Everything's Broken

Everything's Broken substack, curated by Scott Jennings, delves into a wide array of subjects like political dynamics, digital culture, gaming innovations, and contemporary challenges in social media. It frequently critiques public figures and platforms, dissects conflicts, and explores the intricate balance between technology, politics, and entertainment.

Politics Gaming Technology & Social Media Conflict and War Entertainment Critique Leadership and Governance Cultural and Political Analysis

The hottest Substack posts of Everything's Broken

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The War of Pain

98 implied HN points β€’ 02 Nov 23
🌍 World Politics Middle East Israel Palestine Conflict Peace
  1. The conflict in the Middle East highlights dueling perspectives that both have merit.
  2. War simplifies the world into black and white, hindering nuanced dialogue.
  3. In situations of conflict, understanding and empathizing with all perspectives is crucial for peace.

Storm Front

98 implied HN points β€’ 20 Mar 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Policy Election Indictment Media Coverage
  1. Donald Trump is a career criminal with a history of manipulating and disregarding rules.
  2. Trump's main priority is staying in the public eye and feeling important.
  3. Despite potential legal issues, Trump's team views any publicity as a way to boost his chances for re-election.

Tony Stark vs. the World

78 implied HN points β€’ 07 Apr 23
πŸ•Ή Technology Social media Blogging Online Communities
  1. Elon Musk has been making controversial decisions on Twitter that have impacted the platform and its users.
  2. Musk's actions have shifted the focus of Twitter towards his personal preferences and away from its original purpose.
  3. Twitter under Musk's leadership is becoming more personalized around him, raising concerns about the direction of the platform.

Your Dreams Should Stay There

78 implied HN points β€’ 13 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture TV shows Nostalgia Sci-fi Critique Fandom
  1. The latest episode of Star Trek Picard disappoints Star Trek fans by resorting to ham-fisted nostalgia and clumsy writing.
  2. The show takes a disappointing turn by disregarding its own canon and insulting the intelligence of the viewers.
  3. Star Trek Picard fails to maintain consistency with its past seasons and insults the core concepts of the Star Trek universe.
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Lawrence of Dystopia

78 implied HN points β€’ 25 Jan 23
  1. Mohammed bin Salman is criticized for his actions and leadership style by Scott Jennings in his article.
  2. Bin Salman's controversial actions include arresting businessmen and beating them to extract money.
  3. Bin Salman's ambitious projects like Neom and THE LINE are seen as wasteful and extravagant.

Twitter Shoots Itself In The Head

58 implied HN points β€’ 09 May 23
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ U.S. Politics Social media Politicians Conspiracy Theories Media bias Far-right
  1. Elon Musk partnered with Tucker Carlson for a show on Twitter, raising concerns about premium video content hosting.
  2. Elon Musk has been amplifying far-right conspiracy theories, creating controversy.
  3. Tucker Carlson's past behaviors and beliefs, like the 'white replacement' theory, have been highly criticized, leading to his firing from Fox News.

Dancing with Myself

39 implied HN points β€’ 22 Jan 23
  1. AI-generated NPCs are powerful but currently have limited practical use.
  2. Creating complex AI-driven NPCs for games can be extremely challenging and time-consuming.
  3. AI technology for NPCs is advancing, but still mainly functions as advanced chatbots rather than fully interactive game characters.

Random Shakeups To Continue Until Morale Improves

39 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jan 23
  1. Russia's demotion of a general leading the war in Ukraine signals ongoing shakeups and challenges within the military leadership.
  2. The role of Wagner PMC as a mercenary force in the war in Ukraine, led by Prigozhin, showcases a complex dynamic with the Russian military.
  3. The loss of Kherson in the war and demotion of Surovikin highlight strategic shifts and the influence of non-conventional forces in the conflict.

Burning Down the House

39 implied HN points β€’ 04 Jan 23
  1. The US Congress is currently facing chaos and deadlock in electing a Speaker of the House due to internal divisions among Republican members.
  2. The situation in Congress highlights the challenges of governance when extreme views and party loyalty overshadow collaboration for effective decision-making.
  3. Potential outcomes for resolving the Speaker election issue include compromising on extreme demands, changing the nominee, or even a bipartisan coalition, all with uncertain consequences.

Beauty and the Beasts

19 implied HN points β€’ 14 Jan 23
  1. A designer in Kyiv created an incredible costume in extreme conditions during bombings.
  2. Miss Ukraine dressed as a Battle Sister from Warhammer and faced backlash from Russian trolls and some Americans.
  3. The political background involving Ukraine, Trump, and Russia has caused division and misinformation.

Once In A Lifetime, Eventually

19 implied HN points β€’ 07 Jan 23
  1. Congressional chaos ensued in the House Speaker votes
  2. Matt Gaetz played a crucial role in the unexpected turn of events
  3. McCarthy eventually secured the House Speaker position after a tumultuous series of events

The definition of insanity, Web 3.0 version

19 implied HN points β€’ 02 Jan 23
  1. Web 3.0 continues to face challenges without learning from past mistakes
  2. Some companies invest in blockchain gaming despite questionable practices
  3. The concept of Metaverse drives interest in blockchain and NFTs among CEOs

In The Year Nineteen Ninety-Nine

19 implied HN points β€’ 17 Jul 20
  1. In 1999, MMORPGs were becoming popular among a niche crowd of gamers.
  2. A gossipy blog was created in 1999, before blogs became mainstream.
  3. Looking back, 1999 seems better compared to the present day.

"You Can Beat Me Now"

0 implied HN points β€’ 14 Aug 19
  1. The situation in Hong Kong is complex, with tensions within China playing a significant role.
  2. China operates as an authoritarian state capitalism, not a traditional communist dictatorship.
  3. There is a thriving market of opinion in China, with political discussions happening despite certain restrictions.

Eve Developers, Player Reps Meet, Issue Statements, No Monocles Harmed

0 implied HN points β€’ 02 Jul 11
  1. CCP committed to ensuring investments in EVE do not create unfair advantages.
  2. The situation in the gaming community arose due to communication issues and poor planning.
  3. Players have the power to shift their focus from in-game controversies to gameplay with one another.

Top Ten Movies of This Awful Decade

0 implied HN points β€’ 02 Dec 19
  1. The list includes top ten movies from this decade.
  2. Some notable movies are 'Parasite', 'Her', 'Guardians of the Galaxy series'.
  3. The author seems to enjoy spectacles created by Christopher Nolan.

Blizzard Adding Player-RMT Services To Diablo III

0 implied HN points β€’ 01 Aug 11
  1. Blizzard is adding player-RMT services to Diablo III.
  2. Blizzard believes in-game trading should be facilitated through an official platform.
  3. This decision might benefit Blizzard's business, but not necessarily the players.

My Opinion On World Of Warcraft's New Talent System

0 implied HN points β€’ 25 Oct 11
  1. The article discusses the new talent system in World of Warcraft.
  2. Players have mixed opinions about the changes to the talent system.
  3. Links to other articles discussing the topic are provided within the post.

My Life With The Jedi Kill Kult

0 implied HN points β€’ 20 Dec 11
  1. The story in games can profoundly impact character progression.
  2. SWTOR emphasizes storytelling but leans heavily towards being a game.
  3. Initial gameplay in TOR seems like a single-player experience alongside others.

Signs Your Game May Be Popular, #4

0 implied HN points β€’ 11 Jan 12
  1. Signs of a popular game include visits from influential people such as congressmen.
  2. Engaging official forums can indicate popularity of a game.
  3. Having notable personalities contribute to discussions shows your game's popularity.

I Have Nothing I Could Possibly Add To This Story

0 implied HN points β€’ 16 Jun 11
  1. The post is titled 'I Have Nothing I Could Possibly Add To This Story'.
  2. The post includes a link to Scott Jennings' profile on Substack.
  3. The post mentions Fox announcing Family Guy Online.

隐秘

0 implied HN points β€’ 31 May 11
  1. Cryptic Studios acquired by Perfect World for $50m
  2. Atari originally purchased Cryptic for $28m plus $48m in bonuses
  3. Breaks everyone's RSS feed

What If We Impeached Trump And No One Showed Up

0 implied HN points β€’ 18 Dec 19
  1. Impeachment was seen as necessary but engagement between the parties is futile.
  2. Republicans struggle to acknowledge basic facts and enable Trump's behavior.
  3. The two-party system is broken, jeopardizing democracy unless drastic action is taken.

This Seems Bad

0 implied HN points β€’ 26 Jan 20
  1. Coronavirus is not much deadlier than common flu, but scarier due to no vaccine and rapid mutation.
  2. Official tallies and scenes of quarantines in China may signify a city being written off.
  3. Salute to Wuhan citizens for their sacrifice during the coronavirus outbreak.

So, Yeah.

0 implied HN points β€’ 25 May 12
  1. The author is considering restarting their blog.
  2. The blog is titled 'So, Yeah.'
  3. The blog URL is everythings.brokentoys.org.

Another Debate Recap

0 implied HN points β€’ 20 Feb 20
  1. Bloomberg's debate performance may have seriously hurt his candidacy.
  2. Warren delivered a strong debate performance and saved her candidacy.
  3. Sanders maintained his front runner status with a focused and consistent performance.

World of Tanks buys BigWorld

0 implied HN points β€’ 07 Aug 12
  1. World of Tanks purchased BigWorld.
  2. $45 million was spent on the acquisition.
  3. The acquisition involved a middleware firm.

APB Hit With Layoffs

0 implied HN points β€’ 13 Aug 10
  1. RealTime Worlds facing financial issues
  2. Over 60 employees laid off
  3. Talks of selling APB

A Brief Programming Note

0 implied HN points β€’ 07 May 13
  1. Scott Jennings is working for Portalarium on Shroud of the Avatar.
  2. Join the discussion on Broken Forum at brokenforum.com.
  3. Scott Jennings acknowledges the irony of working for Richard Garriott.

He Knows, And You Don't

0 implied HN points β€’ 26 Mar 20
  1. He believes he knows more than experts about pandemics.
  2. He thinks hospitals don't need many ventilators for COVID-19 patients.
  3. He believes the pandemic is a plot to make his poll numbers fall.

Yes, I Saw This, No, I Probably Can't Say Anything

0 implied HN points β€’ 20 Aug 10
  1. The author saw something but can't discuss it openly.
  2. The post is about NCsoft getting sued for Lineage II.
  3. There are social media sharing options for the post.