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Why wouldn't a good chunk of the audience be people who like Cuphead and want more?
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Oct 10, 2019 09:58
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The discount Cuphead game looks uninteresting. I'm gonna go play Cuphead.
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Oct 10, 2019 12:29
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Ghost Leviathan posted:Why wouldn't a good chunk of the audience be people who like Cuphead and want more? 
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Oct 10, 2019 12:39
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Lmao at zaphod melting down over this poo poo in multiple threads. Please for the love of god stop engaging that dense motherfucker.
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Oct 10, 2019 12:43
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Really the thing that is weirding me out about this is the complete lack of cohesiveness in the setting, art style, or pool of references that it's drawing from. Like, look at just this one scene: The main characters are obviously supposed to invoke 30s cartoons with their white gloves and tube limbs and pie crust pupils, but the house is a contemporary suburban house. It has both a 50s-style over-the-air antenna and a modern satellite dish on the roof. The Pontiac Aztec in the driveway and the pizza on the roof are Breaking Bad references. The red wooden doghouse looks lifted directly from a drawing of Snoopy but the dog itself is a fairly modern depiction of a chihuahua as a wall-eyed shivery piss goblin that belongs in Paris Hilton's handbag rather than the 30s' vision of a chihuahua as a diminuitive but friendly dog or a 50s Looney Tunes vision of a wimpy but cute pet.     And then when it reveals itself it's a cerberus whose other heads are a shiba inu and a pug, both dogs that are very popular on the internet but weren't really much of a thing in old cartoons.  It's like some weird game of telephone where they want to look like Cuphead but aren't willing to actually put in the time and effort learning the source material it drew from so it just lifts a few totems and then just fills in the rest on its own. It's a Xerox of a Xerox. It's doing an homage to Citizen Kane based entirely on the episode of Tiny Toons that was a Citizen Kane parody.
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Oct 10, 2019 13:26
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It looks like a low-rent 90s edutainment game.
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Oct 10, 2019 13:47
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"50s style antennas" are still used to this day, even by people who have satellite. Because they're still the perfect design for best reception in most places and satellite providers still have some issues providing all the possible local channels and poo poo like that. And in some cases people that stopped using the antenna for TV reception are still using it for radio reception to their fancy stereo system. There's nothing inherently anachronistic there.
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Oct 10, 2019 13:52
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The funny thing is that just a few days ago a new BurgerTime game came out that is also shamelessly copying Cuphead's aesthetic and nobody really objected because it's competently done and it was applying to a different genre of game and it was obviously just an old established property chasing trends to try and be relevant. Enchanted Portals is just a very special mix of uninspired, badly done, and performatively presenting itself as "indie" so it inspires way more skepticism and hostility. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fF_EYFSgP3s
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Oct 10, 2019 14:05
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drat that's a ugly dog
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Oct 10, 2019 14:12
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Regy Rusty posted:drat that's a ugly dog turn on you are kickstarter
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Oct 10, 2019 15:23
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Zaphod42 posted:Lion king though? have you ever watched kimba the white lion disney's aladdin and the thief and the cobbler are both Arabian Nights derivative, which promugulated itself throughout western culture for centuries
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Oct 10, 2019 15:37
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Zaphod42 posted:A lion king remake just came out though, and nobody brought up how it was a knockoff. how wrong do you have to be before a mod makes you stop posting
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Oct 10, 2019 16:10
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Zaphod42 posted:A lion king remake just came out though, and nobody brought up how it was a knockoff. Yeah they were. For a good while I kept seeing these callout heads up did you know today I learned posts about how Disney ripped off Kimba the white lion and that they would have sued the original kimbal movie had they tried to bring it into america and how Disney as a mega corporation was super bad news for artists and in general. There were old and new think pieces and articles everywhere. Just because you didnt see the tree fall, doesn't mean it made no crashing sound.
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Oct 10, 2019 16:45
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PHIZ KALIFA posted:how wrong do you have to be before a mod makes you stop posting Right around this wrong. Everybody please stop arguing over game assets and rip-offs vs remakes and/or whatever else is going on here, I skimmed the last two to three pages because they're awful.
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Oct 10, 2019 22:40
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Here is a Kickstarter that was funded that is for a backpack for your backpack. https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/safecover/safe-cover-by-option-pack-backpack-cover-anti-thef I see the reasoning behind it, I suppose, but I am just not so convinced by these photographs.  I don't know how often situations like that bottom left are ones people find themselves in. Unless maybe it's a thing in some parts of the world to securely bolt your backpack to your living room coffee table in your own home. In which case I retract my criticism and apologize for making fun.
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Oct 10, 2019 22:44
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It could be like a hotel or an airBnB or something but that table has wheels on it . I think the big issue is that the holes for the lock shackle are tiny and any thief with sense is just going to defeat your tiny lovely lock and the toughness of the fabric doesn't matter at that point.Edit:Reading the comments it looks like the seams are accessible and the bag doesn't even protect against scissors https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5eaz2oPvgM Hub Cat has a new favorite as of 23:34 on Oct 10, 2019 |
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Oct 10, 2019 22:55
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Yeah the real fun of this one is seeing how badly it failed in the comments. The idea isn't terrible but the execution obviously was. Charseb almost 2 years ago You don't need sharp tool to defeat this protection. I used a seam ripper (you can find some for $1) to unpicking stitches and that was it, the "protected items" were totally accessible. As previous stated in the comment section, this product is useless, and even if the "Option Pack" team had the true intention to make a real product, it unfortunately completely fail its purpose. Very sad. Wesley Mann about 2 years ago I just received my product today. The idea was fantastic but the quality control did not hit the expectations that were marketed. First thing is the inseams on the fabric is easily shown. I can put an X-acto Knife in there and cut each seam. I know this could happen with any fabric sewn together but this is flat out easy. My jeans aren't even that easy. Onto the strap: The strap is the same material you would see on a ratchet tie down strap. It is nothing special. Sure it can hold a load very well but when it comes to sharp objects it loses completely. In @katrin's video it appears that he/she is using Cutco Scissors (sharpest scissors in the 7 seas) and it cut right through. Understandably, i figured those scissors could cut many fabrics so i get it. Took my Fiskar (Worlds most popular school scissor brand) scissors and i also started cutting the fabric. Didnt take many tries but i cut through it. Here is where I am completely disappointed- The Cover: Man, here is the major downer. After playing with the straps i went straight to the cover's fabric for testing. I am a knife kind of guy so i took a cheap free knife i got awhile back and started to slash it. Got some wear on the outer waterproof layer but didn't penetrate. Decided to really attack it like im a thief started to stab it. So far so good, it held and only the knife point went through which i understand. Decided to up my game. I take out a Benchmade Griptilian knife. Took one slash. Went straight through like it was butter. Dumb founded. I tried again. Same result. A marketed anti-theft back pack cover cant even protect against the bag it is protecting. Any good thief is going to have sharp tools around. What any good is it when the "cut-resistant" material isn't even "cut-resistant". Last thing about the outer layer, with the time it took to reach my house the fabric has permanent wrinkles. I am almost certain the glue used to hold the layers together was worn away from shipping which makes those folded edges a weak point. Last piece is the lies and lack of communication. We were told the logo would be smaller. When we said small we wanted something the size of what the Ralph Lauren logo is on their polo shirts. There was also a good period where we had no updates, no communication, and clearly a lack of leadership. This is no where close to being an anti theft backpack cover. If you added a fire resistant layer this could possibly be an anti-environment bag. I do not recommend this product. This company has a lot to work on before they can even sell this publicly. I would request my money back but this is kickstarter. For the money this isn't even worth dealing with a charge-back with my bank.
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Oct 10, 2019 23:05
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I mean it would be cool if we didn't have to deal with hostile architecture actively preventing you from having a safe space beneath your seat to put things but I guess literally shackling your belongings to yourself because you live in such a perpetual state of fear is alright too.
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Oct 10, 2019 23:17
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Sleeveless posted:I mean it would be cool if we didn't have to deal with hostile architecture actively preventing you from having a safe space beneath your seat to put things but I guess literally shackling your belongings to yourself because you live in such a perpetual state of fear is alright too. Are your arms tired from this incredible reach? Its clearly for travelers or people going into public spaces where its often not practical to have controlled locking storage to put your bag. Like if you go to a beach by yourself and you want to go swimming what do you do with your bag if there isn't a locker? Also I highly doubt homeless people are buying 100$ bag covers sold exclusively online. Hub Cat has a new favorite as of 23:54 on Oct 10, 2019 |
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Oct 10, 2019 23:52
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Well Kensington already makes this as a roller or backpack so they're a bit late to the party Obviously none of this is going to stop someone with a pair of bolt cutters but pretty nifty if you want to go take a dump at the airport without dragging the bag in with you
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Oct 11, 2019 00:05
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Here how about an artisanal digital grocery store revolutionizing the way you do grocery shopping? "Everything you buy -- like you've never seen before. We make elevated daily staples. And we cut out everything that doesn't matter- the competing brands, the price tiers and the niche, one-off products. The average supermarket sells 50,000 products. We cap ourselves at 500. By focusing on fewer products, we're able to make them amazing and affordable. Imagine the best cheddar you'll ever have - not some obscure cheese from the corner of the supermarket. Think the best ribeye steak you'll ever taste - not some throwaway cut that you'd never try. "  Just going to get the Repo Man reference out of the way right here I can't see how they are possibly doing 50 state 2 day shipping 30% cheaper on everything 100% self sourcing best quality products paying their producers double and 15$ an hour for their employees(which California where they are based is already moving to so not really that great buddy) and not collapsing under their own costs within months. Hub Cat has a new favorite as of 00:35 on Oct 11, 2019 |
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Oct 11, 2019 00:22
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What are the odds that they are repackaging some store brand products from an existing chain?
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Oct 11, 2019 00:59
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Hub Cat posted:Here how about an artisanal digital grocery store revolutionizing the way you do grocery shopping? Also that gif is really aiming for the "foods that people rarely buy" market Like gently caress my staples are poo poo like bulk potatoes and beans and cabbages y'all, I don't know the last time I've desperately needed matcha chocolate Jesus they are super loving into matcha
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Oct 11, 2019 01:04
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There's no way any of that is "affordable."
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Oct 11, 2019 01:05
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I cannot imagine it being more affordable to buy butternut squash "noodles", where you're also paying for the process of forming it into noodles, than it would be for me to hoof it to the grocery store, and buy a spaghetti squash that does that with a bit of roasting and a fork.
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Oct 11, 2019 01:17
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They are gonna get their lunch eaten by AmazonFresh and several other services which are doing same or next day delivery to the middle end matcha WholeFoods market they are targeting and Amazon already has their logistics sewn up. Also Just In Time logistics for international perishable supply is hilarious. poo poo can you imagine how funky precut stir fry vegetables are after 2 days in a fedex box?  Hub Cat has a new favorite as of 02:51 on Oct 11, 2019 |
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Oct 11, 2019 01:24
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https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shopmove/move-a-brand-new-supermarket/faqs Reminds me super strongly of https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VeAJ9U5nbVQ
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Oct 11, 2019 04:17
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Its so clear they've never prepared food for like an entire family or shopped for more than a couple of days ahead of time. Democratizing food for the people that can afford to pay 20$ a month for the privilege of buying and waiting 2 days for organic fair trade South African Beef Jerky. Hub Cat has a new favorite as of 06:27 on Oct 11, 2019 |
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Oct 11, 2019 06:17
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Hub Cat posted:We make elevated daily staples. And we cut out everything that doesn't matter- the competing brands, the price tiers and the niche, one-off products. The average supermarket sells 50,000 products. We cap ourselves at 500. Well thank loving god they cut the niche products to make room for South African Biltong Jerky.
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Oct 11, 2019 06:29
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thats food from a machine learning algorythym that feeds exclusively on cack-handed motherfuckers
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Oct 11, 2019 06:46
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Hub Cat posted:Its so clear they've never prepared food for like an entire family or shopped for more than a couple of days ahead of time. Now now You might also get half a jar of mango chutney slurry
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Oct 11, 2019 07:04
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LITERALLY A BIRD posted:Well thank loving god they cut the niche products to make room for South African Biltong Jerky. Also Biltong =/= Jerky, you can't have Biltong Jerky, that makes no sense.
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Oct 11, 2019 11:18
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Aramoro posted:Also Biltong =/= Jerky, you can't have Biltong Jerky, that makes no sense. South African Biltong Inspired Flavouring-Infused Beef Jerky would be too honest
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Oct 11, 2019 14:39
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Biltong: Jerky of Fate https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biltong quote:The word biltong is from the Dutch bil ("buttock”") and tong ("strip" or "tongue").[1] yeah eat that rear end
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Oct 11, 2019 20:01
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Somfin posted:https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/shopmove/move-a-brand-new-supermarket/faqs Isn't that a pedo organisation?
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Oct 12, 2019 06:48
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Zaphod42 posted:Lion king though?  Someone should probably tell Disney they didn't actually base their movie off of the most famous middle eastern folk tale in the world but instead based their movie off of some other in-production shitshow that was also based on Aladdin and the Magic Lamp.
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Oct 13, 2019 06:06
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Evil Fluffy posted:Someone should probably tell Disney they didn't actually base their movie off of the most famous middle eastern folk tale in the world but instead based their movie off of some other in-production shitshow that was also based on Aladdin and the Magic Lamp. The whole Thief and the Cobbler saga is hilarious because the creator literally spent 30 years pissing away other people's money on a project with no real goal or direction. He kept changing his mind constantly and ended up with a piece of poo poo nobody wanted to watch. He would absolutely be begging for money on Kickstarter if it were being made today.
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Oct 13, 2019 10:35
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Sweevo posted:The whole Thief and the Cobbler saga is hilarious because the creator literally spent 30 years pissing away other people's money on a project with no real goal or direction. He kept changing his mind constantly and ended up with a piece of poo poo nobody wanted to watch. He would absolutely be begging for money on Kickstarter if it were being made today. Cobbler Citizen
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Oct 14, 2019 00:33
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Hub Cat posted:Here how about an artisanal digital grocery store revolutionizing the way you do grocery shopping? This is just a more expensive version of Public Goods, except less focused on actual staples.
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And that reminds me of No Name brand products, but still fairly yuppie: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/No_Name_(brand)
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