Journal of Other Forum Analysis

[Eric Cartman]

If it wasn't for capitalisms inherent heteronormative racist power structures, I would have sold a lot more copies of my thesis about lucios gobs of cum

[Eric Cartman]

I don't know what the new thread accomplishes.

I assume it must be due to it being the only sanctioned method of feedback and their liberal (very much in only one sense of the word) application of threadbans effectively disenfranchising members of their community from all feedback forever.

Now its only for a year (give or take the jannie laziness coefficient)

[Eric Cartman]

Also of course, if you go there to ask why they really need fullscreen video ads or wtfever so you don't get reminded of all the other still unresoved complaints and dirty laundry

[Propagandhim]

Nepenthe has a "white people did it" reason for every single one of her failures in life.  Poor thing can't learn and grow from any failure or challenge.  That must be a living hell.

[kaleidoscopium]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/circana-npd-us-sales-march-2024-ps5-1-for-both-nsw-2-in-units-3-in-dollar-xbs-2-in-dollar-3-in-units-dd2-1-helldivers-2-2-mlb-24-3.858741/

incredible! A game no ones talking about, still top 10 over a year later

[Averon]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/why-women-criticise-sexualised-character-designs-ot3-make-her-look-more-corpulent-more-stuffed-where-the-eyes-cant-escape.275780/page-385?post=122353647#post-122353647

They hate Jeff Gerstmann now for not being sufficiently outraged about Stellar Blade and having the audacity of acknowledging that some women like the game. The burka brigade really needs to figure out this "listen to women" thing they love to echo.

[Nintex]

isnt there roughly half of the ps5's in the world than there was ps4's when ff7 remake came out? thats probably being generous.

as long as it scales well i imagine it will do very well on steam when it comes out there.

There is also the fact that it took 4 years for the sequel to release.
I honestly don't know what these videogame publishers are thinking with these long development cycles for direct 'part 2' sequels and games 'locked' behind $499 consoles where it takes 2 hours to patch something.

More and more I hear people are still playing on Switch, PS4 and even Xbox 360. Much cheaper and in most cases they don't care about the graphics as especially the PS4 and Switch are considered 'good enough' and almost nothing is 'rare' or hard to find. So when you do the math and you want to play JRPGs you can either buy a ton of used games, Switch games, Steam games or a single $80 game with a PS5. I wonder if there will be a pivot to Switch 2 when it releases or if they go balls deep in the PS5 Pro again.

[Potato]

isnt there roughly half of the ps5's in the world than there was ps4's when ff7 remake came out? thats probably being generous.

as long as it scales well i imagine it will do very well on steam when it comes out there.

There is also the fact that it took 4 years for the sequel to release.
I honestly don't know what these videogame publishers are thinking with these long development cycles for direct 'part 2' sequels and games 'locked' behind $499 consoles where it takes 2 hours to patch something.

More and more I hear people are still playing on Switch, PS4 and even Xbox 360. Much cheaper and in most cases they don't care about the graphics as especially the PS4 and Switch are considered 'good enough' and almost nothing is 'rare' or hard to find. So when you do the math and you want to play JRPGs you can either buy a ton of used games, Switch games, Steam games or a single $80 game with a PS5. I wonder if there will be a pivot to Switch 2 when it releases or if they go balls deep in the PS5 Pro again.

You know that whatever the worst possible decision is, Square will make it.

[Eric Cartman]

Threadmarks Backs hospital ward segregation
Continuing full steam by saying he'll back hospital ward segregation, like if the word trans was swapped out for any other intersectional minority people would be rioting. But transphobia is so socially acceptable right now.

""""""""""segregation""""""""""



Not even pinknews (weirdly the only cited sources for this fucking thread) are that deep in the kool aid to fucking invoke segregation.


Also, interesting thought experiment you propose about swapping in other intersectional minorities; how about if somebody decided they want to go around in a wheel chair to fulfill their self image, and demanded they should just be allowed to do that because its nobodies business but theirs how they choose to live their life, where exactly do you think the point of societal push back would occur?
Claiming benefits? Demanding employment equal opportunity legislation applied to them? Using disabled bathrooms? Playing competitive sports? Suggesting adolescents get spinal anaesthetics to make it easier to 'pass'?

[benji]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/thr-lgbtq-characters-are-dropping-across-broadcast-cable-and-streaming-networks-glaad.857586/post-122338656

Neppy

The inevitable truth of trying to make art within a fundamentally bigoted economic system is that your artistic interests are always going to be shackled to the whims of those who actually hold the power. Colonial capitalism is the bedrock with which the culture is forced to exist in, and thus it is the standard by which decidedly progressive and transgressive works must be in conflict with. If you can manage it, then sure, get your television deal. But we should also be finding alternative avenues with which to continue being creative without sacrificing our identity and integrity: self-publishing, crowdfunded works, community jams, etc.

Nothing says socialism like utilizing "alternative" private means of production through self-publishing, crowdfunding, etc. outside of the central plan!

Nothing says unshackled progressive and transgressive works like those dictated in line with Party ideology!

Threadmarks Backs hospital ward segregation
Continuing full steam by saying he'll back hospital ward segregation, like if the word trans was swapped out for any other intersectional minority people would be rioting. But transphobia is so socially acceptable right now.

""""""""""segregation""""""""""

               

Not even pinknews (weirdly the only cited sources for this fucking thread) are that deep in the kool aid to fucking invoke segregation.

That PhilosophyTube bloke has been pushing this "desegregate the NHS" talking point for some time. What is meant by it is that trans people cannot get things for their own reasons that cis people get for complete different reasons. Burn victims gets plastic surgery so trans people should get any kind of plastic surgery they want. Also the fact that trans people are not moved to the front of every line and so have to wait for when resources are available. It really woke me up to how bad Joanne has made things and why asylum in Canada is the smarter route.

[HaughtyFrank]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/why-women-criticise-sexualised-character-designs-ot3-make-her-look-more-corpulent-more-stuffed-where-the-eyes-cant-escape.275780/page-385?post=122353647#post-122353647

They hate Jeff Gerstmann now for not being sufficiently outraged about Stellar Blade and having the audacity of acknowledging that some women like the game. The burka brigade really needs to figure out this "listen to women" thing they love to echo.

It honestly gets my blood boiling. I'm going to vent. More so because it made me remember of a YouTuber couple that I'm a fan that covered the game recently. They are left leaning, very progressive, and normally jump on topics defending feminist points. That said, they decided to show a Stellar Blade gameplay and started it by saying something like "We are going to ignore the controversy that is running around. We will just focus on the gameplay. It could be the case like Bayonetta were people had issues with it, and now it is a figure of female empowerment.". They them praise the gameplay, and joke on Instagram about the bear outfit making it look like there is no issue. That people are just overblowing it.

It is infuriating. I hate, HATE this "the issue doesn't exist" approach. These people don't get that this isn't about being against sexy or sensual people. It is about people being against being treated and/or displayed as objects, and against ONLY wanting that. And that yes, being against does things actually made things better.

Also, as much as I still have caveats with Bayonetta (because she is character created by a person), she has tons of character and is aware of her sensuality. Y'all have said it many times before with several great examples.

And last but not least, I'm obviously not saying you can't think Stellar Blade gameplay is nice, or that you can't enjoy it. But also saying there is no issue, or just praising while choosing ignoring the issue is too much. Even more when you are an influencer, as you said in your last paragraph.

"People I like and respect not taking issue with this game MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL!"

How are they so fucking pathetic? Really? How?

Also they're mad Gerstman for having the most normal ass take. No one with a brain believes that this game actually hurts women

[benji]

It is about people being against being treated and/or displayed as objects, and against ONLY wanting that. And that yes, being against does things actually made things better.

[benji]

It's been how many months and they still can't articulate what the specific issue is. Then their blood is boiling when people dismiss it.

Whole thing is this:

[clockwork5]

All of this manufactured outrage, stress, anger, depression, frustration, etc. is just another form of self harm. I honestly think these types should speak to their therapists about their internet wars, their delusions as well as their very real and self defeating reactions to these delusions.

[kaleidoscopium]

“No more hot girls in games!!!! Listen to women!!!! Except the women that like the game, no nuance and dissent allowed!!!!!!!!” is all I hear.

[Steven Snell]

“No more hot girls in games!!!! Listen to women!!!! Except the women that like the game, no nuance and dissent allowed!!!!!!!!” is all I hear.

Just mention you're a lesbian in the post and it's all fine.

Uhmmm I'm a lesbian trapped in a man's body so that gives me free license to drool over Tifa, Eve, Lara Croft and whomever.

[benji]

All of this manufactured outrage, stress, anger, depression, frustration, etc. is just another form of self harm. I honestly think these types should speak to their therapists about their internet wars, their delusions as well as their very real and self defeating reactions to these delusions.

Oh, so that chud can dismiss my concerns too?

[Lonewulfeus]

Someone jumped into the Novice Network in Ffxiv today and said Free Palestine! like that accomplished anything aside from making them feel good.  Reminded me of resetera

[benji]

Someone jumped into the Novice Network in Ffxiv today and said Free Palestine! like that accomplished anything aside from making them feel good.  Reminded me of resetera

And yet here you are spreading awareness about it.

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/korea-to-focus-on-fostering-console-game-industry-over-next-5-years-culture-ministry.858537/?post=122347101#post-122347101

User banned (permanent): Dismissive commentary, prior bans for dismissing transphobia

less shitty, misogynistic GamerGate trash like Stellar Blade, cool.

What is wrong with you? Stellar Blade is amazing and there's nothing misogynistic about it

[kaleidoscopium]

Noodle soup sharing hasanabi tweets in the protest thread now because of course  

https://www.resetera.com/threads/protests-at-columbia-university-continue-as-groups-on-both-sides-of-the-aisle-call-for-action-to-be-taken-university-shifts-to-hybrid-classes.851787/page-18?post=122374656#post-122374656

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/the-fairly-oddparents-a-new-wish-trailer-nicktoons.859062/?post=122367519#post-122367519

This show looks so pretyt and I or one of my littles will be watching this for sure with my girlfriend. Going to be a great time

[Lonewulfeus]

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Someone jumped into the Novice Network in Ffxiv today and said Free Palestine! like that accomplished anything aside from making them feel good.  Reminded me of resetera

And yet here you are spreading awareness about it.

It ended causing some fun drama with people saying no politics and other whining about that in the context of the ffxiv story and one mentor got kicked for threatening to kick other people who talked about politics.  It was amusing.

[benji]

[Propagandhim]

[DocWager]

I remember when Jeff, or the other alumni used to site ResetEra as a source for info. But some of his recent side commentaries about fans, and forums makes me think he’s completely turned on that side of fandom, with good reason.

He is right too about Stella Blade prioritizing animation over gameplay. I’m blocking without enemies right now. There is this extra bit of sword flip in here that is completely unneeded. Remove that, and the parry system would work perfectly for a person that wants to master this no problem.

Edit:Actually it’s her elbow too. She does a little chicken wing that adds more to the animation.

[Propagandhim]

It's really really depressing. Like, 'oh god, am I going to have to talk to my therapist about people fighting over Stellar Blade on a game forum?' levels of depressing.

Capitalism has afforded me nothing but a solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short life of complaining to my therapist of the main dysfunctions of my life, emanating from the internet, specifically discussions over a video game. I wonder if our ancestors knew how good they had it.

[Hap Shaughnessy]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/nyt-opinion-a-huge-gender-gap-is-emerging-among-young-voters.859404/?post=122372787#post-122372787

Men proven to be nothing but whiny little bitches.

This is exactly the kind of shitty attitude pushing young men into the arms of assholes like Andrew Tate.

Like, we're supposed to be the side of inclusivity and understanding the harmful effects that language can have on people, but then go full blown "Yeah all men are shit".

No shit it's pushing young men, most of whom haven't even had the chance to be the oppressor, into the embrace of people telling them that they aren't actually the problem.

edit: Like, imagine being a 13 year old boy on social media during Me Too. One side is literally saying that all men are guilty of sexual assault. What the fuck is that going to do to a kid and how they feel they're perceived?

3 months or permanent?

[Taco Bell Tower]

https://www.resetera.com/threads/why-women-criticise-sexualised-character-designs-ot3-make-her-look-more-corpulent-more-stuffed-where-the-eyes-cant-escape.275780/page-385?post=122353647#post-122353647

They hate Jeff Gerstmann now for not being sufficiently outraged about Stellar Blade and having the audacity of acknowledging that some women like the game. The burka brigade really needs to figure out this "listen to women" thing they love to echo.

It honestly gets my blood boiling. I'm going to vent. More so because it made me remember of a YouTuber couple that I'm a fan that covered the game recently. They are left leaning, very progressive, and normally jump on topics defending feminist points. That said, they decided to show a Stellar Blade gameplay and started it by saying something like "We are going to ignore the controversy that is running around. We will just focus on the gameplay. It could be the case like Bayonetta were people had issues with it, and now it is a figure of female empowerment.". They them praise the gameplay, and joke on Instagram about the bear outfit making it look like there is no issue. That people are just overblowing it.

It is infuriating. I hate, HATE this "the issue doesn't exist" approach. These people don't get that this isn't about being against sexy or sensual people. It is about people being against being treated and/or displayed as objects, and against ONLY wanting that. And that yes, being against does things actually made things better.

Also, as much as I still have caveats with Bayonetta (because she is character created by a person), she has tons of character and is aware of her sensuality. Y'all have said it many times before with several great examples.

And last but not least, I'm obviously not saying you can't think Stellar Blade gameplay is nice, or that you can't enjoy it. But also saying there is no issue, or just praising while choosing ignoring the issue is too much. Even more when you are an influencer, as you said in your last paragraph.

"People I like and respect not taking issue with this game MAKES MY BLOOD BOIL!"

How are they so fucking pathetic? Really? How?

Also they're mad Gerstman for having the most normal ass take. No one with a brain believes that this game actually hurts women

FFS Kyuuji and PB are out there enjoying the game and even think Eve is attractive.

[Daffy Duck]

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https://www.resetera.com/threads/why-women-criticise-sexualised-character-designs-ot3-make-her-look-more-corpulent-more-stuffed-where-the-eyes-cant-escape.275780/page-385?post=122362404#post-122362404

Heya. I'm going to speak a tiny bit about being a mod, but just to make it clear it's not going to be about mod decisions or anything like that. I'm not here being all official or anything.

What always makes me go 'oh no,' when I see one of these *frankly* embarrassing games, is when it's published by one of the platform holders. Like, Stellar Blade's character designs are laughable, and I feel ashamed to be the same species as the people I see defending them, but also I've seen far worse. There's still far worse being made.

But throw in the whole 'platform exclusive' thing... and fucking hell. Moderating discussion around games like Stellar Blade (and Xenoblade Chronicles 2) is some of the most exhausting and depressing stuff. You have people genuinely concerned about these things, like most of you here. But then you've got people that would defend anything their favored platform holder does, and people who will criticize anything the 'enemy' platform holder does. Add those to the mix and now you've got multiple kinds of bad faith posters on top of the misogynistic ones.

It's really really depressing. Like, 'oh god, am I going to have to talk to my therapist about people fighting over Stellar Blade on a game forum?' levels of depressing.

So I sort of get the 'eh whatever' reaction from some quarters, because Stellar Blade's content is... well there's much worse, and if it wasn't an exclusive it wouldn't have attracted a fraction of the firestorm even if it was doing the same number of sales. But... even if its just an example of the kind of shit that we should really really really have left behind already, it's still a valid example, and the exact sort of thing I'd expect to see discussions around here.

Heck, I know that the thread reply banner specifically asks people to use examples, and Stellar Blade is absolutely that. But goodness me am I going to be very very happy to see the reports on it die down.

I would imagine if you told your therapist about Era they’d tell you to leave the depression factory as soon as possible and then shortly after everything about you would all make sense and they’d tell you to to immediately leave