I did that exact replacement. One of the Hall replacements began drifting as well.
I’ve never had drift on any other system. Weird.
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112·3 days agoI dunno, Super Mario Wonder was pretty creative, my guy
3·4 days agoAlmost certainly, but not right away. Previously there was a StudioCanal UK release in a limited edition box (Region B locked for the Blu-ray). And there are several European standard releases.
That’s a nice cover. Also, I’m in, obviously
Didn’t they shut down their own Wii U servers?
4·5 days agoCopying my comment from another thread:
Just to impress upon folks the magnitude of this announcement, this the biggest news that’s ever been posted in this channel. The vast majority of these films have basically never been officially available on disc in the West.
There have been a couple of DVD releases of Hard Boiled and The Killer, including by Criterion. Dragon Dynasty released a typically mediocre Blu-ray of The Killer. For A Better Tomorrow, Bullet in the Head, Once a Thief, Prison on Fire, etc. you have to pick up a European release (usually region-locked, if you’re a North American fan). Many (all?) of these are bootlegs trying to pass themselves off as officially licensed releases.
The quality is what you would expect. They usually don’t have the original Cantonese soundtrack, let alone the original Cantonese mono soundtrack (the later mixes are sometimes very bad), and the picture quality is usually only passable. Sometimes they’re missing English subtitles. There are also region-free Taiwanese releases of some of these, but many are missing the international cuts.
It’s just a mess. This is the first opportunity that we’ll get many of these films in 4K or HD from new scans, with the original Cantonese mono, and with multiple cuts of the film.
Well as long as an insider said it
Just to impress upon folks the magnitude of this announcement, this the biggest news that’s ever been posted in this channel. The vast majority of these films have basically never been officially available on disc in the West.
There have been a couple of DVD releases of Hard Boiled and The Killer, including by Criterion. Dragon Dynasty released a typically mediocre Blu-ray of The Killer. For A Better Tomorrow, Bullet in the Head, Once a Thief, Prison on Fire, etc. you have to pick up a European release (usually region-locked, if you’re a North American fan). Many (all?) of these are bootlegs trying to pass themselves off as officially licensed releases.
The quality is what you would expect. They usually don’t have the original Cantonese soundtrack, let alone the original Cantonese mono soundtrack (the later mixes are sometimes very bad), and the picture quality is usually only passable. Sometimes they’re missing English subtitles. There are also region-free Taiwanese releases of some of these, but many are missing the international cuts.
It’s just a mess. This is the first opportunity that we’ll get many of these films in 4K or HD from new scans, with the original Cantonese mono, and with multiple cuts of the film.
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Have to plan ahead for the mid-cycle upgrade
Yes, technically it is a rare synonym in British English, but it is what I would consider a word hanging from the cliff edge by its fingertips
This article is just a retread of the same things talked about for years. But boutique Blu-ray is still in a good place; there are more releases i’m Interested in than I keep up with, and particularly more 4K releases than ever.
One signal here is that some popular streaming series are still getting physical releases. Like, I didn’t think I’d see Severance or any of the Disney+ shows on Blu-ray, but here we are.
That said, now is the time to buy a dedicated player if you don’t already have one. Sony and Panasonic make the best ones, so it’s no accident they’re the last two manufacturers standing.
Nit picky: the word is “obsolescence,” not “obsoletion.”
Welp, I guess I’ll just rebuy all the Ys games I already own on Vita
3·11 days agoYes, that’s true. While I’m fairly risk tolerant in my personal life, I’m not with finances. I invest in index funds and prioritize cash flow. I would rather spend a fixed amount up front for a guaranteed “dividend” (benefit) than be leveraged with more money in the bank.
For example, after my home is paid off, I’ll probably explore a solar roof to reduce my monthly utility expenses. What’s the payoff, like 10-15 years? But knowing I can survive on a small, relatively fixed amount each month means I have more security and flexibility. It’s approaching the same goal, just in a different way.
But I also bought my (latest and probably last) home in late 2022. I have a 7.5% interest rate or something, so, you know, not a particularly difficult decision in my case.
Ah, I’m really sorry to hear that. It’s a stressful place to be. If it’s any consolation, I think many of us understand what you’re going through; I suspect many of us are in the tech industry, since that’s one of the few industries that actually pays well enough to contemplate early retirement, let alone retirement of any kind.
That used to be the rule, with pensions and retirement after 30 years, but now 1950s and '60s-style solidly middle-class salaries that allow for home ownership and a single-earner household are few and far between…
Some people I talk to still have this impression of the tech industry from, like, the Google of 20 years ago (although that impression is fading). I explain to them that the tech industry has been in a multi-year recession. All those perks disappeared long ago. They’ve been replaced with stack ranking, rolling layoffs, and pressure to repeatedly do more with understaffed teams.
I know part of it has to do with the change in corporate R&D tax deductions, but I think the industry also finally realized after the frothy period ending around early 2022 that regular layoffs keep it an employers’ market, and in those controls they really could do more with less, since workers would work harder to avoid the next layoff.
My own retirement is still a long way off. My current target is owning my house outright, so in this uncertainty I’ll never have to worry about getting my savings if I’m laid off for an extended period. If you’re able, I suggest everyone do this. I’m currently debating whether or not to just swallow the short-term capital gains tax in order to get in before the wider economic correction.
Before it aired I was extremely skeptical of the concept, but Lower Decks turned into one of my favorite Star Trek shows! It should’ve got one or two more seasons.
I own all the other seasons on Blu-ray, so I’m glad Paramount is putting out the final season alongside the complete series. So many companies just release a series set at the end, screwing over the fans who patiently bought each release.
“I don’t understand” is a fine statement to start with, but it’s not the end. Take the initiative to educate yourself on the topic.
The latest research suggests that depression may be caused by low neuron production in the hippocampus, leading to lower neurotransmitter communication in the brain. This condition is passed down from generation to generation, genetically. Stressful life events can also contribute significantly given the above conditions, but they’re not essential.
It’s an illness and can be cured, but depression puts a damper on seeking help. Friends, family, and even the affected person themselves often don’t see the warning signs in the moment.
Current antidepressants boost neurotransmitter production and can take weeks to be effective, so new research is investigating boosting neuron production as an alternative or complement.
FYI I’m not an expert on this topic; I just took 10 minutes to research it online.
https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/what-causes-depression
Already preordered!
I don’t know why this is so challenging for people.
In person: Have you seen X? Are you caught up on the latest episode of Y?
Online: Always use spoiler tags to discuss the ending or specific plot details, including any surprises, unless the thread is specifically marked as a spoiler thread. Don’t talk about the fact that something has a twist ending, because revealing that is itself a spoiler. Yes, this applies even for older movies or shows; there’s no way someone has enough time in the day to watch everything they might be interested in. Before the spoiler, indicate what the spoiler is about (“spoiler for the ending to X”). Don’t put spoilers in the titles.
It takes no real effort and is just being considerate.