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Re: Epic Improves Fortnite's Audio With New "3D Headphones" Option

Braok

@Hughesy I thought you meant discrete surround sound, sorry. Even still, this should be far more accurate as the game is using information of where the sounds are coming from and distance between the player and sound source, etc. compared to a typical virtual surround algorithm which will, at best, use a 7.1 audio stream as its source, which Fortnite doesn't even support.

Re: A Hat In Time On Switch Has A Bigger File Size Than Other Versions Of The Game

Braok

@NintonicGamer That's probably because Smash for Wii U uses very high-bitrate BFSTM audio files, whereas Ultimate uses low-bitrate Opus audio files. While Opus is an incredible compression codec, it does have its limits, which causes the music in Smash Ultimate to suffer greatly (I would've appreciated if the sample rate might've been lowered to have a higher overall quality at the same bitrate, but RIP). Also, Smash Wii U has a heckton of high-quality videos (fighter reveal trailers n stuff).

Re: Epic Improves Fortnite's Audio With New "3D Headphones" Option

Braok

@Hughesy Huh?? Fortnite doesn't support surround sound on PC at least. The Switch has support for uncompressed 5.1 surround sound anyways, but this is something totally separate, which the game still doesn't support. This new option uses info from the game itself for more accurate HRTF info.

Re: Nintendo Thinking About Extending Switch Online Retro Library Beyond NES Software

Braok

@JohnnyC Funny thing is that they wouldn't even need to be streamed. Admittedly I haven't tried Gamecube games myself but the Switch can run many fine in Linux from what I've seen. Get a properly-optimized emulator (not to bash Dolphin, but something made in-house for the Switch and its OS would be better) and the Switch could totally emulate most any Wii game with few issues.

Also I'm p sure that PS Now doesn't support PS2 games, afaik the PS4 emulates them

Re: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Is Coming To Nintendo Switch

Braok

Honestly having The Complete Saga remastered was the most hype part of that presentation. I heckin loved Lego Indiana Jones and Lego Star Wars when I was a little boi, I remember hiding under the sheets for hours playing them on my DS. I just hope they don't have voice acting. I loved the Lego games before they introduced it but afterwards I just couldn't get myself to like it, it lost so much of its charm

Re: XSEED Games Cops Backlash Online For Not Crediting Former Employee

Braok

Can't believe there are people here who think bring credited is just "ego-boosting"?? Mfs worked their butts off and deserve recognition. Unrelated but I also find the fact that people don't watch Notch credited for his work on Minecraft appalling. Sure, he made some controversial statements, but it's still his game.

Gross.