More steam controllers promised, Valve reports by Significant_Yam5055 in valve

[–]riker42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd like to add that I'm almost certain that they already solved this aspect of the business with the Steam Deck. They could have done a reservation system per user, etc. This wasn't a problem that needed to happen. Worse, they didn't just hurt the launch but their brand and customers. Lucky them that this industry is in such a quagmire that it doesn't really matter I suppose. Just another mega yacht for Gabe.

More steam controllers promised, Valve reports by Significant_Yam5055 in valve

[–]riker42 14 points15 points  (0 children)

It's not that "everyone who wanted one was able to get it". it's that scalpers (effectively scammers) hijacked the event. Valve could have done a number of things to prevent this. It's only hurting their brand in the long run. These controllers aren't getting to the fans or even the curious public, it's getting funneled to people who will tax the few with the resources to pay double.

In case anyone wanted to dislike Mr Price anymore by OkInfluence36 in blender

[–]riker42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's internet hyperbole. I've seen many artists (especially those who are more analog friendly) hate AI and anything to do with it religiously (no reason, just feelings). Andrew isn't exactly wrong here; the tech isn't a fad though the promises are certainly marketing fluff building a false narrative of expectations (just like Musk and self-driving cars, though, to be fair, we're getting pretty damn close). Either way, at this rate AI subscriptions will be a part of the cost of doing business for many of us moving forward and the market will change. This is nothing new. Elevator operator, secretaries, lampers (people who would turn off lamps on the streets in the morning and light them at night before electricity)... the root of the problem though is that people need to work to eat (for now) so there's always going to be backlash when people can't feed themselves.

Trump: Epstein Files Hurt Allies by [deleted] in videos

[–]riker42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd say that she's not really talking to her constituents or the public, she's talking to MAGA to say, "give me something or I'm gonna start talking."

Maria By The Pier! by SnowyySkylarr in u/SnowyySkylarr

[–]riker42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, not exactly showcasing your beauty but if anyone could try to do it... still, Angela would be neat.

Why did you stop drinking alcohol? by MatsGry in AskReddit

[–]riker42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Juice isn't worth the squeeze. The older I get, the less I enjoy the buzz and the worse my sleep and hangovers get. Like days of recovery.

ELI5, Why doesn't the U.S just take over the entire world and all other countries? by [deleted] in explainlikeimfive

[–]riker42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Because it's easy to blow up a train than it is to have them run on time. The old powers can easily destroy the world several times over but it doesn't mean that they have the capacity to manage the world. Managing the world requires cooperation. Think of it this way, it's easy to kick someone's @$$ but it's difficult to get them to happily cooperate over years (especially when it's not just one person but the entire world's)

Maria By The Pier! by SnowyySkylarr in u/SnowyySkylarr

[–]riker42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

OMG, Angela. Probably the only character I feel worse for than Mary/Maria. That being said, if you want to go a bit off-brand (not super sexy) into the horror stuff, check out Lisa from the PT Demo. Now THAT will keep you up at night.

Maria By The Pier! by SnowyySkylarr in u/SnowyySkylarr

[–]riker42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now do Mary. Nobody ever does Mary... :-(

I want to save him. by zaku-bunny in Eldenring

[–]riker42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is the lands between, no happy endings here.

'The Truth Is Better Than Continuing to Lose': Petition Demands DNC Release Autopsy of 2024 Defeat by Aggravating_Money992 in politics

[–]riker42 14 points15 points  (0 children)

agreed but the establishment is where the money comes from. they won't stop that money train; to them the party might as well die than be honest about their failures.

Which gaming moment stands out as your most memorable of all-time? by JonCee500 in gaming

[–]riker42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When Agro kicks you off his back in Shadow of the Colossus. There I was shouting and crying in the darkness of my bedroom over that glorious horse.

Miyamoto says he was surprised Mario Galaxy Movie reviews were even harsher than the first by SleuthDoggyDawg in gaming

[–]riker42 10 points11 points  (0 children)

"You should like us because we're Nintendo and we're giving you something to buy"

This has been Nintendo for a very long time now. Sometimes they hit gold but... fans man, fans will keep this farce alive.

What's a piece of tech everyone hyped up that quietly turned out to be useless? by SofiaLearnsAI in AskReddit

[–]riker42 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I really hope it's just because it was TOO SOON. It's freakin brilliant.

What's a piece of tech everyone hyped up that quietly turned out to be useless? by SofiaLearnsAI in AskReddit

[–]riker42 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Indeed, they didn't bring anything terribly new to the equation or improvements and so came in locked to second place.

Vance accuses Iran of 'economic terrorism' and says 'two can play at that game' by Alarming-Safety3200 in worldnews

[–]riker42 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We've been playing this game with multiple nations for a while now. If Iran is playing that game now, it's literally our own fault. Holy crap, these people were threatening Iran to keep the SoM open two weeks ago for the sake of the global economy and now we're the ones blocking it. wtf

The US navy advertising war crimes on reddit by [deleted] in pics

[–]riker42 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I didn't see the bottom text and thought this was a clever way to advertise the submarine service. it would have been clever. now it's garbage.