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Pixel games: the return of retro

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Originally I was going to do a blog post about game graphics but I realised quickly what I had to say about them wasn't unique or a new viewpoint but I did get to look at some funny pictures anyways here is a link if anyone wants to know more about graphics fair amount of profanity you have been warned! Bad Graphics - YouTube Since videogames came into existence alot of developers have tried to make their game look as realistic as possible and because of this whole styles and looks of games were left by the wayside so someone could make sure that every hair on a random characters kneecap looks as realistic as possible in an attempt to immerse the player. but what most developers haven't realised videogames aren't about immersion half the time they are about creating a universe so that a player can do as much dumb stuff as they want with no repercussions when I play GTA 5 I'm not playing to immerse myself in the city of Los Santos I'm playing so that I can blow up a ...

thoughts on Ghosts of Tsushima

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 Ghosts of Tsushima follows Jin as he goes through the most generic plot in the history of the universe. I could've fucking written the story for this. He loses his home has to save family member from evil invading forces has to band together with people like Yuna a thief in process doesn't stick to samurai code. Uncle is freed but is pissed Jin didn't stick to the samurai code but doesn't understand he did it to save his home. I will not spoil the ending as it isn't quite what I was expecting apart from the sequel baity bit. One of the reasons the main story is lacking is because the side content is meant to bring it all up by adding character depth and make the universe feel more lived in. the main side quests are ones where you meet up with a companion from the main story like Norio for example then over multiple missions you seek revenge on the one who wronged them. instead of adding depth they all end up angry flawed characters but then when you go into main mi...