“This Is What AI And Greed Does” – Video Game ‘Preservation Service’ Myrient Is Shutting Down

“I can no longer afford to run the site”. Myrient, a self-described “video game preservation service” which houses over 390 terabytes of “organised collections publicly available for download”, is closing down on March 26th, it has been announced. Aimed at retro gamers and emulation fans, Myrient’s USP is that it offers fast download speeds and…

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The Nostalgia Factor in Online Gambling

Retro themes are everywhere in online casino games, especially in slots. Pixelated fruit symbols, chiptune soundtracks and arcade cabinet aesthetics are some of the design features used to play on the nostalgia factor. Nostalgia in gambling products isn’t just a visual trend or for fun; it draws on well-documented psychological mechanisms that shape how players…

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“I’m Just Enjoying Building Software With Those New Tools” – Yaba Sanshiro Dev Credits AI With Saturn Emulator’s Renewed Momentum

“The way we turn ideas into software has always become more efficient over time”. Popular Saturn emulator Yaba Sanshiro has just been updated with its own built-in save file converter, as well as a clean-up in terms of its UI. Developer Shinya “DevMiyax” Miyamoto has been really pushing the app in recent times, as this…

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