I was thinking indie games becoming more popular, people defaulting to refurbs/repairs over new stuff, and developers being forced to optimize their software, games, and OSes, buuuuut, yeah that’s a distinct possibility too.

They’re inevitable because companies already know they’re going to do everything they can to fuck us over for as much profit as they think is possible. We’ll see how this all plays out though.

Dying Light 2 has been my go-to for the last few weeks, so I’ll probably play some more of that.

Never tried it but glad to hear it, games benefit by embracing the modding community rather than attacking it. Minecraft, Skyrim, and other mod friendly games were all wildly popular (they even got modders to help fix stuff for free).

I haven’t played, but have experienced this with games and sometimes certain tasks at work.

I won’t care if the game is bad: Don’t fuck this up Todd!

Well, I’m intrigued: Anyone play this yet?

Gliding is definitely my favorite, but that about sums it up. Still, I hope it gets a sequel or an expansion or something.

A Short Hike was fantastic! I don’t know that it necessarily lends itself to screwing around though.

On a semi-related note, Donut Country is also a lot of fun.

Games I’ve enjoyed in terms of shenanigans:

-GTA 3-5

-Just Cause 3 (4 too, but it’s not as good)

-Untitled Goose Game

-BOTW

-Read Dead Redemption 2

-Saint’s Row 2-4

-Cyberpunk 2077 (driving is kinda meh, motorcycles are a little more fun)

-Watchdogs

-Elder Scrolls

-Teardown

Also, I haven’t played it, but I heard the new Indiana Jones game is fun with high shenanigan potential.

I’ve played this: If you liked Vampire Survivors, you’ll probably also like this one.

Probably Vampire Survivors or Vampire Hunters: Sometimes it’s just nice to play something where you don’t really have to think too hard.

Hey, those are on my list too!

Damn, I should really go back and play this. Bet it runs great on Steam Deck too!

Still kind of getting into it, but I haven’t quit playing yet lol

The airship thing is kinda what sold me on it actually.

The Dread Delusion - First person RPG with N64-esque graphics set in a broken world.

presses X to doubt

Heroes of Hammerwatch: It’s a roguelike 2d isometric RPG. Haven’t played much yet but so far I haven’t found a reason to stop playing.

$69.99

That’s cool, I’ll continue not buying your shitty, overpriced games!

If you happen to make a good one, maybe I’ll buy the fully patched DRM free version with all the DLC for $5 in a few years.

Ooooh, you lost me at Ubisoft.

I’m sure it has nothing to do with shitty half baked $70 games

lol, lmao, etc.

Awwwww shit, am I reinstalling Deus Ex for the millionth time?

Probably. That game was an absolute banger.

Ok, the mouse thing is pretty cool actually but on the other hand I’ve never really found myself needing a mouse on the Steam Deck (plus, you could pair any mouse you want with it or even plug one in).

Either way, it’s nice to see more competition and innovation in mobile PC gaming!

Steam Deck user reporting in: Grip feels pretty good on stock Steam Deck though the controls are not removable.

I have bought a couple things from Jsaux (charger and dock), and they seem pretty well made though.

Hi Randy, fuck off lol

Don’t give these assholes any more money.

Wow Nintendo is really quadrupling down on being absolutely shitty! Love that I have a Steam Deck instead of a Switch because I’m never buying from these assholes again. I loved a ton of their franchises and have spent thousands of dollars on Nintendo consoles and games, but I’m fed up with their greed.

Elder Scrolls Online, Children of Morta

“eXtRaCt VaLuE!!1”

ruins everything

“wHeRe MoNeY gO@!?”

Rinse, repeat, etc.

Sure I guess, but that’s entirely my choice to make too.

Yup, but fuck Epic and their shitty launcher. I’ll never use it even for free games, never mind exclusives.

Gee, I wonder if trying to force people to use Epic had anything to do with it…

There are tons of reasons to hate on Nintendo, they’ve got a history of abandoning games and attacking emulators as well as game preservation.

You’re dead to me Nintendo.

Would recommend.

Playable I’d say, especially now that they seem to have fixed the crazy spawn issue that dumped mobs on you almost constantly.

No thanks I already fucking paid for that and they took it away for a shittier version.

EA: Ruin Everything!

EA: Not Even Once