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Just a little guy interested in videogames, reading, technology and the environment.
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My other account is @OmegaMouse
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How does data sent over the internet know where to go?
I saw a map of undersea internet cables the other day and it’s crazy how many branches there are. It got me wondering - if I’m (based in the UK) playing an online game from someone in Japan for example, how is the route worked out? Does my ISP know that to get to place X, the data has to be routed via cable 1, cable 2 etc....
Thoughts on a few recent games
Mirror’s Edge - This is a game I’ve been meaning to play for some time. A few years back I played the first couple of levels on a friend’s PS3 and recalled it being a fun experience. So when it went on sale for under £2 on Steam I couldn’t say no. It holds up exceptionally well for a game from 2008! The stylised...
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What are you reading?? (feddit.uk)
I’ve just started reading The Wager. I’m a sucker for ship based media, and I’m hoping this’ll be no exception....
The Lost Legends of Redwall™: The Scout Anthology released on Steam [20% off] (store.steampowered.com)
How do I brew this brick of tea? (pawb.social)
One of my colleagues visits China regularly and was given this tea as a gift. However they didn’t see themselves making the most of it so offered it to me....
What's your big "Oh, THAT'S how I do that" moment?
I remembered a good brainfart of mine and wondered if anyone else had one to share....
We live in a post information scarcity society and we still haven't moved on from capitalism.
Edit: Changed title to be more accurate....
Easy book to resume reading?
I’m starting to read after a very long time - it has been decades, since I’ve “read” anything properly. Can I get a good recommendation?
Former Volition Developers Form New Studio, Shapeshifter Games (www.gameinformer.com)
Meeting a celebrity (startrek.website)
Modder who accused Palworld of using 3D models from Pokemon games admits that he has faked everything (www.dsogaming.com)
Rest ink peace (pawb.social)
Re: Why don't people fight for their pirating rights? (www.reddit.com)
i was just banned from reddit for 3 days for “threatening violence” in this comment...
Ubisoft Wants You To Be Comfortable Not Owning Your Games (kotaku.com)
Any magazine suggestions?
I’ve been diving headfirst into the world of short story magazines and found some absolute gems!!...