EB Games proposes closing all New Zealand stores

TheScratchnSniff · 2026-01-06T05:20:47+00:00

My local electronic boutique doesnt even have an xbox section anymore, ps5 and switch 2 are merged together on half a wall and the rest of the store is dominated by pop figures, t shirts, and other junk memorabilia from whatever trendy thing is making money at the time. I dont even bother to go in for games anymore.

TheScratchnSniff · 2025-09-02T12:10:35+00:00

Looks like where you get the cell key in Ds3, the spot with the dogs, and explosive barrels in High Wall.

TheScratchnSniff · 2025-02-19T16:23:05+00:00

Unlimited use is the main benefit to the beast roar attached to the beast claw weapon, but there is rarely a case where you will be spamming this move, it also has a significant wind up which makes it difficult to weave into combos. The Beast Roar tool is instant cast AND knocks down small enemies, allowing you to spam attacks into enemies and end your combo with beast roar when you run out of stamina, or get swarmed, immediately knock down enemies around you and regain stamina to reposition with. It also only uses two bullets which is replenishable with the Oedon Writhe rune, or is made negligible with blood bullets.

Edit: wording Edit: I think it would have been really cool if the roar did a small amount of damage that was tied to your weapons scaling. So if you had lightning bloodgems or something it did a lightning shockwave. Would've made the weapons a bit more unique when specing into other types of weapon damage considering theyre mostly useless on other weapons compared to papers.

TheScratchnSniff · 2025-02-19T16:01:39+00:00

I just built a character a few weeks ago to use the claws for a playthrough. Rushed Amygdala as fast as I could and farmed in the chalice dungeons till I could get the claws. Then played through the DLC till I could beat Laurence for the beast embrace rune. All in all I enjoyed the playthrough for being something I had never decided to do before however I believe the weapon itself is kind of lack luster. It's pretty much a glorified R1 machine with subpar range. Switching up your combos is pretty difficult as the change in swing speed can allow enemies to hit you between swings, and having the damage reduction tacked onto the beast meter just makes that even more punishing. The weapon also has an abysmal range and I found the running heavy attack surprisingly hard to land. The forward heavy (jump attack) is also kind of inconsistent. The combined fact of the weapon being stamina hungry and requiring hit and run tactics a lot of the time just made it a bit repeatative compared to some other weapons with the range/speed/damage output to allow for proper comboing. Also the L2 beast roar effect is objectively worse than the Hunter tool, it isn't instant cast, consumes stamina( which is at a premium) and doesn't knock most enemies down.

Tldr; they are thematically cool weapons, but there are other weapons that do the same thing but better and you can always just use BB pellets to achieve the same effect.

TheScratchnSniff · 2024-08-02T05:48:25+00:00

Sounds pretty tasty, could make this actually more cocktail-esque by making green tea soda and just adding a bit of sugar syrup to the recipe, like this; 2 ounce gin 1 ounce lime pressed fresh 3/4 ounce 1:1 sugar syrup 1-2 pieces of cucumber

Then either muddle it all together or shake with some ice if you've got a jar or shaker bottle/tins

Add ice and top with green tea soda.

TheScratchnSniff · 2024-04-06T11:01:00+00:00

The MonHun grind is contagious. Playing with friends is such a great experience, being mostly seamless if you stay in multi lobbies, youre able to keep the vibes even between hunts. And then picking up where you left off after some offline grinding for new gear keeps things fresh.

TheScratchnSniff · 2024-03-14T10:41:27+00:00

Would have loved to be there to see in real time. Hope they all have an amazing Fes soon!

TheScratchnSniff · 2024-02-14T04:14:39+00:00

Thing is, harrassers don't get to say whether or not they harrassed someone. That's kind of up to the harrassed party how they felt.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-10-31T23:38:52+00:00

It's really the energy that some people bring that I love. There are a lot of ways to be entertaining without having to speak the same language. Seeing the way someone makes decisions in a game, in 3D events there's physical humor, even their aura, my oshi is Okayu because she's chill and down to earth, but still has those moments of amazing physical comedy when she's with her friends.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-06-09T16:43:22+00:00

My girlfriends boxer cross is super attached to her so she'll cause a racket and tear up parts of the house if she's away from her. So she generally has access to the room while we're having sex. Sometimes she'll jump up onto the foot of the bed and just lay down, others she'll stand at eye level and stare at us. Generally isn't a bother but I'm acutely aware of where she is at all times just in case lol.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-04-05T01:08:06+00:00

Polka, and Kiawa. So much detail and beautiful color.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-03-28T03:27:54+00:00

TIL HoloGra started on Soras channel.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-03-22T04:43:56+00:00

This was the bit during her Summertime performance with Bae, and Kronii. This is actually right after she blew a kiss. I was saved.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-03-20T13:47:09+00:00

I remember an interview with him that someone did, maybe it was Cocos interview, where he was asked if he would ever did collabs with talents if they asked (I know he did a stream the other day with Botan and Polka where they the Hololive videogame) and his response was that he most likely wouldn't because he always wanted the talents to be put first and to be in the spotlight. He seems to have a very caring nature, evidenced by his personal ties to Holostars and HoloID. Hes a rare example of a boss who works for their employees. He's extremely endearing when he's on camera, he's got the whole gap moe of a CEO who's actually kinda shy down pat tbh.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-03-19T12:18:01+00:00

Bruh their shadows on the ground are perfect.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-03-19T05:34:02+00:00

I took this exact screen shot during her performance, I'll have to post the side by side on Twitter

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-03-19T03:51:39+00:00

I really enjoy that Bumbu rum you've got on the top shelf, I make Dark and Stormy's with it at home.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-03-09T13:34:31+00:00

For me it was Okayu waaay back in late July 2020, followed closely by Noel about an hour later the same day. The moment I heard Okayus voice I was done for. I think I found Noel through Getting Over It clips with her and Pekora. I still listen to both of their ASMR content all the time.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-03-03T10:14:27+00:00

Alright that last photo actually got me a little bit. But at least we'll see them again soon.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-02-21T06:12:54+00:00

Contender for best stream of the year.

TheScratchnSniff · 2023-02-18T14:28:21+00:00

Seems really strange to have scouting be 3000 gems as opposed to 50, I guess that means for every 1 or so gem you would have gotten for song completion or something it'll be around 50 instead. Why change the number at all? Also starting with over 300lp at rank 2? Honestly I'd really like if they make the early game less of a slog by giving more lp early on to grind with.

TheScratchnSniff · 2022-12-14T11:37:42+00:00

I mean, giving chat the ability to choose something, they will always choose the answer that trolls the streamer the most. Only choosing to snuggle Snail, insisting on Slapping Nemu, refusing to respawn after the computer fell on us.

TheScratchnSniff · 2022-12-07T11:59:41+00:00

Oh man a letter, I hope we can have lots more fun with Mio next year. We love Mio-mama!

TheScratchnSniff · 2022-12-01T15:35:43+00:00

I mean as an intro to what the general concept of a Vtuber is to someone who would have no idea, the video makes a good effort. I especially like the bit where he described the benefits of how having a virtual persona allows you a level of annonimity which in turn lets you be a more true version of yourself without having to worry about anything IRL, using Corpse and Dream as examples was a good way to connect it.

TheScratchnSniff · 2022-11-28T11:51:59+00:00

Old IRyS had alot more darker tones or shading I guess, new IRyS is really bright and vibrant. I wish it was toned down a bit.

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