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Microsoft researcher builds goat-powered neural network in Age of Empires 2 to show why we should 'stop assuming that LLMs behave like humans just because they were trained with natural language'

Starting NOW, all themes will be posted with: - 🤩 Updated preview images - 🌐 A link to macthemes.garden! Yes, the handle of this account is now a website where you can marvel at the more than 3,000 Kaleidoscope themes in my dataset. Learn more about the project on macthemes.garden/about/

When you get to Air Man's stage in MEGA MAN 2

Heads up! It's GAME ON! We’re launching a youth summer camp about game design and development! Join us August 3-7 as we step behind the screen and teach young creators how to build worlds of their own. #gamedev #oakland www.eventbrite.com/e/game-on-at...

This really shows off what the lynx was good at - scaling and rotation and unusual screen orientations!

The art of Marathon: aftermath.site/marathon-bungi...

Join us at our Interactive Poetry workshop taught by VILMIBM (aka Nate Smith) on June 20th, 5 to 7 pm! Learn how to make interactive poetry using #Twine and computer tools built by VILMIBM themself. #InteractivePoetry #writing #poetry #games #Oakland www.eventbrite.com/e/interactiv...

Legendary video game composer Bobby Prince has passed away at the age of 81. His groundbreaking soundtrack for the original DOOM was inducted by @librarycongress.bsky.social into the National Recording Registry just last month. RIP. Riff In Peace. 🔥🤘😈🤘🔥

This is a full indie game ON A WEBSITE. messenger.abeto.co

This week we launched our Fundraiser! https://publicdomainreview.org/support/ We are a not-for-profit project and rely on your donations to stay alive. If you like what we do then please do lend your support! We've lovely postcard packs up for grabs: upcoming theme on... SOIL.

Gaymers showed out for our @bostonprideforthepeople contingent this year. From Hades, Pokemon, Final Fantasy, Baldurs Gate and more it's always fun to bring a bit of gaming flair to the pride route. #boston #pride #gaymers

"Workboy converts your #GameBoy into a micro workstation, complete with a keyboard, allowing you to keep track of your important appointments, addresses, notes, bank account balance, & telephone numbers... Sounds pretty useful, right? Unfortunately, it was never released..." #Nintendo #Gigaleak

Join us at our Interactive Poetry workshop taught by VILMIBM (aka Nate Smith) on June 20th, 5 to 7 pm! Learn how to make interactive poetry using #Twine and computer tools built by VILMIBM themself. #InteractivePoetry #writing #poetry #games #Oakland www.eventbrite.com/e/interactiv...

Come join us for the She Built This Game Jam! #games #gamedev #shebuiltthis

“Walking behind her, I glance at her [PlayStation Portable] and recognise the screen she's on. She's connected to the complementary WiFi and is browsing the GOV.UK pages on Housing Benefit. She's not slicing fruit; she's arming herself with knowledge.” shkspr.mobi/blog/2021/01...

“On July 26, 2006, CHM curator Dag Spicer received an unexpected email from a freelance tax advisor based in Dortmund, Germany. It described what appeared to be a lost trove of rare computers abandoned in a warehouse in the town of Castrop-Rauxel.” #history computerhistory.org/stories/expl...

1/3 of the game industry has lost their job in the last two years. Ubisoft closed two more studios today. Everyone is out of work. To that end I'm starting a new bundle to benefit a layoffs hardship fund. Game devs: please consider submitting your PAID games to the bundle, which will launch in July.

Catlantean 3D - Making Graphics Like It's 1993: "My goal was to build a complete, shippable first-person shooter using techniques that were common in the early 90s, while allowing myself the luxury of using a modern compiler and a platform abstraction layer." #games #gamedev #retrogaming

Hey, sorry I was late. I got in the Crazy Taxi again. It took a really long route and he drifted through a mall while blasting the same Offspring song. I was very sick

The Black Crowned Night Heron became the official bird after children raised money to rescue them from sticky goo 🫟 and then spoke at city hall 🏢 A heart warming story 2/2 🧵 goldengatebirdalliance.org/blog-posts/o...

Black Crown Night Heron, the Official Bird of Oakland since 2019, unusually law-abiding, waiting for the "Walk" sign 1/2 🧵

↑↑↓↓←→←→BA? IDKFA? iykyk What's your favorite cheat code?

Beyond the Beige: Is Commodore Planning a Future, or Just Shuffling Registers? #BeyondTheBeige #Commodore #C64 #Amiga #RetroComputing #C64Ultimate #FPGA #OpenHardware theoasisbbs.com/beyond-the-b...

X Party 2026: The C64 Demoscene Weekend You Cannot Afford to Miss #XParty2026 #Commodore64 #C64 #C64Demoscene #Demoscene #RetroComputing #8BitComputing #8BitArt #PETSCII #SIDMusic #PixelArt #C64Demo #RetroEvents theoasisbbs.com/events/x-par...

"Watch a #SEGA representative demonstrate the SEGA Activator and early #VR technology at #CES 1993, showcasing the company's ambitious vision for interactive #gaming." (Gotta love that shirt.

I loved this so much I drew it

Video interviews with staff at the museum! Also, Smash Bros. tournament!

Apropos of nothing, what are your favorite artificial intelligence antagonists in #games? There are a lot to choose from!

It’s Pride 🏳️‍🌈 Spare one repost for a small creator? 🥺 My science and sci fi pins raise money for homeless LGBTQ+ people. Just sent another £800 to @aktcharity.bsky.social bringing total to £47,521 New for Pride 2026: 🌈Scientist🌈 🏳️‍🌈🐥🦜🦅🏳️‍🌈 🌈pronouns🌈 www.jamiebgall.co.uk/shop

New blog post time! This week's game is Coaster Works, the Dreamcast roller coaster simulator that managed to make construction focused and (mostly) intuitive on a controller in 1999. It also served as the start of a long, ongoing journey for a humble yet impressive solo developer: #blog #gaming

“Compunet was a UK-based interactive online service that ran from 1984 to 1993, serving the #Commodore64 community. […] #Compunet Reborn recreates this unique service on modern systems. Connect from any PETSCII terminal, a #C64 emulator, or real hardware — and experience it live.” compunet.live

We here at the MADE wish you a happy #PrideMonth! Huzzah for our lovely LGBTQ+ #game nerd friends! (And the non-nerds. They need huzzahs, too.)

Happy Birthday to Jay Miner (1932-1994), Father of the Amiga computer line, and chip designer on the Atari 2600 VCS & Atari 8-bit systems, among other things. Also, not un-coincidentally, happy #internationalAmigaDay !

Homebrew #Amiga games, released or in development, to celebrate International Amiga Day and show that it's still going strong. May 31 was chosen to honor the birthday of Jay Miner, father of the legendary Commodore Amiga computer. Credit x.com/dantemendes

Huzzah! The California Extreme Arcade & Pinball Show has announced their dates: August 8-9, at the Hyatt Regency in Santa Clara. It's their 30th year! How time flies when you've got hundreds of games to play! #games #arcade #pinball #CaliforniaExtreme #CAX caextreme.org

She Built This! @glitchedsf.com, GG Women Professionals, & @womeningamesnyc.bsky.social, are hosting a game jam for women developers! We will be hosting on Saturday, June 13th. Come work with your team, meet other teams, and enjoy free food and drinks! #games #gamedev #shebuiltthis luma.com/pvx8o5p0

Let’s compile #Quake like it’s 1997! #retrogaming #games fabiensanglard.net/compile_like...

Join us at our Interactive Poetry workshop taught by VILMIBM (aka Nate Smith) on June 20th, 5 to 7 pm! Learn how to make interactive poetry using #Twine and computer tools built by VILMIBM themself. #InteractivePoetry #writing #poetry #games #Oakland www.eventbrite.com/e/interactiv...

GTA 6 Developers Announce Rockstar Games Union #games #labor #unions #RSGWU @rsgworkersunion.bsky.social rockstarintel.com/gta-6-develo...

“I write with dismay, grief and sorrow for the permanent closure of MIT Libraries Barker, Dewey and Rotch, and termination of library staff in those libraries. For MIT to be closing three of its four major libraries..." fnl.mit.edu/may-june-202...

A.E. MSX | Toshiba/EMI | 1982 #retrogaming #retrogames #MSX #8bit #shmups #galaga

"This lengthy Phantasy Star IV interview was compiled from several shorter pre-release magazine interviews conducted in 1993. It covers the usual bases, exploring the origin of the development and its relation to other Phantasy Star games." #Games #RetroGames #Sega #PhantasyStar #History

Join @oaklibrary.bsky.social for a Season of Discovery. Enjoy reading challenges, activities, and events for all ages. From workshops and author talks to jazz performances, there is something for everyone. Prizes, including admission here at the MADE! #OPLSummer #oakland oaklandlibrary.org/summer/

Hi! We're Skype a Scientist! We're a free program that matches scientists with classrooms, scout troops, libraries, & other groups for Q&As all about science. Get matched with a scientist for a virtual conversation! We have 30+ types of scientist & match weekly. www.skypeascientist.com/sign-up.html

Nirvana's "Nevermind" but with the SM64 soundfont #games #MIDI #Mario #Nintendo www.youtube.com/watch?v=Etap...

#Doom Soundtrack Inducted Into the National Recording Registry #games #music www.gamesindustry.biz/original-doo...

Love video #games and building worker power? Work in the industry and dream about it being a more sustainable, expansive sector? Come join us this Friday, May 22nd from 12-4pm to watch Day 1 of the first-ever Game Workers Conference! @gameworkerscon.bsky.social 🧵 actionnetwork.org/event_campai...