World Emulation via Neural Network
(madebyoll.in)
I turned a forest trail near my apartment into a playable neural world.
I turned a forest trail near my apartment into a playable neural world.
Assassin's Creed dev faces GDPR complaint for forcing single-player game online
(theregister.com)
Collecting data from solo players is a Far Cry from being necessary, says noyb
Collecting data from solo players is a Far Cry from being necessary, says noyb
Everything but the Beholders: D&D updates core rules, sticks with CC license
(arstechnica.com)
Wizards of the Coast has released the System Reference Document, the heart of the three core rule books that constitute Dungeons & Dragons' 2024 gameplay, under a Creative Commons license.
Wizards of the Coast has released the System Reference Document, the heart of the three core rule books that constitute Dungeons & Dragons' 2024 gameplay, under a Creative Commons license.
Like to play alone? Ubisoft is still watching you
(noyb.eu)
Today, noyb filed a complaint against the French video game developer and publisher Ubisoft (known for Assassins Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia). The company forces its customers to connect to the internet every time they launch a single player game.
Today, noyb filed a complaint against the French video game developer and publisher Ubisoft (known for Assassins Creed, Far Cry, Prince of Persia). The company forces its customers to connect to the internet every time they launch a single player game.
Show HN: Nowrite.fun – If you stop typing, your text disappears
(nowrite.fun)
Brave enough? Tap to begin.
Brave enough? Tap to begin.
Why Discord founder Jason Citron is stepping down from CEO job
(venturebeat.com)
Jason Citron is stepping down as CEO of Discord and he has hired game veteran Humam Sakhnini as the new CEO.
Jason Citron is stepping down as CEO of Discord and he has hired game veteran Humam Sakhnini as the new CEO.
How a 20 year old bug in GTA San Andreas surfaced in Windows 11 24H2
(cookieplmonster.github.io)
On the SilentPatch GitHub issue tracker, I received a rather specific bug report:
On the SilentPatch GitHub issue tracker, I received a rather specific bug report:
Show HN: MCP Containers – Easily and securely run MCP servers locally
(github.com/metorial)
Containerized versions of hundreds of MCP servers 📡 🧠
Containerized versions of hundreds of MCP servers 📡 🧠
SteamNix OS
(github.com/SteamNix)
Nix Flake for creating a SteamOS like experience on NixOS. Clean quiet boot like on SteamDeck. Two second shutdown time. Meant for those who primarily use SSH, but would like a SteamOS experience for games.
Nix Flake for creating a SteamOS like experience on NixOS. Clean quiet boot like on SteamDeck. Two second shutdown time. Meant for those who primarily use SSH, but would like a SteamOS experience for games.
Voice Flight – A voice-controlled flying game
(ycombinator.com)
Voice Flight is a browser game where players control a flying plane using just their voice.
Voice Flight is a browser game where players control a flying plane using just their voice.
Restoring the Galaxian3 Theatre 6, 1992 six player arcade machine
(philwip.com)
During the late 1980s, Namco set out to create the world’s largest arcade game. The result was Galaxian3: Project Dragoon; a 28 player behemoth that debuted in April 1990 at the International Garden and Greenery Exposition in Osaka, Japan.
During the late 1980s, Namco set out to create the world’s largest arcade game. The result was Galaxian3: Project Dragoon; a 28 player behemoth that debuted in April 1990 at the International Garden and Greenery Exposition in Osaka, Japan.
VRAM Pro: Allocate more GPU memory on your Mac (menubar utility)
(ycombinator.com)
Just launched a macOS utility that gives you control over GPU memory allocation. Helps with large LLMs, games, 3D apps, and creative tools.
Just launched a macOS utility that gives you control over GPU memory allocation. Helps with large LLMs, games, 3D apps, and creative tools.
Linux is now the best gaming system
(fernvenue.com)
When it comes to gaming on Linux, many many many people’s understanding stil remains in the Jurassic era.
When it comes to gaming on Linux, many many many people’s understanding stil remains in the Jurassic era.
Nintendo Switch 2 preorders start April 24th and the price is still $449.99
(theverge.com)
Nintendo has announced a new date for when Switch 2 preorders will kick off in the US; April 24th.
Nintendo has announced a new date for when Switch 2 preorders will kick off in the US; April 24th.
The End of Sierra as We Knew It, Part 2: The Scandal
(filfre.net)
Although Ken Williams left his office at Sierra On-Line for the last time on November 1, 1997, his wife Roberta Williams stayed on for another year, working on the eighth entry in her iconic King’s Quest series. King’s Quest: Mask of Eternity turned into the most protracted and tortured project of her long career.
Although Ken Williams left his office at Sierra On-Line for the last time on November 1, 1997, his wife Roberta Williams stayed on for another year, working on the eighth entry in her iconic King’s Quest series. King’s Quest: Mask of Eternity turned into the most protracted and tortured project of her long career.
Honest and Elitist Thoughts on Why Computers Were More Fun Before
(datagubbe.se)
It's simple but controversial: Computers were more fun when they weren't for everyone. There, I said it.
It's simple but controversial: Computers were more fun when they weren't for everyone. There, I said it.
Ask HN: Why do people buy Nvidia RTX 5090 at x2 the MSRP?
(ycombinator.com)
Ask HN: Why do people buy Nvidia RTX 5090 at x2 the MSRP?
Ask HN: Why do people buy Nvidia RTX 5090 at x2 the MSRP?
PS5 price rises substantially in UK and Europe
(theverge.com)
Sony has raised the price of most of its PlayStation 5 console hardware in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand by 10-15 percent, blaming “a challenging economic environment.”
Sony has raised the price of most of its PlayStation 5 console hardware in the UK, Europe, Australia, and New Zealand by 10-15 percent, blaming “a challenging economic environment.”
RDNA 4's Raytracing Improvements
(chipsandcheese.com)
Raytraced effects have gained increasing adoption in AAA titles, adding an extra graphics quality tier beyond traditional “ultra” settings.
Raytraced effects have gained increasing adoption in AAA titles, adding an extra graphics quality tier beyond traditional “ultra” settings.
Show HN: Resurrecting Infocom's Unix Z-Machine with Cosmopolitan
(christopherdrum.github.io)
I made standalone executables of the Zork trilogy, ported from original Infocom UNIX source to Cosmopolitan, are available for Windows/Mac/Linux/bsd for arm/x86 machines. These require no further installation nor external files to play.
I made standalone executables of the Zork trilogy, ported from original Infocom UNIX source to Cosmopolitan, are available for Windows/Mac/Linux/bsd for arm/x86 machines. These require no further installation nor external files to play.
The Essential Reading List for TTRPGs
(thealexandrian.net)
“If you were teaching a intro-level college class on roleplaying game design, what would be the reading list?”
“If you were teaching a intro-level college class on roleplaying game design, what would be the reading list?”
Minestom – An open-source, lightweight Minecraft server built from the ground up
(minestom.net)
An open-source, lightweight Minecraft server built from the ground up.
An open-source, lightweight Minecraft server built from the ground up.
Discover Great Britain in Minecraft V2 (2025)
(ordnancesurvey.co.uk)
Ordnance Survey has brought Britain to life inside Minecraft! Gamers can explore parts of a hyper-realistic new world, built by an OS expert from OS data.
Ordnance Survey has brought Britain to life inside Minecraft! Gamers can explore parts of a hyper-realistic new world, built by an OS expert from OS data.
TTRPG Roots in the Game Battleship
(blogspot.com)
Before any daring cartographer mapped underground dungeons in pursuit of fantastic adventure, Chainmail described a system for subterranean tunnels on paper.
Before any daring cartographer mapped underground dungeons in pursuit of fantastic adventure, Chainmail described a system for subterranean tunnels on paper.
Super Nintendo Architecture – A Practical Analysis
(copetti.org)
It seems Nintendo managed to bring the next generation of graphics and sounds without using expensive off-the-shelf components. But there’s a catch: the new console was also designed with expandability in mind. In a world where CPUs are evolving faster than the speed of light, Nintendo ultimately depended on game cartridges to make its console shine.
It seems Nintendo managed to bring the next generation of graphics and sounds without using expensive off-the-shelf components. But there’s a catch: the new console was also designed with expandability in mind. In a world where CPUs are evolving faster than the speed of light, Nintendo ultimately depended on game cartridges to make its console shine.
Key principles on in-game virtual currencies in the EU
(tiendil.org)
Last month, the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, in coordination with the European Commission, released interesting guidelines on the implementation of in-game currencies.
Last month, the Consumer Protection Cooperation Network, in coordination with the European Commission, released interesting guidelines on the implementation of in-game currencies.
Razer PC Remote Play
(razer.com)
The power of your gaming rig now fits in your pocket. Stream your favorite games using your PC, launch them directly from your mobile device, and take your immersion to the next level with the sharpest, smoothest visuals.
The power of your gaming rig now fits in your pocket. Stream your favorite games using your PC, launch them directly from your mobile device, and take your immersion to the next level with the sharpest, smoothest visuals.