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I wanted to play it desperately, but never wanted to play online (people disgust me) if someone on here wants to play it some time i'd definitely join. Edit: Also, Relevance!!! http://www.polygon.com/2014/1/10/5295270/the-banner-saga-composer-austin-wintory-most-challenging-score-yet (also includes link to underwhelming AMA) The best part of this entire thing is their studio name. Honestly, if you have a good studio name I want you to succeed.

Not a huge music guy, but I've been listening to two groups almost non-stop, so here ya go. Ratatat kicks serious ars. Think of the best hip-hop songs you can and remove those annoying "vocal" things. You probably already know Guthrie as he did the soundtrack for Sword & Sworcery, and Indie Game the Movie.

Soundtrack by Austin Wintory (Journey, Monaco). Sold!

This is why I'm a cynic.

To me that sounds absolutely hilarious (if done satirically). Didn't the thumbs recently discuss GTA's portrayal of women as being objectifying? I see this as being an extrapolation of that same argument. I can't imagine a game that disrespects its female cast enough to string their breasts like ham would turn around and forge interesting characters. Though all i've seen is that one image, so i can't speak much about that particular example.

I do have some issues with people giving KR0 game of the year nods, but only because It hasn't been fully released. I know it's semantic or whatever, but it will definitely be in my 2014 goty list.

Started doing the Daily Challenges. Finally starting to make it to the Jungle every now and then. Still can't get past 2-2

So Last of Us won the illustrious IGN GOTY Shock

I am highly doubtful they can ever be "good" again. Especially as most people can't even determine when community was at its best. (A good portion of community fans I know think season 3 is the best, but I think season 1 was clearly the most well written.) Either way, I guess it probably won't kill me (though it'll give it a good try) to watch the new episodes.

So when does he start?

I go for walks when I wake up, I'd suggest listening to an audio book or podcast. It helps with the monotony.

I do think it's an interesting subject; in that western games often rely on violence as the player's main set of actions. Personally I see this style of game as being offensive and misogynistic. Though I suppose someone could argue that something like Hotline Miami is offense in its depiction of violence. As I understand, western culture promotes Violence>Sex, and in eastern culture (predominately Europe) Sex>Violence. I don't know if this is something that is also true in Japan.* Is this simply the result of a culture which depicts sexuality as casually as western culture depicts violence?*** If not, where do these games come from? Why is it almost only ever Japan that makes these types of games? I don't really know enough to say, but I'm curious to know what you all think. *If I don't know what I'm talking about, and am wrong about everything just tell me to shut up ***If Hotline Miami is an extreme in violence, than games of this type could be considered an extreme in sexuality

Is anyone participating in the global game jam Janurary 24th? I'm considering going to the ggj vancouver meetup but am honestly a little hesitant/scared. I have 0 experience, don't know anything about the process of the event, and don't have anyone to go with. I really want to learn unity, and want to attend the workshops they have, but can't without joining the jam and being put on a team to actually make a game. Do you think gamejams are a good way to learn? or should I wait until I have a bit more experience?

I shouldn't have laughed as hard as I did...

How does that even happen ?

I kind of like the idea of having 0 rational for the score. It keeps people guessing about the system the site uses.

Since 2010 I've been keeping track of my favourite 10 movies of each year (I went as far back as 2006 exclusively so I could include The Departed in a list.) I figured I would list em out. Keeping that in mind these are MY favourite movies, and are in no way a measure of quality of even a recommendation. I have a pretty awful taste in movies, I like the extremely dumb action films, sci-fi, and cynical personal stories, for reference. Also, I've yet to see a few movies (Inside Llewyn Davis, Rush), so the list is as always, subject to change. 10. Walter Mitty 9. The Counselor 8. 12 Years a Slave 7. Pacific Rim 6. White House Down 5. Elysium 4. Star Trek: Into Darkness 3. Wolf of Wallstreet 2. This Is The End 1. Gravity This year has been a fantastic year for movies. Honorable Mentions include: 21 and Over Iron Man 3 Fast 6 Man of Steel The World's End Oblivion (Surprisingly good Sci-Fi) Prisoners Pain and Gain

"Scoring: no 7s are allowed." I cried with laughter when reading this bit. I can't guarantee I'll write anything worth note; but I'm unemployed and don't go to school... So chances are I'll write something.

Lucky. I miss snow

Wow dude. Spoilers!

I actually felt some weird sense of loss after beating Fez. It didn't compute with me that I could "complete" this game; it would be like solving all of the world's mysteries.

I agree. Learning something is difficult without exterior motivation (at least for me). I want to learn Unity, but without a friend or a class I keep trailing off. If I had someone to study with it would probably stick but the trouble is finding people you trust with similar ambitions (especially at 19-20, when everyone I know is off starting their lives). I imagine SF has a few game jams you should look out for? is that something you think would help?

Not "exposure" so much as "compilation" I guess I did my best to make it non-offensive, but there is a possibility for many people to take what I said as meaning "why don't you look for a job harder". Which isn't what I meant, and why I opened with "not to offend".

My LA-domestic sister insists on picking me/my family up from the airport if we ever fly down there for the express purpose of In-N-Out. I don't get it either :/

Not to offend Twig, but I assume there is a lot of freelance programming work needed online. There may not be a lot of paid work but at least you'll get some reference work.