But since there isn't anythng else to say about that topic, let's
focus on other news, such as how it "National Hamburger Day" in the
United States of America, which is one of those absolutely pointless industry-promoted holidays designed to sell more beef... and I
absolutely adore it. More hamburgers for all, says I! All that beef is unhealthy and is terrible for the environment, but damned if I can't
kick the habit. Don't look at me with those soft brown eyes, Bessie;
get on my plate where you belong! Nom-nom-nom!
Also, American politicians - despite there being no demand for it -
continue to prove their craveness by cosying up to the american Gun Associations in a giant conference this weekend where they keep
suggesting the solution to the endless massacres in the USA is to arm
even more people. No, this topic still doesn't belong here, but damned
if I'm going to let the deaths of all those kids be forgotten just
because it makes people uncomfortable or is almost a week old. I don't
know what sickens me more; the politicians or that Americans keep
voting them into power.
On 29/05/2022 00:54, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
I don't mind a quality hamburger (so none of the fast food outlets
count) but they aren't something I put on my list of things I look
forward to. A nice kebab (national day early July) is my choice for that
type of food.
Beef in general, I do like a nice steak but we trying and limit our
intake of for health and environmental reasons.
Being from the UK I just don't understand why the US, well many of its >politicians, seem so close to the likes of the NRA. The impression I get
is that having weak gun controls is more of an ideology than anything
else and so it ends up in the category of doing anything about it won't
get you votes but it may lose you them.
Guns don't people, people kill people. Can I have a nuclear weapon then,
I promise to use it sensibly.
On Sun, 29 May 2022 08:03:32 +0100, JAB <noway@nochance.com> wrote:
On 29/05/2022 00:54, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
I don't mind a quality hamburger (so none of the fast food outlets
count) but they aren't something I put on my list of things I look
forward to. A nice kebab (national day early July) is my choice for that
type of food.
Beef in general, I do like a nice steak but we trying and limit our
intake of for health and environmental reasons.
Cows are awful... but they are SOOO tasty. Besides, anything with such
cute eyes deserves to be on a bun ;-)
Being from the UK I just don't understand why the US, well many of its
politicians, seem so close to the likes of the NRA. The impression I get
is that having weak gun controls is more of an ideology than anything
else and so it ends up in the category of doing anything about it won't
get you votes but it may lose you them.
Reportedly, surveys indicate even most US citizens don't understand
its politico's love of the NRA, since most of the hoi poloi support
stronger gun control laws. Well, I mean, they probably /do/ understand
(the gun lobby has a lot of money and -as importantly - a highly
cohesive voting bloc they can rally to support or oppose a particular candidate)... they just don't AGREE with the politicians.
Guns don't people, people kill people. Can I have a nuclear weapon then,
I promise to use it sensibly.
Guns aren't the end-all cause, of course not. It's also a largely
cultural problem, and an increasing desperation as resources are
unfairly divied up between those who have waaaaay to much and those
who are barely making by. Plus, as the old adage goes, if all you have
is a hammer, everything becomes a nail. Similarly, if guns are so
easily available, they are seen as an appropriate solution to a
problem even if more practical and sensible methods could be used.
Limiting gun ownership wouldn't cure the problems facing the US, but
it would limit the scope of the problem. It's a necessary first step; cauterize the bleeding before you yank out the arrow.
Being from the UK I just don't understand why the US, well many of its politicians, seem so close to the likes of the NRA. The impression I get
is that having weak gun controls is more of an ideology than anything
else and so it ends up in the category of doing anything about it won't
get you votes but it may lose you them.
Guns don't people, people kill people. Can I have a nuclear weapon then,
I promise to use it sensibly.
I agree, there's a lot more to solving complex issues than just tighter
gun controls. As an example in the UK it was decided to change tact with >tackling drink driving. So besides making the laws tougher there was
also what can be best described as a fairly brutal TV campaign. So
instead of some talking head saying don't do this they went for graphic
and is some ways distressing images of, well children being hit by cars, >child bodies, graves etc. That's how to get a culturally shift.
Meanwhile, in less depressing and more gaming related news, Activision/Blizzard reports that "Diablo Immortal" isn't being
released in Belgium or the Netherlands because - due to strong
anti-lootbox legislation - the 'operating conditions' just aren't
favorable to the corporation. Not being the biggest fan of the Diablo franchise, nor any particular interest in a mobile version of the
games, I fail to see how that threat is in any way bad news. It just
is an indicator that the game will be heavy on microtransactions and
grind, and not worth playing.
Would more countries have useful legislation like that, AAA-publishers
might start making games more focused on providing an entertaining
experience than milking customers out of every penny.
On 30/05/2022 21:41, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
Meanwhile, in less depressing and more gaming related news,
Activision/Blizzard reports that "Diablo Immortal" isn't being
released in Belgium or the Netherlands because - due to strong
anti-lootbox legislation - the 'operating conditions' just aren't
favorable to the corporation. Not being the biggest fan of the Diablo
franchise, nor any particular interest in a mobile version of the
games, I fail to see how that threat is in any way bad news. It just
is an indicator that the game will be heavy on microtransactions and
grind, and not worth playing.
Games as a service though, nah I don't like them and this is a good
example as to why. Fans of Diablo aren't get a new version, they're
getting a financial model wrapped-up in a game IP.
On Tue, 31 May 2022 09:06:44 +0100, JAB <noway@nochance.com> wrote:
On 30/05/2022 21:41, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
Meanwhile, in less depressing and more gaming related news,
Activision/Blizzard reports that "Diablo Immortal" isn't being
released in Belgium or the Netherlands because - due to strong
anti-lootbox legislation - the 'operating conditions' just aren't
favorable to the corporation. Not being the biggest fan of the Diablo
franchise, nor any particular interest in a mobile version of the
games, I fail to see how that threat is in any way bad news. It just
is an indicator that the game will be heavy on microtransactions and
grind, and not worth playing.
Games as a service though, nah I don't like them and this is a good
example as to why. Fans of Diablo aren't get a new version, they're
getting a financial model wrapped-up in a game IP.
Well, it is Activision/Blizzard after all, a company which has
increasingly proven itself to be more interested in its finances than creating a product with any artistry or satisfying gameplay (if any
exists in their game, it feels almost accidental rather than the
primary goal). I'd love to say I was surprised that the company pushed forward with "Diablo Immortal"- given how extremely poorly it was
received on announcement - but it's par for the course for that
corporation. "Screw what the fans actually want; just make a game that
can milk the 'whales' for every last penny" seems to be Kotick's
watchword.
On the other hand, it's an impressive feat to make ELECTRONIC ARTS
look like a reputable publisher and workplace. ;-)
On 31/05/2022 19:02, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
On Tue, 31 May 2022 09:06:44 +0100, JAB <noway@nochance.com> wrote:
On 30/05/2022 21:41, Spalls Hurgenson wrote:
Meanwhile, in less depressing and more gaming related news,
Activision/Blizzard reports that "Diablo Immortal" isn't being
released in Belgium or the Netherlands because - due to strong
anti-lootbox legislation - the 'operating conditions' just aren't
favorable to the corporation. Not being the biggest fan of the Diablo
franchise, nor any particular interest in a mobile version of the
games, I fail to see how that threat is in any way bad news. It just
is an indicator that the game will be heavy on microtransactions and
grind, and not worth playing.
Games as a service though, nah I don't like them and this is a good
example as to why. Fans of Diablo aren't get a new version, they're
getting a financial model wrapped-up in a game IP.
Well, it is Activision/Blizzard after all, a company which has
increasingly proven itself to be more interested in its finances than
creating a product with any artistry or satisfying gameplay (if any
exists in their game, it feels almost accidental rather than the
primary goal). I'd love to say I was surprised that the company pushed
forward with "Diablo Immortal"- given how extremely poorly it was
received on announcement - but it's par for the course for that
corporation. "Screw what the fans actually want; just make a game that
can milk the 'whales' for every last penny" seems to be Kotick's
watchword.
On the other hand, it's an impressive feat to make ELECTRONIC ARTS
look like a reputable publisher and workplace. ;-)
In many ways I do have some sympathy for the big publishers as people
will still buy it and then open their wallets whenever a shiny carrot is dangled in front of them. As someone once said people will start
producing more secure products when people stop buying products with
poor security.
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