I've long enjoyed Christian Thompson's Python tutorials on YouTube. He's an excellent instructor. Even better are his livestreaming coding sessions, where he programs games in real time. It's useful watching him encounter bugs and figure out how to fix them. Part 1 is above, part 2 is below:
Watching this guy live code Frogger in Python is a great way to learn the language
Welcome to Brazil's Indigenous gaming scene
Araní is a game in development in Brazil featuring an indigenous hero, who sets out to save the Sun Tribe from a mysterious threat—and a sign of the country's growing indigenous gaming and game development scene, writes Wired's Gabrieal Leão. Walela Soeikigh "Kin" Suruí, a 21-year-old medical student, come from the Suruí Pater people in… READ THE REST
A game designer explains the success of QAnon, in terms of game design
Reed Berkowitz is the director of the Curioser Institute, which explores the structure and psychology of storytelling through interactive experiences — largely using games, particularly with augmented reality. As a professional game designer, he's been fascinated by QAnon, and the ways it seems to have exploited and subverted the tools of interactive gaming with almost… READ THE REST
Talking adventure games with Olivia Wood
Olivia Wood is a video game writer, narrative designer, and editor, specializing in interactive narrative. She works for Failbetter Games in London, UK. Her credits include Sunless Skies (writer, narrative designer and editor), Sunless Sea: Zubmariner (writer, narrative designer and editor), Sunless Sea (writer and editor), Fallen London (writer, narrative designer and editor), Where the… READ THE REST
Enjoy a pet without the mess with this robotic canine!
The world is full of reasons to love dogs. How could you not? They are cute, kind, thoughtful, and always trying to make friends. The world is also full of reasons to love technology. But is there a way to bring these two together? Is the world ready for robotic dogs? The answer is yes! Petoi just… READ THE REST
This Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle with Rosetta Stone is the perfect way to learn a new skill
If there was ever a time to refresh what's going on in that noggin, it's now that you're finally digging into new technology instead of the old hat ways you're used to. You've finally got a good hold on life, and now it's time to elevate your value. This Unlimited Lifetime Learning Subscription Bundle is perfect for… READ THE REST
Get a taste of van life with this unique living space for your car
Everyone's been seduced by the idea of camping at one point or another, right? Spotting the stars at night, falling asleep to the sounds of the woods, waking up to a sunrise … There's just something magical about sleeping in the great outdoors. But, of course, reality is often disappointing. Tents, in particular, can be tiny… READ THE REST
