Boost posted my comment to the wrong thread – currently wearing a Garmin Instinct 2 Solar, and find it a very comfortable watch to wear. Using the stock rubber strap that has just enough give as to not feel overly tight, even when right against my wrist.
Ok, Evernote committed hara-kiri, so time to move on. (no way I’ll pay for ransomware) Any tips for good alternatives for Linux/Android platform? My wife used Nimbus note a while back, recovered her account there, ColorNote pops up when looking for alternatives as well....
AnyType is my current favourite. It’s new, but open source and has 1gb free sync. The encryption leaves something to be desired but for my need it’s great.
I have got my OLED Steamdeck today and made a picture with my old one side by side. The display is a little bit bigger, the touch screen is way better (more like a smartphone).
I finished playing through the Diablo 4 story, which I enjoyed. I’ve never been interested in post-game content with AARPGs, but I’ll happily replay with another class or two and feel that I got my money’s worth.
Got the itch to replay Half Life also after watching the doc that came out for the anniversary, so I’m playing through that now.
Would love to know what you guys think and your reasoning for it. I’m starting to see a lot of Apple Watches/Fitbits/Galaxy Watches in my area compared to more traditional timepieces.
Games cost more and more and take longer and longer to make. They need to squeeze every penny out and a rerelease in the next generation is a great way to do that.
It’s pretty interesting seeing the playercount on Steam over time, especially since Steam only has an entry for “Call Of Duty,” where all the games function as DLC. –
MW2’s Steam release (no Warzone) - 263k peak players
As a deck owner, it’s very tempting! If the battery was rated higher, I’d probably bite. As amazing as an OLED would be, it’s not enough for me to upgrade already. Glad those who waited can take advantage though.
Yeah I meant more of an upgrade. It’s mostly the lower end of the battery life specrtrum that I’m left wanting more currently, and going from 2hr to 2.5hr isn’t enticing enough for me right now. I also want to get a desktop in the next year or so, so I’ll put my money there for now.
Enjoy the new device when it comes! It’s clearly an amazing upgrade all-around.
I would agree that the IGN bundle is stronger in terms of quality, but all the games are repeats from previous monthlies. The strength of the November Choice (and choice in general) is that they are always games that haven’t been previously bundled (IIRC).
It would depend on what you liked about the game – if it’s the destruction, then definitely consider Battlebit Remastered, or go back to the earlier BF games (BF:BC2 devs worked on The Finals IIRC). Both of those are larger scale than The Finals though.
I played WoW a bit after its initial release through the first couple xpacs. Getting the MMO itch again, but I know the WoW I grew up with doesn’t really exist anymore, so now I’m pretty out of touch....
Hey now, that extra bandwidth for downloading 4k content is really expensive, same goes for buying a third device to stream it on – HBO is really doing OP a favour here by saving them money
There are some brands of bicycles that can cost more than the down payment on a car. Why? Surely making a bike lightweight and reliable isn’t so difficult that it warrants that price? Is it just the brand name or maybe it has to do with customization options?
There are tons of Notes app available in the playstore and f-droid. I have use my fair share of them these are my best 5 recommendations. All of these are free to use and have to pay extra if you want specific features....
I don’t understand – wouldn’t it be better to have an extra hour of daylight in the evening through winter? For me, the most depressing thing about the clocks falling back is that the sun is setting an hour earlier, not that it’s rising an hour earlier.
Gameloft was intending this game to be F2P on release, but they’ve backtracked on the decision and decided to keep it a paid game. Note that the game still has microtransactions.
I picked it up last Christmas, and certainly got my money’s worth, as I can get easily get lost in these types of games for hours at a time, and I was hard up for an Animal Crossing-type experience.
Not regretting my purchase, but certainly disappointing to hear that they aren’t trying to get as many people into it as possible. Despite not regretting my purchase, it does feel like it was designed to be FTP.
Wolverine part of massive Insomniac Games leak after ransomware deadline passes (www.theverge.com)
Baldur's Gate 3 'Isn't Going to be on Game Pass', Insists Larian Boss (www.ign.com)
Alan Wake 2's Seemingly Dire Sales Don't Paint the Full Picture (www.ign.com)
André Braugher Dies: Star Of ‘Homicide: Life On The Street’, ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ & Other Series And Films Was 61 (deadline.com)
EDIT: The cause of death has come out. Lung Cancer....
What's the most comfortable watch you would recommend?
Hey Lemmy! 👋...
Best/usable free Evernote alternative
Ok, Evernote committed hara-kiri, so time to move on. (no way I’ll pay for ransomware) Any tips for good alternatives for Linux/Android platform? My wife used Nimbus note a while back, recovered her account there, ColorNote pops up when looking for alternatives as well....
The Day Before Has Already Lost 80% of Its Players in the First 3 Days on Steam (www.githyp.com)
GTA 6: Florida Joker Demands $2 Million From Rockstar for "Taking" His Life; Gets Roasted By Red Dead's Arthur Morgan Instead (mp1st.com)
Florida Joker is in the news again, this time demanding to speak with Rockstar Games, or to be given $1-2 million over his likeness in GTA 6.
Bethesda: Development on Marvel’s Blade has just begun, but we’re thrilled to be able to make this announcement in honor of Blade’s 50th anniversary. (twitter.com)
Nitter link: nitter.net/bethesda/status/1732959574829724137
What are some things you simply won't order online?
Steam's second most-wishlisted game (The Day Before) puts out bizarre set of 'revelations' ahead of release: 'Please don't accuse us of scamming; that's not true' (www.pcgamer.com)
The GTA 6 trailer wasn't just cinematics, according to a former Rockstar developer who says "It's really gonna look like this" (www.gamesradar.com)
3D Realms: Kingpin Reloaded, the remastered version of the cult classic crime game is available NOW on Steam (twitter.com)
Nitter link: nitter.net/3DRealms/status/1732098229032845325...
What are your "poor person" money life hacks?
Let’s get a list going. Like with a Target debit card you can get $40 cash back and it takes 1 to 2 days to be withdraw from your checking.
Fallout - Teaser Trailer | Prime Video (www.youtube.com)
There are more people playing Cities Skylines 1 than Cities Skylines 2 on Steam (www.pcgamesn.com)
Normal and OLED side by side. (discuss.tchncs.de)
I have got my OLED Steamdeck today and made a picture with my old one side by side. The display is a little bit bigger, the touch screen is way better (more like a smartphone).
Weekly what have you been playing discussion - week of November, 27, 2023
Do you prefer to wear a smartwatch or a regular watch?
Would love to know what you guys think and your reasoning for it. I’m starting to see a lot of Apple Watches/Fitbits/Galaxy Watches in my area compared to more traditional timepieces.
All of Half-Life's textures were created by a single person, new making-of documentary explains (www.rockpapershotgun.com)
The Last of Us Part II Remastered - Announce Trailer | PS5 Games (youtu.be)
If you could custom make your *perfect* shoes, what features would they have?
Preferably realistic features, but if your perfect shoe involves some kinda anti-grav hover features, I’d absolutely understand....
More people are playing Skyrim on Steam than Starfield (www.eurogamer.net)
Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® III on Steam has mostly negative (%30) reviews (store.steampowered.com)
[IGN] Steam Deck OLED Review (9/10) (www.ign.com)
[pcgamer] Steam Deck OLED review (89/100) (www.pcgamer.com)
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Take-Two CEO Says GTA 6 Is 'Completely Protected' From Delays if Voice Actors Strike (www.ign.com)
Steam Deck OLED announced (www.steamdeck.com)
New OLED screen. New APU. And lots of small hardware improvements....
November 2023 | Humble Choice (www.humblebundle.com)
The Finals: The Open Beta has come to an end! An unforgettable week for us — a whopping 7.5 MILLION contestants entered the arena. Now it’s time for us to hunker down and get back to work... (twitter.com)
Nitter link: nitter.net/reachthefinals/…/1721489859552907493...
What MMOs are you all playing?
I played WoW a bit after its initial release through the first couple xpacs. Getting the MMO itch again, but I know the WoW I grew up with doesn’t really exist anymore, so now I’m pretty out of touch....
Why don't public restroom stalls have OPEN/OCCUPIED indicators like porta potties do?
I hate peaking under the stalls or knocking doors to figure it out. The answer is so simple.
Worst fear confirmed: You can't launch Modern Warfare 3 without first launching Modern Warfare 2 (www.pcgamer.com)
Second teacher at Missouri school on leave over OnlyFans side hustle: 'It’s working out ok so far' (news.yahoo.com)
A second teacher at a high school in Missouri was put on leave after administrators discovered her OnlyFans side hustle....
HBO Max Shrinkflation: Removing features from my plan, with no reduction in price (lemmy.world)
What makes a bicycle so expensive?
There are some brands of bicycles that can cost more than the down payment on a car. Why? Surely making a bike lightweight and reliable isn’t so difficult that it warrants that price? Is it just the brand name or maybe it has to do with customization options?
Jusant has released on Steam (store.steampowered.com)
What should I spend >£100 of Google Store credit on before it runs out?
I have a pixel 7...
New York Times tech workers to strike over return-to-office rules (www.reuters.com)
An unofficial PC port of Nintendo 64's Perfect Dark is available for download, featuring mouselook, widescreen, FOV & 60fps support (www.dsogaming.com)
Highly recommended notes apps
There are tons of Notes app available in the playstore and f-droid. I have use my fair share of them these are my best 5 recommendations. All of these are free to use and have to pay extra if you want specific features....
For people who switched to winter time last night, should we end this?
Disney Dreamlight Valley launches December 5th, will no longer be free-to-play on release (www.digitaltrends.com)
Gameloft was intending this game to be F2P on release, but they’ve backtracked on the decision and decided to keep it a paid game. Note that the game still has microtransactions.
Alan Wake 2 - Review Thread (90/100 OpenCritic)
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