Tech & Hobbies
Games, industry critique, entertainment takes, and random niche stuff I find interesting. My digital ramble zone.
🎮 game thoughts
25 articles in this category
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Code Vein 2: How to kill a successful new IP
game thoughtsCode Vein 2 has launched to a disastrous 52% rating. I breakdown how Bandai Namco killed the franchise with poor UE5 performance, removed co-op, and aggressive censorship to chase a 'modern audience' that does not exist.
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World War Z: Aftermath short review
game thoughtsLooking for a Left 4 Dead successor on Steam? World War Z isn't it. Despite years of updates, the game remains a chore of quantity over quality.
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Dispatch: A prime example in weaponising parasocial relationships to guarantee sales
game thoughtsThe new 'indie' hit Dispatch has sold millions but the marketing behind it feels cynical rather than creative. I look at how the casting of Critical Role and massive streamers weaponises parasocial relationships to guarantee sales, and why the developers claiming it was a 'surprise' is just dishonest.
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Manufacturing the Safe Bet: The Real Cost of Expedition 33
game thoughtsThe Game Awards 2025 proved the industry values optics over art. A look at the Expedition 33 AA saviour lie, the hypocrisy of the sweep, and the cost of prioritising risk-averse prestige.
📱 tech talks
38 articles in this category
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AI First, Reality Last: Case Bank of America
tech talksLeaked emails reveal Bank of America bought massive amounts of Nvidia AI hardware with zero plan on how to use it. Lets look at the "Formula 1" fiasco and the funny reality of corporate AI shelfware.
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xAI kicks off 2026 with both Physical & Mental harm
tech talksxAI faces an EPA lawsuit for illegal smog and global bans for Grok deepfakes. Inside Musk's $1bn/month disaster that's poisoning locals and burning investor cash.
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The Spicy EU AI Law: Why Publishers Are Scrambling Before August 2026
tech talksNoticed the sudden wave of bots defending GenAI in your favourite game subs? You aren't imagining things. The industry is in full damage control mode because of one specific date: August 2, 2026. This is the Doomsday deadline for the EU AI Act, a law that turns hidden GenAI from a cost-saving trick into a massive legal liability. From Tim Sweeney’s desperate astroturfing to EA’s internal panic, here is the full deep dive into why gaming CEOs are terrified of the inevitable "AI Slop" warning label, and why they are spending millions to gaslight you before it hits.
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AI First, Reality Last: Case Warhorse Studios & Level 5
tech talksDaniel Vávra thinks coding is sewing; Level-5 thinks plagiarism is a knife. These delusional Execs are betting the house on GenAI efficiency, but they're ignoring basic market economics. Let's take a look at their "Efficiency" delusions.
🎬 entertainment
7 articles in this category
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Breaking News: Apparently Only Men Can Be Abusive in 2026
entertainmentWhy do UK ads like "Enough" and "Stop It Now" still paint men as the enemy in 2026? A look at how these government campaigns erase male victims and why this one-sided narrative is actively dangerous for society.
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Infu5.2d: A Nuanced Deep Dive into the Tapestry of My 100% Organic Human Thoughts
entertainmentI (100% organic human), take a look at the peak of 2025's SOTA LLMs writing capabilities.
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I Just Watched - Superman (2025)
entertainmentThe big one is here. James Gunn's Superman has landed, tasked with rebooting an entire cinematic universe. It’s a colourful, messy, and overstuffed film that gets a lot right, but it’s also completely undermined by one of the most baffling acts of character assassination I’ve seen in a blockbuster. I just watched it.
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I Just Watched - Venom: The Last Dance
entertainmentThe billion-dollar, brain-eating trilogy is finally over. Venom: The Last Dance is here to cap off Tom Hardy's chaotic double-act that critics hated and audiences paid to see. I just watched it.