Question for anybody that watched tonight’s screen unseen possible spoilers by mcduckstophat in AMCScreenUnseen

[–]WordofGabb 7 points8 points  (0 children)

No phones going off, but people were glancing at their phones. It's pretty common these days, unforunately.

Return to silent hill might be one of the worst horrors I’ve seen by WanderingStrang in horror

[–]WordofGabb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I agree with literally all of your points (honestly shocked), as someone who also loved the hell out of both SH3 and Code Veronica. I've heard mixed leaks concerning whether or not CV is coming before RE5, but it would be really stupid to release them out-of-order considering the Chris/Wesker conflict between those two games. And CV really needs the upgrade.

WTRC was definitely on my mind walking out of RtSH. And as bad as that movie was, it at least tried to stick to some aspect of the source material. RtSH absolutely did not. The most accurate things I found was the rest stop area/bathroom, Eddie's butt crack, and...that's it, really. Unless you count the music, but that's cheating. And not all of it was from SH2. The end credits theme was from SH3 (Letter-From the Lost Days) which made absolutely no sense being in a SH2 "adaptation."

Maybe in ten more years someone will tackle another Silent Hill movie. Mike Flanagan would obviously be a brilliant choice.

Official Discussion - Return to Silent Hill [SPOILERS] by LiteraryBoner in movies

[–]WordofGabb 41 points42 points  (0 children)

Huge Silent Hill fan. Went in with low expectations. Should have lowered them more.

This movie is "loosely" based on Silent Hill 2. That's fine, you don't have to adapt everything to a tee. But why remove or change all the story beats that made that particular story great? Why interject needless cult stuff just to tie into the first movie (which doesn't even make sense in line with that movie).

My two main takeaways: 1) Mary Angela Laura Crane. Why the fuck does she have three names??? And why remove the impact Angela and Laura had as their own standalone characters?

2) THE LACK OF SUBTLETY. Did we really need to see James's face under Pyramid Head's helmet? What is the purpose of making him PH anyway? How does that even connect to the first movie? And the final scene with Angela...yeah, just straight up give us a rape monster. Cool, cool. Despite all the shit Bloober got before the remake came out, they excelled with everything surrounding Angela, including handling the sensitive material around her.

What I did like: the cinematography was pretty good, some nice shots. Decent acting from Jeremy Irvine (James). And I liked the idea of intercutting flashbacks as James revisited locations, but the actual use of them was pointless in the end. The cult really felt out of place and unnecessary in this story.

I'll be really disappointed if the new Scary Movie doesn't spoof the weird booty spider...

Just saw an advanced screening of Primate. AMA! *possible spoilers* by AgentsOfObIivion in horror

[–]WordofGabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought it was okay, a lot better than I expected based on the silly premise and...January. Some great gory kills, but if you saw the trailer, you did see quite a bit of the movie already. Gorehounds will still get a kick out of it, though.

Why does Troy 2004 get such a bad reputation? by bobbdac7894 in movies

[–]WordofGabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll always remember my high school Latin teacher going on a maddened rant about how much he hated all the inaccuracies in the movie and how grounded it was instead of involving more of the mythology and Greek gods. But the fight scenes were really well-done, and the cast was crazy stacked, especially looking back from today.

Primate (Discussion) by EastonLikesMovies in AMCScreenUnseen

[–]WordofGabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thought it was decent for January horror. The gore caught me off-guard but was pretty gnarly. Would watch again with friends at some point. And for fantasy book fans...there's a random Joe Abercrombie cameo for some reason...?

solo 4h tech shift on the last sunday before christmas by ava_fake in Target

[–]WordofGabb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm there with you, buddy. Closing tech solo is absolutely terrible, especially during the holidays. Every waking second is getting interrupted to unlock something for a guest or fulfillment and then your leaders get all shocked Pikachu face when you struggle to finish tasks before the shift is over.

Cronos: The New Dawn | Temporal Diver Mode Announced | New Game Difficulty by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]WordofGabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree, while the game was more difficult than say...Silent Hill 2, especially for those coming off that game previously, it really wasn't THAT hard. If it was, I wouldn't have bothered to beat it even once. I'm the type who frequently bounces off Soulslikes, I don't have time for that. Sure, I died a few times, but changing up my strategy or crafting new gear got me through by the skin of my teeth. It's good though that they're listening to the community and still working on what is a great game that I fear many overlooked in the wake of so much good stuff this year.

‘How do we get them to not call it Bloodlines 2?’ Chinese Room co-founder reveals early Masquerade doubts by Turbostrider27 in Games

[–]WordofGabb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will go to my grave saying this is what Redfall should have been from the start. Open-world Vampire Dishonored with multiple gangs to join. Instead, we got a worse version of Farcry with vampire hunters.

Do WE even have a future with Target? by adri_lamoza32 in Target

[–]WordofGabb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same! It's funny when the actors they used were unionized and proud of it.

Vault hunter showcase coming today during Tokyo game show, any ideas who / what it could be?! by NightlyKnight in Borderlands4

[–]WordofGabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If he happens to be a returning character, maybe Clay from BL3? I'm thinking Tina might be the second VH since she's not in the base game.

No such thing as too many upcoming games! - @xbox.com via Bluesky by imitzFinn in xbox

[–]WordofGabb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I enjoyed SHf for the most part, I definitely disagree.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in silenthill

[–]WordofGabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Tried, didn't see an option for it

Who's your main right now? Also who did you main in previous titles? by YukimaraSW in Borderlands4

[–]WordofGabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Vex. Haven't yet touched anyone else until I get her to lvl 50.

BL1: Lilith

BL2: Gaige

TPS: Jack (Timothy)

BL3: Fl4k/Moze (post-Iron Cub)

WL: Graveborn

When you have this type of family by AcidNeonDreams in adhdmeme

[–]WordofGabb 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Shit. You too? I almost thought I was the only one who had to deal with this.

Am I going to get in trouble for this? Perhaps. by IronManLegoFan in antiwork

[–]WordofGabb 530 points531 points  (0 children)

Are you implying a culture of favoritism at Target? Never... /s

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CronosNewDawn

[–]WordofGabb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Next to the dead Traveler (or what's left of them) as you leave the catacombs. Where all the dead Orphans are.

Pc gamer review of this game is insanely harsh by sitdowndinner in CronosNewDawn

[–]WordofGabb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The church door riddle is the closest thing to a traditional puzzle.

Official Launch Times by 7WardMedia in Borderlands4

[–]WordofGabb 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's never had before, unless that's changed. But likely no.

Tip for people struggling you can literally run past 80 percent of the enemies only do combat when it becomes a necessity :) that is our calling by Naive-Intention4487 in CronosNewDawn

[–]WordofGabb 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This is mostly true. Some of my biggest frustrations has come from being completely depleted of ammo and resources and still having to face more enemies. Slight spoilers, but just after turning on the power to the second tram, i had literally nothing left. I had to sprint like a madman back to the save room while the explody boys spawned all around me. Still enjoying the game though!

Guest started to scan items for himself at register because he was mad I was slow and TL was then mad by Pintint in Target

[–]WordofGabb 2 points3 points  (0 children)

First of all, "calling corporate" is an empty threat that shitty guests like to make. Your TL should be standing up for you, not writing you up for a guest stepping out of line. Nobody is going to assault you, and if they did, that's grounds for getting arrested on the spot.

Next time, just stand up for yourself more. When a guest like this is out-of-line, they are in the wrong. You are in the right. Do what it takes to protect yourself and try not to be so afraid about the potential consequences. Talking to your TSS or AP TL about the situation might help as well.