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Re: Review: Saints Row: The Third - The Full Package - The Next Best Thing To Grand Theft Auto On Switch?

SBandy

@Jstacks

I look to reviews for information on features etc and any negatives that stand out. In this case we have one site saying the game runs terribly compared to a 13 year old console and another site saying the game runs fine. How the game actually runs should be a factual thing rather than an opinion and that is why it stuck out for me.

99% of the time I already know I am getting a game before any reviews etc come out and rarely do they influence my buying decision. What I do pay more attention to is word of mouth from the general gaming community. Most recent example is God of War, I had no interest but the vast majority of normal gamers who played it kept saying how amazing it was. I bought God of War at the start of the year and I am on my third playthrough. Astounding game.

Re: Random: Minecraft's Creator Won't Be Invited To The Game's Anniversary Celebrations

SBandy

@GothicZM

So to use some of your examples:

You are saying you should be allowed to say the following consequence free:
"Let's say a series of Muslims are killed in an attack, and you say, "you're free to believe whatever religion you want, but you're not free from the consequences of following that religion."

"go to Sri-Lanka, and tell those who were recently attacked that that's the consequences they face for believing in Christianity (or Easter-Worshippness)."

Is that what you are saying?

Re: Random: Minecraft's Creator Won't Be Invited To The Game's Anniversary Celebrations

SBandy

@TempOr

I agree. But who determines ultimately what is and what isn't offensive?

There is no easy answer and in today's world especially I would just think twice about what I say in social media, in the work place, in public or in private because of the possibly negative consequences.

It can be as simple as being a bit too cheeky to a mate and getting punched in the mouth or something more serious like getting fired from your job.

Or it may be something good like getting a date with that person you fancied.

My sentiment of "you are free to say what you want and free to live with the consequences" is basic but if I tried to add all the caveats I would never stop writing!

Re: Random: Minecraft's Creator Won't Be Invited To The Game's Anniversary Celebrations

SBandy

@TempOr

I suppose you could as would be your right. And I could defend myself from any investigation and show the Police your messages in this thread to show your malicious intent.

You are getting hung up on the negative side of consequences. People being free to say what they want leads to good consequences too like a relationship, a promotion or a new friend etc.

I also already stated context is important which you seemed to have ignored. And I do think a lot of the witch hunts going on today are too extreme, others I don't.

I am basically just pointing out people should be aware that if they feel they can say whatever they want there is a chance there may be negative consequences. Just seems sensible to me.

Re: UK Charts: Nintendo Labo VR Fails To Enter Top 40, Yoshi Slips Down To Fifth Place

SBandy

@Damo

Not really as most of Nintendo's games launch on Fridays so Labo VR should not get a let off for that.

I just don't think Labo VR was stocked very highly based on Amazon UK running out briefly which I admit is not that much proof. Labo is a pretty niche product so I wouldn't be too concerned by its first week sales. I think Nintendo sees it as something meant to sell steadily over its lifespan. Overall Nintendo can probably consider Labo to be a nice experiment that has sold decent numbers for what it is and probably made them a bit of money.

I got the Labo VR starter kit and it is cool but I imagine I will use it a couple of times and then it will be consigned to the closet never to be used again. At least it only set me back 35 notes.

And as always, Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a beast

Re: Move Aside Netflix, Disney Wants To Bring Its Own Streaming Service To The Switch

SBandy

Had zero interest in this but then just learnt tonight it will give me access to all The Simpsons episodes and everything changed. Series 3 to 8 of The Simpsons is pretty much perfect television that reached comedic heights no other shows have reached. I will happily pay 10 quid a month to have access to all these episodes every month as they are pretty much endlessly re-watchable.

Well played Disney.

Re: Get A Better Look At The Labo VR Update Coming To Super Mario Odyssey

SBandy

I will pick up the VR starter Kit because I am curious to see what Nintendo has been able to do with VR. And I will try the VR mode on Odyssey and BotW but the completely inadequate way Nintendo expects me to control those games in VR means I won't realistically play these games at all in VR beyond 5 minutes.

What I do hope is the Youtube app offers VR videos just to expand the use for the Labo goggles.

Re: Review: Final Fantasy VII - A Timeless RPG Classic That's Beginning To Show Its Age

SBandy

I completed it before on PS3 when it was just the PS1 version.

Bought it again for Switch (looks great on the Switch screen) hoping to complete it again and this time have an idea of what the hell is going on in the story as I believe the translation has been tidied up.

Strangely I also wish I could turn off all the benefits like speed up and auto limit break as I want to beat the game honestly but these are too tempting to use.