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Efficient Render Passes — On Tile-Based Rendering Hardware

There are currently two major classes of GPU architectures: Immediate-Mode Rendering (IMR) and Tile-Based Rendering (TBR). The IMR architecture is older, somewhat simpler and more forgiving to inefficiently written applications, but it’s power hungry. Often found in desktop GPU cards, this architecture is known to provide high performance while consuming hundreds of watts of power. […]

Are Video Games A Waste Of Time Ep 753

English Listening Practice | Is Gaming Good Or Bad? Let’s Debate Are video games a harmless pastime or a mental health risk? 🎮🧠 Today’s lesson examines both sides of the debate, teaching you new vocabulary and phrases as we explore what both sides have to say. Are you ready to find out if gaming can […]

How to Play Grand Poo World 3

The underground world of creating and streaming Super Mario World-based ROM hacks continues to gain popularity. This popularity is a tribute to the creativity of gamers and the quality of the original 30 year old video game’s mechanics. Over the past decade, incredible ROM hacks like Grand Poo World 1 and 2, Invictus, and Dram […]

In Search of Exploration Games

(This article is spoiler-free.) In the past few years, I’ve fallen in love with exploration in video games. This mechanic is key in games like Outer Wilds or Subnautica. You’re dropped into the middle of a world and are given free reign to go anywhere, discovering many surprises along the way. I want more! However, […]