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Everyone who’s familiar with late 80s and early 90s video games is familiar with dithering (whether they know the term or not), a gorgeous technique by which a 16 or 256 colour display can emulate richer palettes. Maybe the best examples are Mark Ferrari’s jaw-dropping backgrounds in Loom and the Secret of Monkey Island; go watch his excellent talk:
① https://youtu.be/aMcJ1Jvtef0

Since stitches ≅ pixels and yarn comes in limited palettes as well, the same tools can be employed in yarn arts!
② https://youtu.be/rNGUHJ4Q5Lc
③ https://youtu.be/WFFCBqSr124

#dither #dithering #crochet #yarn_arts #colour #color #colour_theory #color_theory #videoGames #video_games #gradient #gradients #Loom #MonkeyIsland #Monkey_Island #MarkFerrari #Mark_Ferrari #pixelart #pixel_art

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Hedley Lamarr Aug 5, 2025

#ממים #memes #צחוקים #Memes #history #היסטוריה #TLoTR #משחקיי_מחשב #video_games #Clair_Obscur #Expedition_33

Hacker News Jul 25, 2025

Steam, Itch.io Are Pulling 'Porn' Games. Critics Say It's a Slippery Slope
https://www.wired.com/story/steam-itchio-are-pulling-porn-games-censorship/
#ycombinator #video_games #gaming_culture #censorship #steam #porn

Steam and Itch.io Are Pulling ‘Porn’ Games. Critics Say It’s a Slippery Slope to More Censorship

A conservative group is targeting payment processors as “a weapon” to get adult games deindexed in storefronts. Even games that have nothing to do with sex or abuse have been caught in the dragnet.

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Patra Channel / 周防パトラ Jul 11, 2025

【エルデンリングナイトレイン】ボスをたくさん討伐する！　ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN【周防パトラ】
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PNlEKjA6qw

#youtube_Patra_Suou #Patra #パトラ #周防パトラ #Vtuber #バーチャルユーチューバー #アニメ #Anime #カワボ #萌え声 #アニメ声 #Gaming #雑談 #kawaii #Bandai_Namco #Bandai_Namco_Entertainment #video_games #namco_bandai #PS5 #PS4 #Xbox_Series_X #anime_games #playstation #xbox #pc_games #プレステ #フロム #エルデンリング #ナイトレイン

【エルデンリングナイトレイン】ボスをたくさん討伐する！　ELDEN RING NIGHTREIGN【周防パトラ】

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Beth Pariseau Jul 11, 2025

On a personal note: my bf and I are such cleaning sim addicts that he finally had to make his own game so we could play more. 😊 If you're like us and can't get enough PowerWash Sim, this is the game for you. #video_games #indiedev #indiegamedev

P.A.C.K. :: Post Apocalyptic Cleaning Kit on Steam https://store.steampowered.com/app/3286440/PACK__Post_Apocalyptic_Cleaning_Kit/

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Step into the wheels of a robot in this sci-fi cleaning adventure set after the apocalypse. Wash, vacuum, repair and clear debris from abandoned structures while learning about the ultimate fate of mankind, alone or with friends.

Beth P Jul 11, 2025