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Hurrah! I have just uploaded the third video in my series about programming a PC strategy game in C++ with your own engine! Its all about particle systems. (Its a big topic). There are 2 other videos by me on C++ already posted. Please share! (and watch :D) youtu.be/bkaQ4AQWId8 #programming
C++ Strategy Game Programming: Ridiculous Space Battles code video #3
YouTube video by Positech Games
youtu.be
November 28, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Hurrah! I have just uploaded the third video in my series about programming a PC strategy game in C++ with your own engine! Its all about particle systems. (Its a big topic). There are 2 other videos by me on C++ already posted. Please share! (and watch :D) youtu.be/bkaQ4AQWId8 #programming
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must-read analysis of how Musk's twitter is drenching new users with right-wing propaganda
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
Elon Musk is boosting the British right - and this shows how
news.sky.com
November 6, 2025 at 10:39 AM
must-read analysis of how Musk's twitter is drenching new users with right-wing propaganda
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
news.sky.com/story/the-x-...
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New programming video! This is the second one in my series about programming a PC strategy game from scratch in C++ using directx. This one is all about where the code starts, and the flow of the code into the main game loop. Enjoy! And share/like/whatever :D. youtu.be/_rrH6MPrPGM
C++ Strategy Game Programming: Ridiculous Space Battles code video #2
YouTube video by Positech Games
youtu.be
November 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
New programming video! This is the second one in my series about programming a PC strategy game from scratch in C++ using directx. This one is all about where the code starts, and the flow of the code into the main game loop. Enjoy! And share/like/whatever :D. youtu.be/_rrH6MPrPGM
Old man style double take as I watch a BBC advert, pre-watershed, where everyone is talking about "shafting"
Sorry? WHAT? 😳
Sorry? WHAT? 😳
October 13, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Old man style double take as I watch a BBC advert, pre-watershed, where everyone is talking about "shafting"
Sorry? WHAT? 😳
Sorry? WHAT? 😳
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Published this on Steam yesterday. It's got off to a good start (for a casual game on Steam)
🚀LAUNCH ANNOUNCEMENT🚀
Are you ready for Joe's Ultimate Challenge?
We just published Clutter 18: Joe's Ultimate Challenge - Collector's Edition on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/3684320/Clutter_18_Joes_Ultimate_Challenge__Collectors_Edition/
Are you ready for Joe's Ultimate Challenge?
We just published Clutter 18: Joe's Ultimate Challenge - Collector's Edition on Steam.
store.steampowered.com/app/3684320/Clutter_18_Joes_Ultimate_Challenge__Collectors_Edition/
Save 10% on Clutter 18: Joe's Ultimate Challenge - Collector's Edition on Steam
Are you ready for Joe's Ultimate Challenge? Take on new block puzzles and split takes among over 1800 puzzles that promise to keep you playing for days and days. Randomly generated levels mean endless...
store.steampowered.com
September 16, 2025 at 10:45 AM
Published this on Steam yesterday. It's got off to a good start (for a casual game on Steam)
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An unrelated pair of people buried in cemeteries in 7th-century Britain probably had grandparents from West Africa
DNA analysis reveals West African ancestry in early medieval England
An unrelated pair of people buried in cemeteries in 7th-century Britain probably had grandparents from West Africa
www.newscientist.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:00 AM
An unrelated pair of people buried in cemeteries in 7th-century Britain probably had grandparents from West Africa
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When you are playing Forbidden Solitaire your sister is researching the game's history in the background and will send you messages about what she has discovered. And some of it is ... not wholesome.
July 29, 2025 at 5:06 PM
When you are playing Forbidden Solitaire your sister is researching the game's history in the background and will send you messages about what she has discovered. And some of it is ... not wholesome.
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Jobs:
Heya friends! We're hiring again. Two new positions just went live on our careers site. Get in on the ground floor for our next title!
🎨 Senior Artist (Principal)
🏇 Senior 2D Animator
Find all the info at leagueofgeeks.com/careers!
RTs appreciated. Share with your pals! 🙏
*slinks back into cave*
🎨 Senior Artist (Principal)
🏇 Senior 2D Animator
Find all the info at leagueofgeeks.com/careers!
RTs appreciated. Share with your pals! 🙏
*slinks back into cave*
June 11, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Jobs:
Watched the Minecraft movie.
I've been around a while, but clapping at the end of the film was a new one.
Unsure if audience loved it or just parents glad it was over.
I've been around a while, but clapping at the end of the film was a new one.
Unsure if audience loved it or just parents glad it was over.
April 7, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Watched the Minecraft movie.
I've been around a while, but clapping at the end of the film was a new one.
Unsure if audience loved it or just parents glad it was over.
I've been around a while, but clapping at the end of the film was a new one.
Unsure if audience loved it or just parents glad it was over.
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Lord Smith failed to declare (in the register of interests) that Otter Ports Ltd is registered in the Cayman Islands.
That’s 2 Freeports and 18 SEZs currently being implemented in Scotland, signed off by Kate Forbes with Westminster.
That’s 2 Freeports and 18 SEZs currently being implemented in Scotland, signed off by Kate Forbes with Westminster.
February 13, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Lord Smith failed to declare (in the register of interests) that Otter Ports Ltd is registered in the Cayman Islands.
That’s 2 Freeports and 18 SEZs currently being implemented in Scotland, signed off by Kate Forbes with Westminster.
That’s 2 Freeports and 18 SEZs currently being implemented in Scotland, signed off by Kate Forbes with Westminster.
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We've had a bit of a whirlwind week since we announced Forbidden Solitaire.
First we reached over 7000 wishlists in 48 hours, then over 9000 a couple of days later. People loved the trailer by @slicknicklives.bsky.social and we got some press too!
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
First we reached over 7000 wishlists in 48 hours, then over 9000 a couple of days later. People loved the trailer by @slicknicklives.bsky.social and we got some press too!
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Forbidden Solitaire on Steam
Forbidden Solitaire is a card-slashing horror game about unearthing the contents of a cryptic 1995 CD-ROM that should have never existed. From the creators of Ancient Enemy and Home Safety Hotline.
store.steampowered.com
February 9, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We've had a bit of a whirlwind week since we announced Forbidden Solitaire.
First we reached over 7000 wishlists in 48 hours, then over 9000 a couple of days later. People loved the trailer by @slicknicklives.bsky.social and we got some press too!
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
First we reached over 7000 wishlists in 48 hours, then over 9000 a couple of days later. People loved the trailer by @slicknicklives.bsky.social and we got some press too!
Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/3414580/...
Bluesky is great but it's very different to Twitter.
For example...
On Bluesky, an Ant is an animal.
But on Twitter, that is a subjective fact, up for debate.
For example...
On Bluesky, an Ant is an animal.
But on Twitter, that is a subjective fact, up for debate.
February 4, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Bluesky is great but it's very different to Twitter.
For example...
On Bluesky, an Ant is an animal.
But on Twitter, that is a subjective fact, up for debate.
For example...
On Bluesky, an Ant is an animal.
But on Twitter, that is a subjective fact, up for debate.
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Looking for playtesters!
Our tower defense game Rift Riff needs testing. Right now, a screen recording of the game + your voice (no face necessary) is the only feedback useful to us. If you're open to do that, sign up here: forms.gle/obJArPwAbYwT...
#gamedev #indiegame #godot #godotengine
Our tower defense game Rift Riff needs testing. Right now, a screen recording of the game + your voice (no face necessary) is the only feedback useful to us. If you're open to do that, sign up here: forms.gle/obJArPwAbYwT...
#gamedev #indiegame #godot #godotengine
January 13, 2025 at 3:37 PM
Looking for playtesters!
Our tower defense game Rift Riff needs testing. Right now, a screen recording of the game + your voice (no face necessary) is the only feedback useful to us. If you're open to do that, sign up here: forms.gle/obJArPwAbYwT...
#gamedev #indiegame #godot #godotengine
Our tower defense game Rift Riff needs testing. Right now, a screen recording of the game + your voice (no face necessary) is the only feedback useful to us. If you're open to do that, sign up here: forms.gle/obJArPwAbYwT...
#gamedev #indiegame #godot #godotengine
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November 22, 2024 at 1:37 PM
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1 month left to update Stadia Controller to Bluetooth (though I'm sure the drivers are archived elsewhere) stadia.google.com/controller/
November 20, 2024 at 6:35 PM
1 month left to update Stadia Controller to Bluetooth (though I'm sure the drivers are archived elsewhere) stadia.google.com/controller/
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Hey folks, are you looking for a job?! We're opening a bunch of game dev roles here at Rare!
Currently hiring for an Art Manager, a Principal VFX Artist and a whole bunch of 12-month internships which start in the summer.
It's an incredible team and an utterly awesome studio, so pass it on!
Currently hiring for an Art Manager, a Principal VFX Artist and a whole bunch of 12-month internships which start in the summer.
It's an incredible team and an utterly awesome studio, so pass it on!
November 14, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Hey folks, are you looking for a job?! We're opening a bunch of game dev roles here at Rare!
Currently hiring for an Art Manager, a Principal VFX Artist and a whole bunch of 12-month internships which start in the summer.
It's an incredible team and an utterly awesome studio, so pass it on!
Currently hiring for an Art Manager, a Principal VFX Artist and a whole bunch of 12-month internships which start in the summer.
It's an incredible team and an utterly awesome studio, so pass it on!
Erp. That reminds me, I've had that game sitting in its cellophane for 6 years...
i'm currently playing red dead redemption 2 for the first time and honestly i can't believe it took me so long to get to it, what an experience
November 15, 2024 at 10:41 AM
Erp. That reminds me, I've had that game sitting in its cellophane for 6 years...