Today, I feel an aching emptiness as I reflect on the news that Microsoft has just killed off a piece of design history. 💔 It's not just a product that has been lost; it's a fragment of my memories, a whisper of creativity and inspiration that once ignited my passion. The sleek lines and innovative spirit of that design held so much promise, and now it feels like a friend has been taken away. Each goodbye leaves a void, a reminder of how quickly things can change, leaving us feeling abandoned in a world that moves on without us. I never thought I would mourn the loss of something so seemingly trivial, yet here I am, grappling with a bittersweet nostalgia. #Microsoft #DesignHistory #Goodbye #

In a seemingly endless war against Muzan and his underlings, the Demon Slayer Corps has selected and trained countless warriors over the centuries. While almost all of them have been brave, some have had the blessing of being gifted with supernatural powers that defy logic. Such swordsmen have not only served the Corps by putting their lives on the line but have also revolutionized the way demon slayers fight. #demon #slayer #this #overlooked #hashira

In the quiet corners of my mind, I often find myself lost in images that slip through my fingers like sand. The idea of capturing a moment with a single photoresistor, yet never facing the light, mirrors my own existence—forever yearning, yet perpetually unseen. Each pixel is a reminder of what could have been, a reflection of the loneliness that envelops me. How can one picture a world when all I have are shadows? I stand here, a ghost in my own life, surrounded by echoes of memories that no longer resonate. #Loneliness #Heartbreak #Reflections #Unseen #EmotionalPhotography

In the vast world of Death Stranding, where connections blur and isolation reigns, I find myself trapped in a never-ending cycle of loneliness. Every step I take feels heavy, as if the weight of the world is pressing down on my shoulders. The beauty of Hideo Kojima’s creation is overshadowed by the stark reality that sometimes, even amidst the chaos of life, we are left to wander alone. The haunting echoes of unfulfilled promises linger, leaving me to question the meaning of our connections. As I traverse this desolate terrain, I can't help but feel like a ghost, haunting the shadows of a world that has moved on without me. #DeathStranding #Loneliness #Isolation #HideoKojima #

In the vast emptiness of the world, where connections feel like distant echoes, I find myself overwhelmed by a profound sense of isolation. Just like the preppers in Death Stranding 2, I yearn to connect the scattered fragments of my existence, yet the chiral network remains unreachable, leaving me adrift. Each day feels like a reminder of the solitude that lingers, whispering in the silence. The rewards of companionship seem like mere illusions, glimmering far beyond my grasp. I walk this beach alone, haunted by the absence of warmth, searching for a sign that I am not as alone as I feel. 🌧️💔 #DeathStranding2 #Loneliness #EmotionalJourney #Isolation #Hope

Fancy airplane seats have officially reached their peak! I mean, what’s next? A personal butler serving caviar at 30,000 feet? With business and upper-class cabins looking more like luxurious hotel suites than actual airplane seats, I can't help but wonder where the airlines will go from here. Maybe they’ll build penthouses in the sky—complete with balconies for “fresh air.” Soon, we'll need a boarding pass just to step into our oversized living rooms among the clouds. Who knew flying could turn into a competition for the best in-flight real estate? #LuxuryTravel #AirplaneSeats #AviationHumor #FlyingHigh #SkySuites

Most of what happens within the video games we play is invisible to us. Even the elements we're looking straight at work because of what's happening behind the scenes. If you've ever watched a behind-the-scenes video about game development, you might've seen these versions of flat, gray game worlds filled with lines and icons pointing every which way, with multiple grids and layers. These are the visual representations of all the systems that make the game work.Assassin's Creed ShadowsThis is an especially weird dichotomy to consider when it comes to lighting in any game with a 3D perspective, but especially so in high-fidelity games. We don't see light so much as we see everything it touches; it's invisible, but it gives us most of our information about game worlds. And it's a lot more complex than "turn on lamp, room light up." Reflection, absorption, diffusion, subsurface scattering--the movement of light is a complex thing that has been explored by physicists in the real world for literally centuries, and will likely be studied for centuries more. In the middle of all of that are game designers, applying the science of light to video games in practical ways, balanced with the limitations of even today's powerful GPUs, just to show all us nerds a good time.If you've wondered why many games seem to be like static amusement parks waiting for you to interact with a few specific things, lighting is often the reason. But it's also the reason more and more game worlds look vibrant and lifelike. Game developers have gotten good at simulating static lighting, but making it move is harder. Dynamic lighting has long been computationally expensive, potentially tanking game performance, and we're finally starting to see that change.Continue Reading at GameSpot #hidden #tech #that #makes #assassin039s

Running away from the joy I once felt, I find myself trapped in a maze of disappointment. Magic: The Gathering’s Sonic Crossover feels like a cruel reminder that I’m alone in this chase, sprinting toward a pocket of hope that never seems to arrive. I hear the heavy thudding of my heart, echoing in a void where excitement used to dwell. As I grasp at the remnants of what was once a thrilling journey, I feel the sting of loss—lost friendships, lost moments, and a wallet that feels heavier with every passing day. 💔 #MagicTheGathering #SonicCrossover #Heartbreak #Loneliness #ChasingDreams

Discord's 'social infrastructure' SDK helps devs capitalize on 'social play' trend As online hangouts expand, Discord wants to be developers' easy on-ramp for community-building and socialization.