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Re: Wonder Boy: Asha In Monster World

Dark_Isatari

I loved Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, and enjoyed Wonderboy and the Dragon's Trap, so I had been looking forward to this one... but it's short, simple, bare-bones, and not as fun as those other two games. I was disappointed with this purchase.

Re: Promotion Of Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Reveal "Significantly Reduced" Due To "Major World Events"

Dark_Isatari

It was cool how unexpected this was, and I applaud them for being sensitive to the horrific events going on in Europe. The Ukrainians really seem unified and courageous in defending their country. My prayers and support are with them.
I feel a little bad for the Russian soldiers too, most of whom probably aren’t enthusiastic about this campaign as service is mandatory I believe.

Re: Random: Circus Pilgrims Played Megalovania To The Pope And Revived A 6-Year-Old Undertale Meme

Dark_Isatari

@JBDD I feel like you’re the one saying you know the truth with which only bad people disagree. Also “heteronormativity” is a useless term to me when a) the vast majority of humanity fit that category and b) non-hetero can still choose to raise kids if interested.

I have neither pets nor children, but declining birth rate/aging nations are not healthy from a societal perspective, as it produces greater burden on the younger generation to care for an older one which essentially never did anything for them.
I think parenthood — or at least some form of interaction with children — does provide personal growth and empathy in a way that animals which never outgrow or surpass us do not.

So in short, I find your comments at least as judgmental as his while lacking the same pragmatic justification.

Re: Random: Logan Paul Got Scammed To The Tune Of $3.5 Million On Fake Pokémon Trading Cards

Dark_Isatari

I’m no fan of his, but I’m disappointed at the cruel joy this comment section takes in the misfortune of another human being. I don’t think it’s right to wish harm on anybody — he’s still a person, despite whatever shameless stunts he’s pulled in pursuit of attention.

That said I do think it’s valid that someone who can afford millions on cards probably isn’t hurting too bad from a scam.

Re: Random: Circus Pilgrims Played Megalovania To The Pope And Revived A 6-Year-Old Undertale Meme

Dark_Isatari

@JBDD you’ll have to explain to me why you find it either condescending or narrow-minded, because it seems like a pretty factual position to me.
I don’t object to people choosing not to have kids, I just object to this author’s presumption that readers of a gaming site should share her personal taste that people who think procreation is a good thing are morally flawed. The internet so often pushes for unnecessary homogeneity.

Re: Random: Circus Pilgrims Played Megalovania To The Pope And Revived A 6-Year-Old Undertale Meme

Dark_Isatari

Interesting article, but I’m not a fan of the non-gaming-related editorial comments regarding the Pope. I’m not Catholic, but it comes across as really condescending to imply it’s “wrong” for him to say that human children are better for society than pets, and weird to suggest that this idea would be “fixed” by an Undertale playthrough.
I think children requiring more sacrifice to properly raise than pets is pretty self-evident.