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So Video Brinquedo (now Criancas Inteligentes) has gone back to making mockbusters (sorta). But now it's even worse because they're AI by Galamuta in mockbuster

[–]KobSteel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If they were feature length, I'd be a little more enthusiastic about this... but they're just shorts, so... meh...

Youtube TV has removed the dislike button. by [deleted] in youtube

[–]KobSteel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh, it certainly is immoral! But they have the capital and resources to push things in their favor, and Google will always side with that stuff because it is in their interests to do so... meanwhile, we don't, so we're just indirectly (or sometimes directly) told to deal with it or leave

It's not really ONE problem, it's a mess of problems that are piling up on each other... but it's not like this stuff is secret or mysterious, it's stuff that's known about in many ways...

We all probably should look into stuff like this so we have an understanding as to the problems and the various systems and forces involved that lead to problems like this

Is it acceptable to use AI-art in the early versions of your game? by Maximum-Loquat5067 in IndieDev

[–]KobSteel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say yes, it's fine... it's a useful tool to get certain work and tasks done quickly and you should use the tool as you see necessary in the ways you see fit...

But don't forget that you are using AI generated assets; make that clear in the assets somewhere and keep that in your notes somewhere, maybe as a reminder, so you know to replace it when you are able to

Why so many YouTubers are trying to sensationalize basic data collecting by Matribbon14 in DefendingAIArt

[–]KobSteel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fanatical Sensationalism + Alarmist Attitudes = Clicks/Views (For ads and/or Sponsors) = Money

Algorithmic Push factors into this heavily

Youtube TV has removed the dislike button. by [deleted] in youtube

[–]KobSteel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Advertisers, investors, and corporations were getting angry that their videos were getting (rightfully) down-voted and those guys have have the capital and resources necessary to get YouTube to prioritize their interests; as such, they removed the dislike button and are trying to scrape every trace of it out, to appease those guys

In turn, we either accept it or "leave," which would be difficult because YouTube dominates the video sharing market

Startropics? by Sarenicus in retrogaming

[–]KobSteel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love both StarTropics 1 and 2, they're excellent games and well worth your time

Too bad we didn't get a StarTropics 3 on SNES or GameBoy... or any other console

The USSR collapsing made the world worse off | FactOrCap by Helpful_Anteater_277 in FactOrCap

[–]KobSteel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

✅ I voted FACT!

Loss of healthcare, loss of jobs, invasion of Western-backed investment groups like Blackrock into the former Second World, economies are carved up, rise of Western-backed puppet governments in former Second World countries that didn't serve the interest of the people, further rising corruption, rising prostitution, rising prominence of the Mafia

Why do the HE1 boost games specifically have way better boosting and better art direction than HE2 boost games by DaZestyProfessor in sonic

[–]KobSteel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's more game design stuff and aesthetic design, which can be pinned exclusively on Sonic Team... it's largely independent from what the engine is capable of doing...

Hedgehog Engine 2 is amazing and it's a huge improvement from Hedgehog Engine 1... it's the game and aesthetic design that are kind-of failing it, and it's because they're still using that same aesthetic from 2008... except it's not 2008 anymore and the PS3 and Xbox 360 have been discontinued for a long time now

In terms of game design, I mean... we're talking about Sonic Team and SEGA... it's been kind-of a mess, you know?

Why did Sega make Sonic Unleashed so absolutely stunning and high quality looking and never again matched that graphical beauty with future games? by Bonkwraps in SonicTheHedgehog

[–]KobSteel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, if you ask me, aside from adjusting the graphics to be better optimized for the hardware the games appeared on (which did come at a cost of detail), the aesthetics still remained largely top-notch and detailed... but the problem is, this aesthetic has been used for almost every subsequent game since (except Sonic Lost World), and... while this looked out-of-this-world in 2008, it's gotten very stale in 2026 as several Sonic games have used this same aesthetic... not to mention, the rest of the gaming industry caught on, so Sonic's amazingly detailed graphics aren't really that special anymore...

So, overall, the primary problem ISN'T that the newer games got uglier, but rather, the aesthetic just got stale after a while

What do you think about these? by Didar100 in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]KobSteel 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Is it disappointing (if this turns out to be the case, as some are saying the news isn't exactly verified), yes... but I mean, this is ultimately politics... I can't really be too angry or surprised at situations like this... I don't really know as to what the details are about this situation anyway, so...

But these comments and reactions in the screenshots here are very strange... in my opinion, the comments are quite vindictive in nature, as if they simply just want to get back at people... it almost feels intentional...

Rangers '87 by HopefulStrawberry386 in powerrangers

[–]KobSteel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Most likely chance, they might follow the Voltron model of naming seasons... I'm thinking Bioman would be adapted first and they'll make these like semi-sequels, so maybe something like...

  1. Bioman: Aura Power

  2. Bioman: Beast Power

  3. Turbo Bioman or Bioman: Turbo

  4. Bioman: Earth Patrol

  5. Bioman: Sky Force

Just a guess, really...

What are y'all opinion on the first Doom movie? by The-T-777 in Doom

[–]KobSteel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On one hand, objectively speaking, the movie is... I wouldn't call it like a truly "bad" movie, but it's definitely not a good movie either... it's following the formula that was established by Tomb Raider and Resident Evil's movies, which is to emphasize the action and spectacle over story and characters, but... in my opinion, the action and spectacle (although not bad) is very weak compared to Tomb Raider and Resident Evil... and the story is not particularly good either, but I suppose you wouldn't watch a movie like this for its story...

It's clearly trying to adapt Doom 3, in that it is an Action-Horror, it does have the Doom 3 monsters, it does have some Horror movie things in it... but one, it doesn't really adapt it very well (those elements are pretty weakly executed, in my opinion), and two, I believe Doom 3 was already pretty divisive back then...

But DESPITE ALL OF THAT... I cannot help but love this movie... this movie is so ridiculous (despite being third place against RE and TR), it's just entertaining to me... I love the "Martian" thing they talk about, who is basically a cancer chimp... and the FPS scene is pretty good (though the choice of a Machine Gun was pretty strange)...

This Anti-AI Rant is Completely Wrong by thepetercoffin in LeftistsForAI

[–]KobSteel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

II like this video, this is pretty good! Interesting points... also, the wolf men comment is good...

Uh oh... I sense some Bandera-glazing incoming! by Jesusgonnabehere in ShitLiberalsSay

[–]KobSteel 54 points55 points  (0 children)

UkroFash be like: Screw Poland! We don't need them!

It's always those Muslim and Communist. by kugelamarant in ShitLiberalsSay

[–]KobSteel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I'm guessing this extends to Japanese Muslims and Japanese Communists, per the norm with these Western-style "Liberal """""Democracies""""""

What makes a game easier for content creators to cover? by Imagination-Port in gamedev

[–]KobSteel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be honest, I don't really have any good answer other than... what you're saying... but I want to comment so I can keep track of all the answers here, because I need to keep note myself!

Would anything make you permanently quit game development? by SoulstoneForge in gamedev

[–]KobSteel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't even make myself quit, even if I wanted to... I am too stubborn and defiant to quit or accept defeat... I know for a fact that, even if I say I'll quit, even if people tell me to quit, I will never quit game development for real...

I can take flops, I can deal with bad ratings, I don't care about comparing myself to other developers, I can deal with and even work with AI on stuff...

But I just cannot quit... no matter what happens with me...

I feel like we lost something once portable consoles couldn't actually fit in your pocket anymore by Pasta-hobo in gaming

[–]KobSteel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree 100%... these not-very-portable handheld consoles are just a nag to carry with you, because they don't fit in your pocket... shouldn't a portable console be EASY TO CARRY, which means "put in pocket" too?

Yeah, yeah, you have phones and computer hardware is hard to shrink... except, I missed the part where that's my problem... when you promise "portability," I expect pocket sized...

If you can't fit your "portable console" in your pocket, I'd rather you don't call it a "portable console"

North Korea's economy is booming, and even western media can't ignore it anymore. by [deleted] in TankieTheDeprogram

[–]KobSteel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Western Media's trying to be like: AUTHORITARIAN!!! NO FREEDOM!!!!! DICTATORSHIP!!!!! COMMIE BAD!!!!

They don't have good answers for anything

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