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Video game play dynamics encompass core gameplay loops, challenge scaling, feedback systems, player agency, progression mechanics, resource management, risk-reward balance, pacing, emergent gameplay, and multiplayer interactions, collectively creating an engaging and immersive player experience. These dynamics often target dopamine release, contributing to games' captivating and potentially addictive nature, while raising ethical game design questions. MOTHER Games is an independent gaming studio that just.
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The Rust vs C battle raging in Linux circles has left even Linus Torvalds scratching his head. "I'm not sure why Rust has been such a contentious area," the Linux creator mused at this week's Open Source Summit, likening the fervor to ancient text editor wars. "It reminds me of when I was young and people were arguing about vi versus Emacs." The spat over integrating Rust into Linux has... Read more âș
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Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Federal Trade Commission published a new report about social media platforms and video streaming servicesâ data collection policies, and the results are damning if not unexpected. The report, which was released on September 19th, found that these platforms not only surveil consumers but often retain vast troves of data indefinitely about users and non-users alike â and suggests they canât be trusted... Read more âș
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Image: Logitech Logitech is celebrating the 10th anniversary of its G502 gaming mouse with a limited edition aluminum version. The G502 X Plus AL Edition has the same functionality as the standard wireless G502 X mouse, plus an aluminum chassis with laser-etched markings, including a one-of-502 serial number. Sorry to put my high school chem-lab assistant hat on, but that L in âAL Editionâ should really be lowercase â though... Read more âș
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One day after X started to come back online for some people in Brazil, the countryâs Supreme Court is threatening the social media company and Elon Musk-owned Starlink with hefty daily fines. In a new order posted online, Supreme Court judge Alexandre de Moraes ordered regulators to âreactivateâ blocking of X and said that the two companies could be hit with close $1 million a day in fines for not... Read more âș
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There's a BioWare game I keep coming back to when I think about the several hours I spent playing Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and it's probably not the game you're expecting me to say. It's not Dragon Age: Inquisition and it's not Dragon Age: Origins, or Dragon Age 2, as if I'd have the stones to say that. It's a game from another series the studio is probably better known... Read more âș
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Going head-to-head with Amazon's October Prime Day, Walmart is also giving you the opportunity to get a head start on seasonal shopping this fall. Read more âș
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Business Insider's reporter didn't pack healthy snacks or drink nearly enough water on a 13-hour Air New Zealand flight to Auckland, New Zealand. Read more âș
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The original PlayStation console, otherwise called the PS1, came out in Japan in late 1994. So we are quickly coming up on the consoleâs 30th birthday. To commemorate the occasion, Sony just revealed nostalgia-tinged redesigns of both the PS5 and the forthcoming PS5 Pro. They look like the original PlayStation, with that classic gray colorway and the old-school logo. Gamers of a certain age will have a hard time resisting... Read more âș
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A comment on a Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2 video appearing to be from Saber CEO Matthew Karch has raised eyebrows for stating that games should be about "glory kills" instead of "imposing morals on gamers". Read more Read more âș
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In select U.S. states, residents can add their driver's license or state ID to the Wallet app on the iPhone and Apple Watch, providing a convenient and contactless way to display proof of identity or age at select airports and businesses, and in select apps. The list of states where the feature is available currently includes Arizona, Maryland, Colorado, Georgia, Ohio, Hawaii, and most recently California, and Apple today announced... Read more âș
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Sony has reportedly settled on a $40 price tag for Bungie's Marathon reboot, despite the similarly priced Concord's recent flop - with development "too far along" to pivot to free-to-play. Read more Read more âș
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Apple today released the first public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, allowing non-developers to test the software ahead of its October launch. Public beta testers who have signed up for Apple's beta testing program can download the iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and âmacOS Sequoiaâ 15.1 updates by opening up the Settings app, tapping into the Software Update section and selecting the Public Beta option. iOS... Read more âș
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Image: Will Joel / The Verge From reading in the bath to scribbling notes in the margins, from diving into the Amazon ecosystem to avoiding it outright, thereâs an e-reader for everyone. Continue reading⊠Read more âș
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The woman I dated was engaged to another man. I found it thrilling to be her lover, but the situationship turned me into a toxic version of myself. Read more âș
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Mark Zuckerberg's watch, the De Bethune DB25 Starry Varius AĂ©rolite, costs an estimated $260,000, and only five are produced a year. Read more âș
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This proposed multimillion-dollar development campus in Portland, Oregon, could revitalize the city's sportswear-production industry. Read more âș
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Image: Apple Apple has just released public betas of iOS 18.1, iPadOS 18.1, and macOS Sequoia 15.1, and they include upcoming Apple Intelligence features like text re-writing tools, the glowy new Siri design, a âClean Upâ tool to remove objects from your photos, and more. To be able to access the betas, youâll need to register on Appleâs beta software program site. Once youâve done that, you should be able... Read more âș
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Georgia has abundant sunshine and its federal tax credit might make renewable energy sources -- particularly solar energy -- worth a closer look. Here's everything you need to know. Read more âș
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Image: Sony PlayStation has deftly come up with a way to get more people on board with the PS5 Pro. The company has announced a special 30th anniversary collection for the suite of PS5 consoles and accessories that is unfortunately sick as hell. âTo celebrate this 30th anniversary milestone, we had to create something that honored the history and joy that PlayStation has brought us all,â said PlayStation platform business... Read more âș
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Aggregate statistics for all US funding deals by stage of funding (Early, Series A, Series B, and Late) including mention of notable rounds for August 2024. Read more âș
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The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 9/16/2024 featuring funding details for Promethum, Sauce, and much more. Read more âș
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The notable startup funding rounds for the week ending 9/14/24 featuring funding details for ZeroAvia, Darkhive, Polly, and twenty other deals representing $1B in new funding that you need to know about. Read more âș
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6 new deals and $51M invested into NYC startups for the week. NYC Tech News for the week ending 9/14 featuring news for SplxAI, Minerva BI, and much, much more. Read more âș
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Despite the accesibility associated with cryptocurrencies, female crypto ownership is only around 30%, and making it a more attractive proposition to more female investors can help to improve the market. Read more âș
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The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 9/17/2024 featuring funding details for Interzer, Hydden, and much more. Read more âș
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Data is the lifeblood of the insurance industry, enabling more accurate risk assessment, personalized pricing, and improved claims processing. Harnessing unstructured data allows insurers to gain deeper insights into customer behavior and emerging risks, leading to more innovative products and enhanced decision-making capabilities. Roots Automation is an AI-powered platform that leverages LLMs to process unstructured data as well as deploy adaptive digital workers that can be used to optimize both... Read more âș
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A busy day with 6 new fundings, totaling $75M in deal activity. The latest venture capital, seed, pre-seed, and angel deals for NYC startups for 9/18/2024 featuring funding details for GreenLite Technologies, point.me, and much more. Read more âș
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