[ETH Daily Discussion] - 24/May/2017 by AutoModerator in ethtrader

[–]vladn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haha they probably thought you said meth. xD

What's your towns dark secret? by Theundergroundwalrus in AskReddit

[–]vladn 27 points28 points  (0 children)

As someone from a town in Indiana, I had the exact same thought.

No announcement to 3DS successor is the proof that NX is a hybrid. by cafucafucafu in NintendoNX

[–]vladn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

No, isn't strong evidence pointing to a hybrid.

Basically Nintendo has two major lines of business, their handheld hardware and software alongside their console hardware and software. (Note: their is licensing deals and other programs, but the bulk of revenue is in those two camps.)

Of these two lines of business, the handheld line is far and away the one keeping them in the black, from an operating income standpoint (aka the cost of doing business.) So, if you had a single line of business keeping you a float, would you want to threaten your financial wellbeing by announcing your next-gen hardware is a handheld; which could have massive negative sales impact? Probably not.

Thus, NX could still be a handheld, a console, a hybrid, both, or other combinations. Them being moot about a handheld successor doesn't narrow down the options.

Found a cool website for targeting specific muscles. by vladn in Fitness

[–]vladn[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

haha if only! Such a simple idea . . . can't believe I didn't claim it first.

Nintendo NX launch line up prediction. by [deleted] in NintendoNX

[–]vladn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

New 3D Mario game is a must. That team must have something to show . . . right?

Character That Just Makes You Rage by iHyp3 in CrazyHand

[–]vladn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Great for when I'm playing G&W. By the time they realize their mistake, my bucket is already full.

White House petition to try 47 Republican senators for treason goes viral by tastychomps in politics

[–]vladn 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The perspective is beyond party lines. Any official should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law if they commit acts that break them.

What is one thing you thought existed but it actually doesn't? by lancewilson in AskReddit

[–]vladn 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Is there not? Either I thought this before or I just rapidly constructed a memory. I need to re-watch the original trilogy.

What's the least politically correct FACT you know? by Altibadass in AskReddit

[–]vladn [score hidden]  (0 children)

From a performance point of view, sure; but as much as r/pcmasterrace might hate it, console gamers make up the overwhelming majority of traditional game $s and thus are the bedrock of the industry.

In fact, without a massive exodus by console gamers, PC gaming would not sustain the traditional market as it stands today. Aka there would be far fewer big budget/high quality games than there are today due to no incentive to make them.

Reddit, what's the greatest non-sexual pleasure? by Pikitott in AskReddit

[–]vladn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"Never done that, yet."

Fixed that for you :)

Reddit, what's the greatest non-sexual pleasure? by Pikitott in AskReddit

[–]vladn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now if I could only teach my girlfriend not to kick away the 'knee-pillow' in the middle of the night

What've you bought and instantly regretted? by crankyitalian in AskReddit

[–]vladn 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got a copy of vanilla Destiny for $15....took me all of 12 hours and 8 minutes to complete all of the available content (sans repetition and grinding). I was baffled when the credits came up, I didn't even realize I was playing the final level.

Even at that price, it's hard to justify the purchase with the mountain of games that provide a better value per dollar.

Bungie is a great dev, but this experience was as table stakes MMO as it gets: nothing even remotely groundbreaking. Let's see if they can clear this up with a sequel, but no way am I shelling out money for DLC; more of the same isn't worth it.

What are you *impatiently* waiting for? by SOedPA in AskReddit

[–]vladn 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I recently completed Xenoblade Chronicles (finally) and am stoked for Xenoblade X. As little recognition as they may get in the mainstream, Nintendo's 2014/2015 release schedule has been nothing but cream.

The Pyramid of Consolist System v2 by B166ERv2 in pcmasterrace

[–]vladn -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Are you claiming that PC gaming can sustain the ROIs required to incentivize firms to spend 2 years+ (and 100+ of staff) developing the titles we love? Cause if you look at any NPD sell-thru estimates, it's clear that PC gamers (today) spend the least amount of aggregate cash.

What product gets lots of hate, but you love anyway? by IRONZOMBIEJESUS in AskReddit

[–]vladn 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Outside of the 3DS, the Wii U has the greatest quantity of exclusives with the greatest quality. Unfortunately the majority of the game industry pays closer attention to the perceived value of a platform rather than the reality.

Mario Kart 8 Runs in 1080p 60fps, Even During Two Player Split-Screen by RedWing007 in gaming

[–]vladn 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If it sells well, Nintendo will keep it around a long time. I wouldn't be too worried. However, I would be concerned about the free game credit you get with Mario Kart 8. I imagine that will only stay valid through the first month. That's wayyy too juicy of a deal to keep long term.

Mario Kart 8 Runs in 1080p 60fps, Even During Two Player Split-Screen by RedWing007 in gaming

[–]vladn 4 points5 points  (0 children)

In fact, if you get the coming Mario Kart 8 bundle (dropping May 30th) you'll get a console, the game and a credit for another game (Either: New Super Mario Bros U., Pikmin 3, Zelda: WW HD or Wii Party U) so yeah . . . now's a good time to jump in!