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Cicero in Context: Gameplaying AIs and the Future of AI-enhanced Wargaming [guest post]

Baptiste’s Substack • 0 implied HN points • 08 Aug 23
🕹 Technology AI Gaming Research Ethics Innovation
  1. Gameplaying AIs vary in design and capabilities for different games like Chess, Go, Poker, and Diplomacy.
  2. Understanding the complexity of AI applications in wargaming requires knowledge beyond just machine learning.
  3. AI systems like Cicero blur the line between inhuman design and human-like behavior, paving the way for innovative approaches in the future.

Playing Games

The Ideal Gas Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 23 Feb 23
🎭️ Culture Gaming Narrative Storytelling
  1. Games fulfill our self-actualization needs predictably, offering rewards without unknowns.
  2. Games model real-world complexity with instant feedback and decision-making.
  3. Games provide a unique medium for players to interact with narratives and experience consequences firsthand.

The 2024 Season of #PitchYaGame

The PitchYaGame Awards • 0 implied HN points • 05 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The new season of #PitchYaGame will start in June 2024 and end in November 2024.
  2. #PitchYaGame is a movement showcasing independent video games twice a year in June and November.
  3. Official announcements for #PitchYaGame can only be found in specific emails, websites, or official social media accounts.
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The continued rise of Handheld gaming

Deus In Machina • 0 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming Mobile Streaming
  1. Handheld gaming has been continuously growing in popularity over the years.
  2. Nintendo has been a key player in keeping the handheld gaming industry alive with a history of successful handheld consoles.
  3. Modern handheld devices offer impressive gaming experiences with advancements in technology, bringing more excitement to the gaming community.

Kuration #303 Tech Highlights This Week

KURATION • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Tech news AI Gaming Mobile devices Web Development
  1. Kuration #303 highlights tech news and trends from the internet each week, covering a wide range of topics.
  2. The highlighted headlines include various tech-related updates such as acquisitions, new services, layoffs, and innovative developments in the industry.
  3. The post also includes book recommendations, weekly top HackerNews articles, and invites readers to catch up on the monthly summary of tech and media events.

The Machines Arena Beta Season 3 is LIVE

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming NFTs
  1. The Machines Arena Beta Season 3 has started with a new 4v4 Ranked Mode for fair competitive play.
  2. Players can unlock exclusive skins and rewards during Season 3, with the opportunity to mint them as NFTs.
  3. Limited-time skins like Dragon Dancer and Amorous Archer are available only until March 12th, offering a unique opportunity for customization.

Fighting Force, unbound

Rings of Saturn • 0 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming Tech
  1. Development of the game _Fighting Force_ started as a potential _Streets of Rage 4_, but Core Design decided to release it themselves.
  2. By analyzing memory addresses, players were able to make the auto demo of _Fighting Force_ playable on the Sega Saturn.
  3. Despite missing elements and being incomplete, patches were discovered to restore functionalities like HUD and unlock a second player in _Fighting Force_.

Introducing the RON/PIXEL Liquidity Pool on Katana!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto Liquidity Gaming Market
  1. RON/PIXEL Liquidity Pool is introduced on Katana DEX for swapping using Ronin Wallet, making it convenient for users.
  2. For those preferring RON | RONIN for trading over Binance, the RON/PIXEL pool offers an alternative trading option.
  3. $PIXEL, the in-game digital asset for Pixels.xyz, is now available for trading with a total supply of 5 billion tokens.

The Kaidro Universe Joins the Ronin Movement!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming Animation Multimedia Web3
  1. The Kaidro Universe is expanding to include a new multiplayer action RPG within the Ronin Movement, starting as a webcomic and evolving into a multimedia experience.
  2. Gadget-Bot, the studio behind Kaidro, has an impressive background working on major projects such as Jurassic World and Transformers, collaborating with talent like Tim Hedrick from Avatar: The Last Airbender.
  3. Kaidro will introduce a story-driven multiplayer action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic world where players will battle magic users with mechs, offering a mix of PvP, PvE, and questing.

The Machines Arena Skins are now NFTs on Ronin

Ronin’s Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 29 Feb 24
🔮 Crypto NFTs Gaming Blockchain Web3
  1. The Machines Arena skins are now mintable as NFTs on Ronin, allowing you to trade them with other players.
  2. The Machines Arena team has received awards for their game development, including Best Web3 Game from the GDWC.
  3. Players can earn rewards by signing up for The Machines Arena's Season 3 Closed Beta Test, including exclusive skins that can also be minted as NFTs.

Independence for Psyth

Rings of Saturn • 0 implied HN points • 07 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Gaming Programming Internet
  1. Psyth is a hidden shoot-em-up game within the dating sim 'Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You', offering players a surprising full-featured sub-game experience.
  2. A patch from SegaXtreme makes it easier to access and play Psyth by allowing it to boot up directly; the game includes a variety of features like multiple shot patterns and a boss battle.
  3. The technical details behind unlocking the sub-games such as Psyth involved specific function calls and patches, shedding light on the effort put into these hidden gems.

TwinBee Time Attack stands alone

Rings of Saturn • 0 implied HN points • 09 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Gaming Development
  1. In the game Tokimeki Memorial: Forever With You, you can access sub-games like Psyth and TwinBee Time Attack by playing in a particular way.
  2. TwinBee Time Attack is a vertical shooter game with the goal of finishing each stage as quickly as possible.
  3. To make TwinBee Time Attack launch independently, technical changes were made to the game's code to trick it into loading the mini-game from the start.

Extending the demo: Rabbit

Rings of Saturn • 0 implied HN points • 14 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Gaming Software Hacking Entertainment Programming
  1. The demo version of Rabbit Mihonhin, a 2D fighter game, contains hidden options and a more-or-less complete build of the game, possibly a late prototype.
  2. By making patches to lift demo restrictions, such as unlocking the Options screen and accessing disabled characters, players can explore additional content and characters in the game.
  3. The game has a unique integrity checking function that needed to be disabled to allow for translated files, showcasing the developers' interesting approach towards file loading and error correction.

The Knight of the wind

Rings of Saturn • 0 implied HN points • 16 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Gaming Coding Hacking Software Hardware
  1. Clockwork Knight 2 introduces a new game mechanic with the Barobaro stages, which usually have automatic scrolling but a patch exists to play as Pepper and disable the scrolling.
  2. The technical details reveal that character selection in the game relies on specific codes and files, showcasing how modifications can alter the gameplay experience.
  3. Playing as Pepper in certain levels has some limitations like malfunctioning track bends, getting stuck at certain points, and crashes when losing all gears, but overall the gameplay is functional.

An elegy for the Internet

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 02 Jun 16
🕹 Technology Social media Streaming Gaming Internet culture Tech Companies
  1. New media platforms like Facebook Live are still finding their footing and may evolve to offer better content in the future.
  2. Twitter struggles not only with a problematic product but also with company issues, leaving its future uncertain under current leadership.
  3. Tumblr's Liftblr community sheds light on a subculture of teen shoplifters who see their activities as a form of anti-capitalist activism.

tf...?

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 16 Sep 15
🕹 Technology Internet Social media Apps Gaming Tech Ethics
  1. Online shaming can potentially reduce sexism on the internet, but it may also have unintended consequences.
  2. Africa is making great strides in internet access and building their own infrastructure without relying on big tech companies.
  3. Dogfishing, a new twist on catfishing, is a scamming tactic that involves deceiving people with fake dog pictures - an intriguing trend to be aware of.

ENDLESS el-oh-els

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 23 Jul 15
🕹 Technology Apps Social media Innovation Internet Gaming
  1. Charging $1,000 for nothing: An app that eight people bought raised questions of scam or performance art.
  2. NASA's social media strategy is both active and effective, but some worry it may benefit private companies more than the agency's core mission.
  3. Starting a connection on social media through a direct message is becoming more common and maybe less surprising.

Cool game bro

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 14 Jan 15
🕹 Technology Algorithms Social media Gaming Internet Culture
  1. Facebook's algorithm may not always accurately detect if you're faking your online persona.
  2. Algorithmic biases can lead to discriminatory outcomes, demonstrating that technology isn't immune to human prejudices.
  3. It's possible to form deep emotional connections with video game characters, raising questions about the boundaries between virtual and real relationships.

Some very nasty business

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 08 Sep 14
🕹 Technology Social media Gaming Coding
  1. Reddit has been criticized for its structure and management, being called a 'failed state' by a tech journalist.
  2. The gaming community has been embroiled in controversy and conflict, with 'Gamergate' sparking heated debates and threats.
  3. Computer code is celebrated for its intricate beauty and coherence, described as a mosaic of small but purposeful components.

Let's get vulnerable.

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 20 Jun 14
🕹 Technology Gaming Cybersecurity Medicine Internet Artificial Intelligence
  1. Visiting America's first video game rehab clinic teaches addicts to reconnect with emotions lost when constantly online.
  2. DDoS attacks, often seen as annoying or criminal, may sometimes be viewed as a form of political protest with deeper implications.
  3. People tend to be more honest and open with virtual humans like computer programs than with human doctors or therapists, impacting healthcare and how we understand human behavior.

OpenAI became the nexus of tech in 2023; gaming is generative AI's proving ground; large language models will move from experimentation to adoption; researchers use Harry Potter to understand AI

Computerspeak by Alexandru Voica • 0 implied HN points • 29 Dec 23
🕹 Technology AI Gaming Entertainment Social media Robotics
  1. Gaming is a proving ground for generative AI, with technologies like large language models being adopted for more immersive player experiences.
  2. OpenAI became a central figure in the tech world in 2023, showcasing the potential of generative AI and large language models.
  3. Researchers are utilizing references like Harry Potter to better understand and develop artificial intelligence technologies.

Non-profit MMOs Do Make Sense

Sheriff Cranky's Musings • 0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Gaming Non-profit Development Funding
  1. Developing an MMO is expensive and time-consuming, requiring significant capital and talent.
  2. A non-profit approach to MMOs like Toontown projects fosters a unique community driven by passion and collaboration instead of profit.
  3. Corporate Clash serves as a valuable training ground for emerging talent in a structured, low-risk environment, contributing to both personal growth and charitable missions.

Centipawn Loss Distribution

Chess Engine Lab • 0 implied HN points • 13 Apr 24
🎾 Sports Chess Analysis Gaming Players Strategy
  1. Average centipawn loss (ACPL) gives an overview of the quality of a chess game by indicating the average number of centipawns a player loses during a game.
  2. Looking at the distribution of centipawn loss (CPL) in a game can provide more insightful information than just relying on ACPL, especially in drawn games.
  3. Analyzing CPL distribution for multiple games by the same player can show patterns in their play, including frequency of blunders and small mistakes compared to other players at their rating.