Sotenga
@sotenga.bsky.social
Video game addict, rock music nerd, action movie enjoyer, would-be writer, now-and-again podcaster, and LGBTQIA positive.
A: Thanks for everyone who gave their thoughts on Shenmue III, really appreciate it. B: Going on another Bsky break, two weeks minimum. See you sometime.
January 21, 2025 at 4:08 AM
A: Thanks for everyone who gave their thoughts on Shenmue III, really appreciate it. B: Going on another Bsky break, two weeks minimum. See you sometime.
Question: I'm nearing the end of Shenmue II and it's been great. I'm half-tempted to get to III someday, but I have heard... extremely mixed reviews about it. For anyone who's played the third game, can you tell me whether or not it's worth it?
January 17, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Question: I'm nearing the end of Shenmue II and it's been great. I'm half-tempted to get to III someday, but I have heard... extremely mixed reviews about it. For anyone who's played the third game, can you tell me whether or not it's worth it?
Also, for the longest time, I haven't really been a Musou fan. I only played like the first three Dynasty Warriors (including the fighting game lol) and decided that was all the Musou I ever needed to play in my life. So why the hell is DW Origins looking so appealing to me?!
January 17, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Also, for the longest time, I haven't really been a Musou fan. I only played like the first three Dynasty Warriors (including the fighting game lol) and decided that was all the Musou I ever needed to play in my life. So why the hell is DW Origins looking so appealing to me?!
Well, enough being edgy. Yesterday's haiku was Streets of Rage 2, still a valid contender for greatest beat-em-up ever made. Now here's #27:
Murder mystery
Superman IV discussion
Wow, damn fine sandwich
Murder mystery
Superman IV discussion
Wow, damn fine sandwich
January 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Well, enough being edgy. Yesterday's haiku was Streets of Rage 2, still a valid contender for greatest beat-em-up ever made. Now here's #27:
Murder mystery
Superman IV discussion
Wow, damn fine sandwich
Murder mystery
Superman IV discussion
Wow, damn fine sandwich
It was refreshing to have a man of such prestige and status actually be genuinely decent. I hate that's such a huge fucking rarity today. It's like for every one Lynch, there's a hundred Neil Gaimans, many of which likely haven't been caught yet. One reason of several why I say I'm a misanthrope...
January 17, 2025 at 2:09 PM
It was refreshing to have a man of such prestige and status actually be genuinely decent. I hate that's such a huge fucking rarity today. It's like for every one Lynch, there's a hundred Neil Gaimans, many of which likely haven't been caught yet. One reason of several why I say I'm a misanthrope...
Big thing that stands out in my mind about Lynch: All accounts I've read about the guy loved his personality. At worst, he was eccentric and cryptic, but it sounded like he was an incredibly chill, fun, and kind man who won the admiration of anyone who worked with him. He was an absolute good.
January 17, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Big thing that stands out in my mind about Lynch: All accounts I've read about the guy loved his personality. At worst, he was eccentric and cryptic, but it sounded like he was an incredibly chill, fun, and kind man who won the admiration of anyone who worked with him. He was an absolute good.
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If you’re planning on watching any Lynch, my advice is: don’t watch any analysis videos, don’t think about what stuff is “supposed” to mean, just get your own unique experience from it!!
I think people have become far too concerned with the “correct” interpretations of media. Just experience it!!!
I think people have become far too concerned with the “correct” interpretations of media. Just experience it!!!
January 16, 2025 at 8:37 PM
If you’re planning on watching any Lynch, my advice is: don’t watch any analysis videos, don’t think about what stuff is “supposed” to mean, just get your own unique experience from it!!
I think people have become far too concerned with the “correct” interpretations of media. Just experience it!!!
I think people have become far too concerned with the “correct” interpretations of media. Just experience it!!!
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drew this 4 years ago for @retronauts.bsky.social's podcast about video games inspired by Twin Peaks
January 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
drew this 4 years ago for @retronauts.bsky.social's podcast about video games inspired by Twin Peaks
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I've said it before, but "filler" originally described a specific phenomenon in anime adapted from manga: episodes and arcs created to "fill time" so the manga stayed ahead of the anime.
That meaning has been mutated now to mean anything that doesn't explicitly further the plot.
Which sucks.
That meaning has been mutated now to mean anything that doesn't explicitly further the plot.
Which sucks.
Stop calling TV episodes filler. Shows don’t need to be constantly “forwarding the plot.” Let the Emissary take a week off from the Dominion War so he can teach the crew how to play baseball. Trust me, you’ll love it.
i don't want to hear your most boomer complaint. what's your most millennial complaint?
January 17, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I've said it before, but "filler" originally described a specific phenomenon in anime adapted from manga: episodes and arcs created to "fill time" so the manga stayed ahead of the anime.
That meaning has been mutated now to mean anything that doesn't explicitly further the plot.
Which sucks.
That meaning has been mutated now to mean anything that doesn't explicitly further the plot.
Which sucks.
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I'll always love this photo of him and John Waters from the late 70s. Of course it was at Bob's Big Boy too.
January 16, 2025 at 7:32 PM
I'll always love this photo of him and John Waters from the late 70s. Of course it was at Bob's Big Boy too.
If you're feeling down today for whatever reason, and today has at least two very valid reasons for it, just remember Dale Cooper's advice: Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it, don't wait for it, just let it happen. I'm going to treat myself to something at Wawa after work.
January 16, 2025 at 6:45 PM
If you're feeling down today for whatever reason, and today has at least two very valid reasons for it, just remember Dale Cooper's advice: Every day, once a day, give yourself a present. Don't plan it, don't wait for it, just let it happen. I'm going to treat myself to something at Wawa after work.
... well, if Bob Uecker's passing didn't royally bum everyone out today, David Lynch's absolutely will. RIP to one of my favorite directors of all time, and certainly one of the weirdest to ever exist. Going to loop Laura Palmer's theme for awhile while reflecting on his works...
January 16, 2025 at 6:30 PM
... well, if Bob Uecker's passing didn't royally bum everyone out today, David Lynch's absolutely will. RIP to one of my favorite directors of all time, and certainly one of the weirdest to ever exist. Going to loop Laura Palmer's theme for awhile while reflecting on his works...
C: Yesterday's haiku was Goldeneye 007 with a nod to the infamously short playable Oddjob in multiplayer. Harold Sakata was not that short, so I feel like he used to be Nick Nack at some point in development. Anyway, #26:
Our friend was kidnapped
So here's his little brother
And a wrestler too
Our friend was kidnapped
So here's his little brother
And a wrestler too
January 16, 2025 at 5:16 PM
C: Yesterday's haiku was Goldeneye 007 with a nod to the infamously short playable Oddjob in multiplayer. Harold Sakata was not that short, so I feel like he used to be Nick Nack at some point in development. Anyway, #26:
Our friend was kidnapped
So here's his little brother
And a wrestler too
Our friend was kidnapped
So here's his little brother
And a wrestler too
B: I am very much not a sports fan, but since Bob Uecker cameo'd on Futurama, of which I AM a fan, I feel compelled to wish him an RIP. Sounded like an all-around rad guy too.
January 16, 2025 at 5:12 PM
B: I am very much not a sports fan, but since Bob Uecker cameo'd on Futurama, of which I AM a fan, I feel compelled to wish him an RIP. Sounded like an all-around rad guy too.
A: I'm kinda irrationally annoyed Nintendo just unceremoniously shadow-dropped the Switch 2, but I guess the leaks had them up against the wall without a more concentrated plan. It looks neat so far but I have Lawyer-tendo on thin ice for now, so I'll regard further news with aloof caution.
January 16, 2025 at 5:10 PM
A: I'm kinda irrationally annoyed Nintendo just unceremoniously shadow-dropped the Switch 2, but I guess the leaks had them up against the wall without a more concentrated plan. It looks neat so far but I have Lawyer-tendo on thin ice for now, so I'll regard further news with aloof caution.
Yesterday's haiku was Axelay, a sequel promise more painful to me than Silksong combined with N1RV Ann-A. Now here's #25, probably a bit of an easy one for anyone who grew up with this slice of nostalgia:
Lethal slaps only
Library basement good times
This should be Nick Nack
Lethal slaps only
Library basement good times
This should be Nick Nack
January 15, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Yesterday's haiku was Axelay, a sequel promise more painful to me than Silksong combined with N1RV Ann-A. Now here's #25, probably a bit of an easy one for anyone who grew up with this slice of nostalgia:
Lethal slaps only
Library basement good times
This should be Nick Nack
Lethal slaps only
Library basement good times
This should be Nick Nack
Yesterday's haiku was Wolfenstein: The New Order. Kudos to MachineGames for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle too! Now here's #24:
Fight the armada
Arms installation complete
No fucking sequel
Fight the armada
Arms installation complete
No fucking sequel
January 14, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Yesterday's haiku was Wolfenstein: The New Order. Kudos to MachineGames for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle too! Now here's #24:
Fight the armada
Arms installation complete
No fucking sequel
Fight the armada
Arms installation complete
No fucking sequel
My weird haiku on Friday was very easy for those in the know, but if you don't know it, check out Trio the Punch by Data East when you get the chance. It's... an event. Now here's #23:
We fucking lost big
But Billy wakes up, pissed off
And he'll kill them ALL
We fucking lost big
But Billy wakes up, pissed off
And he'll kill them ALL
January 13, 2025 at 1:51 PM
My weird haiku on Friday was very easy for those in the know, but if you don't know it, check out Trio the Punch by Data East when you get the chance. It's... an event. Now here's #23:
We fucking lost big
But Billy wakes up, pissed off
And he'll kill them ALL
We fucking lost big
But Billy wakes up, pissed off
And he'll kill them ALL
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Made for @sotenga.bsky.social !
#digitalart #fanart #adventuretime #jakethedog #violin #snail #earthworm
#digitalart #fanart #adventuretime #jakethedog #violin #snail #earthworm
January 12, 2025 at 6:08 PM
The haiku yesterday was Batman: Arkham Origins, maybe a bit easy but I got a laugh out of it. Now here's #22 which I'm putting very little effort into but I'm tired and it's the end of a long week:
LUCKY! CHA CHA CHA
What the fuck am I playing
YOU FIGURED IT OUT
LUCKY! CHA CHA CHA
What the fuck am I playing
YOU FIGURED IT OUT
January 10, 2025 at 7:17 PM
The haiku yesterday was Batman: Arkham Origins, maybe a bit easy but I got a laugh out of it. Now here's #22 which I'm putting very little effort into but I'm tired and it's the end of a long week:
LUCKY! CHA CHA CHA
What the fuck am I playing
YOU FIGURED IT OUT
LUCKY! CHA CHA CHA
What the fuck am I playing
YOU FIGURED IT OUT
Alrighty then, haiku #21 of "Haikudonarrative Resonance." Still going with that awful title for now, but yes:
Lesser-known villain!
Nevermind, it's him again
Deathstroke's cool, at least
Lesser-known villain!
Nevermind, it's him again
Deathstroke's cool, at least
January 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Alrighty then, haiku #21 of "Haikudonarrative Resonance." Still going with that awful title for now, but yes:
Lesser-known villain!
Nevermind, it's him again
Deathstroke's cool, at least
Lesser-known villain!
Nevermind, it's him again
Deathstroke's cool, at least
@megaman2.bsky.social got it right, yesterday's haiku was Resident Evil: Code Veronica. Sadly, I haven't had the focus to think of a new one today due to semi-unexpected work bullshit, so we'll see what tomorrow brings with it.
January 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
@megaman2.bsky.social got it right, yesterday's haiku was Resident Evil: Code Veronica. Sadly, I haven't had the focus to think of a new one today due to semi-unexpected work bullshit, so we'll see what tomorrow brings with it.