A Good Thwacking
A sticky issue
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Thwack thwack thwack. I’ve discovered the best sound in video games.
On the latest Wireless Show, Brendy told me he didn't like stabbing people because it’s rarely lethal enough. He’s right - game characters often have swords pop right through them, then resume fighting as if they’ve just chipped a nail. That’s never bothered me before, but I’m beginning to suspect it might explain my current obsession with sticks.
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