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The Fantasy of Cozy TechFrom the “cozy gaming” trend to a new generation of A.I. companions, our devices are trying to swathe us in a digital and physical cocoon.By Kyle ChaykaNovember 20, 2024Illustration by Ariel DavisSave this storySave this storyListen to this story00:0014:361x
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The everyday bickering amongst gamers is getting eclipsed by Low Sodium subreddits, nostalgic undertones, and a newfound appreciation for the artistry behind gaming. While realistic immersion, endless worlds, and intensive combat remain desired, there’s an overlooked and flourishing interest in the 8-bit, slow, low or no stakes, and artisanal... See more
Substack • The Rise of Low Sodium & Gentle Gaming
An hour of gaming at 100% attention > an hour of passively watching TV. Many games are also social, with multiplayer mechanics built into the core design. The most memorable stories are the ones we create and share with those who are close to us.
Jonathan Lai • The Next Generation Pixar: How AI will Merge Film & Games | Andreessen Horowitz
One of my takeaways included Robertson’s description of what constitutes valuable online space:
Edward Rooster • eSports, Communities & Storytelling
Participating in a collective display of nostalgia: Because of the game’s age and cult status, the livestream became a space of collective remembrance where people were compelled to voice their feelings of nostalgia, their own high scores, their lamentation of not having their DS anymore. Many comments were along the lines of “omg, childhood memory
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