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#1about 4 minutes
Comparing European and US approaches to building code
A comparison of European and American building architecture serves as an analogy for creating durable, long-lasting software versus systems designed for frequent replacement.
#2about 3 minutes
The academic field of games and virtual reality research
Professor Johanna Pirker discusses her academic work in games and virtual reality research, highlighting the growing intersection with the film industry and startup ecosystems.
#3about 2 minutes
How game technology drives innovation beyond entertainment
The gaming industry's massive revenue fuels technological advancements in GPUs, networking, and game engines that are now being applied in fields like virtual production and digital twins.
#4about 12 minutes
Analyzing recent NPM attacks and browser market shifts
A review of recent tech news covers a major NPM supply chain attack, Google Chrome's monopoly ruling, and Atlassian's acquisition of the AI-powered browser Dia.
#5about 7 minutes
Learning to code by hacking games on the Commodore 64
The Action Replay cartridge for the Commodore 64 provided an early entry into development by allowing memory inspection and modification to cheat in games.
#6about 10 minutes
Exploring the cultural crossover of gaming, modding, and metal music
Game development has a strong cultural connection to modding and the metal music scene, exemplified by figures like John Romero and the soundtracks of games like Quake.
#7about 11 minutes
Using games like Minecraft and StarCraft to advance AI
Games have historically served as crucial training environments for AI, from the simple logic of Pac-Man's ghosts to complex strategy games like StarCraft used by DeepMind.
#8about 7 minutes
The future of open worlds and open story game design
Generative AI is enabling a shift from procedurally generated open worlds to "open story" games with dynamic narratives and unscripted NPC interactions.
#9about 8 minutes
Challenging stereotypes about gamers and video games
It is important to challenge persistent negative stereotypes about gaming, such as links to violence and addiction, and instead highlight positive impacts on mental health and social connection.
#10about 6 minutes
How to get started with game development using modern tools
Aspiring developers can start creating their own games using accessible tools like Unity for programming, Twine for interactive stories, or by modding existing platforms like Minecraft.
#11about 2 minutes
The importance of passion and creativity in development
The discussion concludes by emphasizing the importance of pursuing development out of passion and creativity, rather than focusing solely on monetization from the start.
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