here's the 808 cowbell in case you needed it. which you do. don't lie. you know you crave the 'bell

a trans person walks into a bar. the bartender says "what can i get you?". the trans person thinks to themselves "oh god oh fuck oh god am i being manipulative right now? i'm literally changing his behavior to benefit me"

the homogenization of video games controls has led to massive stagnation. it’s why everything from the ps3/360 era onwards feels exactly the same

In that as games discover a series of "best practices" it narrows the perceived scope of possibility until we need movements to deliberately do things in the 'wrong' way to remind us that it doesn't have to be like this.

Best practices are good things to have but they quickly go from "hey if you want to accomplish this effect, try this design tool" to "this is the correct way to make things", especially in a medium that is as commercially focused, and as worshipful of its commercial arm, as video games is.

Looking for something to cozy up with for the next few days, I'll probably default to FF8 just because I have it but I'd love to hear suggestions!