Oh wow! Just wow! So this is very different... I feel like I am in Need for Speed II or the OG Gran Turismo; The driving is actually functional in the game now, and by functional I mean the mechanic of driving is a real gameplay element now, that you can engage with in a way that it feels like you are in control - rather than pushing the accelerator, hitting the … [Read more...] about Cyberpunk 2077 Redux: Driving Simulator
Cyberpunk 2077 Redux: Immersive Peds
So, my first foray back into the world of Cyberpunk 2077 this time on the Xbox Series X, has been interesting to say the least (going by the title image) and immersive as heck. Whilst the Blade Runner-esque visuals are a large contributor to this sense of wonderment within the game; what I am finding to be the most refreshing change is the predominance of … [Read more...] about Cyberpunk 2077 Redux: Immersive Peds
Kuniyoshi Japanese Woodblock Print
Utagawa Kuniyoshi: Yoshitune and His Nineteen Loyal Retainers, c. 1836 Update 2nd September, 2022: I didn't end up winning the bid for this particular print, as I was in the air as the auction was closing so I was unable to counter-bid. However, I did win a Toyokuni/Kunisada triptych entitled The Soga Brothers Confront Suketsune, 1860 which I will go … [Read more...] about Kuniyoshi Japanese Woodblock Print
Google Search Console Stuck?
This covers the time period for Monday Aug 22nd through to Friday Aug 26th 2022. Update Friday 2nd September, 2022: It's been almost a full week of downtime across the majority of sites we monitor within Google Search Console, but I can report that we're seeing a big influx of data, covering the performance reports, and also big indexation numbers (one of the sites had … [Read more...] about Google Search Console Stuck?
The Butterfly Effect
Isn't it an amazing phenomenon how someones small act of courtesy or kindness can have profound implications on our lives further down the line as the ripple effects of their decision take hold? The following was posted on LinkedIn, and currently has 133K engagements: When you're not giving someone the job, at least give them closure. Send the rejection … [Read more...] about The Butterfly Effect