We made it to the end of yet another year, and I can’t believe it’s Christmastime again already. Key Developments Even after the game was completed, my hard drive failed after four and a half years of regular use. Some content for Touhou Kichouden ~ Mythos of Phantasmagoria 2 was not saved to GitHub, meaningContinue reading “December 2024 Monthly Digest”
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Productive During Daylight – Why Daylight Matters to Me the Most
Like a lot of people, I always prefer to work in the daylight instead of the night when I rest. I always like to get up early in the morning so that I can tackle the things that matter to me the most. It’s always game development that’s on my mind during that period, butContinue reading “Productive During Daylight – Why Daylight Matters to Me the Most”
Every Annoyance I’ve Encountered During My Youth
This prompt asks you to name the top three pet peeves, or biggest annoyances in your life. There are too many things that are common to list and share with millions of other people, such as academic challenges and hardships, as well as the ones in public. In fact, the Mildly Infuriating subreddit has peopleContinue reading “Every Annoyance I’ve Encountered During My Youth”
There’s Only One Coastal Location in Pennsylvania, The Rest Are Mountainous
For almost the entirety of my life, I’ve lived in a coastal city (not technically coastal, but somewhere situated on the Great Lakes). The sea is up in the north, while the mountains are in the south. Most of my home state of Pennsylvania consists of mountainous terrain as it is located within the AppalachianContinue reading “There’s Only One Coastal Location in Pennsylvania, The Rest Are Mountainous”
Thoughts on Mario & Luigi: Brothership
DISCLAIMER: The views and opinions expressed in this article are solely those of the author, and does not reflect the viewpoints of Nintendo, Acquire, or any other entity involved with the development of the game. WARNING: This article contains spoilers for Mario & Luigi: Brothership. We don’t recommend reading this until you’ve completed it, andContinue reading “Thoughts on Mario & Luigi: Brothership”
Why I Prefer Summer Months
To me, summer is the most wonderful time of any year. The weather is warm, and the location you live in comes alive. To the characters of the Drillimation Danmaku Universe, Susumu Takajima likes the season.
How Smoking Led to Akira Toriyama’s Death
Over eight months have passed since the death of famed manga artist and illustrator Akira Toriyama, who was the man that brought classics such as Dr. Slump and Dragon Ball, and designing the characters for Dragon Quest and Chrono Trigger. We used resources from the U.S.-based Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically theirContinue reading “How Smoking Led to Akira Toriyama’s Death”
Why It Costs So Much to Buy or Build a Computer for Game Development
Computers are essentially what’s necessary to get into software development. To me, they are the most expensive piece of equipment that I have invested on. When I built my current workstation that I’ve been using for the past four years, it was over $1,500 from a student loan I had during the autumn 2020 semester.Continue reading “Why It Costs So Much to Buy or Build a Computer for Game Development”
VTuber Ciel Chandelleur of Studio Emiko Going On Indefinite Social Media Activity Hiatus Hours After Announcing Possible Debut Date
Studio Emiko announced yesterday on November 6 that Ciel Chandelleur, a VTuber produced by the company with a possible debut date on November 23 or 24, announced a sudden indefinite hiatus from social media activities. In the announcement, Ciel used the detail of overzealous vampire hunters going after her as a creative euphemism for herContinue reading “VTuber Ciel Chandelleur of Studio Emiko Going On Indefinite Social Media Activity Hiatus Hours After Announcing Possible Debut Date”
If You’re Gonna Become a Programmer, Math and Algebra are the Key
If you’re a computer programmer, mathematics will become a key part of what you do. And so will algebra. This is especially true if you’re creating a video game. When I was in school, mathematics seemed to interest me the most, unlike most other subjects typically taught. Pretty much every aspect taught in all gradeContinue reading “If You’re Gonna Become a Programmer, Math and Algebra are the Key”
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