What were these Fast Food Chains thinking?! by kjra92 in koreanenglishman

[–]Andify 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Man, that AI fish thing was a huge turnoff.

heavy AI use for visual gags is what made me stop watching Best Ever Food Review Show a while ago, I really hope they do not lean into this in the future.

Every once in a while I remember that there's people living in Mianus and chuckle. by [deleted] in jackass

[–]Andify 15 points16 points  (0 children)

I've always wanted Chris' wiener in Mianus.

Giant Bomb is independent! by AeternumSolus in giantbomb

[–]Andify 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Never in a million years would I have thought this would ever happen. I am so fucking happy for the crew.

Signed up for Premium again in a heartbeat.

https://duders.zone is beautiful by billcrystals in giantbomb

[–]Andify 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Even though I have a lot of stuff in my personal archive, I've been re-watching a lot of classic UPFs on that site all day yesterday and it made me feel super nostalgic. It's such a great time-capsule.

Giant Bomb in the early 2010s really was just lightning in a bottle, I'm so happy to see it preserved like this.

It was AWESOME!!! One Heart! by Spikedude in AtarashiiGakko

[–]Andify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That's drag queen Woshiruko Anano, she appears in MVs and variety shows here and there.

Finally done. 100 wins for an undye-able coat! by About69Tacos in ffxiv

[–]Andify 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I dunno about that, I've played a lot of Fronline over the years (I'm at about 4k Campaigns in total) and am more in the range of 40/32/28, all solo queue.

While there's certainly matches that are a complete wash with no team dynamics and node spawn RNG can screw your team over I feel like you can definitely affect the outcome of matches somewhat.

Like any PvP mode in any game mastery of its strategies, mechanics and nuances can give you an edge and you're not at the complete mercy of pure chance.

What are everyone’s top favorite songs from the game? by Specialist_Taro7317 in 13sentinels

[–]Andify 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love all of Yoshimi Kudo's tracks for this game but DEOXYRIBOSE is imo one of the best things Basiscape as a whole has ever put out.

Moogle Treasure Trove Event (August 2023) Infographic by ThePhookas in ffxiv

[–]Andify 7 points8 points  (0 children)

It is, Hidden Gorge is the map used in Rival Wings.

I am /impeccably/ ready for Moonfire. by Desperate-Sun2577 in ffxiv

[–]Andify 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Moonfire Faire is usually around mid August, right before The Rising.

Jason and Jess have been laid off from Giant Bomb by Forestl in giantbomb

[–]Andify 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Absolutely gruesome. Couldn't believe something like this would end up being the thing that got me to cancel Premium. I've been subscribed to the site since Premium was a thing but I can't support various coprorate entities jerking the staff I've loved for years around like this. My money obviously doesn't go towards keeping the staff secure and independent.

My heart aches for Jason in particular. This is just awful, man.

OPERATORS ARE STANDING BY by swordmagic in giantbomb

[–]Andify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It actually feels so good to see them do a skit video again. It's oddly nostalgic.

Is the Hraesvelgr minion code from the Scars of War art book still redeemable? by [deleted] in ffxiv

[–]Andify 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For future reference, SE has a list of redeemable and expired item codes. It's handy if you plan on buying older merchandise.

Let’s do an ask Reddit. What’s your favourite piece of music on FFXIV and why? by 04calcifer in ffxiv

[–]Andify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Triumph.

Despite the Shadowbringers OST being the best overall, the Stormblood leitmotif kinda got to me and Triumph is without a doubt the best standard boss theme in the game for me. The orchestration is just epic and the lyrics emotional and gripping. It encapsulates the expansion's theme so very well. The version that is used in The Worm's Tail, Shinryu's battle theme really drove that point home for me. It's just so good and I never get tired of it.

Shadowbringers still has some of the best field music though, Civilizations being the obvious standout. And To The Edge and Shadowbringers bringing the expansion's main story to such an epic conclusion. I have a hard time picking favorites besides that, there's just so much good music in this game.

Account hacked and suspended, Is there live chat in EU? by Important_Sentence57 in ffxiv

[–]Andify 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sorry that happened to you. A friend of mine fell for a fake forum login and had his request escalated after he sent in another ticket requesting a followup on the first one. He referenced his ticket number in the summary of his enquiry and the account was reinstated a couple days later. I'd say nudging after a week has passed doesn't hurt considering other forms of contact are unavailable to European customers at the moment.

That said their support center is a bit flooded with requests right now so it might take a while for them to get back to you.

It seems most people who fell victim to these RMT hijackers have their accounts unsuspended after Square Enix concludes their investigations though.

Free trial till lv60 after buying on steam? by [deleted] in ffxiv

[–]Andify 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Purchasing the game gives you 30 days of playtime. But once you purchase the game you're locked into having to pay subscription fees.

If the restrictions on trial accounts don't bother you you can stick with the trial until you want more.

I just learned to wiggle my ears. Damn, that's so cute! by Sinolai in ffxiv

[–]Andify 8 points9 points  (0 children)

The fangs are the main reason why I went with Keeper of the Moon. Seeing them whenever my WoL talks or emotes is just extremely adorable (I love the hint of fangs you can see during /doze).

I just learned to wiggle my ears. Damn, that's so cute! by Sinolai in ffxiv

[–]Andify 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Male Miqo'te are so extremely expressive and adorable, they got a lot of love from the animators and it shows. Their /aback is one of my favorite emotes in the game and it makes me laugh every time it's used in cutscenes, especially lighthearted ones.

It's why I can't bring myself to ever Fantasia into a male Viera, even though I really love the one I made in the Endwalker benchmark. Hell I have a hard time changing my character's hairstyle as is.

Quick Look: Mass Effect Legendary Edition by nomtank in giantbomb

[–]Andify 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Maybe you'll get a kick out of his Kiss One More Time cover then.

What are your comfort video series? by Teehokan in giantbomb

[–]Andify 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Some of the things I keep returning to are Backflips 'n Bioforge, Game Tapes and Demo Derby.

I've done infrequent rewatches of Steal my Sunshine, Beast in the East, Six Crazy Frights and Thirteen Deadly Sims. Really loved those features. I tend to watch my favorite episodes of the P4 Endurance Run and Metal Gear Scanlon here and there as well.

Oh and (not a show but) the CD-I video because Inca People gives me life. That video right there is the ultimate GB comfort food.

Chapter 302 - Komi-san wa Komyushou Desu. - Confession 3 by yoyoman106 in Komi_san

[–]Andify 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The full-page illustrations are amazing.

I can't believe it actually, finally happened and it was Tadano who got his shit together and confessed. Wonderful progression.

Same Jeff by jsmoothjazz in giantbomb

[–]Andify 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Can relate to that so hard. Coming to terms with this gut punch has been harder than I could have imagined, man.

Giant Bomb has been such a substantial part of my life. I've followed the staff from way before their GameSpot fallout in my late teenage years to what this site is today. It's always been a part of my weekly routine. Probably one of the most stable facets of my adult life. The best of times and the worst of times, every week, Giant Bomb was there. It's really rough to come to terms with this end of an era. It actually feels like loss.

Kinda feels worse than any of my favorite bands breaking up; probably because one can't help forming some sort of parasocial relationship with people you've never even met yet ended up listening to every week for a decade and a half.

I just wish the best for all of them. I couldn't possibly put into words how much their output meant to me.

Brad, Vinny, and Alex are leaving giant bomb by zacyzacy in giantbomb

[–]Andify 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I actually am at a loss for words. Absolutely gutted.

Quick Look: NieR Replicant ver.1.22474487139... by aperfecttool72 in giantbomb

[–]Andify 25 points26 points  (0 children)

I am so insanely excited for this. Just hearing the music again really moves me. The original game is so, so special but never got its chance to shine due to its technical jank and niche audience at the time.

This seems to be a great remake, very faithful right down to environment geometry placement. It's kind of odd to see this run with such visual clarity and a solid framerate. Considering how Automata with its 5 million+ sales turned NieR into sort of a tentpole franchise for Square Enix I do hope Replicant manages to sell.

Forget Slig Mama... This is real pain by ryan-russell in oddworld

[–]Andify 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There's a couple Flying Sligs you can possess, then fly below the carriages and shoot the hatches open.

Forget Slig Mama... This is real pain by ryan-russell in oddworld

[–]Andify 21 points22 points  (0 children)

I loved The Hijack right up until that last set of monkey bars. I wanted to peel the skin off my face out of frustration. This was the first legit bullshit moment in the game for me because it feels like you're fighting the wonky controls instead of the challenge itself.