Even if they made good on having artists do the final work, there’s no way to be certain that it wasn’t derived from the results of AI prompts.

It’s happening everywhere I’m sure. It’s an alluring and effortless way to leap frog parts of the creative process.

* also - I am not an expert. I think it’s just the larger strip in the middle of Pie #1 that throws me.

Pie #2. The lattice looks more
uniform, as does the browning.

I am legitimately very exited for both of these, I just hope the wait isn’t long for 2nd Chapter and VII Rebirth on Switch 2.

Addicted since Otonoke

and yes I mean lifetime bonanza count

And it’s not like labeling it a “Pro” is a bad thing. But with diminishing returns on visuals and a long tail of cross-generation support, every new console is going to feel like a “Pro” unless they add some wildly new (and inevitably controversial) features.

I tried it. Maybe 8-10 runs? Felt like a video game blend of tile-layer and escape room board games. And while that’s cool, the novelty wasn’t especially strong for me.

But as you said, it is cool to see how excited people are about it.

$10 just makes the decision sound more ridiculous. How much money do they stand to gain from making it a paid product? I know I’m not buying it.

Is that really worth it against the word of mouth they get from having a quirky pack-in? Such an arrogant move in light of all the other price hikes.

I pretty much faint every time unless I’m laying down - and sometimes even then. Phobia feels strong, but I agree the sensation against the skin is really unnerving, and the drop in blood pressure, sweating etc. is so consistent.