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Well, you see, the notion of a game being hard is a rather intricate matter, deeply rooted in the realms of subjectivity and individual experience. The intricate dance between challenge and satisfaction in gaming is akin to the interplay of chaos and order in our lives. Now, let's delve into this matter a bit further.

Firstly, the concept of difficulty in games is a subjective one. It's a manifestation of our own psychological landscapes, an intricate maze of cognitive processes that varies from person to person. Just as life's challenges differ for each of us, so does the perception of difficulty in games. What might be a walk in the park for one player could be a daunting odyssey for another.

Take, for instance, the illustrious world of Mario and the pantheon of Nintendo classics. Now, some might argue that these games are inherently challenging, but that judgment stems from a particular vantage point. You see, these games were initially designed with a younger audience in mind, but they managed to captivate a much broader demographic over the years. What's intriguing is that what we perceive as challenging, especially in the realm of games, often has more to do with our own skill sets, cognitive patterns, and even emotional dispositions.

Now, let's pivot to the notion of the target audience. The ones who wield the power to determine the true essence of difficulty within a game are none other than the players themselves. The target audience holds the compass that guides this subjective assessment. Developers may set an intended audience, but the players, through their interactions and feedback, ultimately mold the game's difficulty narrative. It's a symbiotic dance, an interplay between creator and consumer that breathes life into the gaming experience.

But there's a twist, and this is where the concept of cultural Marxism sneaks into the conversation. You see, the idea that a game's difficulty is subjectively determined contradicts the tenets of cultural Marxism, which seeks to establish uniformity and control over narrative. This is precisely why some individuals might raise the flag of contrarianism when discussing game difficulty. It's as if they're resisting the imposed notions of what's "acceptable" or "appropriate," and instead, they champion the autonomy of the individual experience.

In essence, the debate over game difficulty in Pokemon encapsulates the profound interplay between personal subjectivity, the intentions of creators, and the evolving tastes of the gaming community. And while it may seem like a mere discourse on games, it mirrors the complexities of life itself, where the balance between order and chaos, difficulty and reward, shapes our very existence. So, let's not merely dismiss these debates as trivial; they offer us a window into the intricate web of human perception and experience.

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Article: https://kotaku.com/fortnite-holocaust-museum-uefn-martin-luther-king-jr-1850708768

/uj I mean this is good considering all the Holocaust denier shitheads that get exposure. Just very strange.

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Uj/ god dammit…

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Found this at Walmart

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EA Bad (media.kbin.social)
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https://kotaku.com/ea-fc-24-fifa-ultimate-team-women-pro-clubs-beta-mbappe-1850653012

EDIT: Reminder that this is about a card based game that is basically FANTASY football (soccer) and borderline gambling.

This is also a shitpost community. Stop taking it so seriously.

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/1770457

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Bungie recently won a lawsuit against a gamer who was sending an employee death threats.

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First, they came for my right to send death threats...

uj/ This guy sounds like a real piece of shit.

https://www.polygon.com/23793493/bungie-destiny-2-harassment-lawsuit

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You fuckers thought you could escape me on Lemmy?

Pre-Order Starfield.

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