Pokémon Violet, preparing for DLC release

That wasn’t your original point though. Fact is that millions of people who might want a Switch don’t have one.

‘Most people’ don’t have 65” 4K HDR OLED TVs. Also, from my personal experience a ton of people use the dock functionality extensively.

They sold more than 10 million units last year. I assume they’ll end up selling millions this year too.

Highly unlikely. GF wants as many people to buy this game as possible, and I doubt they’ll tie its story to 10+ y/o games that they don’t even sell anymore.

Probably not, they haven’t even released DLC yet.

The body horror aspect is obvious, but the psychological horror is completely up to the reader. Some might find a particular relation to the whole ‘endless hole that I know I shouldn’t fall into, but I just can’t help it’ aspect, others feel triggered by the whole ‘fear of the unknown’ aspect, yet others can draw comparisons between this and self-destructive behavior of some kind.

And others, like you, might not feel anything at all.

It’s also funny how all these aliens keep crashing into the US, where three-letter agencies are fantastic at coverups, and none of ‘em end up in countries where it’d be much harder to hide something like this.

It’s probably not the only Filter either. As soon as we’ve passed the ‘climate’ filter, we’ll presumably have to deal with something else.

That sentiment is something we can both agree on.

Chip design, especially ARM, has come a long way in 7 years. Nintendo will have to try really hard to find a chip that isn’t significantly more powerful than the garbage they put in the Switch.

I’m not here to make blanket arguments against trains and microcars (Disclaimer: I do personally think microcars are stupid), I’m saying stuff from the perspective of a guy whose loved ones are blocked out of this perfect ‘utopia’ envisioned by the ‘fuck cars’ crowd that seems to think everything will be perfect for everyone if we just got rid of all cars. No, there are those of us who’ll be cut off from being able to live independently.

I’m all for a healthier mix of transportation and I do think we need to start designing cities and living spaces that are vibrant and healthy for humans, not a sea of gray for quick-moving metal boxes. That said, cars are useful and we should find a way to accomodate them in ways that won’t exclude those of us who really do need them.

And no microcars please.

ignore that all of this was about people with accessibility issues and focus merely on ‘groups’

Do I need to specify that I’m talking about groups where at least one person has the kind of issues where ‘walk and use trains!’ isn’t a viable solution? Or should such people just not make groups or travel with young able-bodied people?

Maybe for you, but making a grocery list and buying stuff in bulk is cheaper and, even for those who live within walking distance to a store, more convenient. It’s also more time-efficient.

And, of course, this is just for groceries; people always shop for other stuff in bulk, during sales, etc.

lol you’re expecting someone who has trouble walking to shop for groceries daily?

People need space to put stuff, and there’s only so much that can be put into a dinky-ass microcar’s boot. Not to mention, people travel in groups too.

Yeah, cuz people don’t need to shop. Also, I’m sorry if people like my sibling fall into a ‘precious few’ but you’re gonna need to get everyone on board if you’re selling accessibility.

The transit and walkability movement has a solution for everyone.

Clearly.

I understand and I’m glad you’ve benefitted from it, but you’re ignoring the large number of people with disabilities that cannot walk any significant distance, while they can still drive. Old people also have an easier time driving than they do walking long distances and using public transit. Hell, I personally know plenty of people who choose to drive because they can’t walk for long without someone actively assisting them, even though they can still drive. My sibling, in fact, is one of them; the ‘transit and walkability’ movement doesn’t give two shits about them, however.

I’m not against more public transport and foot access; in fact, as an able-bodied young male who doesn’t want unnecessary debt or to be stuck in traffic, I’d prefer it. However, let’s not pretend that a lot of people haven’t been completely forgotten by the ‘lul fuck cars’ crowd.

Young people often have the tendency to be both ageist and ableist at times.

You got me.