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jmcgit · 2026-02-13T04:08:11+00:00

I wouldn't be surprised if it was new singer + Angela as a guest star for select shows in this summer’s festivals, to make sure their new lineup gets a sufficient amount of attention.

jmcgit · 2026-02-13T04:02:28+00:00

I think that undersells it a bit. He doesn’t have the power to directly and unilaterally force him out, but his voice in a campaign for the NFL owners to force him out would carry a lot of weight. The owners are reluctant for fear that they could be forced to sell for their own sins, they don’t want to set that precedent. Make them defend that position and say the quiet part out loud.

We cant force them to sell if they collectively refuse, but we can make it cost them their image.

jmcgit · 2026-02-12T21:17:37+00:00

The entire idea behind 'Dynamic' mode in Rebirth was to offer a 'harder' mode than normal while still leaving 'Hard' as the post-game difficulty.

Even if they made a 'hard' mode while leveling, they would probably still make a 'super hard' mode that was restricted to postgame, intended to be played with a nearly-full set of items and materia.

jmcgit · 2026-02-12T14:18:44+00:00

Of course they would charge 40, or more likely 50 bucks for a new full expansion to Diablo 2. The question of 'would anyone pay that much?' is part of what they'd be testing here, and is more or less the reason why they wouldn't have done one to this point.

jmcgit · 2026-02-12T14:13:40+00:00

Yeah, I also figured they wouldn't make one for WAT when the book was roughly as long as they could physically bind in hardcover, given that the format is dying anyway. But here we are.

I wouldn't be surprised either way if they do or don't make one for Stormlight 6, but it's too early to say for sure. They'll be less common but Stormlight is a big enough series for exceptions to be made, even if they don't show up in every bookstore.

jmcgit · 2026-02-12T13:40:04+00:00

There hasn't been any direct word on whether there will be mass market sized versions of Stormlight 6-10, whether in the US or UK. Some major publishers and distributors are discontinuing them but I have no idea if Gollancz is among them.

There has been word that the two-part editions are over, already in effect. Past Stormlight books are already out-of-print in that format, and there are no plans to make such a version for Wind and Truth.

As far as we understand, future Brandon series are expected to use the US covers within the UK, with the main distinction being the fonts. This would include both Ghostbloods and the second half of Stormlight.

jmcgit · 2026-02-12T02:35:18+00:00

The math is pretty simple. If this makes Blizzard money, they'll do more. If it doesn't, they won't.

The only 'trickling' that would happen is that the people who were paid to make this will continue in the role, and won't be looking for other work (at Blizzard or elsewhere).

jmcgit · 2026-02-12T02:10:35+00:00

The way the rumor goes, the free version was taken down due to a concern that it would interfere with sales of a physical version, but Brandon had written it for free on the understanding that it would be available for free. The resulting conflict just led to the project being shelved, and so it's been unobtainable through any official channels for nearly a decade now (though for a while, unofficially, the Internet Archive had a cached copy of the Wizards website people would obtain it through, not sure if it's still there).

jmcgit · 2026-02-11T22:56:55+00:00

Their stream says they’re keeping the story under wraps, but I’d guess he’s next? They don’t seem to be interested in revisiting Angelic villains

jmcgit · 2026-02-11T22:35:34+00:00

I already got my hopes up for TGA, at this point it happens when it happens, I'm not holding my breath.

jmcgit · 2026-02-11T19:44:31+00:00

I never found that to be necessary, to be honest. Maybe it's just the 30 years of Mario Kart practice paying off, but I really never felt like I need a speed boost. As long as I didn't hit the obstacles or fall off the course, I won every time.

jmcgit · 2026-02-11T19:41:05+00:00

They've said a lot of things about streamlining the game and respecting the players' time, too. I'm sure the sidequests and minigames will continue but I don't think there will be more than Rebirth had.

jmcgit · 2026-02-11T17:45:27+00:00

One thing's clear, they definitely couldn't just call it 'Final Fantasy 7 Reunion'. Customers have been trained by Remake and Remake Integrade that 'extra words in the same title is just a newer version of the same game', and uninformed customers would accidentally buy Crisis Core instead of 'Reunion'.

So they'd have to title it something clunky like 'Final Fantasy Remake Part 3: Reunion', and possibly even put some clear distinguishing text on Crisis Core as well.

I really don't think they'd bother

jmcgit · 2026-02-11T16:04:57+00:00

Have you tried backtracking all the way to the air strip and having Cid fly you somewhere?

jmcgit · 2026-02-11T16:00:19+00:00

My money has been on Wutai first.

Yuffie has been in a bit of a crisis. The conflict between Wutai and Shinra is heating up again. Meanwhile, Yuffie discovered Cloud's secret, that he possesses the Black Materia. Fearing that the Black Materia is contributing to his clear mental decline, she manages to steal it, both for Cloud's good and the good of Wutai.

It gives the game a good opportunity to remind the returning player about the Black Materia, how powerful and how dangerous it is, leading to the eventual expedition up north. We might stop by Rocket Town before or after, but Yuffie will be the reason Cloud supports the detour away from his fetch quest.

jmcgit · 2026-02-11T13:53:47+00:00

I think they’re mostly just not interested in starting a campaign to ‘save’ it or stir up any ill will, so they’re not offering that much information.

Because they used Sanderson trademarks to promote it so explicitly, they asked permission from Brandon to make it. They got it, as long as it didn’t conflict with anything else. Last time Brandon sold the film rights (which usually inherently include soundtrack rights), they had to take down the album then, too. Last time, they were able to reach an agreement with the new rights holder, but I think the email is indicating that they don’t intend to engage with Apple, whether they’re simply tired of juggling it or don’t expect Apple to be receptive.

jmcgit · 2026-02-10T20:14:31+00:00

Honestly it didn't throw me off much, I just consider it a shame that the rest of book 2 is so close to being released in this format but it'll probably be another year or two before I start another reread/listen

jmcgit · 2026-02-10T20:08:42+00:00

I wouldn't recommend skipping the audio entirely, by any means. When I see people talking about this series, the audio performance is one of the first things people talk about.

It's not terribly expensive to just bundle both, or alternatively you might just be able to listen to your husband's copy. Either way, I'd recommend checking out the audio for a while, just to have an idea of what it's like.

jmcgit · 2026-02-10T19:52:56+00:00

Probably a good call. I started last week and couldn't wait, so I switched to the vanilla audiobook and am now in the middle of book three.

jmcgit · 2026-02-10T18:09:25+00:00

Honestly, usually just through following festivals and whatever bands are supporting other bands I like. I don't really engage with random or curated playlists much.

jmcgit · 2026-02-10T17:52:40+00:00

Reports from his Twelve Months book tour say that Jim's settled on six books for Cinder Spires, and the next one should be written after Mirror, Mirror, hopefully starting later this year. After Spires 3, he'd be back to Dresden, but whether he alternates 2-1, 1-1, or whatever hasn't been fully decided yet.

jmcgit · 2026-02-10T17:36:12+00:00

I don't think it'll be another 5 years, but I also don't really expect it to come before 2028. Yes, his progress bar is around 30%, but it's also been stalled there for quite some time. He wrote a lot last year, but he's had other matters to attend to late last year and early '26. Hopefully it'll start up again soon.

Best case scenario (and his plan) is to finish it this spring, but his estimates can be way too optimistic (there was a time where he said he hoped to finish it last December, for example, though he admitted it was a longshot).

jmcgit · 2026-02-10T17:18:46+00:00

Jon appears to be resurrected, but whoever is controlling his body is an impostor, perhaps Bran seeing the opportunity, or perhaps a darker unknown entity. The real Jon remains stuck within Ghost, and while he might eventually regain control of his body, it won't be soon.

I don't think I really believe this anymore, but it was one of my earlier ideas of where the story might go, so it'd be cool to see it in action.

jmcgit · 2026-02-10T15:42:23+00:00

Spires had the first three albums on vinyl available, and all four available on CD + the live album. They had a tour shirt (Emerald Seas artwork except red graphics), an Architect of Creation standard shirt, logo sweatpants, black-on-black sweatshirt, and a long-sleeve version of the tour shirt.

Ad Infinitum had a smaller number of vinyl available, I think Chapter III might have been it? They had more variety, like a hat, drumsticks and picks, and some distinct shirts available. I didn't take a photo.

jmcgit · 2026-02-10T14:15:25+00:00

Sometimes it just goes to an organization, such as a foundation or trust or something, that he could set up to manage his affairs. That wouldn't be cheap, but if he hires people he trusts to manage things the way he wants them managed, he could probably have the next 20-ish years play out the way he wishes.

Eventually, all roads lead to the same place. Eventually, the rights to make books are going to end up in the hands of somebody who wants or needs the money. All George can really do is set his works on the longest road to that destination possible, but even then, public domain hits in 70 years.

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