Destiny 2

The sequel to Bungie’s looter-shooter Destiny, which Bungie went on to create after leaving Halo. It is currently free-to-play, but with a majority of content locked behind DLC packs. It was released at full price in 2017, with expansions releasing throughout its lifespan. Several destinations and activities have been added and removed since launch, to the irritation of some players.

Gamer A: “You tried Destiny 2 yet? It can be a little grindy, but the gunplay is some of the best I’ve ever seen!”

Gamer B: “If you play that game you have no life.”

Gamer A: “If that’s the case, it won’t affect you, so try it!”

Super Smash Bros.

A 2-dimensional fighting game series by Nintendo, featuring iconic members of the Nintendo cast (i.e. Mario, Link, etc.) as well as guest characters from other franchises (i.e. Solid Snake, Persona 5’s Joker, Cloud Strife, etc.).

All Smash Bros games follow the same basic formula: Victory is achieved by launching the opponent out of the arena. Attack your opponent to damage them, which makes them easier to launch. Often, the game is played with 2-3 lives, although there is an option with infinite lives and a time limit, and even a “health points” mode (Stamina Battle).

Dude A: “Wanna smash?”
Dude B: “Bro…”

A few minutes later:

*both dudes frantically button-mashing Switch controllers on Super Smash Bros.*

Superstraight

A satirical “sexuality” designed as a counter to being called transphobic for not dating trans people, which unfortunately was taken too seriously and evolved into a thin guise for actual transphobia. Exercise caution when using this word, as it may elicit threats of violence and/or death.

“I’m superstraight bro I only like REAL women”

“yeah ok dumbass, you don’t need a whole sexuality just to be transphobic”

Or:

“I’m superstraight because I am not attracted to women with a penis or artificial vagina.”

“OK, I guess? Isn’t that just a preference and not a sexuality?”

“shit, you right”

My Hero Academia

A superhero/school manga with an anime adaptation. It’s not bad at all as long as the crybaby protagonist isn’t too off-putting to you. If you like this manga/show, I do not recommend getting involved with the notably toxic fandom, which has a tendency to send death threats to those who disagree with their preferred ships. Even the manga’s author has been targeted for this by the crazier fans.

“Have you watched My Hero Academia?”

“Yeah, it’s pretty good, but I made the mistake of looking it up on Twitter. Never again…”

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