Shinobi: The Complete History

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Shinobi: Art Of Vengeance Dev Comments Trigger Fresh Debate

"I have to remind myself I'm a gamer as well, and I find modern games more appealing," says Lizardcube CEO Ben Fiquet when discussing his studio's approach to updating Shinobi for a new generation of players. "They are better in every aspect than retro games. I have nostalgia; I have very good memories from these games, but they will be better with gameplay from now."
It seems that this comment in particular has ruffled a few feathers – even more so now that it has been resurfaced by popular retro YouTuber St1ka. "I don't understand this hate towards arcade game design," he says on social media. "I LIKE the new Shinobi, but is it so hard to not have contempt for arcade-style game design?"
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Article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/08/i-dont-understand-this-hate-towards-arcade-game-design-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-dev-comments-trigger-fresh-debate

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Internet porn accessible for all = NO!
Gambling accessible for all = Alright!

Way to have your standards set, parliament.

Well, if we see the bigger picture, porn can lead into prostitution where it gave life to global sex trade business involves human trafficking, coercion, and extreme physical danger while gambling's usually only affect the gambler's family financial since it can instantly drain life savings, lead to massive debt, bankruptcy, and illegal acts to fund the habit. Of course if there are lot of gamblers who were like that, that would be a huge problems to for society too, making both things are equally bad.

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Well, if we see the bigger picture, porn can lead into prostitution where it gave life to global sex trade business involves human trafficking, coercion, and extreme physical danger while gambling's usually only affect the gambler's family financial since it can instantly drain life savings, lead to massive debt, bankruptcy, and illegal acts to fund the habit. Of course if there are lot of gamblers who were like that, that would be a huge problems to for society too, making both things are equally bad.

So, gambling is the lesser evil?

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So, gambling is the lesser evil?

Yes, although for this one I'd prefer what Geralt said on The Witcher: "Evil is evil, lesser, greater, middling, makes no difference... If I’m to choose between one evil and another, I’d rather not choose at all."



Well, he's a video game character, he's supposed to be ideal man afterall.

[Mystic Monkey]

Yes, although for this one I'd prefer what Geralt said on The Witcher: "Evil is evil, lesser, greater, middling, makes no difference... If I’m to choose between one evil and another, I’d rather not choose at all."



Well, he's a video game character, he's supposed to be ideal man afterall.

Kinda wish I had that mindset the time I voted for either Labour or Conservative. I could've just stayed at home that day... Or voted Green Party.

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Kinda wish I had that mindset the time I voted for either Labour or Conservative. I could've just stayed at home that day... Or voted Green Party.

In my place, the head of neighborhood will come to our house if we didn't come to vote.

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In my place, the head of neighborhood will come to our house if we didn't come to vote.

What's the penalty for you if you refused to vote?

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What's the penalty for you if you refused to vote?

There is no official legal penalty or fine, just a friendly warning plus social consequence.
We might lose respect, trust, or a good reputation in the neighborhood and neighbours may be less willing to help you when your family needs assistance.

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Rowdy Shinobi Shinobu Comic by きくちゆうき - Command Input



Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/2056021737800691986

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Rowdy Shinobi Shinobu Comic by きくちゆうき - Shadow Clone Quiz



Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/2053485777636520035

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Rowdy Shinobi Shinobu Comic by きくちゆうき - Thirty-Something Demon



Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/2056021737800691986

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Rowdy Shinobi Shinobu Comic by きくちゆうき - Uzumaki



Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/2056021737800691986

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Rowdy Shinobi Shinobu Comic by きくちゆうき - Shingo Games



Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/2058558452427792868

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Rowdy Shinobi Shinobu Comic by きくちゆうき - Wild Lion



Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/2058558452427792868

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Rowdy Shinobi Shinobu Comic by きくちゆうき - Cleaning Ninpo



Source: https://x.com/SEGA/status/2058558452427792868