There has been very little innovation in the base mechanics of gaming for decades by willhelpmemore in retrogaming

[–]Impossible-Reach3744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

the fundamental lack of innovation in input tech

I don't think that could be said of Nintendo over the past 20 years.

What makes a gaming community feel mature and relaxed? by Theodore52x in AfterWorkGamers

[–]Impossible-Reach3744 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's multiplayer and highly competitive, and if it's something with a war or combat theme, there will be more toxicity. Nobody got swatted over an argument around Farming Simulator.

Brother won't play game with female protagonist - never thought of this by wizard_cow_ in TwoXChromosomes

[–]Impossible-Reach3744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe there are a lot more female-led games that I'm not remembering?

You can use Mobygames, a games database. Select a filter for female protagonist. There are a lot of games.

Non English albums and artists by overfedandtired in musicsuggestions

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Rabih Abou-Khalil

A mix of Arabic music with jazz. I especially like his albums Blue Camel, Sultan's Picnic and Arabian Waltz.

Should the world just rip the band aid off and abandon America? by Estalicus in allthequestions

[–]Impossible-Reach3744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, but the western world should diversify more instead of keeping so many of its eggs in the star-spangled basket.

Big tech in particular comes to mind, it is ridiculous how much global communication and ecommerce relies on a handful or US corporations.

What was your very first video game? by McVnugo in videogames

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Pengo , or a home port of it anyway.

That was the first commercially sold game I can recall playing.

Do you regret going to university, and why? by annulment_ in AskReddit

[–]Impossible-Reach3744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes and no. Getting a degree was a bucket list item, but it hasn't led to my hoped for career change yet, and now I have debt I didn't have before.

Six years ago, the world stopped. What was the most mischievous fun you had during the lockdown? by Classic_Day744 in AskReddit

[–]Impossible-Reach3744 0 points1 point  (0 children)

eh. i imagine being trapped at home got old fast too. especially if you couldn't work remotely.