It’s a shame because the Series X is an absolutely superb device. The fast storage, quick resume, performance, noise level etc are all incredible, and the backwards compatibility, console streaming, and appeal of game pass make the Series X a wonderful gaming machine. I couldn’t be happier with it.
We all know the reasons why it isn’t as successful as the PS5, but the Series X as a price-to-value product has been woefully under-appreciated.
Exactly the same. I’ve been a “developer” for decades, often using a new language for a single project, then never touching it again for years, until I’ve forgotten the basic syntax. I’m an expert in nothing.
Stack Overflow, random Indian YouTubers, Google and now AI have been essential throughout my career.
You only need to know enough. Know what you want to achieve and the rough steps for how to get there, and somebody or something can fill in the blanks.
What I wouldn’t give for a new Deus Ex game. The only news I ever read about one is another cancellation.
Robocop has a similar vibe, albeit a Fisher Price version. And weirdly the new Indiana Jones game kind of scratches that itch, where you’re wandering around an open environment, with multiple access points and secrets hidden away that’ll reward those paying attention. Neither come close to just how detailed and cool the Deus Ex games were though.
Nice one, thanks for that
Clearly I need to signpost my jokes better.
Yeah that’s the badger. Absolute classic.
Cheers, I never know with all the similarly-named communities on the various instances. Downside of the fediverse is often not knowing where the best place to post something is.
This is still my favourite:
Nice one
Which is essentially where we are now. Multiple services providing age verification on a per-site basis.
Tbh I swear by it. It’s so much better than the shitty interface of my “smart” TV.
AppleTV usually, but if you’re just screen mirroring it shouldn’t matter.
I suspect using the YouTube app and Chromecast might do some weird double-streaming thing at the Chromecast end if you’re still getting ads.
The closest I’ve come to this is using Safari for YouTube rather than an app. There are ad blockers that can block the ads in YouTube (I use Vinegar) then you can cast as normal.
I’d recommend Googling “device-based age verification” to get more information. I’m not here to convince you of anything.
You’re welcome to Google “device-based age verification” to get any answers you need, from wiser minds than mine.
No, I don’t know where you’ve got that idea from.
No, the site wouldn’t know the account, it’s the device providing the verification.
I think it’s worth remembering that this is a suggestion, and not even originally mine. If you’re happier to use the current multitude of age verification services that differ on a per-site basis, with all the security vulnerabilities, risk, and inconvenience that entails, then feel free. Or bypass them using the methods suggested.
I’m literally just providing a better technical solution than has been implemented. What I’m not suggesting is “this is the answer to everyone’s problem”.
No you don’t, but like I say, I’m talking about the majority of users.
Again though, and I’m copying this from a previous response, I think it’s worth remembering that this is a suggestion, and not even originally mine. If you’re happier to use the current multitude of age verification services that differ on a per-site basis, with all the security vulnerabilities, risk, and inconvenience that entails, then feel free. Or bypass them using the methods suggested.
I’m literally just providing a better technical solution than has been implemented. What I’m not suggesting is “this is the answer to everyone’s problem”.
The difficulty you might end up with there is governments not permitting their age verification system for certain sites if they desired. Meaning even greater governmental control of what sites you can access.
Minecraft also seems to get frequently forgotten about when talking about Microsoft gaming too. It makes Microsoft around £300m per year in games sales. That’s just the game. Imagine what the merchandise figures are on top of that.
I don’t think game pass is anywhere near unsustainable, when we consider what is actually sustaining it.