1000X Resist is incredible.

I have a very low tolerance for anime bullshit and was deeply suspicious, but by the end all the esoteric language and phrases made sense and it had become one of my favourite games of all time

The pardon is understandable—but nonetheless objectionable.

Heretic spoilers:

Loved the first two thirds, but it would have been better if the ending had leaned into something supernatural which had been worshipped by prehistoric mankind. (vampire?)

Every influencer has a moral duty to influence their followers to do volunteer work if they are able to do so

The truth is, none of us really know what the next four years will look like. It’s incredibly difficult to predict what happens next. It does not feel good.

On the bright side, in five years we will get an Adam Curtis documentary about the concept of kayfabe

Is the difference expressed here that the US' violent legacy was imported domestically whereas the UK's was exported internationally, making it easier for the UK to ignore this history?

Or did I misunderstand?

Finally playing Case of The Golden Idol and honestly, forget GOTY/Game Awards conversations, go play an old game you might've missed. Don't let a calendar year keep you from finding an all time fave.

Just watched Zone of Interest and struck by the parallels between the movies potrayals of camp/home and men/women. Aside from Rudolf/Hedwig there is almost no bridge between these separate spheres

Are there any good essays, videos, etc, about the gender politics of the movie?

Put a sequel in Kugane/Rhalgrs Reach to teach some more advanced content

By the time sprouts play Hall of the Novice they are still in the "everything about this game is overwhelming" phase

If you've got an opinion on how cool this is, please consider whether the strength of that opinion is commensurate with the amount you know about New Zealand/Aotearoa politics.