Lines of Battle: An deeply tactical browser game - Lemmy.World

Hello World, Lines of Battle is an evolving, turn-based war game that simulates the Napoleonic, line-based clashes of yesteryear. It has excellent depth and the settings allow for quick or long games that fit the player’s schedule. The title supports ranked matchmaking, custom matches, or bot play to help get over the small learning curve. In addition, a map maker is featured, there is a quality community alongside clans (coalitions,) and the entirety of the game is free to play. An android client is also in beta for those that would rather tap and drag. I’ve really fallen for this little game, it scratches an itch of mine I’d long forgotten about and is also very approachable while allowing for a ton of variability. Anyone that has sat down at a tabletop war game will appreciate all of the possibilities while also being impressed at just how very streamlined the gameplay is. It definitely isn’t for everyone, but if you found these factors at all appealing, I hope you’ll give it a go. Have a great weekend Lemmy!

Robert De Niro and Lizzo lead celebrity reactions to Biden announcement - Lemmy.World

>Mark Ruffalo spoke about what’s next, and told his followers we have our “marching orders”. "No to Trump/Vance. No to the right-wing Christian religious takeover of our nation. Nothing wrong with Christianity; just shouldn’t be running a nation birthed from freedom of religion.” Appreciate someone saying this loud and proud.

Texas governor pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester - Lemmy.World

Anyone else remember the cold-blooded murder of Air Force veteran Garrett Foster on the streets of Austin? Roger Fortson, an active duty member of the Air Force, was recently killed by cops after purportedly playing video games at volume. As a veteran of the same branch, I am shaking with rage. Fuck this rising tide of right-wing authoritarianism.

First Look: Riven Gameplay Reveal - Lemmy.World

As an older, and increasingly jaded gamer, I’m having a hard time remembering when I’ve last been so excited over a release as this one. Riven is seemingly getting the gold-standard treatment with a ground-up remake that not only utilizes 3D (and VR) to give depth to the world but also adds new content while keeping the visuals near one-to-one. My favorite part of Riven personally is the excellent soundtrack, I can’t wait to hear it while wandering around and exploring this space all over again. Cheers, Lemmy!

The NYPD is using social media to target critics. That brings its own set of worries - Lemmy.World

Michael Hallett, a professor of criminology at the University of North Florida who studied the effects of “Cops,” said he viewed the NYPD’s forays into social media as a natural response to a digital media ecosystem that rewards speed and sensationalism. The proliferation of body-camera footage and, increasingly, drones, have made it easy for police to create their own reality series, free of delays imposed by the TV gear and network schedules, he said. “They now have a proactive and sophisticated messaging system that is designed and intended to deliver messages on behalf of the police agenda,” Hallett added. “In the negotiation for control of the message, that gives them the upper hand.”

Half Life: 25th Anniversary Documentary - Lemmy.World