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  • Dota 2 update 7.38 - Wandering Waters

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  • The disbling of lifesteal on Bristleback's Bristleback feels like it destroys him as a hero. I have no idea how you'd make a viable core build for him now.

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  • Generally, its because people don't know its an option, or how to do so. Like, even knowing its a good idea, I have no idea where I'd start looking to buy one and I'm fairly informed around tech.

  • PC game sales hit $1.09bn on Epic Games Store in 2024

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  • I was kinda suprised too. I know someone else was saying they're popular in developing nations, because of better regional pricing, although I can't confirm that. I also know that they were a popular choice for crypto grifts and similar shady and scammy games, since they had less moderation than Steam, so its possible some of the income also comes from stuff like that.

  • PC game sales hit $1.09bn on Epic Games Store in 2024

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  • In comparison, spending on third-party titles declined by 18% to $255 million

    Some key context from the article.

    Basically, profit from Fortnite increased significantly, although the store itself isn't doing great.

    Given that its $255 million in customer spending, not revenue or profits, and Epic reportedly takes only 12% plus reduced fees on Unreal Engine effectively lowering it further, I can't imagine its profitable. If we assume 10%, that leaves revenue of $25.5 mil, which doesn't seem like it'd be anywhere near enough to cover exclusivity deals, and giveaways, nonetheless infrastructure and other factors.

  • For different game store, legally, what happens if they close?

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  • Thanks for your thorough answer. That was my understanding from the research I was doing as well, but I am probably even less of a lawer and was hoping someone with more experience could check my work.

  • For different game store, legally, what happens if they close?

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  • As I said in the post, I understand the technical side. Its the legal aspect I'm asking about. For example, yes, you can freely download a reuseable launcher from GOG, but as its only granting you a licence to the game, that licence can't be transfered (without GOG's permission), resold, ect. and if the licence is revoked, continuing to use the installer would be piracy. I'm asking what happens if any of these stores shut down legally. Would licences be revoked/invalidated, or how would that work?

  • For different game store, legally, what happens if they close?

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  • You're buying a licence either way. Its not like you can resell your GOG games or anything. If that licence is revoked or invalidated, continuing to play the games is piracy. They say you will have three days to backup your installer, but what happens to the licenses in that case? If they end when GOG or Steam go under, legally, it doesn't matter what DRM is used.

  • Parents sue TikTok over child deaths allegedly caused by ‘blackout challenge’

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  • I'd agree if not for the fact that TikTok knowingly choses to use an algorithm that promotes stuff like this. In the same way, if someone was putting up bilboards suggesting mixing cleaning chemicals, or if someone was taking out TV ads promoting violence, sure, the responsibility might not only be on them, but they knowingly chose to take part.

    Edit: forgot the word mixing

  • Are there any better mechanical keyboards that don't break the bank?

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  • I'm currently using a model M clone (thats like 40 years old) but the lack of N-key rollover is killer for even simple games.

  • Are there any better mechanical keyboards that don't break the bank?

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  • Ducky One 3 TKL RGB in white is $179 CAD, so even more expensive. That said, I guess its probably worth the extra money compared to the backlight-less version at least.

  • California just debunked a big myth about renewable energy

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  • Ah, yes. Thank you for proving solar and wind are reliable. I'm sure the performance will be completely identical here in Canada where it's been dim and overcast for the last two weeks and everything is coated in 6 inches of ice and 30 more of snow.

    I'm obviously being facetious, but this is a really terrible headline. Renewables have an important place, but using best-case and saying that debunks the idea that they're unreliable is ridiculous.

    Edit: I'm not against renewables, even in colder climates. I'm just mocking the headline itself for its line of logic.

  • Is there any non-zero possibility Musk was not doing a Hitler Salute?

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  • The reason it matters is because if you use faulty evidence (or in this case, questionable evidence) to try and sway someone, it just makes you look untrustworthy as Elon claims everyone who criticizes him is, and risks entrenching them against you. If you're making statements with complete certainty, you need to have near-unassailable evidence.

    The idea that we should just go "well, we already knew he was a nazi supporter, no need to comment when he does an apparent nazi salute on the inauguration of the president he bought" is pretty silly

    The point isn't to ignore it. The point is be honest to the truth, including any uncertainty. Jumping to conclusions or acting like you're certain when you're not only serves to weaken your position. If you're trying to prove Elon is a Nazi, you should point to all the statements in support of Nazi ideology and his complete refusal to condem it even when relevant, rather than something that could just be regular stupidity.

  • Is there any non-zero possibility Musk was not doing a Hitler Salute?

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  • The fact that he is openly a nazi-supporting white supremist is the only reason I say I'm not confident it was an accident.

    But again, my whole second paragraph: Why does it matter if it was a roman salute or not? Why do we need to point to this specifically? We knew he was a Nazi before this and had clearer proof to point to then, and since then, he has not changed at all and continues to provide clearer proof. If doing a iffy, off-angle roman salute is what worries you and not the racism, sexism, homophobia, misinformation, lack of respect for human rights or justice, ect. then I think you're misunderstanding why Nazis are bad.

  • Is there any non-zero possibility Musk was not doing a Hitler Salute?

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  • A refusal to apologize doesn't mean it was intentional originally, esspecially when trying to appeal to his Nazi friends. Elon Musk is deep enough in the far right that he knows how to do a roman salue (IE not sideways and not with a bent arm).

  • Is there any non-zero possibility Musk was not doing a Hitler Salute?

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  • Is there any non-zero possibility Musk was not doing a Hitler Salute?

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  • Read my comment.

    The bigger and more undeniable red flags are all throughout his past, and continued after the salute, such as his refusal to apologize.

  • Is there any non-zero possibility Musk was not doing a Hitler Salute?

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  • To me, that hesitation seemed more like a pause at the end of a paragraph, and the second salute, if it was so, less confident than the first (esspecially given that he bent his arm the second time). I'm not confident it wasn't an intentional Nazi salute, but I'm also not confident it was, which is why I err on the side of caution. I believe we should assume innocence unless guilt can be proven.

    That said, this is why I felt the need to include the second paragraph. We shouldn't be focused on the time Elon did something wrong with plausible deniability nor should we be particularly concerned that others aren't more upset. Our focus should instead be on the fact that he has made numerous statements and taken actions that support racism, sexism, classism, misinformation and conspiracy theories, ect. and supported others who represent these values. Our fury should be at the people who ignored these far more direct and unambiguous statements, and have continued to ignore them for over a decade.

  • Is there any non-zero possibility Musk was not doing a Hitler Salute?

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  • Honestly, I'm not entirely convinced it was a Nazi salute. I think, given how stupid and akward he is, and the fact that the salute was so off-angle, it could have actually been an akward "my heart goes out to you" gesture.

    That said, focusing on this possible red flag is stupid and honestly makes light of the situation, when looking at Elon Musk's history and past statements is like standing in the Red Square on parade day. The bigger and more undeniable red flags are all throughout his past, and continued after the salute, such as his refusal to apologize. I guess its good that people are finally putting their foot down, but the appropriate time was a decade ago at least.

  • Are color schemes used in video game UIs really subject to trademark?

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  • IANAL but from my understanding, colour of the UI can't be copyrighted, but the design of the UI as a whole can be. Colour can be a significant factor of the design, but its rarely going to be enough to have enforcable copyright on alone.

    Trademark can cover a specific colour, but thats more limitted, generally, and likely wouldn't cover the colour of a game UI unless its a definining part of the appearance of the game.