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GM Shaders Guest: Bart

GM Shaders Mini Tuts • 19 implied HN points • 27 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  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.

Pixels.xyz is Migrating to Ronin!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 98 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Pixels.xyz is migrating to Ronin blockchain network with impressive traction.
  2. Pixels game is already playable and users can expect seamless transition to Ronin.
  3. Players in Pixels game can own digital assets as avatars and engage in various unique experiences.

Under the microscope: Elevator Action Returns

Rings of Saturn • 29 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. In Elevator Action Returns, you play as a special agent trying to stop terrorists. You use elevators to move around levels, which makes for some fun gameplay.
  2. A new code was discovered for unlocking extra options in the game like game speed and player lives. This adds more variety to how you can play.
  3. There's a hidden debug mode that lets you control the game in unique ways, but it can cause some glitches. A patch has been created to fix these issues and enhance the experience.

The Dawn of Ronin

Ronin’s Newsletter • 73 implied HN points • 30 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Ronin blockchain has experienced significant growth in daily active users, market capitalization, and total value locked throughout 2023.
  2. The upgrade to Delegated Proof of Stake (DPoS) strengthened Ronin's security and decentralized the network, paving the way for more infrastructure development.
  3. Ronin introduced innovative features like Mavis Market for NFT creators, Ronin Name Service (RNS) for gamertags, and the Ronin Wallet with over 1.2 million new addresses in the past year.

The Evolution of Valve's Source Engine

Deus In Machina • 72 implied HN points • 28 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Valve's Source Engine evolved from a modified Quake engine to the renowned Source engine, powering successful games like Half-Life and Team Fortress.
  2. Valve introduced the GoldSrc and Source engines to separate stable and developmental codebases, enabling continued development without affecting existing games.
  3. The Source engine underwent major updates over the years, leading to the Orange Box update with significant graphical enhancements, and eventually paving the way for the development of Source 2.
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visa's voltaic verses ⚡️ • 21 implied HN points • 29 Jan 25
🎭️ Culture Gaming
  1. Playing games like chess and Sudoku can feel really rewarding, especially when there's a sense of progress and learning involved. It's nice to have fun and feel your skills improving over time.
  2. Game sessions can feel well-spent when they involve teamwork and shared goals. Achieving something challenging with friends can create great memories and a sense of achievement.
  3. Writing can be challenging, especially when figuring out how to express ideas in a satisfying way. Finding the right routine and format is key to feeling good about your work.

Introducing: Mavis Market!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 110 implied HN points • 17 May 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Mavis Market is Ronin's first generalized NFT marketplace and is now live.
  2. RON is the official currency of Mavis Market and can be used for transactions.
  3. Creators can set their own royalties on Mavis Market, ensuring fair compensation at the protocol level.

None Can Use AI Like Game Developers

Sector 6 | The Newsletter of AIM • 19 implied HN points • 03 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  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.

Under the microscope: Three Dirty Dwarves

Rings of Saturn • 61 HN points • 01 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. A hidden cheat code 'MOSHOLU' in Three Dirty Dwarves unlocks 'CHEAT MODE', allowing selection of starting levels.
  2. Discovering hidden features like 'SUPERHERO' and 'JOYRECORD' by examining memory snapshots and exploring password encoding in the game's data.
  3. The decoding process revealed the original purpose of password codes like 'GUNHILL' was to access different game levels, and 'JOYRECORD' likely allowed control over in-game demo playback.

Big Bad Con and some new collaborative projects

Seedling Growth Zone • 19 implied HN points • 29 Sep 23
🎭️ Culture Gaming
  1. The author will be at Big Bad Con this weekend and has completed a 5E adventure with friends called Exquisite Corpse.
  2. The author is part of an adventure bundle called A Gathering Storm for Cairn which includes 12 adventures for $30.
  3. The author plans to complete a free, solo cairn adventure and work on improving their drawing skills.

Extending the demo: The House of the Dead

Rings of Saturn • 29 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The House of the Dead demo lets you play part of the first chapter, but there's a way to patch it to access more content.
  2. Playing the patched demo reveals differences between it and the final game, such as graphics and enemy designs.
  3. With some coding tricks, you can also get infinite health and access menu options in the demo, making gameplay more fun.

An AI video model you can play like a game

Reasons to Be Optimistic • 8 implied HN points • 10 Jul 25
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Interactive video lets you watch and interact with content at the same time, making it feel like a game. This means each viewer can have a unique experience based on their choices.
  2. Unlike traditional media which is pre-made, interactive video is generated in real-time. This makes every viewing fresh and personalized, as the video responds to what you decide to do.
  3. Creating interactive videos is cheaper and faster than making regular movies or games. Once the AI is set up, producing content is mostly about how much computer power you use, making it more accessible for everyone.

Santa's Souped-Up MEGA65

Dan’s MEGA65 Digest • 22 implied HN points • 13 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The MEGA65 community is thriving with exciting new projects and downloads, showcasing the talent and enthusiasm of its members.
  2. New tools like SidPlay65 and COPA65 enhance the music and text editing experience on the MEGA65, making it more fun and user-friendly.
  3. Projects such as full-color video demos and powerful file browsers show that innovation continues to grow in the MEGA65 ecosystem.

Kaidro’s Pilots NFT Presale starts TODAY!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 19 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Gaming
  1. The presale for Kaidro's Pilots NFTs starts today and runs for one day only. It's a special opportunity to buy tickets to potentially win a unique digital collectible.
  2. Each ticket costs 125 RON, and if you don't win, you'll get your money back. Make sure to grab your tickets before the presale ends tomorrow morning!
  3. These Pilot NFTs are not just collectibles; they also unlock exclusive game features and benefits within the Kaidro universe, making them valuable for players and fans alike.

Ronin is LIVE on Dune!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 11 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Gaming
  1. Ronin is now accessible on Dune Analytics, allowing users to analyze on-chain transactions and build dashboards for various data insights.
  2. Creating dashboards on Dune is easy; just sign up, choose Ronin, and start building your queries to visualize data.
  3. The Dune API lets users get real-time data updates and notifications, making it simpler for developers and analysts to track important metrics.

Welcome to Ronin, W3GG and DONAT3!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 24 implied HN points • 31 Oct 24
🔮 Crypto Gaming
  1. Ronin has welcomed two new partners, W3GG and Donat3, to enhance its ecosystem. This means more activities and opportunities for everyone involved.
  2. W3GG is a fun questing platform with 100,000 users where players can earn rewards. Signing up now will get you a special token and even more chances for rewards later.
  3. Donat3 is a new tipping platform that allows creators to receive tips in Ronin tokens. Streamers can reward their fans while also building a community around their content.

Towards a Metaphysics of Worlds

Breaking Smart • 50 implied HN points • 27 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Investigating the nature of worlds using a mix of traditional philosophy concepts and computing tools is important.
  2. Zero-knowledge proof (ZK) technologies are exciting and offer new possibilities in various fields.
  3. ZK technology, combined with blockchain, has opened up new frontiers in software engineering and cryptography.

Fighting for the farm

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 99 implied HN points • 22 Jan 21
🎭️ Culture Gaming
  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.

Learning to Touch type again

Deus In Machina • 72 implied HN points • 13 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  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.

Runway Project

De Novo • 66 implied HN points • 27 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  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

Still loading: Re-Loaded

Rings of Saturn • 43 implied HN points • 23 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The cancelled Saturn game Re-Loaded from Gremlin Interactive faced performance issues leading to a low frame rate and long loading times.
  2. Despite having only one level, a patch allows players to remove time limits and explore the game more fully by playing as different characters.
  3. The preview image suggests playing as other characters, which can be unlocked by changing values in game files - offering new gameplay experiences.

Zynga Acquired

Technology Made Simple • 39 implied HN points • 19 Mar 22
💼 Business Gaming
  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.

Under the microscope: Hang-On GP

Rings of Saturn • 14 implied HN points • 23 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Some hidden cheat codes for the game Hang-On GP have been discovered after almost 30 years. These codes can unlock special bikes and game modes.
  2. Players can now easily unlock all tracks and unlimited time in Time Trial mode with specific button sequences. This makes the game more fun and accessible.
  3. The cheat codes seem to have varied availability online, and some might still be missing from popular gaming sites. Players can share and help complete these lists.

🐉 Microsoft Layoffs, Dating App Vulnerabilities & Mario Kart Decompilation

ppdispatch • 8 implied HN points • 20 May 25
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Stack Overflow is trying to rebrand because its traffic is dropping a lot. This change is happening as more developers start using AI tools for help instead of asking questions on forums.
  2. A dating app called Cerca has serious security issues that exposed personal data of thousands of users. This issue shows that new companies often risk safety for faster growth.
  3. The Mario Kart 64 game has now been fully decompiled, making it easier to preserve and possibly port the game to other platforms. This is a big win for gaming history and the open-source community.

Pixels is LIVE on Ronin

Ronin’s Newsletter • 49 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🔮 Crypto Gaming
  1. Welcome to Ronin, where Pixels is now live!
  2. Earn $BERRY by playing Pixels and get ready for its availability on the Katana DEX.
  3. Learn how to adopt a Genesis Pet in Pixels through gameplay or at Carnival events.

Fableborne’s Kingdom NFT Presale starts February 13th!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 11 Feb 25
🔮 Crypto Gaming
  1. The Fableborne Kingdom NFT presale begins on February 13th and runs until February 17th, where you can buy raffle tickets for a chance to win a Kingdom NFT.
  2. Kingdom NFTs are important for gameplay and can help players earn rewards by staking and merging them to increase their rarity.
  3. There are two stages to the NFT minting: a presale where winners are drawn, and a public stage where leftover NFTs can be minted starting February 20th.

Kuroro Wilds Alpha is LIVE!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 06 Feb 25
🔮 Crypto Gaming
  1. Kuroro Wilds is now live for players to enjoy. It's a free game where you can collect creatures and fight in action-based battles.
  2. There's a chance to earn over 30 million $KURO tokens by participating in the game. You can earn rewards through missions, quests, and by referring friends.
  3. Players can explore the Kuroro Islands, complete story missions, and unlock bonuses. It's a fun way to dive into a new gaming community!

Are Games Bad?

Donkeyspace • 18 implied HN points • 21 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Gaming
  1. Hideo Kojima creates unique video games that mix action and storytelling, making them feel personal and artistic. People love his work for being different and imaginative.
  2. However, many of his games contain really boring cutscenes with bad dialogue that can spoil the overall experience. These parts are often criticized for being unnecessarily lengthy and confusing.
  3. Some fans try to embrace the bad elements as part of Kojima's unique charm, but there's a feeling that video games could be so much better if they didn't have these flaws. Many gamers realize that video games are capable of deep storytelling and creativity beyond simple entertainment.

Pixels Players: the $BERRY Sunset has Begun

Ronin’s Newsletter • 36 implied HN points • 13 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Gaming
  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.

Under the microscope: Iron Man / X-O Manowar in Heavy Metal

Rings of Saturn • 14 implied HN points • 11 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The game Iron Man / X-O Manowar for Saturn has cheat codes that can give players cool powers, like invincibility and unlimited weapons.
  2. There are special sequences you can enter when the game is paused to unlock fun features, like showing the development team photo or making Iron Man tiny.
  3. Players can also access a cheat menu that lets them skip levels and change their character, making the game more exciting.

Crash the Runiverse Starts TODAY!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 14 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Crash the Runiverse is a 5-day event starting on January 14th, allowing players to dive into the game and earn rewards.
  2. There’s a big airdrop happening with a token called Quanta, which players can earn by participating during the event.
  3. A new feature called the Omen system lets players change dungeon difficulty to earn more rewards as they level up.

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.

Disassembling Crossroads, part 2

Dan’s MEGA65 Digest • 11 implied HN points • 01 Feb 25
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Disassembling retro games like _Crossroads_ helps us understand how they work. Tools like Ghidra make it easier to translate complex machine code into more readable assembly language.
  2. The process of disassembly involves examining machine code and turning it into something we can understand. With tools, we can learn how programs manipulate memory and control hardware.
  3. Using Ghidra can reveal important insights into game design and programming techniques used in the past. It shows how similar concepts apply to modern programming on systems like the MEGA65.

Hunyuan-Large, AI model for open-world games, X-Portrait 2 for realistic character animations, FLUX1.1 [pro] Ultra and Raw, Magentic-One, Hume AI App, action model for GUI agents and More

AI Brews • 15 implied HN points • 08 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Tencent has released Hunyuan-Large, a powerful AI model with lots of parameters that can outperform some existing models. It's good news for open-source projects in AI.
  2. Decart and Etched introduced Oasis, a unique AI that can generate open-world games in real-time. It uses keyboard and mouse inputs instead of just text to create gameplay.
  3. Microsoft's Magentic-One is a new system that helps solve complex tasks online. It's aimed at improving how we manage jobs across different domains.

A snow day in Texas

Austin Kleon • 79 implied HN points • 15 Jan 21
🎭️ Culture Gaming
  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
  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.

Wild Forest’s $WF Token Community Rounds are NEXT WEEK!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 27 Nov 24
🔮 Crypto Gaming
  1. The $WF token sale is happening soon, from December 5th to December 6th. It's for RON stakers, specific leaders, and the Wild Forest community.
  2. During the sale, 44 million tokens will be available at $0.045 each, which can be used in the game for features like ranking up and buying items.
  3. To participate, you'll need to stake wRON before the sale and meet some identification requirements. Make sure to check if you're eligible!