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submitted 1 month ago by silverchase@sh.itjust.works to c/wikipedia@lemmy.world

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[–] certified_expert@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (2 children)

They are meant for movies, not for production

[–] Hule@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago

Yes, there was(is?) the pivoting display for displaying print media but that's not great either.

[–] NachBarcelona@piefed.social 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

U wot m8

Gaming on widescreen is the best I'll bash yer 'ead in

[–] certified_expert@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Yeah, you are totally right on that. Gaming in 3:4 is only better for Tetris, perhaps

[–] NachBarcelona@piefed.social 1 points 1 month ago

Some older stuff like the original C&C games don't look good when stretched as well, I absolutely agree that 4:3 has its justifications though.