This is just a regular blog now

It's frustrating being a smart person with "dumb" hobbies. Why am I out here watching sitcoms and then getting upset that other people dont agree with my takes.

People will make fun of shoujo for having weak main characters who act like door mats, but then when someone writes a complex, relatable, morally gray main character, everyone complains that she's annoying and difficult to like!

I hate how everything has to be cinematic these days. Like yeah the new Ratchet and Clank looks amazing and full of all this dynamic action and interesting set pieces, but it's not fun to PLAY. I can't see where the enemies are because there's so much stuff on the screen that they blend right in. I can't take five seconds to stop and look around for secrets because the narrative is pushing me forward and will give me hints on what to do next if I'm not constantly moving (this is an issue in Metroid Prime 4, too, with the added annoyance of little creatures that hurt you if you stand still for too long!!) . It feels like everyone in AAA studios today really really really want to be making movies but are stuck making video games instead.

I don't really care about Meghan Trainor's weight but why is miss girly pop out here releasing a song called "I don't care" taking aim at people who have been critical of her new appearance. No one forced you to write a song saying you'll never be a "silicone barbie doll" and then use ozempic and get plastic surgery, ma'am. Some people will in fact become upset when you tell them "actually you're not perfect the way you are, psych! Being skinny and hot is the best and you should grab the opportunity the second it becomes medically possible!"

My Spotify wrapped shows my top 5 songs are all from Skyrim...I am embarrassed

About halfway through the first spring so far in Harvest Moon Home Sweet Home and really having fun. It definitely feels like a mobile game but that's okay, the gameplay loop is solid so far. Natsume is the reigning king of keeping you occupied with little tasks. There's always just a little too much to do in a day, you always come up a little bit short with how much stamina you need, so it makes you want to play just one more day to get those quests done or get that upgrade. They are honing their craft! We love to see it.

Oh no, Once Upon a Katamari is terrible :( Pop ups interrupting everything you do every 5 seconds, the entire screen is completely cluttered with UI and the King never ever stops talking so his speech bubble is just blocking everything in the middle of the screen the entire time, controlling the katamari is sluggish and it's incredibly easy to get stuck on things, and the level design is somehow super cluttered and yet devoid of anything you can actually pick up at the same time???? I have no idea how this got a 9/10. Very disappointing.