It’s moreso just the fact that this character seems to horribly clash with the tone of the game with unfunny jokes, and has no real benefit to his existence.
I dunno if I would personally consider introducing an annoying side character with awful Marvel-tier quips “minute”. Tone and atmosphere are a central pillar of this franchise, those things shouldn’t be tampered with IMO.
November 15, 2025 at 10:22 PM
I dunno if I would personally consider introducing an annoying side character with awful Marvel-tier quips “minute”. Tone and atmosphere are a central pillar of this franchise, those things shouldn’t be tampered with IMO.
Sometimes, change for the sake of change doesn’t have a benefit. Metroid seems to be one of those formulas you don’t really need to mess with, it has a very specific vibe to it.
Not saying devs need to do the same thing forever, but in a smaller franchise like this, knowing your audience is key.
Not saying devs need to do the same thing forever, but in a smaller franchise like this, knowing your audience is key.
November 15, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Sometimes, change for the sake of change doesn’t have a benefit. Metroid seems to be one of those formulas you don’t really need to mess with, it has a very specific vibe to it.
Not saying devs need to do the same thing forever, but in a smaller franchise like this, knowing your audience is key.
Not saying devs need to do the same thing forever, but in a smaller franchise like this, knowing your audience is key.
I have the Cooper and BT from Titanfall 2, they actually look great AND you can place the pilot inside the Titan! Probably the only Funko purchase I’ve ever made that felt like an actual collectible instead of a McDonald’s toy
November 9, 2025 at 5:07 PM
I have the Cooper and BT from Titanfall 2, they actually look great AND you can place the pilot inside the Titan! Probably the only Funko purchase I’ve ever made that felt like an actual collectible instead of a McDonald’s toy
Predator is one of the few franchises not relying on nostalgia bait tbf, pretty much every new installment post-2018 has been something new, and that’s in large part thanks to having a consistent captain at the helm who understands the appeal of the franchise
November 8, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Predator is one of the few franchises not relying on nostalgia bait tbf, pretty much every new installment post-2018 has been something new, and that’s in large part thanks to having a consistent captain at the helm who understands the appeal of the franchise
I don’t really get this mindset, I ENJOY thinking about games beyond just “how fun are they”, I like thinking about game design and the decisions that were made to create the art I engage with. I don’t see how that “ruins” anything. Does pondering brush strokes and colors ruin paintings?
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I don’t really get this mindset, I ENJOY thinking about games beyond just “how fun are they”, I like thinking about game design and the decisions that were made to create the art I engage with. I don’t see how that “ruins” anything. Does pondering brush strokes and colors ruin paintings?
Alright this is kind of a crazy take lol, batch episodes for tv shows suck and I’m glad is a dying practice. I don’t have time to set aside a day to watch a season. One hour a week is much more enjoyable AND helps keep the show’s conversation going.
November 5, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Alright this is kind of a crazy take lol, batch episodes for tv shows suck and I’m glad is a dying practice. I don’t have time to set aside a day to watch a season. One hour a week is much more enjoyable AND helps keep the show’s conversation going.
Nothing says strengthening relationships with consumers like quadrupling prices, bricking systems for legal emulation, and nuking any kind of fan projects
November 5, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Nothing says strengthening relationships with consumers like quadrupling prices, bricking systems for legal emulation, and nuking any kind of fan projects
Even the real quote is kinda strange. A spy story totally could work in an open world setting, just look at something like Phantom Liberty. Granted, that story is limited to one part of a much bigger map, but it’s still an “open world”. I think Rockstar certainly had the chops to pull that off.
November 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Even the real quote is kinda strange. A spy story totally could work in an open world setting, just look at something like Phantom Liberty. Granted, that story is limited to one part of a much bigger map, but it’s still an “open world”. I think Rockstar certainly had the chops to pull that off.
Absolute Batman is far more brutal than the mainline one, HOWEVER he still doesn’t kill. He gets pretty close sometimes, though.
October 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Absolute Batman is far more brutal than the mainline one, HOWEVER he still doesn’t kill. He gets pretty close sometimes, though.
He was a bad one long before revealing his shitty politics, dude has a gargantuan ego and thinks he’s god’s gift to music while taking all the credit for soundtracks he created WITH Michael Salvatori, the guy who stayed with Bungie and ended up having a far larger discography with them
October 29, 2025 at 12:56 PM
He was a bad one long before revealing his shitty politics, dude has a gargantuan ego and thinks he’s god’s gift to music while taking all the credit for soundtracks he created WITH Michael Salvatori, the guy who stayed with Bungie and ended up having a far larger discography with them
I would assume because when situations are desperate and the opposition is this blaringly awful, people are actually willing to look past (increasingly foolish) mistakes like that. The guy has a year to prove his intentions.
October 25, 2025 at 4:49 AM
I would assume because when situations are desperate and the opposition is this blaringly awful, people are actually willing to look past (increasingly foolish) mistakes like that. The guy has a year to prove his intentions.
Looking at my old Skylanders and comparing them to my Amiibos, the build quality is maybe a $5 improvement? Maybe $10 if you stretch it? Not a great difference when the subject is a decade newer and quadruple the price.
I get these are much bigger and can swap, but $50 is still utterly insane.
I get these are much bigger and can swap, but $50 is still utterly insane.
October 24, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Looking at my old Skylanders and comparing them to my Amiibos, the build quality is maybe a $5 improvement? Maybe $10 if you stretch it? Not a great difference when the subject is a decade newer and quadruple the price.
I get these are much bigger and can swap, but $50 is still utterly insane.
I get these are much bigger and can swap, but $50 is still utterly insane.