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atomicpoet, to random
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At one time, Psychonauts was considered a big disaster. It’s since become one of the most beloved 3D platformers of all time, and one of the defining titles of the original Xbox.

It was supposed to be a 1st party Microsoft title. But because it encountered numerous development problems – and Xbox head Ed Fries left the company – Microsoft abandoned it.

But it got a second life from 3rd party publisher Majesco. However, Psychonauts release was met with severe financial disaster and was one of the big reasons Majesco entirely abandoned AAA games.

At the time, people were simply not into 3D platformers. And they certainly had no appetite for something as off the beaten path as Psychonauts.

Psychonauts simply wouldn’t die, though. With word of mouth, more people discovered it, and it’s since become a classic. It’s easy to see why Psychonauts now has its fanbase.

For one thing, developer Double Fine Productions simply wouldn’t let Psychonauts die. They republished it on Xbox 360 and One, PlayStation 3 and 4, Mac, and Linux. And they’ve made sure that the game remains playable on high resolution and wide screen aspect ratios.

This is a case where game preservation has taken something from the dead and given it new life. Even now, you can get Psychonauts on GOG.com, buy it for a mere C$13.59, and have it DRM-free. You can even play it on the Steam Deck.

It’s still good even now. At a time when people were obsessed with shooters, Psychonauts quirkiness ensured it stood out. Sure, back in 2005, you could be a typical meathead asshole shooting non-descript enemies. Or you could wage battles of the mind in Psychonauts.

We all know what people pick back then. But what do people prefer now? Well, look at the reviews on Steam – which currently stand at 96%.

Or better yet, look at the reception that its recent sequel Psychonauts 2 received and we have our answer. People were so hungry for more Psychonauts that it became one of the standout games of 2021.

As for Psychonauts itself, this is a game that I continue to play. It never gets old. There is nothing like it.

Psychonauts screenshot (RTX 3080 Ti)
Psychonauts screenshot (RTX 3080 Ti)
Psychonauts screenshot (RTX 3080 Ti)

lovecat,
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@atomicpoet that game had great art and level design. The Spanish black velvet poster world, the paranoid delusional milkman world. Haven't played it in 15 years at least but I remember the game play being pretty satisfying too. Nice to hear it's gotten its due.

ned, (edited ) to random
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Puns or Pranks, which are the best jokes?

lovecat,
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@ned puns are good even when they're bad. Pranks are just dick moves.

RickiTarr, to random
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Type "Women are..." and/or "Men are..." and let predictive text finish the sentence.

lovecat,
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@RickiTarr Women are (are/aren't/area
Men are (are/aren't/area)

Guess those aren't words I use very often.

TheCozyCat, to books
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@bookstodon
I don't think there was anything in particular I didn't love about this book. The characters are absolutely endearing and have a way of making you smile with their cute little quirks. I also really enjoyed seeing Viv open up and forge friendships with others who were generally known to be disliked, or awkward...

Full Book Review:
https://cottage.thecozy.cat/blog/legends-lattes-book-review/

lovecat,
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@TheCozyCat @bookstodon I remember seeing this pop up as a recommendation from audible and passed it by, but decided to check it out after reading your post. 5 or 6 chapters in now and I'm finding it pretty delightful so far. Viv is very appealing, especially getting all flustered when Tandry shoes up.
Travis Baldree is good at reading his own material too, pleasant and good at character voices.
Thanks for the recommendation :)

troublewithwords, to random
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When I was a kid I generally thought Douglas Adams was too whimsical to be prophetic. Every single thing given annoying artificial intelligence? A kitchen appliance taking all the compute resources of a small city to answer a question?

I mean, come on. That would never happen. How could it?

Anyway, off to argue with the toaster.

lovecat,
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@PatrickoftheG @troublewithwords and don't forget about this little tidbit:

skaeth, to books
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What are your thoughts on DNF (Did Not Finish)-ing books? Do you feel guilty about it? Do you worry you missed out on something? Or are you confident in dropping a book and reaching for the next one?

At what point are you most likely to DNF, if ever? What sorts of things cause you to DNF?

My friend, book blogger Kriti, was musing on these questions a while back, and it sparked this new post: https://armedwithabook.com/dealing-with-dnf-the-practice-of-did-not-finish/

@bookstodon

lovecat,
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@skaeth @bookstodon since I have scant reading time available I have little issue giving up on an unrewarding novel. It only bothers me when I have to start over on a book because life caused me to have to put it down so long that I can't follow the story when I can finally pick it back up.

LaNaehForaday, to random

Guess who had his phone taken away again this morning after posting about E Jean Carol?

Trump did not write this post.

lovecat,
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@LaNaehForaday @thepoliticalcat it's Not Nearly EMPHATIC Enough! Where are all the Exclamation Points! TOTAL SCAM!!!

stina_marie, to movies
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Stole this image from someone who stole this image, and I'm stealing the question, too:

WHAT FILM MADE YOU GO 'WTF DID I JUST WATCH'?

Off the top of my head:

Mother! definitely. Also Society, The Outwaters, Final Prayer (aka The Borderlands), Dead Alive (aka Brain Dead), Skinamarink, The Human Centipede, Infinity Pool, Antichrist, Hausu, Secretary. And I love them all.

What about you?

@horror

lovecat,
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@stina_marie @horror Terry Gilliam's Tideland.

RickiTarr, to random
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Could you be in an Open/Poly Relationship?

P.S. This is a place to discuss your own personal opinions about yourself and your choices, or ask earnest questions of others if they wish to answer. If you've come here to preach or degrade other's choices, that is a block from me.

lovecat,
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@RickiTarr my boyfriend and I knew that neither of us were sexually monogamous from the beginning. Hasn't been a problem.

lovecat,
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@RickiTarr to expand a little: it's been a boon for us, actually. We both have sexual needs and desires that the other just isn't the person to fulfill. Not only does a positive attitude toward us finding the fulfillment we need with other people help us avoid simple frustration, it also demonstrates that our relationship isn't fragile; it's not exclusive access to sexual fulfillment that keeps us together, and that makes our partnership in life stronger.

Adam_Cadmon1, to random
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John Goodman is just superb in that. Might be my favorite Jeff Bridges role. Liked him in Starman, too, but that was so long ago, seems like another person.

lovecat,
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@Adam_Cadmon1 the big lebowski is like the princess bride in that practically every line is quotable

sunflower, to books

recommend me a book! i like fantasy, paranormal romance, sci-fi, queer fiction. i need 12 recommendations from other people for a 2024 reading challenge :blobcatblep:

@bookstodon

lovecat,
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@sunflower @bookstodon if you like HHGTTG you may like Robert Sheckley's zanier stuff. Mindswap, Crompton Divided and Journey of Joenes come to mind, in descending order as comparable to Hitchhiker's and ascending in terms of coherence.

realTuckFrumper, to random
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Mike Johnson blamed 'rampant homosexual behavior' for the fall of the Roman Empire https://www.rawstory.com/mike-johnson-blamed-rampant-homosexual-behavior-for-the-fall-of-the-roman-empire-2666131786/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=mastodon

lovecat,
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@realTuckFrumper Mike Johnson looks and sounds like he's one good MDMA experience away from exploding into the most fabulous bird of paradise drag queen at the pride parade.

jeffowski, to random
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lovecat,
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@jeffowski oh damn XD

Mrfunkedude, to random
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Holy shit. Opened up a package of fresh yeast to use for a couple of sandwich loaves, and instead of taking 90 minutes to rise, it took 45 minutes. I’m not even sure if it was that long. I checked on my bulking container and this is what I found.

lovecat,
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@Mrfunkedude those are some lovely lookin loaves.

leigh, to random
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Happy Vyvanse US patent expiry day to those who celebrate 🤣

lovecat,
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@leigh oh fuck yeah!

MrLovenstein, to random
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Secret Panel HERE 😅 http://tapas.io/episode/2917659

lovecat,
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@MrLovenstein too real :(

ai6yr, to Mexico

Hmm, I wonder if there's a #McDowell's nearby. #InNOut #IniNout #Mexico #FastFood #Hamburgers

lovecat,
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@ai6yr tThey have the golden arches. We have the golden arcs.

ned, to random
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"Make my words"? So he's acknowledges that he makes it all up.

lovecat,
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@ned my eyes keep wanting to read that dead twitter bird as a really sad stylized sonic the hedgehog.

"Shut up, this was a really good decision, make my words!"

Mmmkay Mr. Tech genius.

NickEast, to writing
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Research schmesearch, what the worst that could happen... 😂

@writers @writingcommunity @authorindiespeak @humour @linguisticsmemes

#Writing #Writer #IndieAuthor
#Likeness #Research
#WritingLife #WritingWonders #WritingCommunity #WritersOfMastodon

lovecat,
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@NickEast @writers @writingcommunity @authorindiespeak @humour @linguisticsmemes His skin was the color of radioactive sludge in a cartoon.

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