Reminded of NetHack this morning after hearing of Facebook's release of The NetHack Learning Environment. "NetHack is one of the oldest and arguably most impactful videogames in history, as well as being one of the hardest roguelikes currently being played by humans. It is procedurally generated, rich in entities and dynamics, and overall an extremely … Continue reading NetHack / The NetHack Learning Environment
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GOG Games on Linux, Featuring Blade Runner
"Blade Runner is a point-and-click adventure, a genre that was still very popular on PCs at the time of its release. Games like Beneath a Steel Sky had already used the format to tell Blade Runner-inspired cyberpunk stories. Given the usual state of movie adaptations, a Blade Runner adventure game wouldn’t necessarily have been anything … Continue reading GOG Games on Linux, Featuring Blade Runner
Explorable Explanations
"Welcome to Explorable Explanations, a hub for learning through play! We’re a disorganized “movement” of artists, coders & educators who want to reunite play and learning."-Explorable Explanations
The Evolution of Trust
"In the short run, the game defines the players. But in the long run, it's us players who define the game.So, do what you can do, to create the conditions necessary to evolve trust. Build relationships. Find win-wins. Communicate clearly.-The Evolution of Trust Really interesting explanation of game theory. Worth going through in its entirety. … Continue reading The Evolution of Trust
Relicblade
Relicblade combines the action of tabletop wargaming with the flexibility of tabletop role-playing games. Each player controls a group of characters as they battle in the ruins of the sundered world. Characters are represented by finely detailed 30mm miniatures accompanied by Character Cards that detail the character's unique abilities.From frozen ice caves in the far … Continue reading Relicblade
Real Life is a Game
"In this game of life there are two ways of living. The shadow life and the hero’s journey. In prison, or in freedom. As a slave, or as warrior. What makes the difference? Your mind. The strongest of all weapons.-/u/GameStartCancel, "Real life is a game." reddit.com/r/selfimprovement. November 1, 2019. While there are worse metaphors than … Continue reading Real Life is a Game
Control (Game)
"After a secretive agency in New York is invaded by an otherworldly threat, you become the new Director struggling to regain Control. This supernatural third-person action-adventure game will challenge you to master a combination of supernatural abilities, modifiable loadouts and reactive environments, while fighting through a deep and unpredictable world.—Control
Life Changing Questions
"After running a series of scientific studies, we've discovered a specific set of practical, yet rarely-asked, questions that 83% of people reported were valuable for them to answer and 78% said they would recommend to others. The Life-Changing Questions deck is the result." https://www.thegamecrafter.com/games/life-changing-questions
Steam Game: TIS-100
TIS-100 is the Guitar Hero of high-level assembly language programming. A restrictive set of commands, storage capabilities and other constraints that make this very challenging. My favorite review: "A great game to play for when I want to feel stupid." If you are a programmer, nerd or enjoy logic puzzles with not much hand holding, … Continue reading Steam Game: TIS-100
Reviews & Age Ratings – Best Movies, Books, Apps, Games for Kids
"Common Sense Media rates movies, TV shows, books, and more so parents can feel good about the entertainment choices they make for their kids. We offer the largest, most trusted library of independent age-based ratings and reviews. Our timely parenting advice supports families as they navigate the challenges and possibilities of raising kids in the … Continue reading Reviews & Age Ratings – Best Movies, Books, Apps, Games for Kids
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