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Pixels Players: the $BERRY Sunset has Begun

Ronin’s Newsletter • 36 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Tokens Exchange Gaming Launch Community
  1. Convert $BERRY to in-game $PIXEL now through the Pixels dashboard before February 17th.
  2. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided to convert and deposit your $BERRY into $PIXEL within the game.
  3. The $BERRY token will no longer have in-game utility, and the exchange rate between $BERRY and $PIXEL will decrease every 72 hours, so it's recommended to make the conversion soon.

Vol. 2, Issue 2 - The Legacy of Pokémon - Part 5 (Generation 4 and 5)

Johto Times • 19 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🎭️ Culture Gaming Media Entertainment Art Community
  1. Generations 4 and 5 of Pokémon saw exciting games like Diamond, Pearl, and Black & White that introduced new Pokémon and gameplay mechanics. Many fans, including myself, found joy and nostalgia in these titles.
  2. The Pokémon Company is active in charity, recently donating a significant amount to earthquake relief and continuously supporting children affected by disasters through their foundation.
  3. Online play was a big part of my enjoyment of Pokémon games, but not having internet access impacted my experience with some titles, and I missed out on stronger connections with friends and community.

Learning to Touch type again

Deus In Machina • 72 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Programming Psychology
  1. Learning to use an ergonomic keyboard like Kinesis Advantage 360 can help reduce wrist and nerve pain from excessive keyboard use.
  2. Practicing touch typing on websites like keybr.com can help improve typing speed and accuracy, even with a new keyboard layout.
  3. Adjusting to an ergonomic keyboard for activities like gaming and programming may require remapping keys, creating profiles, and adapting to a new learning curve.
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Happy Holidays from Croaker RPGs

The Lone Toad - Croaker RPGs Newsletter • 19 implied HN points • 22 Dec 23
🎨 Art & Illustration RPGs News Solo RPGs Adventure Gaming
  1. Croaker RPGs sends holiday greetings and thanks subscribers for their support in the newsletter.
  2. The December Lone Toad Newsletter offers 13 RPG recommendations and a Winter Sale till 6 December 2024.
  3. Featured RPGs in the newsletter include 'Queenless,' a Solo RPG of exploration, and 'Sea Beast,' an adventure compatible with Ironsworn.

Game On

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 06 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Cloud Artificial Intelligence Video Processing Digital Media
  1. Sony has bought a UK company called iSIZE, which uses deep learning to improve video delivery. This could make cloud gaming better.
  2. iSIZE is known for creating lifelike digital characters and focuses on 2D and 3D modeling for games and virtual worlds.
  3. Sony believes cloud gaming is important for the future because people want to play games on the go, and this technology will help them do that.

Runway Project

De Novo • 66 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Aerospace Engineering Art Design
  1. Runway Project is a combat tournament and art show based in Kerbal Space Program
  2. Craft design in Runway Project requires balancing firepower, thrust, maneuverability, resilience, and artistic potential
  3. Important design tips for Runway Project include considering round rules, incorporating art into craft design, testing designs, ensuring craft resilience, and tuning AI

Killer Frequency

Have You Played? • 19 implied HN points • 04 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Gaming VR Immersive experiences
  1. The game Killer Frequency is a first-person horror adventure where you play a DJ helping people escape a serial killer.
  2. The puzzles in the game vary in difficulty from easy to ambiguous solutions, impacting the gameplay experience.
  3. VR can enhance immersion in games like Killer Frequency but may also have drawbacks like discomfort and scariness.

Cityscapes: Sim Builder

Have You Played? • 19 implied HN points • 20 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Mobile Game design
  1. Cityscapes: Sim Builder is a real-time simulation game where you build a city by placing blueprints for different types of buildings.
  2. The game lacks challenge due to easy money-making opportunities and simplified mechanics like no running costs for buildings.
  3. Cityscapes was initially designed as a free-to-play game monetized by selling in-game currency, but converted to Apple Arcade with a focus on time-based gameplay.

Vol. 1, Issue 32 - Memories of the Pokemon League Summer Trainer Tour 99

Johto Times • 19 implied HN points • 14 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Gaming Memories Nostalgia Community Events
  1. The Pokémon League Summer Trainer Tour in 1999 was a big event where kids could play Pokémon games and connect with other fans. It was held in shopping malls across North America, making it accessible for many.
  2. Attendees could participate in tournaments and earn badges, plus try out new games like Pokémon Pinball and Pokémon Snap before their official release. It created a fun and exciting environment for fans.
  3. People still share fond memories of these events, highlighting the sense of community and nostalgia that Pokémon brings to its fans even years later.

Yessi Perse: New Dark Age

Do Not Research • 19 implied HN points • 06 Jul 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Virtual reality Technology Gaming Installation
  1. The artwork 'New Dark Age' is a video game exploring themes of techno-feudalism and a digital world ruled by Big Tech corporations.
  2. The game is designed as a walking simulator with 5 levels representing major digital companies like Meta and Google, portraying them as modern-day kingdoms.
  3. In this 'New Dark Age,' digital technology dominates, leading to labor challenges, surveillance systems, and a shift towards neo-feudalism where corporations act as sovereigns.

GM Shaders Guest: Bart

GM Shaders Mini Tuts • 19 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Programming Graphics Shaders Documentation
  1. Using 'shader_enable_corner_id()' in vertex shaders for 3D particles allows identification and manipulation of vertices in GameMaker.
  2. Understanding vertex buffers and formats in GameMaker is essential for drawing and manipulating shapes.
  3. By manipulating corner IDs in shaders, it is possible to transform particles and sprites in GameMaker into 3D billboards.

None Can Use AI Like Game Developers

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🕹 Technology AI Gaming Development Software Innovation
  1. Game developers are pushing the limits of generative AI in unique ways. They're using AI to create more engaging and interactive experiences in games.
  2. InWorld AI is making non-playable characters smarter by allowing them to think and communicate like real players. This makes games feel more alive and immersive.
  3. NVIDIA's Avatar Cloud Engine helps developers build custom AI characters with unique speech and animations. This technology is changing how players interact with games.

Do you spend a lot of time gaming? You are probably ugly.

Klement on Investing • 2 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Gaming Society Trends Youth Research
  1. Video games make a lot of money, much more than movies do, with many teenagers and young adults spending several hours each week playing them.
  2. Research suggests that less attractive people tend to play more video games because they have fewer friends and social opportunities.
  3. However, the study's findings aren't very strong, and the only clear trend is that girls tend to game less than boys.

Fighting for the farm

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 99 implied HN points • 22 Jan 21
🎭️ Culture Internet Social media Gaming Online community Digital Trends
  1. Farmville was more than just a game for some people, it was a cherished digital refuge.
  2. Some devoted fans of discontinued websites struggle to move on and find replacements for their lost source of enjoyment.
  3. The last of the Farmville diehards continue to fight for the game's revival, showcasing a unique level of dedication to a game that many have forgotten.

Fight League is Coming to Ronin!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming NFTs Web3 Mobile games
  1. Fight League franchise is coming to Ronin with the launch of 'Fight League Survivor' game in Q1 2024.
  2. GMonsters, supported by MIXI, aims to pioneer Web3 entertainment through games, anime, comics, and physical merchandise.
  3. The closed beta of 'Fight League Survivor' will feature gameplay where players defend their avatar against monsters and bosses for 15-minute rounds.

Zynga Acquired

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 19 Mar 22
💼 Business Tech Gaming Finance Economy Entertainment
  1. Zynga's acquisition by Take-Two for 12.7 Billion USD shows the big-money moves in the tech industry, especially gaming.
  2. A trend of consolidation in the gaming market is evident with acquisitions like Microsoft buying Activision, indicating companies trying to secure larger market shares.
  3. As leisure activities become increasingly popular, there's a growing opportunity for content creators to profit by mastering relevant skills like AI/ML, system design, and Math.

Sprite Attack!

Dan’s MEGA65 Digest • 11 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Graphics Gaming Programming Animation
  1. Sprites in computer graphics are dedicated to moving objects like spaceships or characters and were essential for video games and user interfaces on the Commodore 64.
  2. MEGA65 supports VIC-II hardware sprites and offers sprite-related BASIC commands to make it easy to use in programs, allowing for creating simple arcade games.
  3. Understanding sprite features like multicolor mode, double size options, collision detection, and managing sprite image data through tools like the Sprite Editor enhances game development on the MEGA65.

A digital board game on your dinner table

Worldish • 35 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🕹 Technology AR VR TikTok Gaming
  1. Play an AR board game with holographic images on your table with people in the same room or remotely.
  2. Watch improv actors in VR interact as animated characters, a trend where anyone can be an animated character.
  3. Explore face-tracking capabilities in VRChat allowing avatars to be controlled in real time by real people.

Gaming Industry

CTOrly • 19 implied HN points • 16 Aug 22
🎭️ Culture Gaming
  1. Everyone is playing games, it's in our nature. The key is to recognize which games we're engaging in.
  2. Whether in big companies or startups, office politics and games are present. Be mindful of the games you participate in.
  3. Ensure you are playing a strategic game rather than a senseless one. Pay attention to the outcomes to understand the game you're playing.

A snow day in Texas

Austin Kleon • 79 implied HN points • 15 Jan 21
🎭️ Culture Books Art Music Gaming Film
  1. Winter is a great time for enjoying books, games, and movies. Stay cozy and indulge in your favorite indoor activities.
  2. It's important to be patient with your creative projects. Sometimes letting them sit can help you find the right direction.
  3. Art should be accessible to everyone. Look for affordable pieces and support artists who are making art more reachable.

Micro and Macro

life mechanics • 1 HN point • 14 Jun 24
🚌 Education Gaming Life Skills Fitness Career Writing
  1. In activities like gaming and life, understanding the importance of balancing Micro (individual control) and Macro (growth and efficiency) is crucial.
  2. Prioritizing macro actions (broad and consistent efforts) over micro actions can set a strong foundation for success in various areas like fitness, career, and writing.
  3. Mastering macro first provides resources and stability needed to excel in finer details, emphasizing the significance of focusing on broader efforts before refining specifics.

The Roguelike Rule of Thumb

Synystron Synlogica • 7 HN points • 28 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The Roguelike Rule of Thumb states that a game called Rogue-like by someone under 40-45 may not actually be a Rogue-like.
  2. Author uses fruits and other objects as analogies to explain different levels of resemblance to an actual orange to illustrate the concept.
  3. The author provides examples of their own games, Dead By Zombie and Slartboz, to show how they fit into the definition of a Rogue-like.

Axie Infinity

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 25 Jul 21
🔮 Crypto NFTs Blockchain Gaming Investing Cryptocurrency
  1. Axie Infinity is an online game where characters called Axies are like virtual pets that can be bought and sold as non-fungible tokens (NFTs). The cheapest Axie costs around $200, with the most expensive one ever sold for about $60,000.
  2. Sky Mavis, the game studio behind Axie Infinity, recently received a $7.5 million investment for the NFT-based game. They have a cool and talented young team.
  3. AXS is the coin associated with Axie Infinity, currently priced at over $40 with a market cap of over $2 billion. Sky Mavis will allocate a portion of AXS to gamers and use another portion for staking rewards.

4/18/22 The Next Step for Chinese Games?

Tech Buzz China Insider • 19 implied HN points • 19 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Gaming Regulation Industry Development
  1. After a long freeze, 45 domestic titles received approval to operate in China, revealing the changing dynamics in the Chinese gaming industry.
  2. The Chinese government's relationship with gaming reflects a constant push for regulation and emphasis on 'high quality games.'
  3. Opportunities in the Chinese gaming industry include a potential rise in PC games development and the increasing focus on overseas export, despite regulatory challenges.

#11 - What's behind the interface of Lethal Company

A Good Interface • 2 HN points • 28 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming UI/UX Design Video Games Art Indie games
  1. The user interface of Lethal Company is successful because it matches the game's genre and atmosphere with carefully chosen colors, shapes, and ornaments.
  2. A key aspect of the UI design is displaying the right amount of information, ensuring the player remains immersed without feeling overwhelmed.
  3. To make the UI easily understandable, leveraging common icons, patterns, and familiar elements is crucial. It helps simplify the learning curve for players.

Elden Ring, the Omen King, and the Shadow of Death

A Particular Weird • 12 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Gaming Fantasy Art Literature Philosophy
  1. Boss battles in video games like Elden Ring provide unique challenges and test players' skills for progression.
  2. Elden Ring's narrative and gameplay demand effort and skill from players to uncover its deep story and themes.
  3. The story of the Omen King in Elden Ring explores themes of tragedy, power, and the complexity of violence and heroism.

PLO Hand Discussion #1

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 11 Dec 24
🎾 Sports Gaming Poker Strategy Competitions Skills
  1. Playing Pot Limit Omaha (PLO) is more exciting for some because you use four cards. This means there are way more possible hands, making it more fun than just two-card games like Hold'em.
  2. Being aware of how others perceive you at the poker table can give you a big advantage. If they think you're a bad player, they might make risky plays against you that can lead to you winning more chips.
  3. Position matters a lot in PLO. If you're in a good spot at the table, like on the button, you can see what everyone else does first, which helps you make smarter decisions.

robotfindskitten, part 1

Dan’s MEGA65 Digest • 5 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Programming Gaming Hardware
  1. MEGA65 is introducing a new hardware-accelerated keyboard scanner for faster and more accurate typing experiences.
  2. New games like Classy and MEGApple are being developed for MEGA65, adding variety and entertainment for users.
  3. robotfindskitten, a popular game originally created in 1997, is being revisited and recreated for modern platforms, offering a fun and nostalgic experience.