IF Quake is an adaptation of Quake for a Zork-like interactive-fiction engine. It's a really cool and perverse idea.
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If Quake were Zork
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Enhance your video calls with XSplit VCam Premium, now 40% off
Video conferencing has become a necessity, as working from home has grown by 173% since 2005. With all of these people working from home, virtual backgrounds during video calls have never been more important. A virtual background is the easiest way to avoid cleaning up your messy office, add some creativity to your boring work call, and… READ THE REST
Stay smiling with the Happy Pack, the ultimate smoker's fanny pack
Whether it's a music festival or your buddy's backyard, a little cannabis never fails to bring people together. But your purse and backpack simply aren't designed to carry delicate smoking accessories, like rolling papers or filters, and if these things get damaged, your good time is bound to be a bummer. No matter where you're… READ THE REST
This epic bundle puts 5 of the most highly-rated software architecture eBooks at your fingertips
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