atomicpoet

joined 4 weeks ago
[–] atomicpoet@kbin.earth 4 points 2 days ago

Gaming is quite critical for any tech company because it validates technology. If not for gaming, AI wouldn't even have hype.

[–] atomicpoet@kbin.earth 2 points 2 days ago

I enjoy the Like a Dragon series quite a lot, and this iteration seems like the whackiest one of the bunch. The graphics are really colourful here. This is Steam Deck verified, and playable with both Xbox and DualShock gamepads. Lots of DLC available, but they're mostly just outfits and ship customizations. You can get an extra karaoke and CD pack for C$5.99. So far, this has been reviewed quite well. The system requirements imply that you need a new-ish PC to play this, but I regard that with a heaping tablespoon of salt since, again, this works on a Steam Deck.

[–] atomicpoet@kbin.earth 2 points 2 days ago

According to the Steam page, DualShock only works via USB.

[–] atomicpoet@kbin.earth 2 points 2 days ago

This one I'm really excited about because it's re-make of the classic Amiga game X-Out, made by the legendary Rainbow Arts. This release preserves the art style of the original while delivering several enhancements, such as lighting effects. And it still has a soundtrack by Chris Huelsbeck. You can play this with a gamepad, and there's local co-op.

[–] atomicpoet@kbin.earth 3 points 2 days ago (1 children)

I don't know. Spending hundreds of millions of dollars, then discontinuing the game after eight days -- I've never seen that before.

[–] atomicpoet@kbin.earth 3 points 2 days ago (2 children)

Fun premise, good reviews, and attractive visuals for what they are. Both online and local PvP, and the multiplayer is cross-platform too. It's also nice that both Xbox and Dualshock gamepads are supported. Low spec requirements -- you should be able to play this on a potato.

[–] atomicpoet@kbin.earth 2 points 2 days ago

Fun story, cute bunnies, and this has good reviews. Local co-op is available, and you can play this with a gamepad.

[–] atomicpoet@kbin.earth 1 points 2 days ago

This one has a cool premise, and it has good reviews too. It's also silly and doesn't take itself seriously. Inexpensive too.

[–] atomicpoet@kbin.earth 2 points 2 days ago

This one is neat to me because it's a fresh arcade approach to billiards. It's colourful and over-the-top. No reviews yet, but it looks fun.

[–] atomicpoet@kbin.earth 1 points 2 days ago (3 children)

Tongue in cheek comment because I don’t think anything performed worse than Concord.

[–] atomicpoet@kbin.earth 3 points 2 days ago

To me, they're PCs. Other people regard "PC" as synonymous with "Windows".

 

Kick doors, shoot lightning, and parry bullets in this blazing fast first-person shoot'n slash inspired by Hotline Miami

 

SNØ is a minimalistic freeriding game. Push your limits for the high score, or simply explore the endless wilderness.

 

Race, outplay, destroy! Outrunner: Neon Nights blends high-speed arcade racing with tactical light trails. Challenge your friends and compete online with up to 8 players in gravity-defying arenas. Master power-ups and diverse game modes to take the lead.

 

The long-awaited "Director's Cut" version of Montezuma's Revenge, envisioned and programmed by the original developer. It's the super-charged conclusion of the classic puzzle solving action-adventure platformer you loved in your youth! Finally, you will fight King Montezuma!

 

A quick comparison of graphics presets in Avowed, the new fantasy RPG from Obsidian. All footage is with DLSS quality at 4K resolution.

 

In desktop mode, this is what #Bookface looks like on friendica.world. Now Friendica world does not support Bookface out of the box, but you can enable this anyway, through your web browser. Here’s ...

 

Go beyond the bricks in Breakout Beyond! From developers Choice Provisions (BIT.TRIP), comes a brand new way to experience Breakout. This neon-drenched take on the classic game will have you rack up never-ending combos and use power-ups to reach the goal. Breakout Beyond is coming soon!

 

Now, why is it super unlikely that you’ve played this game? Because it was only ever released in arcades. And it wasn’t exactly a huge runaway success. But in terms of actual gameplay mechanics, this game had some monumental firsts.

 
 

r/RetroGaming is very strict about retro. They say the Nintendo 64 is retro while the PlayStation 2 is modern. This despite the fact the PlayStation 2 is now 25 years old.

So I got to wonder about this community deems as “retro”.

Or a better question: what’s considered retro and not retro? What’s the fine line between retro and modern?

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