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Unfortunately, I can’t ice skate. The last time I did, I busted my ass. Ice skating isn’t for me.
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I’m currently listening to through the storm by polo g.
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I prefer to stay up late as I’m more productive at night.
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Sega is considering launching its own Netflix-like subscription service for video games, a move which would accelerate gaming's transition towards streaming. There are already a number of similar services on the market - such as Xbox Game Pass and PlayStation Plus - which see gamers pay a monthly fee for access to a range of titles rather than owning them outright. Sega's president Shuji Utsumi told the BBC such subscription products were "very interesting", and his firm was "evaluating some opportunities". "We're thinking something - and discussing something - we cannot disclose right now," he said. Some in the industry have expressed concern about the move however telling the BBC it could see gamers "shelling out more money" on multiple subscription services. It is not just Sony and Microsoft who offer game subscriptions - there are now countless players in the space, with rivals such as Nintendo, EA and Ubisoft all offering their own membership plans. Currently, various Sega games are available across multiple streaming services. The amount these services individually charge vary depending on the features and games made available. For example, Xbox Game Pass prices range from £6.99 to £14.99 a month, while PlayStation Plus ranges from £6.99 to £13.49 a month. So it would make financial sense for Sega for people who are playing its titles to pay it subscription fees rather its rivals. It could also be attractive for people who mostly want to play Sega games - but for everyone else it could result in higher costs. Rachel Howie streams herself playing games on Twitch, where she is known as DontRachQuit to her fans, and said she was "excited and worried" about another subscription service "We have so many subscriptions already that we find it very difficult to justify signing up for a new one," she told the BBC. "I think that SEGA will definitely have a core dedicated audience that will benefit from this, but will the average gamer choose this over something like Game Pass?" And Sophie Smart, Production Director at UK developer No More Robots, agreed. "As someone whose first console was the Sega Mega Drive, what I'd love more than anything is to see Sega thriving and this feels like a step in a modern direction," she said. But she wondered if Sega did create a rival subscription service if this would lead to their games being removed from other services. "If so, it could mean that consumers are shelling out more money across owning multiple subscription services," she said. Bringing Sega back Shuji Utsumi spoke to the BBC ahead of the premiere of the film Sonic 3 on Saturday, after a year in which he oversaw the launch of Metaphor: ReFantazio, Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, and the latest Sonic the Hedgehog game. Our conversation started in an unexpected way. The very first thing Mr Utsumi said to me seemed to suggest that the firm, which dominated gaming in the 1990s with a rivalry between Sonic the Hedgehog and Nintendo's Super Mario, may have lost its way. "I want to make Sega really shiny again," he said. He said Sega had been putting too much focus on domestic success in Japan, and needed to re-establish itself on a global stage, which would mean expanding past its base. "Sega has been somehow losing confidence," he said. "But why? Sega has a great RPG group, Sega has amazing IPs, Sega is a really well-known brand. "So I was like, hey, now is not the time to be defensive - but more offensive." He said the company was too concerned about controlling costs when he took over, and he wants to "bring a rock and roll mentality" to gaming. When I told him that sounded familiar - Sega's marketing in the 90s often tried to position Sonic the Hedgehog as the cool alternative to Mario - he agreed. He said the firm now simply must "make a great game" in the series. "The next one is going to be a quite challenging, quite exciting game that we are working on," he said. But he would not divulge whether Sega was considering a follow up to the much-loved Sonic Adventure series. "Sonic Adventure was kind of a game-changer for Sonic," he said. "When we release it, it should be good, it should be impressive - we need to meet or even exceed people's expectations, so it takes some time." Part of the series which fans have been clamouring to see return is the Chao Garden - a much-loved virtual pet synonymous with Sonic Adventure. Mr Utsumi said "we've been talking about it" - but would not go into further detail, only that he could not "say too much about it". Sega's future Mr Utsumi unsurprisingly talked up the firm's successes this year, which have included winning multiple gaming awards with new IP Metaphor: ReFantazio, made by the team behind the Persona series. But it hasn't all been positive for the firm, with job cuts in March, and Football Manager 2025 being delayed to next year. "It was a hard decision," he said of the cuts which saw 240 people lose their jobs. "But when you reset the initiative, you have to make that hard decision." And he said Football Manager had been delayed over "a quality issue". "I mean, financially, maybe providing the game at an early stage can be the better choice. "But we decided to keep having the quality level - to keep that discipline." And he also spoke of how Sega's year has gone outside of gaming, with several film and television adaptations being capped off with the third Sonic the Hedgehog movie releasing on Saturday. "I just saw the movie - it's so much fun. It'd be nice if that kind of excitement goes on." Source Bbc
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Canadian game studio Hothead Games has closed its doors. Hothead president and CEO, Ian Wilkinson, broke the news on Linkedin and said the company "had a good run" but has now filed for bankruptcy. It's unclear how many people the studio employed at the time of its closure. The Vancouver-based studio was established in 2006 by former Radical Entertainment staffers Steve Bocska, James Ceraldi and Joel DeYoung. Initially, Hothead focused on developing and publishing digital console and PC titles, but eventually pivoted to focus on creating free-to-play mobile games (with mixed results). "We threw all kinds of small, inexpensive games at the wall to see what stuck. Surprise surprise, surprise nothing stuck," wrote Wilkinson, looking back on that period. "So, we went back to our roots and created sports games under the Big Win brand and shooting games under the Rivals at War (RAW) brand and eventually the Kill Shot brand. These series of games were very successful–we finally discovered lightning in a bottle. Those were the most successful years for Hothead." Over the past year, Hothead had been working on a playable prototype for a triple-A project. Wilkinson said the studio hoped to secure contracts with different publishers so it could develop mobile, PC, and console versions of the game, but explained that process took longer than expected. "Unfortunately, it took far longer than we expected to secure contracts for these versions of the game," he said. "They were both ready to close two weeks ago and then the mobile publisher pulled out due to a change in strategy. Two weeks later the console publisher also pulled out. At that point our only remaining option was bankruptcy." Looking back on Hothead's legacy, Wilkinson said it wasn't the games that made the studio-but rather its people. "Hothead was chock full of incredibly, smart, talented, loyal, hardworking but mostly just really nice people. People that had your back at work and outside of work. Many of us made lifelong friends at Hothead," he continued. "We grew up together, we laughed, we cried, we celebrated, we grieved, we found partners, we started families. I had the privilege of working with so many wonderful people at Hothead over the years. "Hopefully, this won’t be the last time you hear from us. We still believe we are destined to work together again and continue to do great things. But even if that doesn’t happen, I am a better person for working at Hothead and I consider myself blessed to have spent 16 years shoulder to shoulder with my fellow Hotheads." source: Gamedeveloper
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Akon’s trouble nobody is one of my favorites as well. His album “trouble” is a classic.
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I’m currently listening to Special by Lil Loonie.
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I sleep with a bunch of pillows as I can’t sleep without them.
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Going to a party used to be a lot of fun when I was younger, but now I’d rather just chill and vibe with a few people & call it a day.
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I’m currently listening to I dunn swang by Hashi Senjoo
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Covenant is a first-person dark fantasy combat game in which you play as a messenger sent from above. Wield martial arts, secret magic, and ancient weapons to explore and conquer a vast interconnected world. Covenant Is available to wishlist on Steam, but a release date hasn’t been announced yet.
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Cpvr replied to Cpvr's topic in Technology & Gadgets
I haven’t either, but i’ve been using it a bit lately. I still prefer to use Bluesky or x/Twitter. -
Reforged Studios has acquired South African developer Yellow Lab Games. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, with the announcement only saying that Yellow Lab will continue operating as an independent studio working on its own IP, while also contributing to Reforged Studios projects. Yellow Lab is currently working on heavy metal-inspired roguelite RPG Metavoidal, which released in alpha on Itch.io and is expected to fully launch on Steam during Q1 2025. This is Reforged's third acquisition this year, having snapped up Ground Shatter and Extra Mile Studios in August. Reforged CEO and founder Peter Van Der Watt commented: "Growing up in South Africa, I have always been aware of the incredible game development talent the country hosts. Yellow Lab Games have been on my radar for some time, especially since seeing the positive reaction to Metavoidal, their first foray into PC and console gaming. "I have championed South African game development around the world since moving to Scotland to found my first game studio back in 2011, and today the whole of Reforged’s board shares my enthusiasm for the region's potential. So when the opportunity arose to have [Yellow Lab head of studios] David Hecker and his team join our group, we did not hesitate. We are all really excited to add South Africa's top games talent to the Reforged team and fully expect this to be the beginning of a broader investment in Africa's burgeoning gaming scene. source: "Gamesindustry
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I’m currently listening to RNP by Lil bam.
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Chrono Sword enters Steam Early Access on December 6, 2024. This somber, souls-like action RPG invites players into a stunning yet perilous world shaped by time travel. Dive into intense combat, face formidable bosses, and unravel the complex truths behind the destruction of this world by journeying between its past and future.
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Build your board and earn powerful chess pieces such as the Dragon King, Dragon Knight, Archbishop, and more, each with their own unique rules attached. Buy upgrades and use items to turn the tide of battle, and win matches to move on to the next round. Passant is available to wishlist on Steam (PC) now.
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Every dream has its price. Trap City—a gripping tale of ambition, survival, and second chances—hits theaters on December 13, 2024. Step into the raw and unfiltered world of Trap City, where the line between fame and danger is razor-thin. Follow Deshawn (Brandon T. Jackson), a gifted but conflicted rapper striving to escape the shadows of his turbulent reality. As he navigates the pitfalls of loyalty, power, and redemption, Deshawn’s story unfolds as a striking portrayal of resilience, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of a better life.
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Scream VI was the last movie that I watched.
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I’d say it’s the constant responsibility of paying bills.
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Pizza dipped in ranch or pizza with hot sauce.
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Online Shopping vs. In-Store Shopping: Which Do You Prefer?
Cpvr replied to killamch89's topic in General Chat
It all depends what I’m shopping for. If it’s certain type of clothes or electrics, I’ll order them online. However, there are days when I’ll order groceries online instead of going to the actual store. -
Microsoft(bing) powers Yahoo’s search engine and they’re also partnered up with Chatgpt. If a webmaster has their pages indexed on Bing, it’s more than likely that they’ll appear on Chatgpt’s search engine results.
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Big Yard vs. Small Apartment: Which Would You Choose?
Cpvr replied to killamch89's topic in General Chat
A big yard would be ideal. I used to have a big yard a few years and it was nice & cozy. However, I now live in a town home that doesn’t have a yard. -
Do you prefer staying in or going out more often?
Cpvr replied to killamch89's topic in General Chat
I prefer to stay in, but I do go out once or twice a week. I also like to go for walks and to bars sometimes.