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"Graphics [...] only need to be good enough so that it doesn't interfere with the gameplay [...] Hardware is only a tool [...] it's how you use it, and what you use it for that's important [...] Just because the graphics are good, doesn't mean the game will be emotionally expressive." - Naotoshi Jin

I was perusing the interviews on shmuplations and found this one with FromSoftware's founder Naotoshi Jin talking about the upcoming PS2 back in 1999. I thought it was a refreshingly sober and 'anti-hype' assessment of new tech that still feels relevant in 2026.

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u/mjoldham34 — 4 days ago

Steam Deck owners, what games do you recommend?

I'm curious what games do people in this sub play on steam deck, especially since some shmups at least for me can feel a bit awkward to play because of the controls, i'm interested in looking up games of any genre

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u/gam30ver5 — 5 days ago

Any other good and active shmup content creators?

Been getting back into shmups after a break. A big part of the appeal was the dediccated community with content creators such as Mark, Shmup Junkie or Spider STG.

Any other recommendations?

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u/Brinocte — 7 days ago

Thoughts on Nier:Automata?

What Electric Underground and community opinions on this game? I recently started it and honestly I think its the second worst game I ever played with Death Stranding being first. I know people here is interested in gameplay stuff in the first place so just wanted to maybe talk a bit about it

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u/ThatLiquidSnake — 9 days ago
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Torrance (near Los Angeles) Video Game Arcade

If you live near Los Angeles, this arcade Justin Wong visited has a small but impressive shmup selection. I’ll definitely be checking it out:

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u/BobbyTomio007 — 9 days ago