If I understand right, it is tracking work software. So work PCs. I had already assumed anything in a work setting can be used against me. It doesn't make it right, but this won't change my behavior. I already assume corpo-degeneracy is afoot anytime I touch work-tech.

The bastards barely started selling it a few years ago. I feel like some responsibility should exist. It isn't a company that is going under, so it shouldn't be able to just casually kill the devices tied-service it only recently sold.

They replaced the art later, but shouldn't the bar be high like this? Otherwise, the caution won't be there. It also could be abused, like games only getting adjusted post-launch if a certain measure of success hits. Plus the final product is not the only part of matters in the was-AI-used discussion, it is also about the process. If AI is the product of stolen human artwork being fed into a machine, and then that machine is used during creation, then AI has been used in the process that led to the final product no less than the concept art that may not be seen in game but was important in steering the ship.

Maybe someone can share their thoughts though. I'm still formulating mine and this is where I am at the moment.

Since everyone else is piling on negatively, I appreciated your friendly reminder.

It looks more like multiple companies were needed to pin the individual. I don't expect any company to not comply with legal requests. My understanding is this is why it's important to know what information a company retains.

For my own use, I have used Proton just to mitigate being a source of ad info and to get better service. I'm not interesting enough to overthrow anything.

It takes an hour and a half to swap a pixels battery if you have all the right tools.

Google is not embracing repairability. They are doing just enough to say they are doing something.

Sincerely, my Pixel.

I REALLY wanted to see what they were working on. It would be interesting just to talk to him and his team. ESO was built on the Hero engine and I think SWTOR is the only other MMO to use it. I've always wondered how much that inspired them to work on their own engine for Blackbird.

Oh and I love that they independent team calls themselves Sackbird Studios.

For anyone new to this, Mac regularly talks about their efforts in gaming and then regularly does little for it. What's the alternative, say aloud that gaming isn't anywhere near a priority for you?

I used to use a username, for like 10+ years, but had a "personality" use the same name and become popular. That was before Twitch blew up, so I can't imagine it is any less common now. I saw in the Hytale FAQ that they will claw back names that popular users use. I get it, but also it is strange. I guess that is the world today, everyone wants to be a brand.

I just moved and my cat really really wanted to smell the tape measure. I don't know why, but it's always like a minute long process along the length I happen to have out. I wouldn't dare deny her, especially when she is so thorough.

I got to play D&D in my first meaningful multi-session way this year.

I loved how much I got tossed around for trying to use tricks and the like instead of combat.

We also did a one-shot of Alien. I crashed the ship right away, failing like 5 roles to ease the damage, and then in our first encounter died to shrapnel while hiding in a bush. A player left early so I took theirs over and was the only player to die at all, and twice.

I love a DM who isn't pushing me to fail but also isn't going to have the NPCs not take logical steps. It was some of the most fun I've had.

Nobody is winning here long-term. Microsoft is growing its subscription service and every step is with that in mind. Getting people to buy their games now, like Starfield, is likely seen as closing the gap a little more towards encouraging that.

Like all of these things, it will be great and a value at first and then a squeeze for more money with less offerings. People en masse will say they won't be a part of it, and then record profits (like Netflix right now) will be shown.

Not all is doom and gloom though. Indie games are rapid fire releasing, Linux is growing due to Valve and Chromebooks, and I found a ten dollar bill in my pocket this morning.

I'm mostly frustrated with always online games. They remain the enemy for longevity and nonsense outside of the MMO space.

Are the verification pages for everyone or just more privacy focused browsers? They seem very common.

I know celebrities aren't always where we should focus but this guy exudes passion and I'm interested in this. Thanks, OP.

This mainly involves putting together a new version of the game that uses Peer to Peer servers for co-op play. The gameplay and flow of your experience will remain virtually identical, but will not need the use of dedicated servers in the cloud. This will allow you to continue playing with your friends when you desire and importantly, solo play will be completely unaffected.

Ask to watch them pee.

You went weird real quick.

The marketing was so bad for it. Commercials didn't do it justice and they had these huge cardboard printouts of the cast in theaters where it all looked like cheap props. I don't know where the disconnect was, but I remember my buddy commenting how cheap it looked. He's a Baldurs Gate player from way back, but he dismissed it right there with what looked like a cheap bald cap.

Turned out to be a wonderful escape.

I think they rebuilt the game in Unity. I do know they say to not go with the one on GoG as it is outdated. I only learned about the whole thing yesterday.

Oh, I just finally watched this for the first time. If your interested, I wrote my thoughts but you can skip that if your just looking for a good Christmas movie then do it. Out of six or so I have watched, this definitely was my favorite.