The hottest Gaming Substack posts right now

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Disassembling Crossroads, part 1

Dan’s MEGA65 Digest • 11 implied HN points • 15 Nov 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The game Crossroads is a fast-paced maze shoot'em up where players collect items and battle various enemies. It's a classic Commodore 64 game that invokes nostalgia for many fans.
  2. Reverse engineering games like Crossroads can help understand how they work, especially their graphics and sound mechanics. Using modern tools, you can inspect the game’s code and see how it produces effects.
  3. New features for gaming boards, like high score tables for MEGA65 games, enhance competitive play. These tools suggest an active community looking to improve gaming experiences on older hardware.

What Elden Ring Has Taught Me About Hard Things

The Palindrome • 3 implied HN points • 22 Jul 25
🎭️ Culture Gaming
  1. It's okay to fail; you learn from your mistakes. The key is to keep trying until you succeed.
  2. Preparation and using the right tools can make tough challenges easier. It's smarter to adapt and find ways to overcome obstacles.
  3. Don't worry about how others think you should achieve your goals. Focus on your own path and use what works best for you.

The Final Table

Donkeyspace • 3 implied HN points • 15 Jul 25
🎾 Sports Gaming
  1. The World Series of Poker final table is very exciting, especially because it features Leonor Margets, the first woman to reach the final table in 30 years. Her success could inspire more women to play poker.
  2. Michael Mizrachi's return to the final table shows that skill plays a big role in poker, and it's nice to see familiar faces who have had past success. It’s good for the game to have players like him demonstrating their skills.
  3. The final table has a better vibe this year, with a spirit of camaraderie among the players. This contrasts with past provocative players who sometimes make the sport less enjoyable to watch.

Disney secures a $1.5B stake in Epic Games

philsiarri • 22 implied HN points • 08 Feb 24
💼 Business Gaming
  1. Disney has invested $1.5 billion in Epic Games.
  2. The partnership aims to blend Disney's characters with the Fortnite platform using Epic's Unreal Engine.
  3. This collaboration signifies Disney's big entry into the gaming world with potential for significant growth.

Axie Infinity

Thái | Hacker | Kỹ sư tin tặc • 39 implied HN points • 25 Jul 21
🔮 Crypto Gaming
  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.
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4/18/22 The Next Step for Chinese Games?

Tech Buzz China Insider • 19 implied HN points • 19 Apr 22
🕹 Technology Gaming
  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
  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.

A digital board game on your dinner table

Worldish • 35 implied HN points • 16 Feb 23
🕹 Technology 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.

Fight League is Coming to Ronin!

Ronin’s Newsletter • 12 implied HN points • 07 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  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.

Sprite Attack!

Dan’s MEGA65 Digest • 11 implied HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  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.

Turnaround #7: More on games and pitching VCs in India

Turnaround • 39 implied HN points • 07 Oct 19
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The vision for India's growth and prosperity by 2020 inspired many, even if not all aspects were realized. A vision like this can motivate and unite people.
  2. Books and podcasts can provide valuable insights and information on trends and developments in various industries. They can offer foresight and connect dots in a seemingly effortless way.
  3. Gaming significantly impacted tech companies' trajectories in China compared to India, leading to innovative features in non-gaming apps inspired by gaming. Understanding pricing dynamics in gaming can be complex and crucial for investors in the space.

Honkai: Star Rail

Have You Played? • 2 HN points • 23 May 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Honkai: Star Rail is a sci-fi turn-based RPG with rich 3D worlds and an abundance of content.
  2. The game follows JRPG characteristics like linear story, turn-based battles, and specific character backstories.
  3. Despite some confusing battles and monetization tactics, the game impresses with its polished writing and immersive world.

Nintendo killed your SaaS villager⚰️

Mehdeeka • 3 implied HN points • 04 Dec 24
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Nintendo has shifted _Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp_ from an online subscription model to an offline version with a one-time payment. This change is quite rare and shows how gaming services can shut down publicly.
  2. The closure process included a quick announcement with little lead time, which surprised many players. Reactions varied, with some feeling sad while others were relieved it wasn’t a total shutdown.
  3. Nintendo's approach to communication differs from other companies. They often rely on blog posts and videos rather than extensive press releases, which can make managing user expectations during service closures challenging.

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.

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

A Particular Weird • 12 implied HN points • 28 Apr 23
🎭️ Culture Gaming
  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.

Visual Studio Setup For Unreal Engine 5

Load-bearing Tomato • 2 implied HN points • 24 Jan 25
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. To compile Unreal Engine 5 from source, you need the right version of Visual Studio. The recommended version is 17.6.
  2. Make sure to select specific options in the Visual Studio installer for proper setup. This will help you avoid issues during the compilation.
  3. If you run into problems, it’s likely because the official documentation isn't detailed enough about setups like yours. Following these steps can simplify the process.

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

Klement on Investing • 2 implied HN points • 25 Oct 24
🎭️ Culture Gaming
  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.

robotfindskitten, part 1

Dan’s MEGA65 Digest • 5 implied HN points • 13 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  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.

NeuralNextG v0.1.0: Analyzing Rocket League Games automatically with Machine Learning

joeydotcomputer’s Substack • 1 HN point • 19 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The project analyzed 200,000 Rocket League games with a neural network to predict scoring probabilities.
  2. The tool NeuralNextG can provide analysis frame-by-frame and aims to expand into coaching, scouting, win probabilities, and detecting smurfs/bots.
  3. The potential business model suggests integrating analytics tools like NeuralNextG into free-to-play games for users to pay for personalized data services.

GDC 2025 is here! Get amped for the ultimate Game Development Conference!🔥

$5.vc • 1 implied HN point • 20 Feb 25
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. GDC 2025 is from March 17 to 21 in San Francisco. It's a great event for game developers to connect and learn.
  2. There will be over 700 sessions and 400 exhibitors, making it an awesome opportunity to discover new ideas and technologies.
  3. The alt.ctrl.GDC exhibition will showcase games using unique controllers, allowing visitors to interact with innovative projects.

Platform power, by the numbers

SuperJoost Playlist • 1 HN point • 06 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Platforms dominate the top of the games industry, with 8 out of 10 largest firms being platforms in 2022.
  2. Platforms have grown much faster in revenue compared to publishers, with a compound growth rate of 17% versus 2% respectively.
  3. Successful game studios are expected to bypass platforms, build their own communities, and focus on engaging their fanbase.

Unpluggers, Deflators etc. pt 3: Why Not Both?

Donkeyspace • 6 implied HN points • 16 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. David Chapman's perspective on AI and technology is a blend of being skeptical and critical.
  2. Cultural dynamics and taste play a significant role in how technology impacts society.
  3. Attention is a valuable resource that shapes our interactions with technology and media.

*Bonus* Remaking Pokemon Yellow in Godot

Why Now • 5 implied HN points • 12 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. The article discusses remaking Pokemon Yellow in Godot game engine.
  2. The author talks about creating the main character, Pallet Town, and a menu in the game.
  3. The development process involves working with Godot's scripting language, creating custom art assets, and implementing game logic.

PLO Hand Discussion #1

Rounding the Earth Newsletter • 1 implied HN point • 11 Dec 24
🎾 Sports Gaming
  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.

Months Late Game Review ... Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The Good Things.

The Bottom Feeder • 2 HN points • 30 Aug 23
🎭️ Culture Gaming
  1. Video game criticism is rushed, but thoughtful analysis takes time to assess what works and what doesn't.
  2. Zelda games are unique in their niche popularity, combining puzzle elements with combat, and creating an open-ended exploration experience.
  3. Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom introduces fascinating game design elements like weapon durability and a physics engine that enhances gameplay.

Network Wars and the Mystery of the Disappearing AI

Donkeyspace • 2 implied HN points • 27 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Network Wars is a turn-based strategy game played on a procedurally generated graph of connected nodes.
  2. Manipulating the AI opponents in Network Wars can lead to decisive advantages in the game.
  3. Viewing AI opponents in games as rules or mechanics within the game can provide a new perspective on gameplay.

What can you do in PlayStation VR2?

Worldish • 1 HN point • 23 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. PlayStation VR2 has eye-tracking technology for a better social VR experience
  2. Games like Switchback VR and Kayak VR use creative features like eye-tracking for immersive gameplay
  3. Titles like Horizon Call of the Mountain and Gran Turismo 7 offer visually stunning experiences and thrilling gameplay

The Iterative Digest #108

The Iterative Digest • 0 implied HN points • 28 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Steam released their 2023 sales and event schedule for gamers to plan ahead
  2. Elden Ring has sold 20 million copies, achieving great success
  3. Xbox and Nintendo signed a 10-year Call of Duty deal, along with other game updates

The Iterative Digest #106

The Iterative Digest • 0 implied HN points • 14 Feb 23
🕹 Technology Gaming
  1. Nintendo Direct had big announcements like Game Boy/GBA titles on Switch, Metroid Prime Remaster, and more
  2. Nintendo announced a 10% pay rise for its developers despite lower profits
  3. A 32-part documentary on the making of Psychonauts 2 was released by Double Fine