This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-heart-rate-data-in-sim-racing-reveales-the-ultimate-immersion.
Adding Subtle layers of immersion to your sim racing rig can enhance your racing experience.
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With every subtle improvement, the racing and the rush get undeniably, thrillingly real. Your adrenal glands don’t know you’re sitting in the safety of your home and the difference between a digital track and a real-life race. And with the right layers of immersion, your brain becomes remarkably easy to convince.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/how-supercell-powers-its-massive-social-network-with-scylladb.
Supercell powers real-time cross-game chat, presence, and notifications for millions using ScyllaDB Cloud, enabling low-latency, scalable events.
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Supercell scaled real-time, cross-game social features for hundreds of millions of players using ScyllaDB Cloud. With just two engineers, they built Supercell ID for account management, chat, presence, and notifications, leveraging hierarchical key-value storage, Change Data Capture, and low-latency writes to handle massive concurrent events efficiently and reliably.

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This historic milestone marks the first time that virtual reality performance and DJ software for beginners have been showcased on a world-class professional st
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Tribe XR announced the world’s first VR DJ World Champion, crowned live at the DMC World Championships in Tokyo. This historic milestone marks the first time that virtual reality performance and DJ software for beginners have been showcased on a world-class professional stage.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/acnh-island-transfer-tool-communication-error.
How you can fix the Communication Error from the ACNH Island Transfer Tool when the solution on the official Nintendo forums just aren't working for you.
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Nintendo's Animal Crossing New Horizons (ACNH) Island Transfer Tool (ITT) is giving a cryptic error message. Hundreds of people had experienced the same issue, as forums were flooded with questions on this. I decided to resolve the matter and reproduce the fix. Here is a comprehensive guide to fixing the communication error message for ACNH using the Island Transfer tool. The error is likely due to the fact you can’t run the same software on two devices signed in to the same account at once.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/hdmi-licensing-administrator-inc-showcases-advanced-hdmir-gaming-technologies-at-ces-2026.
The booth will feature the performance benefits of three HDMI cable types across interactive gaming demonstrations.
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HDMI LA booth will spotlight HDMI gaming technologies with a range of demonstrations designed to engage both professional attendees and gaming enthusiasts. The booth will feature the performance benefits of three HDMI cable types across interactive gaming demonstrations.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-godot-editor-is-now-available-in-the-meta-horizon-store.
This is an early access version of the Godot Editor running natively on Meta Quest devices, enabling the creation and development of 2D and 3d xr apps
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The Godot Editor is now available on the Horizon Store for Meta Quest devices running [Horizon OS] **version 69 or higher. This is an early access version of the Godot editor running natively onMeta Quest devices. It enables the creation and development of 2D, 3D and **immersive XR** apps and games directly on device without need for an external computer.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/why-crypto-games-fail-but-games-with-crypto-succeed.
Discover why blockchain games succeed when they prioritize gameplay over crypto. Analysis of Off the Grid, Illuvium, and Chainers reveals strategies.
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Traditional "crypto games" fail because they prioritize tokens over fun, but "games with crypto" succeed by making blockchain optional or invisible. Three approaches work: hiding crypto entirely (Off the Grid), building AAA quality first (Illuvium), and removing friction with fun-first design (Chainers). The key challenge remains balancing entertainment value with tokenization without turning games into work. Success requires quality gameplay that can sustain itself independent of token economics.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/godot-44-dev-3-vertex-shading-2d-batching-and-more.
Many of the changes in this release are bug fixes that will be backported to Godot 4.3 and released in 4.3.1!
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Godot 4.4.3 is now available for download. This release includes bug fixes and new features. The Web editor, XR editor, and Android editor are all available for testing.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/godot-44-dev-4-interactive-in-game-editing-plus-much-more.
Many of the changes in this release are bug fixes that will be backported to Godot 4.3.1!
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Many of the changes in this release are bug fixes that will be backported to Godot 4.3.1!

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/gran-turismo-7-how-to-save-and-upload-race-clipsreplays-to-youtube.
Learn to save and upload Gran Turismo 7 race replays to YouTube. A step-by-step PS5 guide to sim racers to capture and share incidents with the community.
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Step-by-step tutorial for uploading GT7 races to YouTube.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/playable-ads-are-redefining-mobile-marketingand-they-actually-work.
The mobile gaming industry is booming, with gamers spending more than $100 billion each year on in-app purchases and downloads.
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The mobile gaming industry is booming, with gamers spending more than $100 billion each year on in-app purchases and downloads.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/do-a-barrel-roll-how-my-favourite-video-game-catchphrase-took-over-the-internet.
Discover the story of how the video game catchphrase "Do a Barrel Roll!" became an internet meme and influenced pop culture in unexpected ways.
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- "Do a Barrel Roll!" is a video game catchphrase that originated from Star Fox 64. - The phrase became an internet phenomenon with its own memes and even a Google Easter egg. - The influence of the catchphrase extends beyond the internet, making appearances in pop culture and other video games. - The enduring appeal of the catchphrase is attributed to its humor and shared experiences.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-best-weapon-skins-in-pubg.
PUBG Mobile is one of the best mobile games in the world with a flourishing competitive scene. Excluding its high-level gaming experience and stunning graphics, there is one more thing that made this game more special and famous & that is its end-less cosmetics.PUBG is an example of high creativity plus a symbol of endless ideas and schemes. All the weapon skins and outfits of this game are customized decently. These skins represent the research of a collection of different themes and events according to the latest seasons.There are several skins of all the weapons available in the game. Not all but some of them can level up to their final form that we are discussing in detail.
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PUBG Mobile is one of the best mobile games in the world with a flourishing competitive scene. There are several skins of all the weapons available in the game. Not all but some of them can level up to their final form that we are discussing in detail. The Fool M416 is the favorite gun of almost every pubg player, and the fool skin made it more attractive than others. The L&Q Chicken M762 is the name that sounds like this gun has some connection with chicken. The killing effect is somewhat like bones appearing on the ground.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/polygon-vs-ethereum-thats-something-new-or-maybe-not.
A critical reflection on Polygon vs. Ethereum: hype, narratives, and lessons in decentralization from a 13-year crypto veteran.
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Polygon is a sidechain, not a rival to Ethereum. Polygon team has done nothing to filter out spam on the network. The network has 117 pages of NFTs, compared to 12 on Etherum...

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/7-best-fallout-4-armor-mods-in-2021-ghw339g.
There are plenty of Fallout 4 Armor Mods on the Nexus. We have 7 of the best mods here on this list ranging from lore-friendly to modern miltary.
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This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-digital-hr-standard-why-its-time-to-retire-analog-evaluations.
For all the talk about the “future of work,” most companies still manage people the way they did a century ago: with opinions, checklists, and annual reviews.
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For all the talk about the “future of work,” most companies still manage people the way they did a century ago: with opinions, checklists, and annual reviews.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-best-minecraft-dragon-mods.
If you’re looking for a cool Minecraft dragon mod, then Ice and Fire: Dragons, Wyrmroost and DragonRealm are some of the mods on this list you should check out.
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Here is a list of the best Minecraft dragon mods: Ice and Fire: Dragons (3 types of dragons plus other fantasy creatures), Wyrmroost (many types of dragons useful for specific things!), DragonRealm, (action-focused with special abilities), Dragon Mounts: Legacy (various neutral dragons focused on exploration!), Dragon Survival (play as a dragon! 3 different types! also has its own official modpack called Dragon Survival: Young Modpack!)

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/logitech-g-drops-a-wide-array-of-new-products-and-innovations-at-logitech-g-play-2025.
The array of products and experiences included major innovations across PC and console gaming, esports, sim racing, and streaming tools, along with partnerships
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Logitech G PLAY 2025 is a live-streamed global gaming event that brings together press, partners, creators, and fans to explore the future of gaming. The array of products and experiences included major innovations across PC and console gaming, esports, sim racing, and streaming tools, along with partnerships with McLaren Racing, NVIDIA and more.

This story was originally published on HackerNoon at: https://hackernoon.com/the-essential-guide-to-sonic-characters-friends-and-foes.
Sonic characters are memorable as each character has a unique personality and abilities that help them contribute to the story. Here's what you need to know.
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Sonic the Hedgehog is a video game franchise that began in 1991. The series centers on Sonic, an anthropomorphic blue hedgehog who runs at high speeds and collects golden rings. To stop the evil Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) from taking over the world, Sonic teams up with his friends, Tails, Knuckles, Amy, and others, to defeat Eggman's robots and creatures. Each character has a unique personality and abilities that help them contribute to the story.

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1. Tomb Raider (2013). 2. Rise of the Tomb Raider (2016) 3. Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018)
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Since its debut in 1996, Tomb Raider has cemented itself as a cornerstone in not just the video game industry but in pop culture in general. In 2013, the first game in a new trilogy was released; it was simply titled Tomb Raider. Since this was a reboot, the game was an origin story for Lara.