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  • Since it sounds like you are just getting into this, it may be helpful to know that Nintendo has confirmed that there will be a 2nd version of the device and it is likely to have full backwards compatibility (meaning it will play all of the games from version 1).

    The release dates for this device are likely to be announced soon.

    So if you can wait, you could either get the newest version or you could get the current version for a big discount.








  • The question is moot from both sides of the deal, but understanding why is important.

    For something like a game, you will only ever pay approximately what you think a game is “worth”. How you determine that value is entirely up to you and should be based on your own opinions and beliefs. Therefore, if you derive value from supporting niche developers, that’s great for you and you should continue to do so as you wish. If you don’t value that quite as much, then wait for a sale price that does.

    Your individual decisions will not affect the decisions of publishers and developers.

    Their decisions will take into account the total profit that they think a game can provide over its lifetime. This is determined by the initial price and sales as well as future discount prices and sales. The way they estimate the potential profit of a new project is based on past data. If they see most of their sales at launch time, they will price the game accordingly. If they see more revenue over time from sales, then they will price the game accordingly. As long as they continue to hit those goals, then they will continue making products for those audiences.

    Therefore, the best way to support the projects you like is to buy the game when the price justifies the value to you. That is buy it whenever you want. The only way to not support (I am purposefully avoiding the word hurt) the publisher and developer is to pirate the games.








  • Brokkr@lemmy.worldtoGames@lemmy.worldSatisfactory 1.0
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    2 months ago

    Everything except the losing interest part is what people love about factory games. So while they have your interest, realize that you are absolutely playing them “correctly”. But if you don’t like iterating your designs (not everyone does, and that’s OK), then these are probably not the right genre for you.





  • Community can have some really great writing (dips in season 3 4, but recovers in 4 5).

    30 Rock, Parks and Rec (particularly picks up once two new members join the cast), the Good Place, and Brooklyn 99 are all usually pretty light hearted and fun.

    Scrubs can be very funny, but also has some somber episodes where you’ll find some of the best writing is the series. Generally more fun than grim though.

    The writing quality in how I met your mother was good for the first few seasons, but dropped off in the latter half.

    Friends was pretty consistent, but not as good as some of these others, for me at least.

    The Oreville is inspired by Star Trek, particularly shows like the Next Generation. That’s a good series with some great episodes, but has some filler lower quality between. Not as silly as the Oreville, but some are still fun. Others are interesting or exciting in a variety of ways.

    I haven’t watched What We Do In The Shadows, but it is on my list for the same reason you asked the question.