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Re: Video: Check Out DOOM 64's Brand New DOOM Eternal-Inspired Level

HappyMaskedGuy

I’m honestly way more excited for this than Doom Eternal.

I missed out on Doom 64 back in the day due to mediocre, lukewarm magazine reviews, and because it didn’t come close to games like Turok on a technical scale.

But I absolutely love Quake 64–a classic port IMO, so I think I’ll enjoy this too.

And for what, 3 or 4 quid? Total bargain.

Re: PlatinumGames Reveals New "Next-Generation" Game Engine

HappyMaskedGuy

@Maschinenmensch I think you should put your own comments into perspective.

‘How do you live with yourself’ is both disproportionately dramatic and not a little callous and insensitive, considering its implications that @mesome713 should be too ashamed to continue living.

Maybe consider other people’s mental states before rushing in and asking why they don’t just kill themselves?

Re: PlatinumGames Reveals New "Next-Generation" Game Engine

HappyMaskedGuy

I’ve long felt that the widespread use of Unreal has made many videogames look and feel far too similar.

I remember back in the N64 days, when so many games were built on their own company’s unique engine. It allowed each developer to have their own ‘flavour’ as it were, and the feeling of diversity in style, scope and performance was always so interesting—such as witnessing Rare squeeze out so many amazing visual effects with every new title.

In short, I think every developer should aim to have their own unique engines. This is very welcome news to me.

Re: Westwood's Classic Blade Runner Is Getting An Enhanced Edition On Switch

HappyMaskedGuy

@PanurgeJr This is one of those rare instances of the film being vastly superior to the book.

Do Androids Dream is a bit of a mixed bag. Blade Runner took only the good parts and amplified them with incredible depth, world-building and philosophy. Blade Runner’s Neo-Noir restyling was genius.

I wouldn’t read the book again. But I’ll watch the film over and over and over. It’s a masterpiece.

Re: Nintendo Named And Shamed As Benefiting From The Use Of Chinese Forced Labour Camps

HappyMaskedGuy

@impurekind So many implied assertions based on personal incredulity.

The Chinese government paints itself in a bad light through its own actions. Actions which we have undisputed evidence of.

As for Coronavirus, let’s hope it isn’t a major problem. But I would question why the Chinese authorities, who value patriotic propaganda and the power of China above all else, have effectively ordered the emergency shutdowns of so many industries and cities. That is disastrous for their economy. Would they do this over a simple cold?

I doubt it.

Re: E3 2020 "Moving Ahead Full Speed" Despite Coronavirus Concerns

HappyMaskedGuy

I don’t think America has come to grasp just how prevalent this will be yet, or how impactful.

My sister works in a top end private hospital. They’ve been told to triple the number of ICU beds immediately, because within 2 weeks the virus will be widespread. Many of the surgeons are stockpiling certain provisions too.

If e3 goes ahead, I’ll be shocked.

Re: Sora Named "Most Wanted" Smash Bros. Ultimate DLC Fighter In Recent Japanese Poll

HappyMaskedGuy

God I hate Kingdom Hearts. The clash of quality between Disney character art and generic, tacky anime characters is just too vast and embarrassing to ignore.

Not to mention the laughable ‘storytelling’ and dialogue.

Sora is more suited to Playstation All Stars than Smash. Not least because Kingdom Hearts hasn’t graced the Switch yet. In fact, isnt Dream Drop Distance (holy crap what a TERRIBLE name! Lol!) the only entry in the series on a Nintendo console?