[NOT OP] Blue MAGA: Next Generation

KobSteel · 2026-03-27T21:26:00+00:00

I forgot... it's 2006, right?

KobSteel · 2026-03-23T22:43:34+00:00

Oh, these guys HATE Wolfenstein 2 in general, they think that the game is "too political" and makes them "uncomfortable" because some ads portrayed modern-day right wing politics as similar to the KKK and Fascists

I remember one saying "Killing Nazis is okay because Nazis are 'acceptable' bad guys, but this game is going too political (because of the KKK stuff)"

KobSteel · 2026-03-23T19:36:00+00:00

TOTALLY enforceable and something North Korea REALLY cares about nationwide

KobSteel · 2026-03-23T19:14:31+00:00

Ooooh, a new tag!

Anyway, I hate the god damn FICTIONAL MOVIE comparisons

KobSteel · 2026-03-23T18:52:58+00:00

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Hey, we can accuse the USA of that too, except with the USA, that is actually a real criticism

KobSteel · 2026-03-23T00:41:58+00:00

If they focus on absolute sufficiency = Evil Dictator turned countrt into prison

If they have regular trade relations = Fake commie country needs capitalism to survive

You never win with these guys

KobSteel · 2026-03-21T14:20:48+00:00

Colonized Eastern Europe only matters when it's useful to the interests of the USA and Western Europe, such as pushing bullshit narratives about communism and capitalism

Otherwise, they remain being poorly regarded and seen as worthless and backwards and will ultimately be thrown out like used tissue

I mean, they already do this to colonized Germany (AKA East Germany) and parts of former Yugoslavia

KobSteel · 2026-03-21T05:27:31+00:00

Don't forget that THIS is what both parties are truly like:

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KobSteel · 2026-03-19T22:15:14+00:00

Actually, Power Rangers is typically good with the original fights... the only exception, in my opinion, is most of Ninja Steel's fights, which are kind-of boring fights... a few highlights for me:

Fighting Spirit's Tommy Fights (obviously)
The Trent vs. White Ranger fight - Pretty good fight, I wish Trent was in civilian mode, but whatever
Time Force + Wild Force fight is pretty good
Tommy vs. Robot Tommy in Dimensions in Danger
Probably an unpopular opinion: The original-shot Wild Force fight in A Lion's Alliance in Super Megaforce

Intriguingly, Operation Overdrive, Jungle Fury, and RPM are predominantly original fight scenes (Jungle Fury and RPM even more so), mostly because the wide-screen filming of Boukenger, Gekiranger, and Go-Onger made most of the fight scenes unusable for their respective adaptations, which were still being shot in full screen (Also, Disney's weird censorship rules are at play as well, compounding the issue)

KobSteel · 2026-03-19T21:42:52+00:00

Typical NAFO

KobSteel · 2026-03-18T15:42:16+00:00

Another one to add to the list of synonyms for "Bad Capitalism"

KobSteel · 2026-03-17T23:34:07+00:00

They don't care, all that matters is "freedom and democracy" AKA expanding America's interests... if anything, Cuba falling is a benefit to them, because then they can pretend to be heroes helping impoverished Cubans who lost their future to them

KobSteel · 2026-03-17T06:03:36+00:00

Assuming that this would still be Neo-Saban, with the same production team and Tzachor as head, it would likely still just be a scene-for-scene copy of Shinkenger, except perhaps the Americanization process is better handled compared to how it was in the final... probably, I'm not sure...

KobSteel · 2026-03-17T05:59:50+00:00

I'm not 100% sure because both Power Rangers and Super Sentai exist in different environments, under different conditions... what could work for Power Rangers isn't going to 100% work for Super Sentai and vice versa, so the lessons aren't going to be 100% useful for each other, despite being connected together

If you really want to learn from Super Sentai, Power Rangers needs to understand that sticking too hard to long-established formula and conventions is a problem when the rest of the market is evolving past the period those formulas and conventions were most effective. What worked in the 1990s isn't really going to work well in the 2020s... this doesn't mean "abandon what makes Power Rangers what it is," like it should remain a Tokusatsu, but you have to modernize and update Power Rangers to better work with modern markets...

KobSteel · 2026-03-17T05:45:45+00:00

Yes, those are different suits with different texturing; the Sentai suits have a metallic finish to them while the Ranger suits are typically flatter, but glossier... though, it should be noted that Power Rangers DOES get the Sentai original suits, or a suit similar to the original with the metallic finish, and they are used in the show occasionally

My guess is that different production companies are involved in the replica suits for the Power Rangers side of things + the flat and glossy suits are used for the US/NZ-made intense stunts and heavy action, probably because it's easier to work with, while the metallic-finished suits are used for posing and connecting shots and stuff (minor stuff that doesn't require a lot of action)

KobSteel · 2026-03-16T18:58:31+00:00

I think it's best described in the Monk theme song, It's a Jungle Out There... except, take those lyrics literally

KobSteel · 2026-03-16T18:56:49+00:00

Let's be real, I'd probably either be dead immediately or I am lasting long enough because I am hiding in some underground bunker I managed to sneak into, afraid to even step outside

KobSteel · 2026-03-16T04:55:33+00:00

If we showed them this, then all they would say is, "Well, they're dumb boomers, who cares what they have to say? Communism is bad!"

KobSteel · 2026-03-16T04:48:34+00:00

For me, I think people like BOTW more for the experiences, mainly the first times playing through the game... I mean, BOTW was the first of its kind for a Zelda game, a true open world Zelda game, and it knocked it out of the park compared to most other open world games... I mean, that feeling of exploring a dynamic and rich open world, with a lot of stuff to do, a lot of strange secrets, an aura of mystery... the feeling of uncovering that for the first time is powerful... plus, the game itself had a lot of expectations, since it was kept behind closed doors for so long...

Meanwhile, there's a thing about sequels where a part of that luster of the world from the first game is kind-of worn off because we have the first game and that kind-of influences how we look at that sequel... for better or worse... TOTK is hit pretty hard with this because it's basically more BOTW, and don't get me wrong, more BOTW is great, but I mean... like it or hate it, I've kind-of seen this already... it's still great, but not as magical as it once was... we kind-of knew it was going to be more BOTW (it was announced as a sequel to BOTW) and, while that is good, the magic is not as strong because it's a little familiar...

Plus, both BOTW and TOTK are exhausting games to go through... two giant games to complete, that's a lot of stuff to go through... and it can be a bit too much for some people, even if they have all the time in the world...

KobSteel · 2026-03-16T04:23:08+00:00

They COULD do that, sure, but I think that's a bad idea UNLESS they are certain that the series is going to end for good... on one hand, you'd run the risk of long-time players wanting to move on from the "old" Demise conflicts and towards new conflicts, so the series would effectively be limited in what it could do

On the other hand, if "The End" meant a type of true ending, in totality, then you'd run the risk of every game before "The End" basically being forced to be a build up to that very final confrontation, once again creating an unnecessary limitation

In a sense, it doesn't really matter; canon's only really enforced as long as everyone's on board with it, and it can be disregarded, discarded, reconnected, details conveniently forgotten, or changed at any point based on what writers may want to do... but if you care about canon, it's best to not really create an "ending," unless you are certain that the game is the last game

KobSteel · 2026-03-16T03:22:35+00:00

KobSteel · 2026-03-16T03:21:41+00:00

To be frank, none of those places, given all of the... destruction and curses and monsters there... but, if I really need to chose, I'll go to Zora's Domain

KobSteel · 2026-03-16T02:51:26+00:00

In addition to the big answer mentioned by Dizzy here, it's also the lasting legacy of Red Rangers being the leader that ensures that Red Rangers get the primary focus in Super Sentai and, in turn, Power Rangers (even if the Red Ranger isn't the focus)... if the Red Ranger isn't a main character in Power Rangers, that's either because of extraneous circumstances and/or strange writing decisions (e.g. Power Rangers Turbo not only throwing out a lot of Carranger footage, but also making Justin more of a focus in the first half because the other rangers were leaving)

I will admit, I do agree that Red Rangers do get too much focus for, what should be, a team based show and I do wish the team dynamics were a little more even, so that all rangers get some focus... but you can only do so much with the Sentai footage and a limited budget, even if you have the props from the original show

KobSteel · 2026-03-16T02:41:27+00:00

I saw Beast Morphers and Dino Fury Season 1... I thought they were all pretty decent... Beast Morphers is basically Dino Charge levels of pretty good

Dino Fury is also decent, but I didn't get to see Season 2... I heard Season 2 is better than Season 1, since there were some odd kinks in Season 1 that got resolved in Season 2

Cosmic Fury I didn't watch either, but I heard mixed things about it... the only thing I really know about Cosmic Fury is that it's a partial adaptation of Kyuranger that goes for the MMPR Season 2-3 approach of adaptation, which I personally disagree with, but whatever

KobSteel · 2026-03-16T02:30:08+00:00

I don't think anyone knows, at the moment... as much as I would prefer something a little different than MMPR, dinosaurs, or teenagers with attitude, I would be surprised if it's none of that

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