cindy
cindy
@bloomedwings.bsky.social
they/them, migratory bird, secretary bird lover, love movies (especially horror) and games (especially... no true definition) I also have writings and stuff at bloomedwings.com
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"i am incredibly proud of the [stalking, murder, deportations] we do together"
In comments at a private police conference, Flock CEO Garrett Langley said backlash to the company wasn't "real" and the work of "bots." Also he said his wife advised him to never apologize. Read now: www.404media.co/in-leaked-au...
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Accessibility menus and gameplay modifiers are crucial for lots of gamers — but what if they were also a little silly? Here's @nicoleclark.bsky.social on how Yacht Club Games developed Mina the Hollower's now-iconic mods menu:
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To play in the space and simultaneously explain myself, though, it's about obstacles being rewarding to take out vs. punishing to not do so. There is no benefit to fighting in Metroid. Enemy drops only mitigate harm by recharging ammo/health. SotN rewards you for killing guys as you go.
My take is that this is part of why "Metroidvania" is a bad term, at least as it has been adopted. Its original incarnation - limited to describing Castlevanias specifically - makes sense, but looking at Super Metroid vs SotN presents very few actual similarities.
To play in the space and simultaneously explain myself, though, it's about obstacles being rewarding to take out vs. punishing to not do so. There is no benefit to fighting in Metroid. Enemy drops only mitigate harm by recharging ammo/health. SotN rewards you for killing guys as you go.
My take is that this is part of why "Metroidvania" is a bad term, at least as it has been adopted. Its original incarnation - limited to describing Castlevanias specifically - makes sense, but looking at Super Metroid vs SotN presents very few actual similarities.
My take is that this is part of why "Metroidvania" is a bad term, at least as it has been adopted. Its original incarnation - limited to describing Castlevanias specifically - makes sense, but looking at Super Metroid vs SotN presents very few actual similarities.
but that's also got me trying to figure out what the difference between the Metroid-centered search-action game and the Castlevania-centered one is. Is it just melee versus missile combat? Platforming intricacy? Narrative focus?
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I'm showing off Breath of the Wild - All Main Quests tomorrow night with @moistx.bsky.social and TheRealNoman!! Hope to see you all there 🫡
Halloween week is upon us!! but don't be afraid, GDQ Hotfix will always be by your side 😈 gdq.gg/schedule/hotfix
Ever and always, this is why @duckvalentine.bsky.social is one of the best. Let her cultural takes be spread far and wide for their absolutely undeniable power
Your Favorite Halloween Candy, Ranked From Worst To Best https://kotaku.com/halloween-candy-ranking-worst-best-list-chocolate-bar-1851679251
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Between Tim Sweeney being an absolute AI chud and the harassment of our beloved @kenney.nl, we've decided to cancel our previously announced Epic Games Store release for Shape Sender Deluxe 🚮
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Tell your friends, especially those looking to support non-AI games with small teams 😅 We're proud of what we've done and how much people love our game. Because of real life stuff I haven't been marketing as much as I want to, we are so thankful for those of you that have helped us! #gamedev
It's Steam Sale time! Don't forget to check out THE SPIRIT LIFT, the retro spooky deckbuilder in a haunted hotel! We're having our deepest discount ever at 25% for a game that many of our players get hooked on for 100+ hours! store.steampowered.com/app/1727590/... #steamsale #pcgaming #indiegames
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I’m not a political journalist, so was gladly surprised at the community I found here last night. To Americans anxious about the upcoming elections, a key thing we learned in Brazil that might help you: DO NOT engage with the far-right online. Don’t share rage bait. Amplify your people. Ignore them.
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Replying to @rafiews.com
After the first round elections, Congressman André Janones created a WhatsApp channel titled “Lula’s Army.” It ballooned to 10 million people following his commands on how to behave online to counteract Meta’s far-right-favouring algorithms. The right knows how to use socials. We must learn, too.
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The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors is a Tengo Project revival of a classic Natsume beat 'em up, one that goes from Point A to Point B in a straight line but also gives you multiple varied robot ninjas to choose from. And the ability to throw anything or anyone you can pick up.
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It's time for the annual Halloween episode of the AVoCADo GamesCast! On this episode, @stevetown.bsky.social, I, and some of our online friends discuss murder mystery games, take a look at this year's Star Wars games, and talk about our favourite witches, warlocks, wizards, and sorcerers in games.
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The best parts of Nintendo Switch Sports Resort are meaningfully indistinguishable from Wii Sports Resort. That sameness is fascinating. What if some videogames are essentially new editions of classic board games? My latest! Please enjoy & share (if it's good): medium.com/@abrambuehne...
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