If you have a podcast:
Please just give me a bunch of direct links to the .ogg files, no javascript needed. Don't forget the transcripts and a donate button.
Oh wow, this company is actually working on a standalone VR headset that will run proper Linux out-of-the-box: https://simulavr.com/blog/update-1-simula-one-teaser/
Seems like the focus is on portable productivity (using the HMD instead of multiple monitors). Official input will likely be limited to keyboard, mouse, and hand tracking but I assume a community hack for existing VR controllers will be attempted.
Valve has put out a new video showing a teardown of their new Steam Deck console. The thumbnail literally says "You shouldn't do any of this." The video itself explains the (perfectly valid) reasons why, but also shows how to do it properly if you're gonna do it anyway. They also mention that you can buy replacement parts directly from Valve.
This is honestly a really great stance for a hardware manufacturer to take on the Right to Repair movement. WARN, don't restrict.
See, Apple? Is that so hard?
“Keeping trolls out of the Caves of Qud community”
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-09-07-keeping-trolls-out-of-the-caves-of-qud-community
Robert Yang on Quake modding history: https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/quake-renaissance-a-short-history-of-25-years-of-quake-modding
Gorgeous map work on display there. I especially like Alkaline with the Makkon textures.
Rez
Sylvhem
