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Possessor(s) by Heart Machine (Devs of Hyper Light Drifter) is very pretty.
I just completed this. It's fun. I like how they handle movement mechanics and circumvent some expectations around them.
Spoilers about movement: ::: spoiler spoiler Wall jumping is default, and you get a grapple/whip right away. There is no double jump in the game tho, despite some platforms really look like double jump challenges. :::
The story was ok. Some bits go unanswered, and some of the conflict doesn't make sense. All around pretty decent game tho.
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2132890/Possessors/Open linkView original on lemmy.caThe Royal Foundry - Running Away
The Royal Foundry is a Canadian alternative pop quartet band whose core is the Edmonton couple Jared Salte and Bethany Schumacher. They initially formed as a folk duo but, in 2015, began a significant revitalization and revision of their sound, incorporating elements of 1990's Brit-Pop with power-pop stylings of groups like Arcade Fire, and 1970's Progressive Rock elements inspired by groups like Yes and Supertramp Their music has been described as alt rock, indie rock, alternative pop, and Synth Pop.
https://song.link/ca/i/1331837341Open linkView original on lemmy.caMRW my meme complaining about a sexist trope is removed for being sexist
Perhaps this is a protest post, lol. If anyone knows how to appeal a removed post let me know.
Rusted Moss is pretty good (Metroidvania)
I've been playing a bunch of Rusted Moss lately. It's a Twin Stick Shooter Metroidvania, which is appreciably different from the Hack and Slash type I normally play. Getting used to mouse-and-keyboarding a platform heavy game took a bit. And boy are there platforms.
While elements of Metroidvanias are there, this game leans way further into the platforming. I would say it's closer to Celeste than Hollow Knight. Imagine Celeste, but instead of a magic dash and climbing gear Madeline had a gun and a chatty grappling hook.
Anyways, I've been enjoying the heck outta this game and wanted to share. While you're here I will accept any and all Metroidvania recommendations. Except for Cookie Cutter probably.
Why do so many authors think the moon rises/sets during the night?
So many books have characters remark "it was well past moonrise", or something else equally ridiculous, to show the passage of time at night. The moon cycle is a month long (~27 days), not some paltry 24 hours. If you know any authors please spread the word. Together we can stamp out this astronomical disillusionment!
[EDIT]
A smarter than me commenter below pointed out that, due to the way days work, it does indeed rise and set once a day. Hard to do a complete rotation and keep a celestial body in the sky. Womp womp, I am silly.
I should have instead argued that moon rise and set are not linked to sun rise and set, and that the moon doesn't exclusively rise and set at night. It is possible to have the moon out during the day time. They are on different schedules is all.
U.K. man jailed for 4 months for carrying Legend of Zelda replica sword
Sgt. Fern Spellman couldn't stay for any more questions as there was a report of a caricature artist welding a pencil two streets over.
Seriously, I don't think that thing was sharp at all.
https://globalnews.ca/news/10604050/zelda-replica-sword-man-jailed-nuneaton-uk/Open linkView original on lemmy.caGarbage and Glory - Raccoon based TTRPG
This looks great. I love the raccoon take on classic RPG classes like Mess Magus (Wizard) and Dumpster Diviner (Cleric). You can get the PDF for as little as $10USD.
Disclaimer: I am not affiliated with Wet Ink Games. I just like raccoons and TTRPGs.
FlavorWave Turbo in the dark
An older Air Fryer that used a halogen bulb for the heating element instead of a resistive coil. Here's Mr. T selling one.
Shoobs Lounging
My precious kitty loved laying in cat food flats and on pizza boxes.
Really digging The Grand Tour series by Ben Bova
This unofficial series follows human progression into the solar system. Starting from putting a base on the moon and going all the way to discovering ancient alien ruins outside our solar system.
I think it's pretty neat how optimistic and diverse it is. There's a prominent Native American character. Fantastic!
Caveat, some women get thrown in fridges pretty suddenly and for seemingly no narrative reason. Not all women though, so kind of weird.
THICK Pizza
You ever just want to eat a stack of meat? Want it covered in cheese and sauce? You're in luck! Check out Versato's. If you've ever had Vern's Pizza then this is similar.
These pizzas are heavy, and they are very tasty. The prices may seem high, but keep in mind that there's a lot of toppings per slice.
Aysanabee - Nomads
Happy National Indigenous Day!
Aysanabee is an Oji-Cree musician from Northern Ontario. I dig the heck outta this song.
Here's a Radio Edit without the spoken words if that's your thing.
Also here are YouTube links for the Full Version and Radio Edit if you don't like spotify
https://open.spotify.com/track/0pGjVEbs8ZvFXhDmvj1ika?si=RfQ7kQhdTIanHpI4oLpmsQOpen linkView original on lemmy.ca