Print Chess Pieces, then Defeat the Chess-Playing Printer

Chess is undoubtedly a game of the mind. Sadly, some of the nuances are lost when you play on a computer screen. When a game is tactile, it carries a different gravity. Look at a poker player shuffling chips, and …read more

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Python Settles Bet About Best Strategy in Children’s Board Game

Simulating a tabletop game can be done for several reasons: to play the game digitally, to create computer opponent(s), or to prove someone wrong. In [Everett]’s case, he used Python to prove which adult was right about basic strategy in …read more

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Building A Vector Graphics Machine From Scratch Including The CRT

Over the years we’ve seen quite a few projects involving vector graphics, but the spaceship game created by [Mark Aren] especially caught our eye because in it he has tackled building a vector display from scratch rather than simply using a ready-made one such as an oscilloscope. As if the …read more

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Among Us Emergency Meeting Button Becomes Reality

Among Us has been an indie gaming success story. A game built by a small team has, after several years on the market, become a worldwide sensation. Gameplay consists of players attempting to find the imposter amongst their ranks and an “Emergency Meeting” can be called if players need to …read more

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Atari bounces back with portable mini Pong table

Atari’s latest attempt at reclaiming relevance is by rehashing its original success story – Pong. Once a mainstay of arcades everywhere, the legendary game has now been shrunk down into a portable “table” as the Mini Pong Jr.Continue ReadingCategory: G… Continue reading Atari bounces back with portable mini Pong table

PlayStation 5 and PS5 Digital Edition vs. Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

The stage is set, the battle lines are drawn, it’s high noon and the pistols are out – however you want to frame it, Microsoft and Sony have both just launched their next-generation consoles. But which one is best for you? New Atlas compares the specs,… Continue reading PlayStation 5 and PS5 Digital Edition vs. Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

Nintendo brings Mario Kart into the real world with AR RC cars

Mario Kart is the latest game to cross over into the real world via augmented reality (AR). Nintendo has now unveiled Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, which lets you drive a little remote-controlled kart around the floor using the Switch console, dodging… Continue reading Nintendo brings Mario Kart into the real world with AR RC cars