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Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill in a win for the crypto industry
Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill in a win for the crypto industry
Now it goes to the House.
buff.ly
June 18, 2025 at 1:50 AM
Senate passes GENIUS stablecoin bill in a win for the crypto industry
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Kojima Productions is working on an anime adaptation of Death Stranding
www.gamesindustry.biz/kojima-produ...
www.gamesindustry.biz/kojima-produ...
Kojima Productions is working on an anime adaptation of Death Stranding
Hideo Kojima has confirmed that an anime based on his Death Stranding game is in development.
www.gamesindustry.biz
May 29, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Kojima Productions is working on an anime adaptation of Death Stranding
www.gamesindustry.biz/kojima-produ...
www.gamesindustry.biz/kojima-produ...
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Reminder that we have a list we curate and constantly update tracking every game coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and when then they release! Probably worth a bookmark 😉
gameinformer.com/2025/05/13/2...
gameinformer.com/2025/05/13/2...
May 21, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Reminder that we have a list we curate and constantly update tracking every game coming to Nintendo Switch 2 and when then they release! Probably worth a bookmark 😉
gameinformer.com/2025/05/13/2...
gameinformer.com/2025/05/13/2...
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omg this list is 🔥 excited for hades II
Here's a list of every third-party game announced for Nintendo Switch 2 from today's Direct, including Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, Hades 2, Hollow Knight: Silksong, and dozens more. gameinformer.com/nintendo-dir...
April 3, 2025 at 4:16 AM
omg this list is 🔥 excited for hades II
finally a clear strategy coming out of Netflix’s gaming business.
Netflix announced that it will focus on 4 pillars: narrative games, multiplayer party games, games for kids, and "mainstream" releases.
Netflix announced that it will focus on 4 pillars: narrative games, multiplayer party games, games for kids, and "mainstream" releases.
Netflix has a new plan for games
Netflix has a new plan for games
Stream on.
buff.ly
April 1, 2025 at 1:41 AM
finally a clear strategy coming out of Netflix’s gaming business.
Netflix announced that it will focus on 4 pillars: narrative games, multiplayer party games, games for kids, and "mainstream" releases.
Netflix announced that it will focus on 4 pillars: narrative games, multiplayer party games, games for kids, and "mainstream" releases.
honestly i’m here for the trend of hollywood + other streaming services embracing video game adaptations.
we’ve seen some killer movies/shows like The Last of Us, Castlevania, Detective Pikachu, and Arcane.
we’ve seen some killer movies/shows like The Last of Us, Castlevania, Detective Pikachu, and Arcane.
Nintendo just used its new app to announce the release date of the live-action The Legend of Zelda movie, hitting theatres March 26, 2027. bit.ly/3QTzecz
March 29, 2025 at 2:04 AM
honestly i’m here for the trend of hollywood + other streaming services embracing video game adaptations.
we’ve seen some killer movies/shows like The Last of Us, Castlevania, Detective Pikachu, and Arcane.
we’ve seen some killer movies/shows like The Last of Us, Castlevania, Detective Pikachu, and Arcane.
while style isn’t protected under current copyright law, i can see arguments for why it should be... artists spend their whole lives developing a unique style that makes them marketable—isn’t this what should be protected?
The idea of an animation studio owning copyright on a “style” as opposed to specific character or story elements isn’t how copyright works.
While it’s reasonable to argue if OpenAI training on Studio Ghibili’s works is fair use, creating images in their styke isn’t intellectual property theft.
While it’s reasonable to argue if OpenAI training on Studio Ghibili’s works is fair use, creating images in their styke isn’t intellectual property theft.
OpenAI's viral Studio Ghibli moment highlights AI copyright concerns | TechCrunch
ChatGPT's new AI image generator is being used to create memes in the style of Studio Ghibli, reigniting copyright concerns.
techcrunch.com
March 28, 2025 at 4:24 AM
while style isn’t protected under current copyright law, i can see arguments for why it should be... artists spend their whole lives developing a unique style that makes them marketable—isn’t this what should be protected?
i think this announcement highlights a strategic move from Nintendo to encourage more digital purchases (which has higher margins) and crack down on secondary markets that resell their physical game cards
Nintendo Announces 'Virtual Game Cards' For Switch, Unlocking Digital Lending.
Nintendo Announces 'Virtual Game Cards' For Switch, Unlocking Digital Lending
Lend and borrow for 2 weeks
www.nintendolife.com
March 28, 2025 at 3:44 AM
i think this announcement highlights a strategic move from Nintendo to encourage more digital purchases (which has higher margins) and crack down on secondary markets that resell their physical game cards
real-world rewards are literally changing the game. here’s what you need to know about this growing trend in the mobile gaming industry 👇🏼
March 26, 2025 at 6:38 PM
real-world rewards are literally changing the game. here’s what you need to know about this growing trend in the mobile gaming industry 👇🏼
a great example of a product that failed to specialize and innovate with the market. Skype was always doing too much (like comeon landline calls??) and completely missed the video conferencing train during the pandemic
but shoutout to u Skype for pioneering the space. lost but never forgotten
but shoutout to u Skype for pioneering the space. lost but never forgotten
March 2, 2025 at 4:59 AM
a great example of a product that failed to specialize and innovate with the market. Skype was always doing too much (like comeon landline calls??) and completely missed the video conferencing train during the pandemic
but shoutout to u Skype for pioneering the space. lost but never forgotten
but shoutout to u Skype for pioneering the space. lost but never forgotten
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Background art from Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
March 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Background art from Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire (2001)
while i don’t think AI should be integrated in every single piece of tech now, i do see the benefits in a queer chatbot, esp for those earlier in their coming out process
whether this tech should be a part of Grindr is different question… a matter of user data and privacy.
whether this tech should be a part of Grindr is different question… a matter of user data and privacy.
Grindr CEO George Arison is going all-in on artificial intelligence. I tested the beta version of the queer app’s AI wingman, letting it guide my interactions and offer advice.
I Took Grindr’s AI Wingman for a Spin. Here’s a Glimpse of Your Dating Future
Grindr CEO George Arison is going all-in on artificial intelligence. I tested the beta version of the queer app’s AI wingman, letting it guide my interactions and offer advice.
www.wired.com
February 11, 2025 at 8:39 PM
while i don’t think AI should be integrated in every single piece of tech now, i do see the benefits in a queer chatbot, esp for those earlier in their coming out process
whether this tech should be a part of Grindr is different question… a matter of user data and privacy.
whether this tech should be a part of Grindr is different question… a matter of user data and privacy.
big bet with potentially big payoffs. this move from Stripe will help it stay competitive with other payment providers like PayPal and Visa. this acquisition will also supercharge stablecoin adoption, enabling faster cross border transactions (esp important for conflict-affected areas!!)
Stripe makes $1.1 billion crypto bet as it closes on Bridge acquisition
Stripe makes $1.1 billion crypto bet as it closes on Bridge acquisition
Stripe has closed on its $1.1 billion purchase of stablecoin platform Bridge – marking the payment giant’s largest acquisition to date and tangible push into crypto. Co-founded in 2022 by Coinbase and Square alumni Zach Abrams and Sean Yu, San Antonio,…
tcrn.ch
February 6, 2025 at 5:47 AM
big bet with potentially big payoffs. this move from Stripe will help it stay competitive with other payment providers like PayPal and Visa. this acquisition will also supercharge stablecoin adoption, enabling faster cross border transactions (esp important for conflict-affected areas!!)
loved working on this game back in the day!! congrats on 25 but sorry about falling out of Leo’s age bracket 😮💨
The Sims Franchise turns 25 years today! 🥳
What's your earliest memory of playing The Sims? 💭
What's your earliest memory of playing The Sims? 💭
February 4, 2025 at 9:05 PM
loved working on this game back in the day!! congrats on 25 but sorry about falling out of Leo’s age bracket 😮💨
one of the major trends highlighted by Xsolla is the rise of DTC stores. companies are finding ways around Apple + Google’s monopoly on app stores, which charge 30% fees on any IAPs
Nearly 70% of gamers value the speed and convenience of instant payouts, with 36% emphasizing security. Learn valuable insights like this and more in #TheXsollaReport. xsolla.pro/TXRS24
The Xsolla Report | Xsolla
Gain a competitive edge in the gaming industry with the autumn edition of The Xsolla Report.
xsolla.pro
February 4, 2025 at 4:27 PM
one of the major trends highlighted by Xsolla is the rise of DTC stores. companies are finding ways around Apple + Google’s monopoly on app stores, which charge 30% fees on any IAPs
i’m bryan, let’s connect if you have similar interests! #promosky
- anime (naruto, FMA, JJK)
- yap about tech and web3
- gaming product manager
- snowboarding
- 90s/00s rnb, vpop, and ABBA
- on a greek mythology kick after song of achilies
- anime (naruto, FMA, JJK)
- yap about tech and web3
- gaming product manager
- snowboarding
- 90s/00s rnb, vpop, and ABBA
- on a greek mythology kick after song of achilies
February 3, 2025 at 5:35 PM
i’m bryan, let’s connect if you have similar interests! #promosky
- anime (naruto, FMA, JJK)
- yap about tech and web3
- gaming product manager
- snowboarding
- 90s/00s rnb, vpop, and ABBA
- on a greek mythology kick after song of achilies
- anime (naruto, FMA, JJK)
- yap about tech and web3
- gaming product manager
- snowboarding
- 90s/00s rnb, vpop, and ABBA
- on a greek mythology kick after song of achilies
@bsky.app can we get a save as draft feature?? low hanging fruit with high ROI! some of the best posts come from the drafts folder yknow
February 2, 2025 at 6:08 AM
@bsky.app can we get a save as draft feature?? low hanging fruit with high ROI! some of the best posts come from the drafts folder yknow
chúc mừng năm mới!! 🧧✨
happy lunar new years everyone!
happy lunar new years everyone!
January 29, 2025 at 5:10 PM
chúc mừng năm mới!! 🧧✨
happy lunar new years everyone!
happy lunar new years everyone!
whoever wins the AI war will be the new global leader in technology
hear me out 🧵
hear me out 🧵
January 28, 2025 at 5:59 PM
whoever wins the AI war will be the new global leader in technology
hear me out 🧵
hear me out 🧵
i present to you - rock lobster 🦞
January 17, 2025 at 12:22 AM
i present to you - rock lobster 🦞
absolutely bonkers to think about how generative world models will change the entertainment landscape in the next few years. we’d see incredibly immersive worlds, top tier AAA games (coming from small devs), and more playable/watchable content than ever before
December 18, 2024 at 5:50 PM
absolutely bonkers to think about how generative world models will change the entertainment landscape in the next few years. we’d see incredibly immersive worlds, top tier AAA games (coming from small devs), and more playable/watchable content than ever before
#lootboxes aren’t new—as a kid, i remember blowing my hard earned lunar new years money on yugioh booster packs
in today’s digital age though, kids have more access than ever. here’s what regulators are doing to curb predatory monetization practices that they worry encourage early gambling habits 🧵
in today’s digital age though, kids have more access than ever. here’s what regulators are doing to curb predatory monetization practices that they worry encourage early gambling habits 🧵
December 18, 2024 at 5:00 PM
#lootboxes aren’t new—as a kid, i remember blowing my hard earned lunar new years money on yugioh booster packs
in today’s digital age though, kids have more access than ever. here’s what regulators are doing to curb predatory monetization practices that they worry encourage early gambling habits 🧵
in today’s digital age though, kids have more access than ever. here’s what regulators are doing to curb predatory monetization practices that they worry encourage early gambling habits 🧵
Niantic leverages LGM (large geospatial models), similar to LLMs used to train chatGPT, to help model the real world.
#PokémonGo players (me included) are basically unpaid geo mappers. hopefully our hard work will lead to some sick developments in AR/VR content 👾
#PokémonGo players (me included) are basically unpaid geo mappers. hopefully our hard work will lead to some sick developments in AR/VR content 👾
Pokémon Go Players Have Been Unknowingly Training an AI to Auto-Complete the Real World - IGN
Pokémon Go developer Niantic is hard at work building and training an AI to essentially be able to auto-complete real-world locations with only a limited amount of information. And it's using data col...
www.ign.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Niantic leverages LGM (large geospatial models), similar to LLMs used to train chatGPT, to help model the real world.
#PokémonGo players (me included) are basically unpaid geo mappers. hopefully our hard work will lead to some sick developments in AR/VR content 👾
#PokémonGo players (me included) are basically unpaid geo mappers. hopefully our hard work will lead to some sick developments in AR/VR content 👾
BREAKING: Trump taps SBF for Treasury Secretary
If you were trying to destroy America, you couldn’t pick a better cabinet than Trump.
November 21, 2024 at 12:16 AM
BREAKING: Trump taps SBF for Treasury Secretary