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#11
General Discussion / Re: Project Hail Mary
Last post by mastermario - June 17, 2026, 12:16:25 PMI saw it, it was really really good. There are a couple of emotional scenes in it. I'm not 100% sure about the ending, though. I think it could have been better and I'm guessing there were some alternate endings that were options at some point.
#12
General Discussion / Re: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Last post by mastermario - June 17, 2026, 12:14:41 PMIt's a shame what Disney has turned new Star Wars shows/movies into. The Acolyte was crap from the very first scene. Obi-Wan and Boba Fett could have been SO much better. All we wanted was a Boba Fett murder show. I think Kathy Kennedy is responsible for a lot of the decline.
Ahsoka season 1 was pretty good and Mando season 1 and 2 were great, but I didn't love season 3. I've heard the new movie is essentially a Mando season 4 with no huge implications in the overarching Star Wars universe. It surprises me because I expected better out of Filoni and Favreau.
In my opinion, I think Disney has been on the fence for years as to how they retcon the sequel trilogy. Most people, including me, aren't really happy with how those went overall. To me, they are leaving just enough vagueness in everything that happens in the shows and movies in the timeline between ROTJ and TFA that I believe it's intentionally leaving doors open for a new sequel series. I believe this is why they are pursuing the Thrawn storyline, because they can build off of it.
I'm spoiled since I read most of the now "Legends" books that took place after ROTJ and many of those stories were so much better than what Disney has come up with.
Ahsoka season 1 was pretty good and Mando season 1 and 2 were great, but I didn't love season 3. I've heard the new movie is essentially a Mando season 4 with no huge implications in the overarching Star Wars universe. It surprises me because I expected better out of Filoni and Favreau.
In my opinion, I think Disney has been on the fence for years as to how they retcon the sequel trilogy. Most people, including me, aren't really happy with how those went overall. To me, they are leaving just enough vagueness in everything that happens in the shows and movies in the timeline between ROTJ and TFA that I believe it's intentionally leaving doors open for a new sequel series. I believe this is why they are pursuing the Thrawn storyline, because they can build off of it.
I'm spoiled since I read most of the now "Legends" books that took place after ROTJ and many of those stories were so much better than what Disney has come up with.
#13
General Discussion / Re: What are you currently usi...
Last post by mastermario - June 17, 2026, 12:06:12 PMI use it mainly as a Google replacement. It's faster and better at searching than Google is and the results are clearer. Sometimes it helps me find events that are going on in a city over a weekend or something.
My wife uses ChatGPT a lot for taking pictures of our house and it sends back some redesign ideas. Costing me money with the ChatGPT subscription and the redesigns haha.
I think I like Grok the best when it comes to asking questions and finding things, but it's always overloaded and wants you to buy the premium access.
My wife uses ChatGPT a lot for taking pictures of our house and it sends back some redesign ideas. Costing me money with the ChatGPT subscription and the redesigns haha.
I think I like Grok the best when it comes to asking questions and finding things, but it's always overloaded and wants you to buy the premium access.
#14
General Discussion / Re: Post Your Recent Physical ...
Last post by mastermario - June 17, 2026, 12:03:30 PMI bought a Creed's greatest hits CD for the Camaro that I bought temporarily haha. Prepped me for seeing Creed earlier this year!
#15
Suggestions, Comments, and Feedback / Re: ChickenDinnerGaming.com Fa...
Last post by mastermario - June 17, 2026, 12:02:33 PMI am happy to give anyone who wants to help out moderator access on the EGA page. But my one condition is that @BLUEVOODU reactivates his Facebook so he can also contribute. 
#16
General Discussion / Re: Post Your Recent Physical ...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 12, 2026, 10:54:57 AM@targetrasp - LOL off topic... that's fine. However, Noritaki was a great score. It wasn't the fanciest set, but we needed additional plates and I was like... $20... 5 piece set... duh! Looked brand new too
I have gave up most "picker" type activities. I used to do that... look at garage sales, find things at thrift stores. Tough to do these days. Now the trend is more dumpster diving
I have gave up most "picker" type activities. I used to do that... look at garage sales, find things at thrift stores. Tough to do these days. Now the trend is more dumpster diving
#17
Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: NES Games Added to Switch ...
Last post by targetrasp - June 11, 2026, 08:47:18 PMCome to think of it, I don't recall playing much SNES either outside of reliving Zelda, Actraiser, Super Mario World, and taking a quick stroll through the games on the SNES mini. The SNES mini was almost 9 years ago and maybe the last time I played anything 16 bit outside the three previously named.
#18
General Discussion / Re: The Mandalorian and Grogu
Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 10, 2026, 07:19:04 PM@retro junkie - I notice the green screen effect QUITE A LOT on so many movies and shows. That's why I don't really give it a thought. Unfortunately, once you consistently see it, it's hard to not see it. Ahsoka did a pretty good job in terms of green screen, but it's about on par with Disney+ series. Man... I really wish they would do more with Ahsoka ... that Anakin scene was awesome - it would be cool to see them dive more into Anakin as well.
Speaking of Tom Baker Dr. Who... I need to catch more of those
Speaking of Tom Baker Dr. Who... I need to catch more of those
#19
Nintendo - Switch 2, Switch, 3DS, and Wii-U / Re: Super Mario Galaxy and Sup...
Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 10, 2026, 04:25:29 PMlol... well... the price went up not long after your message @targetrasp AND I have the Switch2. Otherwise, I would've scored that wonderful bundle
The other bundle is cool. They are offering different selection of games which you can select 1 for download. However, the score you got came with the physical Mario Galaxy collection. That's nice
The other bundle is cool. They are offering different selection of games which you can select 1 for download. However, the score you got came with the physical Mario Galaxy collection. That's nice
#20
Arcade / Re: Arcade Swiping and Pricing
Last post by BLUEVOODU - June 09, 2026, 06:08:49 PM@targetrasp - It seems that way! I wonder if the barcodes make anything off the games. Some were really expensive in Vegas (MANY years ago)... but now that they are more popular, it doesn't seem like they're as expensive as the were in Vegas (and it's been awhile since I've been to one).
It does seem like the mall arcades are all about the crane games now. As mentioned before, there is another arcade at the mall, but it's been known as being a bit more meh. I need to check that out again. There was a place called Putt Putt (still there), but it seems to have fallen into more disrepair and seems like money isn't being invested. That's something we used to frequent a lot... and their arcade in the late 80s through the 2000s was ABSOLUTELY top notch. Not sure I made it there much after 2000.
It does seem like the mall arcades are all about the crane games now. As mentioned before, there is another arcade at the mall, but it's been known as being a bit more meh. I need to check that out again. There was a place called Putt Putt (still there), but it seems to have fallen into more disrepair and seems like money isn't being invested. That's something we used to frequent a lot... and their arcade in the late 80s through the 2000s was ABSOLUTELY top notch. Not sure I made it there much after 2000.