Could you define "soon?" Like what are we talking here, couple of years, a decade?There isn't an existential crisis for media, except for the comic book industry, which will go belly-up very, very soon. That is something I am pretty sad about.
Could you define "soon?" Like what are we talking here, couple of years, a decade?There isn't an existential crisis for media, except for the comic book industry, which will go belly-up very, very soon. That is something I am pretty sad about.
A couple of years or less. I don't like to be a doomsayer but this is pretty grim for Marvel and DC. Despite the profitability of the Marvel movies, the comic division is hemorrhaging money and would probably slim down or shut down. DC comics is about to get kicked out the door and probably cannibalized (like how Spiderman was sold off to Sony by Marvel, before Disney bought them). This situation is amplified because of Covid - comic books are now sold almost exclusively digitally. The scope of sales is very small compared to five years ago, and the comic book novelty shops will not survive (since the big publishers will invest more into digital comics). It's a negative feedback loop at this point. Too late.Could you define "soon?" Like what are we talking here, couple of years, a decade?
I mean, it's a bad take because Gillette still isn't broke? Any change in a 'woke' product being economically viable may have far more to do with the Quarterings of the world making money off drama than actual quality. Also the cherry picking about certain flops of 'woke' movies and not accepting successes. How about taking quotes that have been apologised for and holding that against people. This one is not necessarily you but being against Woke seems far more concerned with determining which places women and minorities are allowed. Im just not into segregating society like that. And, for some, reason havent realised that woke not earning money would kill itself economically and thus is no concernThat it pissed you and several people off so much this thread dragged on to page 40. You refuse to acknowledge my grievances, deny any wrongdoing from 'your side' and place the blame entirely on me. It's very tiresome.
edit: My first response in this thread was that I confirmed I also thought "go woke get broke" exists because of Gillette. Then because of my opinion I started to get bombarded with accusations and counter-arguments as if I'm speaking heresy.
If you want a good graphic novel, Transmetropolitan is incredible gritty sci-fi.https://www.theatlantic.com/enterta...e-real-reasons-for-marvel-comics-woes/527127/
Interesting op-ed in the Atlantic last year that takes a scalpel to the comics industry's business practices. It does not paint a flattering picture.
It would kill itself economically, which is a concern of mine because some of these things are stuff I already like. I don't like how they de-aged Constantine, and made him into a demigod. I don't like how they rebooted Charlie's Angels. I think it's a pretty natural response. They take stuff that can work and be enjoyable but turn it into a Trojan horse! It's all so tiresomeI mean, it's a bad take because Gillette still isn't broke? Any change in a 'woke' product being economically viable may have far more to do with the Quarterings of the world making money off drama than actual quality. Also the cherry picking about certain flops of 'woke' movies and not accepting successes. How about taking quotes that have been apologised for and holding that against people. This one is not necessarily you but being against Woke seems far more concerned with determining which places women and minorities are allowed. Im just not into segregating society like that. And, for some, reason havent realised that woke not earning money would kill itself economically and thus is no concern
I generally see you as a fair person but talking about 'woke and media' makes you decidedly not fair. The person talking here in this thread doesnt match whats in other threads
Maybe it's got nothing to do with heresy? Maybe you're just wrong. Like, funny you bring up heresy here and not in most other threads? I wonder if there's something there...
Lastly, everyone heard your grievances. I just think it's a bad take. If by 'acknowledge' you just want me to agree with what your opinion is and I'm just not going to do that.
If it happens, it's not going to happen overnight, we can agree on that, right? It's going to be a gradual process of alienating more and more people and losing more and more money until someone decides to finally pull the plug.And, for some, reason havent realised that woke not earning money would kill itself economically and thus is no concern
Houseman, how could you say that when people are making quirky and specialized games?If it happens, it's not going to happen overnight, we can agree on that, right? It's going to be a gradual process of alienating more and more people and losing more and more money until someone decides to finally pull the plug.
I know, I'm ashamed. The few people that played Dream Daddy are enough to carry a AAA franchise like Uncharted or Mass Effect, and I'm a fool for not recognizing that.Houseman, how could you say that when people are making quirky and specialized games?
Didn't you know that if you don't buy these games then you're a bigot? Do you really want me to report you to the peace and reconciliation committee?!?I know, I'm ashamed. The few people that played Dream Daddy are enough to carry a AAA franchise like Uncharted or Mass Effect, and I'm a fool for not recognizing that.
Transmetropolitan is my fucking jam! It's one of my favorites. Shame about Warren Ellis, though.If you want a good graphic novel, Transmetropolitan is incredible gritty sci-fi.
Melee is not a major part of the game. It's more involved than melee of say COD but less than the melee of Metal Gear Solid (which is also mainly a shooter).That doesn't contradict the fact that melee is a major part of all the games.
So are standard goons trained in martial arts, yes or no?
Because you're saying that Drake is not a proficient fighter, which you need in order to make your argument work.
So if Drake isn't a proficient fighter, all the other soldiers he fights must be less proficient than Drake.
But that's an internal contradiction, because "soldier" implies training.
But if they are trained in martial arts, then how can Drake beat them? The answer must be because Drake is actually better trained than they are.
So if Drake is so well-trained enough to rack up the body count that he has, why couldn't he beat Nadine, not even 2v1?
Either way, your logic leads to a contradiction.
Melee isn't a major part of the games...That doesn't contradict the fact that melee is a major part of all the games.
So are standard goons trained in martial arts, yes or no?
Because you're saying that Drake is not a proficient fighter, which you need in order to make your argument work.
So if Drake isn't a proficient fighter, all the other soldiers he fights must be less proficient than Drake.
But that's an internal contradiction, because "soldier" implies training.
But if they are trained in martial arts, then how can Drake beat them? The answer must be because Drake is actually better trained than they are.
So if Drake is so well-trained enough to rack up the body count that he has, why couldn't he beat Nadine, not even 2v1?
Either way, your logic leads to a contradiction.
What do you mean by shame about warren ellis?Transmetropolitan is my fucking jam! It's one of my favorites. Shame about Warren Ellis, though.
He turned out to be an abusive asshole and a creeper.What do you mean by shame about warren ellis?
My local comic book store had all but given up selling comic books entirely because there was no money in it. They instead became a store for tabletop gaming like Magic the Gathering, DnD, warhammer and such, because if they had tried to stick to comics, they'd have been out of business for sure through this Covid thing. People are not buying comics anymore, at least nowhere in the way they used too.A couple of years or less. I don't like to be a doomsayer but this is pretty grim for Marvel and DC. Despite the profitability of the Marvel movies, the comic division is hemorrhaging money and would probably slim down or shut down. DC comics is about to get kicked out the door and probably cannibalized (like how Spiderman was sold off to Sony by Marvel, before Disney bought them). This situation is amplified because of Covid - comic books are now sold almost exclusively digitally. The scope of sales is very small compared to five years ago, and the comic book novelty shops will not survive (since the big publishers will invest more into digital comics). It's a negative feedback loop at this point. Too late.
AT&T Selling WB Games Division; Could DC Comics Be Next?
Is Ethan Van Sciver, right?cosmicbook.newsThe comic book industry faces a new fight amid the coronavirus pandemic
Saturday would have been Free Comic Book Day. But stores are closed nationwide and new print issues haven’t been released since late March.fortune.com
You didn't read the link I posted, huh?People can preach all they want about how them sexy super hero lady outfits was sexist and promoted bad body images and whatever other bullshit you want. But the fact is, the moment that stuff started going away, people stopped buying the books. When you try to shame someone for liking something the way it is, you will not convince the person to stop liking it by changing it, you will only lose customers.
Maybe he didn't agree?You didn't read the link I posted, huh?
I tend to assume most people don't read citations unless they actually engage with the content of it. A little snobby maybe, but it turns out to be right more often than you may think.Maybe he didn't agree?
Do you have any evidence for that statement?Melee is not a major part of the game.
Do you think Martial Arts 101 puts you at a level higher or a level lower than "a good bar-room brawler"?Probably not, or they just took martial arts like 101
You didn't read the link I posted, huh?
I don't agree.Maybe he didn't agree?