Best of Gaming — October 2024
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Hacker News·2y
[Piracy]
The post highlights the disparity between the pricing of boxed and digital versions of games and software. It criticizes the lack of ownership in digital purchases, the phenomenon of abandonware, and excessive pricing models turning products into SaaS with microtransactions. The post notes the importance of digital archiving by individuals and the relative success of platforms like Spotify in reducing piracy.
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Community Picks·2y
A Valve engineer used ChatGPT to find a new matchmaking algorithm for Deadlock, and now it's in the game
A Valve engineer, Fletcher Dunn, successfully used ChatGPT to identify a new matchmaking algorithm for the game Deadlock. He highlights how generative AI tools like ChatGPT can act as powerful search engines, simplifying the search process even with vague descriptions. Dunn believes that although AI technology might face challenges, it currently offers significant time efficiency and innovative solutions in game development.
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solcloud/Counter-Strike: Multiplayer FPS game
Competitive multiplayer FPS game where players are divided into two teams: Attackers and Defenders. Defenders aim to protect their fan base sanctuary from attackers wielding a graffiti bomb. Win conditions vary depending on successful elimination of opponents or bomb defusal. The game minimizes violence with no visual blood or animal harm. Includes instructions for downloading or building the game and setting up a private server. Contributions to the project are welcome.
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Fireship·2ySilly Linux mistake exposes a terabyte of secret Pokémon data
Game Freak, the developer behind Pokémon, experienced a significant data breach exposing a terabyte of information. The leaked data includes employee details, Pokémon game source code, and information about the Nintendo Switch 2. The breach occurred due to a misconfigured GitLab server. The hacker, seemingly a fan, chose to withhold some spoilers. The leak also highlights Nintendo's aggressive actions against open-source Switch emulators. New details about unannounced games and project specs were revealed, making this an intriguing discovery for Pokémon fans.
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Building a game with the Real Engine
The author chose to create a game using handcrafted dioramas instead of traditional 3D modeling tools like Blender, due to difficulties working with artists and personal preferences. They describe the detailed process, including prototyping, camera setup, and the challenges faced in building and photographing dioramas. The game, set in a mountainous abbey, promises a unique art style and innovative approaches to common game development problems. Expected release is in 2025 or 2026.
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Game Developers·2y
Game Dev: Community Discord
Join the community Discord for easier communication within the game dev squad. Participation is voluntary, and if the server becomes active, casual competitions like game jams may be organized. The Discord is meant for active engagement on game development projects and hobbies.
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GamesIndustry.biz·2y
Valve rejects "yearly cadence" of Steam Deck updates to be "fair" to gamers
Valve designers confirmed in an interview that the company will not be releasing yearly updates for the Steam Deck. Instead, Valve will wait for significant generational improvements in performance and battery life before launching a new version, ensuring that updates are meaningful for customers.
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Jeff Geerling·2y
Use an External GPU on Raspberry Pi 5 for 4K Gaming
The post covers the process of setting up and using an external GPU with a Raspberry Pi 5 for enhanced 4K gaming performance. It includes detailed instructions on the necessary hardware setup, choosing compatible graphics cards, and patching the Linux kernel to enable full GPU support. Additionally, it discusses the performance benchmarks achieved and potential applications beyond gaming, such as video transcoding.
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Two Minute Papers·2y
ChatGPT Gaming, 10,000,000 Particle Simulation, AI Nobel Prize!
Researchers from Microsoft and other institutions used ChatGPT agents to compete against human PhDs in gaming, analyzing tasks, and solving complex problems. The AI agents performed unexpectedly, showing distinct strengths and weaknesses compared to humans, and even excelled at harder tasks. The post also highlights a 10 million particle simulation and celebrates DeepMind's Nobel prize for AlphaFold.
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omg! ubuntu!·2y
Ubuntu Gamer? The Steam Snap Now Runs Better Than Ever
Ubuntu users opting for the Steam snap maintained by Canonical will see performance improvements thanks to the latest Snapd 2.65 update. This update removes certain AppArmor and seccomp restrictions, improving user control and reducing launch times to be on par with the DEB version. It also enhances compatibility with NVIDIA drivers, ensuring better performance on systems defaulting to Wayland.
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Factorio has Silicon Valley tycoons like Elon Musk under its spell, and one $7 billion CEO is letting employees expense the game
Factorio, a factory management simulation game, has gained popularity among Silicon Valley executives like Elon Musk and Shopify CEO Tobias Lütke. Lütke even allows Shopify employees to expense copies of the game, believing it helps develop valuable skills such as logistics and optimization relevant to their job roles. He suggests that games like Factorio provide practical training that can positively impact real-life work scenarios.
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NVIDIA’s AI Seems Hopeless…And Learns To Walk!
NVIDIA's AI has learned to create realistic character motions by analyzing 4,000,000 frames of animation. Initially, the AI produced twitching movements, but through a denoising process, the motions became more natural. The AI was tested through a series of experiments, showing that it could follow paths, transition between poses, and adapt to new targets in real-time. These advancements suggest that AI-generated animations could soon be used in video games and virtual worlds.
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Collections·2yAnalogue 3D: A 4K Nintendo 64 Recreation Launching in 2025 for $249
The Analogue 3D is a 4K modern rendition of the beloved Nintendo 64, set to launch in Q1 2025 for $249.99. Utilizing FPGA-based technology, it ensures 100% compatibility with original N64 cartridges and supports 4K digital output. Connectivity options include Bluetooth and USB for up to four 8bitdo controllers, and it also features an SD card slot for playing ROMs. Preorders start on October 21st.
