Dr. Guillermo Power 
@gpowerf@social.cleverlibre.org
This is my fun social media account, I will post a lot of video game stuff (mostly old or cloud gaming) and some work stuff.
If I post an image with no Alt text it is because the image is just there for decoration and doesn't provide any extra meaning to the toot.
Mi aventura: http://gpowerf.itch.io/8-bit-island
Joined Nov 2022
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I appreciate all forms of old technology, especially if it's still got a function in the modern world.
Here, for example, is our landline phone from 1953, fully connected and working today.
My dream controller would have these features:
Gyro: I want to map gyro to stick, mouse, or native game modes depending on what I need. I want it to be flexible.
Advanced audio controls: The Turtle Beach Recon pad has amazing audio processing that is very useful and not a gimmick. It can do things like EQ presets, game & chat volume mix, mic monitoring, and a mode that boosts the sounds of footsteps so you can locate your enemies. This mode is almost like cheating! It works very well.
Keyboard: I usually plug a keyboard and mouse to consoles but if I ever game on the TV away from my desk I also want a keyboard on my controller.
Wired: I don’t care if the controller can work wirelessly too, but I really want a wired option as I prefer to game wired and not worry about batteries at all.
What features would you like on the perfect controller?
This is really neat :) The BYD Denza is not only a super luxurious minivan but can also be charged with two chargers at the same time for super fast charging!
God, I love AI language models! They are slowly becoming my second brain... well, third brain after my mobile phone.
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If Mastodon is too hard for someone to use, maybe it’s because they’re stupid. Which is a great way to keep out trolls, who are not know for their sparkling intellects.
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A quick heads up for those #StarWars fans who are also #Gamers & #Retrogamers
If you've ever played the X-Wing games, but have never heard of https://xwaupgrade.com/ what rock have you been hiding under?
For about 20yrs, a group of people have continued to work on, modify and upgrade the classic X-Wing Alliance, this work has spilled over to other games in the franchise such as Tie Fighter & work ongoing for the original X-Wing itself.
If you have the games, get the mod.
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Between GPT-4, the release of Claude, and Google finally showing off new ML capabilities, today feels like an important day in the history of AI development https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/14/technology/openai-new-gpt4.html
Video game preservation is a complex task, hindered by Digital Rights Management, limited accessibility to server code, and publisher disinterest. Without proper preservation efforts, valuable works of art risk being lost over time.
I'd like to see a video game archive equivalent to a film archive in the future. It can't come soon enough :)
Still missing #stadia
Never to be forgotten. #gaming #cloudgaming
Gyro aiming has been shown to be the fastest and most accurate aiming method for controller players, yet many games and even platforms, such as Xbox, lack native gyro implementation. Fortunately, there are ways to work around this issue using both hardware and software solutions.
For example, the BIGBIG Won Armor X Pro is a versatile controller adaptor that allows gamers to map the gyro to sticks, giving them gyro aiming for any game they desire. It works with Xbox, PC, Switch, and PlayStation, and can even be used on Switch, PC, and PlayStation games that support gyro without mapping to stick, behaving exactly like a PS5 or Switch pad.
Another option is Steam Input, a collection of software, hardware, and configuration utilities that Steam uses to interface with games. With Steam Input, gamers can map the gyro to stick or mouse, offering even more options than the Armor X Pro. Steam Input works with PC and gyro-enabled controllers, and is implemented impressively in the Steam Deck.
The XIM Nexus, a controller that comes with built-in gyro, is another solution that allows users to map the gyro to the stick, similar to the Armor X Pro. It can also be used on Switch, PC, and PlayStation games that support gyro without mapping to stick, and behaves like a PS5 or Switch pad.
Finally, DS4/DS5 Windows is an open-source gamepad input mapper and virtual emulator designed to connect PlayStation or Switch controllers (DualShock 3/4 and DualSense 5) to a Windows 10 & 11 PC. Like Steam Input, it enables users to map the gyro to the mouse, providing yet another option for gamers to experience gyro aiming.
Chinese GWM KingKong-based full-size SUV powered by a frugal 2.0L turbo diesel?
Where do I sign up? NOW!
This looks like a Toyota Sequoia-sized SUV with the power and efficiency of a HiLux. What's not to like? Perfect for camping families.
Praying that Europe will get this or the EV version of this sometime... maybe...
#mastodoncars
https://www.carsguide.com.au/car-news/is-china-coming-for-the-toyota-landcruiser-gwm-haval-reveals-p04-large-suv-based-on-great
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@gpowerf Beside stealing so many data, Tiktok's addictivity is such a big problem. I deleted Tiktok million times and ended up in app after max a few weeks...
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This is my fun social media account, I will post a lot of video game stuff (mostly old or cloud gaming) and some work stuff.
If I post an image with no Alt text it is because the image is just there for decoration and doesn't provide any extra meaning to the toot.
Mi aventura: http://gpowerf.itch.io/8-bit-island
Joined Nov 2022
