thatKamGuy

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[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 hours ago

You know, I’ve always thought of Metroidvanias as 2D experiences - but reading your comment and mulling it over, I have to agree: Arkham Asylum is very much a Metroidvania, and a great one at that!

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 31 points 8 hours ago (2 children)

My out-of-date ass thought this was a Ghost in the Shell reference:

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[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 3 days ago

Just to clarify, the alkaline batteries like below are not rechargeable, and if you try you will have a bad time:

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Energizer have their own range of rechargeable batteries, that look like this:

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If you have an IKEA nearby, their LADDA (I think?) branded rechargeable batteries tend to be a quite affordable entry point.

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Russia might have him by the balls, but word on the street is that Bill Clinton has a fair bit ~~in~~ on him too.

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 1 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

…lol, yes! Unless it’s the EU, they managed to get on the USB-C standardisation pretty early - there’s a chance we might see something like this out of them before 2050 🤞🏻

I do worry about the Monkey’s Paw nature of capitalism though, with the regulations on vaping here accidentally causing a surge of ‘disposable’ vapes equipped with lithium ion batteries - ending up having something similar occur as a result.

Duplicating charging circuits also seems a bit wasteful, especially if manufacturers cheap out and use the lowest quality components - rather than having a high-quality centralised GaN charger or similar.

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 3 points 4 days ago (4 children)

You have missed my point entirely. OP is disappointed that the Steam Controller doesn’t use AAs, while the Steam Frame controllers do.

Easily replaceable, rechargeable batteries are the best solution we as a society currently have for electronic devices. We can’t force people to not use disposables - so internals like that on the Steam Controller is the best-fit solution currently.

As an aside, we currently have ~20 or so AA Eneloops in circulation in our household currently, from TV and AC remotes, to children’s toys, to IOT devices.

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 7 points 5 days ago (1 children)

It’s because it’s largely moot in modern times - it basically prohibits soldiers from being quartered in private homes.

So basically to stop an army from overrunning a property, evicting owners/tenants and declaring it a barracks.

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 10 points 5 days ago (8 children)

In a world where every household has rechargeable AA batteries, absolutely - but until and unless we successfully regulate away disposable batteries this solution (internal battery, easy to replace thanks to Right to Repair) will likely remain the most realistic, environmentally friendly one.

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 days ago

IP/trademarks/copyrights/etc.

This is likely going to be the main reason for the takedown notices, Sony will be exercising their legal rights in order to defend their trademarks & copyrights on Concord assets.

If a company doesn’t defend them vigorously, then any unlicensed works that are allowed to exist are then used as legal precedent moving forward to null/void such copyrights and trademarks.

As an aside, Sony is a global corporation and can likely choose to write down these losses in the most preferred region to maximise the tax offset - so likely either the US, or Ireland.

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 4 points 5 days ago

My comment was explicitly towards those disenfranchised within the US, who would face no issue with assimilating into Australian society and culture.

Just for the record: 我老婆是中国人,所以我了解澳大利亚的种族歧视问题。

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 10 points 6 days ago (3 children)

To anyone who truly feels this way, please consider coming to Australia.

We aren’t perfect, but we will damned sure treat you a lot better than the US has.

[–] thatKamGuy@sh.itjust.works 2 points 6 days ago

Sabotaged by the stupid placement of the microphone and earpiece… I still remember the taco phone memes of the day. Shame, it could have been great!

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