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I wonder what the data shows when it comes to returning viewers for second parts, versus full seasons all at once. Maybe the numbers don't change that much. Perhaps it does work out better due to longer overall exposure. I should do more investigating on how it affects casts and crews. I know its not exactly the same thing but Adrienne Palecki, from The Orville, brought up on Michael Rosenbaum's podcast how it was hard for a lot of the crew to get by during the long break before the 3rd season. I know there are retainers and contracts that allow for other work. Still, I'm sure most would rather have a steady gig.

Something that astonishes me to this day is how many episodes of a cartoon used to come out in a single year. It really makes me wonder about the working conditions. I know the Anime industry gets taxed to death, and its always been that way. While its certainly improved its still a major concern. I suppose in a way, depending on how the work flow is, splitting up stuff might allow for less burnout and fatigue.

As for non-animated stuff, I know there we're issues back when shows were airing 25 episode seasons and filming days were long, they still are. I'd love to just sit with an industry person and pick their brain about all this stuff. And get their take on if this current split season trend is something they see as a benefit. I'm sure its not a cut and dry conversation at all.

@bigsocrates At least with streaming services you can cancel while you wait. But now I believe the hope is that they can rope you in multiple times a year when they have other new content they can try and hook you on as well.

@av_gamer: I guess that makes some sense to me. Although I feel like it could also have the opposite effect where people either lose interest and/or forget about it. If a show feels the need to do that in its first couple seasons, per your reasoning, I could understand that better. But doing that for a massively popular show just sucks for everyone imo. I can accept stuff being split across services since they pay to produce that content. Still way better than cable.

@sombre One of the reasons I steered clear of that show. I've thought about giving it a go now that its done. I read a bunch of the manga years ago. I hear the show makes some good changes and some not so good changes.

This is more for me to just rant about the latest announcement for Cobra Kai season 6. I've been all in since its 1st season on Youtube.

Season 6: 15 episdodes

Part 1: July 18

Part 2: November 28

Part 3: 2025

What the actual fuck is up with this? The only reason I can imagine this is happening more and more is that streaming services seem to believe they can get people in longer by doing this and I fear that its working. I think it really kills the flow of a show. I have yet to finish Better Call Saul because of this reason. Its not always easy to jump back in and then sometimes you just forget. I sure as hell don't want to live in a world where I have to watch recaps all the time or rewatch a part of a season because its been 6 months. I'm glad I read the Invincible comic so I could give up on the Prime series, which will never finish.

So, does this bother anyone else as much?

@bisonhero: This kinda reminds me of those guys who tried to sue a studio that made a movie with Ana de Armas in the promo material and then cut her role. Just that same kinda energy. But just like this suit hullabaloo, people knew about it before the actual release so they had expectations, which of course they aren't going to let go of. Its really just hilarious watching all these Stellar Blade Stans immediately turn on Shift up the second a tiny piece of fabric emerges. So much for their savior.

I've certainly never bought games just to get points. I've downloaded games on Plus that I don't intend to play just to get points in those campaigns. Its just unfortunate when it does line up and you're effectively punished for buying at the 'wrong time.' I'm also of the mind that they aren't required to provide a rewards program at all so I'm not gonna complain too much. The fact that its geared largely towards Plus members might be frustrating for some. However, it does makes sense that you would focus it towards the more loyal customers that are buying games in their ecosystem on a regular basis and buying Plus. Could be better, could be worse. Room for improvement and all that.

@cubbielover: I second your thoughts on the program overall. But ya, getting screwed by buying a game right before it appears as a campaign sucks. I bought Rebirth day one and then days later they put out a 250 reward campaign and that was one of the games. Mega lame.

I thought it was pretty good, albeit a little silly. I certainly didn't jive with all the humor. They definitely nailed the look of the world, though. The costumes and sets look excellent. I'd probably pick Lucy as my favorite character of the 3 mains. Walton Goggins--nuff said. The Brotherhood stuff was ok but I still think Maximus seems too green, like Lucy, sometimes. The action is mostly fun, if a bit cartoony. The slow mo stuff works well enough to invoke the VATS system.

I think its a solid start for what could be a fun adventure. Lotta questions to answer by the end of the season.

Bethesda also really need some kind of win right now so good for them, even if its not a game.

*I would like to say more but my keyboard is busted and I am typing on my phone and it sucks.

I don't need sexy woman in all my games the same way I don't need Gears hulks in all my games. There's room for everyone. Jedi Survivor got some big ol' ginger representation.

Its funny looking at the mod scene. the 2nd most popular mod on Nexus for Horizon ZD is explicit outfits. "She's not even hawt, but ya I wanna see her naked!" You can imagine what most popular mods are for FF7 Remake too. Even sexy isn't enough for some people. The AI scene is looking pretty nuts right now in that respect. You can find entire galleries of mega hardcore stuff featuring an almost perfect looking Scarlett Johannson. I don't know if there is anything illegal about it but it makes me feel uncomfortable knowing that there was certainly no consent given.

As for Stellar Blade, I agree that what its doing is fine. I think I enjoyed it even more simply because it ended up being a lot more than I anticipated despite what Nikke is. Still not a day one though. I think ya'll covered the rest pretty well.

@brian_: Its kind of hilarious when her hair gets wrapped around her in an awkward way. I had a few instances where it all just sort of wrapped around her front. Pretty amusing.

You really can't see the jiggle? I notice it even when you enter then menu. And when you walk. Every time you guard her butt jiggles too.

I think once you get into fighting the tougher enemies is where it started to click for me. But if you weren't so hot on lies of P wellll......