# open world (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 6 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover open world. Page: Feed: --- ## [Agent 64: Spies Never Die is pure retro FPS nostalgia bait](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/agent-64-spies-never-die-is-pure-retro-fps-nostalgia-bait/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ Designed to be very much like a slightly more modern version of the Nintendo 64's classic GoldenEye - this is well and truly nostalgia bait. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Bethesda finally fix the Skyrim Special Edition on-screen keyboard crashing SteamOS / Steam Deck](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/bethesda-finally-fix-the-skyrim-special-edition-on-screen-keyboard-crashing-steamos-steam-deck/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ A new update from Bethesda has rolled out for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition, and much like with Fallout 4, they finally fixed an annoying bug. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is out now with a big free upgrade](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/s-t-a-l-k-e-r-2-cost-of-hope-is-out-now-with-a-big-free-upgrade/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Cost of Hope is the first major expansion for the open-world shooter, bringing with it a huge free upgrade for all owners. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [SKINFACE is a gruesome stealth game where you steal faces](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/skinface-is-a-gruesome-stealth-game-where-you-steal-faces/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ SKINFACE is a gruesome upcoming horror-thriller where you become a faceless hitman with a special skill: stealing people's faces. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [How to Get Better at Mobile Games Without Spending Every Day Grinding](https://www.dailygame.net/how-to-get-better-at-mobile-games-without-spending-every-day-grinding/) _2026-08-20 · Sara · Daily Game_ Mobile gaming has evolved far beyond quick five-minute sessions. Many of today’s most popular titles feature competitive ranked modes, cooperative raids, seasonal events, character progression, and long-term goals that can take weeks or even months to complete. While dedication certainly helps, becoming a better player isn’t about spending every spare hour grinding. The smartest players \[…\] The… ## [Monke bullet heaven survivor-like chaos will come in 2027 with Gorilla Tag Contagion](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/monke-bullet-heaven-survivor-like-chaos-will-come-in-2027-with-gorilla-tag-contagion/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ The very popular VR game Gorilla Tag is getting a spin-off for PC and consoles named Gorilla Tag Contagion, a co-op survival roguelite. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [The impressive Sandustry already hit 100K sales with an early multiplayer mod out now](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-impressive-sandustry-already-hit-100k-sales-with-an-early-multiplayer-mod-out-now/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ Released only a week ago, publisher Hooded Horse sent word that Sandustry has managed to hit over 100K sales already which is mighty impressive. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Live-action sci-fi horror game PRECOGNITION sounds rad from Sam Barlow](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/live-action-sci-fi-horror-game-precognition-sounds-rad-from-sam-barlow/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ PRECOGNITION is the latest from Immortality and Her Story creator, Sam Barlow. a cinematic sci-fi horror game featuring live-action sequences. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [The Loopler is a roguelite deckbuilder about a slot car driving in mesmerizing loops](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/the-loopler-is-a-roguelite-deckbuilder-about-a-slot-car-driving-in-mesmerizing-loops/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ You love a good numbers-go-up dopamine hit right? How about with a slot car driving in loops while you power it up with game-changing cards. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Space bullet heaven roguelike Sublight arrives September 15](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/space-bullet-heaven-roguelike-sublight-arrives-september-15/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ With a demo I really liked and played a lot of, the space bullet heaven roguelike Sublight is set to warp into Early Access on September 15th. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/1R4Uo2asdLnm) _2026-08-20 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [Dominocalypse brings some clever ideas to puzzle roguelikes with dominoes](https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/08/dominocalypse-brings-some-clever-ideas-to-puzzle-roguelikes-with-dominoes/) _2026-08-20 · Liam Squires-Hand · GamingOnLinux Latest Articles_ Dominocalypse clearly takes some inspiration from Balatro and many other score-chasing roguelikes, but the dominoes spin is pretty darn clever. Read the full article on GamingOnLinux . ## [Top 30 Best PSP RPGs of All Time](https://www.dailygame.net/top-30-best-psp-rpgs-of-all-time/) _2026-08-19 · Sophie · Daily Game_ When Sony launched the PSP back in 2004 nobody was quite sure how RPGs would translate to a handheld. Turns out they translated beautifully. The system’s beefy hardware for its era meant developers could pack in full 3D battle systems, orchestral soundtracks, and anime cutscenes without much compromise. What really set the PSP apart though \[…\] The post Top 30 Best PSP RPGs of All Time appeared… ## [Why Live Casino Games Are Becoming More Like Multiplayer Video Games](https://www.dailygame.net/why-live-casino-games-are-becoming-more-like-multiplayer-video-games/) _2026-08-18 · Sara · Daily Game_ Online entertainment is becoming increasingly interactive. Players no longer want to simply press a button and wait for a result. They expect responsive interfaces, real time communication, strong visual presentation and an experience that makes them feel connected to other people. This shift is especially visible in live casino games. Traditional online casino titles were \[…\] The post Why Live… ## [Decoding UFC Odds: How Style Matchups Shape Fight Night Expectations](https://www.dailygame.net/decoding-ufc-odds-how-style-matchups-shape-fight-night-expectations/) _2026-08-18 · Sara · Daily Game_ In mixed martial arts, odds represent more than just a fighter’s win-loss record; they encapsulate the nuanced interplay of fighting styles and strategic matchups. For fans and analysts alike, understanding how these odds reflect stylistic dynamics offers a clearer lens through which to anticipate fight night outcomes and identify key moments that could determine victory. \[…\] The post Decoding UFC… ## [How to Prototype 3D Game Levels Between Greyboxing and the Final Art Pass](https://www.dailygame.net/how-to-prototype-3d-game-levels-between-greyboxing-and-the-final-art-pass/) _2026-08-17 · Sara · Daily Game_ After greyboxing, add temporary recognizable props to test scale, sightlines, navigation, density, and visual hierarchy before investing in final environment art. A greyboxed level can tell a developer whether the player can move through a space. It cannot always tell them whether the space feels like a real place. A corridor made from plain cubes \[…\] The post How to Prototype 3D Game Levels… ## [How Casino Minigames Make Open Worlds Feel More Believable](https://www.dailygame.net/casino-minigames-open-world-believability/) _2026-08-17 · Sara · Daily Game_ The most convincing open worlds are not always the largest. They are the ones that appear to function when the player is not looking. A saloon keeps dealing poker hands, a casino enforces its limits and a backroom gambling den follows customs that existed before the protagonist walked through the door. That is why casino \[…\] The post How Casino Minigames Make Open Worlds Feel More Believable… ## [Gaming and Sports Continue to Share More Than Ever](https://www.dailygame.net/gaming-and-sports-continue-to-share-more-than-ever/) _2026-08-17 · Sara · Daily Game_ Watch the basketball, check a couple of stats during a timeout, argue over your fantasy team, then squeeze in a game of NBA 2K later that night. For plenty of fans, that’s just a normal day. Gaming and sports used to feel like separate hobbies. Not anymore. Athletes stream games, broadcasters borrow gaming graphics, and \[…\] The post Gaming and Sports Continue to Share More Than Ever appeared first… ## [Blog 1030: Jade Empire](https://raodaozao.net/2026/08/16/blog-1030/) _2026-08-16 · Rao Dao Zao · Rao Dao Zao_ Legally Distinct Fantasy China. ## [Ozilda’s Summon Odds: Why Gacha Pulls Hook Your Brain](https://www.dailygame.net/echoes-of-oz-summon-psychology/) _2026-08-14 · Sara · Daily Game_ Ozilda the Wicked showed up in RAID: Shadow Legends this week, and the Echoes of Oz event dungeon boss has half of Telaria’s Discord servers running summon calculators before they’ve even logged in. HellHades posted early speculation on the event’s champion pool days before the drop, and the guesswork alone generated more engagement than most \[…\] The post Ozilda’s Summon Odds: Why Gacha Pulls Hook… ## [(untitled)](https://www.dailygame.net/minecraft-pe-1-22-0/) _2026-08-13 · Sophie · Daily Game_ SURFACE → TRENCH MCPE UPDATE WATCH · BEDROCK EDITION Minecraft PE 1.22.0Mounts of Mayhem The next content drop for Minecraft Bedrock pulls players back underwater with a tameable Nautilus, a far nastier Zombie Nautilus, and a brand-new melee weapon — the Spear. Here’s everything confirmed so far, broken down deck by deck. Get Minecraft PE \[…\] The post appeared first on Daily Game . ## [Realtime AI Arbitrage Terminal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/xEyV48AiczTJ) _2026-08-13 · **Sponsored**_ Realtime auto-trading across exchanges with scored setups, backtesting, and risk controls. ## [Finding Your Next Favorite Game Just Got Easier: A Go Get Games Review](https://www.dailygame.net/finding-your-next-favorite-game-just-got-easier-a-go-get-games-review/) _2026-08-10 · Sara · Daily Game_ Go Get Games is a game discovery portal. It pulls together popular titles like Raid: Shadow Legends, Genshin Impact, Rise of Kingdoms, and War Thunder into one browsable catalog, with a Play Now button on each so you can jump straight in. Finding games The catalog is organized by genre — Action, Fantasy, Shooter, Puzzle, \[…\] The post Finding Your Next Favorite Game Just Got Easier: A Go Get Games… ## [The Algorithm Knows Exactly How to Ruin Your Night](https://h4x0r.icu/blog/blog/blog/the-algorithm-knows-exactly-how-to-ruin-your-night) _2026-08-10 · LOW SIGNAL_ Last night, I made the terrible mistake of liking a post. Nothing dramatic. Just a random post about how miserable it is to be young in 2026. You know the genre: “We were supposed to change the world. Instead, we’re just trying to survive.” A few minutes later, I saw another one. It was about how, now that we’re adults, we can finally afford to build the ridiculously powerful PC we dreamed about… ## [Blog 1029: Say Hello, Wave Survive (Round 2)](https://raodaozao.net/2026/08/09/blog-1029/) _2026-08-09 · Rao Dao Zao · Rao Dao Zao_ It was a kind of so-so game and I'm gonna make sure it never happens again. ## [On the Eve of the Masquerade](https://orthopraxy.bearblog.dev/on-the-eve-of-the-masquerade/) _2026-08-07 · orthopraxy · Orthopraxy_ A Review of Impossible Landscapes for Delta Green that is really a review of the Person I Was when I first read it According to my DriveThruRPG purchase history, I first saw The Sign in April of 2021. My life wasn't in a good place. In the few months of 2020 prior to the lock-down I had systematically set fire to pretty much every aspect of my life--personally, romantically, and professionally. I… ## [Blog 1028: Sudeki](https://raodaozao.net/2026/08/02/blog-1028/) _2026-08-02 · Rao Dao Zao · Rao Dao Zao_ Sudeki? No, litigation doesn't seem appropriate. ## [From a Locked Room to Open Worlds](https://h4x0r.icu/blog/blog/blog/personal) _2026-07-30 · LOW SIGNAL_ From a Locked Room to Open Worlds: How I Found Freedom Online I grew up in Iran under rules that felt like invisible walls closing in from every side. As a trans woman, I learned early that simply being myself could bring danger. In the Islamic Republic, expressing who I was felt impossible in real life. That hunger for freedom stayed with me every single day. Yet my story is not only about what I… ## [Blog 1027: Gun Metal](https://raodaozao.net/2026/07/26/blog-1027/) _2026-07-26 · Rao Dao Zao · Rao Dao Zao_ Top Gun or Bottom Gun? ## [Giants in the Sky: A Forest Crawl for Cairn 2E \[Text Version\]](https://orthopraxy.bearblog.dev/giants-in-the-sky-a-forest-crawl-for-cairn-2e-text-version/) _2026-07-23 · orthopraxy · Orthopraxy_ A Forest Crawl for Cairn 2E by J. Carter for the 2026 Appendix N Jam. If you would like to support my work, please check out the paid version on my Itch page! (Link incoming, layout is not yet done) The Four Giants Each of the Four Giants each believe themselves to be the last survivor of their species. In truth, only one is active at a time . Roll 1d4 each morning to determine the currently… ## [Mossad: The Intelligence Service That Became a Legend](https://h4x0r.icu/blog/blog/blog/mossad01) _2026-07-21 · LOW SIGNAL_ the mossad story ## [Blog 1026: Two Worlds](https://raodaozao.net/2026/07/19/blog-1026/) _2026-07-19 · Rao Dao Zao · Rao Dao Zao_ Two Worlds Two Furious. ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8kg7v5QApZ2j) _2026-07-19 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## [I'll Believe It When I See the Repo.](https://h4x0r.icu/blog/blog/blog/x-open-source) _2026-07-18 · LOW SIGNAL_ X Might Finally Go Open Source, And Honestly, I'm Too Tired to Get Excited Look, I saw the headline and let out one of those half-laugh, half-sigh sounds that only the chronically online can truly master. Elon Musk just announced that, once they finish poking around for security holes, they're going to open-source the entire X codebase. No exceptions. And get this—they're even inviting third-party… ## [Congratulations. You Outsourced Your Brain.](https://h4x0r.icu/blog/blog/blog/congratulations-you-outsourced-your-brain) _2026-07-18 · LOW SIGNAL_ Remember when people thought AI would destroy humanity? Turns out humanity looked at AI and said, "Can you think for me? I'm busy." We don't use AI because we can't do things anymore. We use it because doing things ourselves sounds exhausting. Need an email? AI. Need homework? AI. Need a birthday message for your mom? AI. Need to apologize to your girlfriend? AI. Need AI to apologize for the… ## [Blog 1025: STAP Doing That](https://raodaozao.net/2026/07/12/blog-1025/) _2026-07-12 · Rao Dao Zao · Rao Dao Zao_ Lego of my stuff! ## [picoCTF 2021 | Challenge: Nice netcat...](https://h4x0r.icu/blog/blog/blog/picoctf-2021-challenge-nice-netcat) _2026-07-09 · LOW SIGNAL_ 🚩 picoCTF 2021 | Challenge: Nice netcat... Another beginner challenge from picoCTF. This one was less "breaking into systems" and more "convincing numbers to become letters." The challenge gives us a simple mission: There is a nice program that you can talk to using nc, but it doesn't speak English... Alright, let's talk to it. nc wily-courier.picoctf.net 49625 The server responds with a… ## [picoCTF : Warmed Up | When Hexadecimal Decides to Use Letters](https://h4x0r.icu/blog/blog/blog/picoctf-warmed-up-when-hexadecimal-decides-to-use-letters) _2026-07-08 · LOW SIGNAL_ Next challenge from picoCTF: Warmed Up. The challenge asked: What is 0x3D (base 16) in decimal (base 10)? Because apparently regular numbers were too easy, computers decided to add letters into the mix. Nothing says "simple" like looking at a number and wondering: "Wait... why is there a D in my math homework?" 🤨 Welcome to hexadecimal. The "magic" conversion Hexadecimal uses base 16: 0 1 2 3 4 5… ## [picoCTF : 2warm | Teaching a Human to Count Like a Computer](https://h4x0r.icu/blog/blog/blog/picoctf-2warm-teaching-a-human-to-count-like-a-computer) _2026-07-08 · LOW SIGNAL_ My CTF journey continued with another "dangerous" hacking challenge from picoCTF 2019 called 2warm. The mission? Convert: 42 (base 10) to: binary (base 2) Yes, after years of using computers, I finally had to sit down and politely explain to a computer that humans don't naturally count like machines. Apparently, using numbers like 42 is not enough. The computer wants its beloved 0s and 1s. 🙃 The… ## [picoCTF Let's Warm Up](https://h4x0r.icu/blog/blog/blog/pico1) _2026-07-08 · LOW SIGNAL_ picoCTF Let's Warm UP WriteUP NO.1 Category: General Skills Difficulty: Easy Author: Sanjay C / Danny Tunitis Challenge Description The challenge says: If I told you a word started with 0x70 in hexadecimal, what would it start with in ASCII? A scary-looking hexadecimal number? In the first challenge? Obviously the CTF gods wanted to make sure we know how to read numbers before letting us touch the… ## [Annoying Contrarians United-- the OSR and FOSS](https://orthopraxy.bearblog.dev/annoying-contrarians-united-the-osr-and-foss/) _2026-07-06 · orthopraxy · Orthopraxy_ Thanks to Yochai Gal and Josh Domanski, who both let me bother them with inane questions about this topic as I was writing this post So, a couple weeks ago I was in a situation at work where I had to sit quietly at a desk for an extended period of time--not my typical workday. As my mind drifted from the task at hand, I found myself instead pondering a question that has been on my mind for the… ## [Blog 1024: Hey Now, You’re An A\*](https://raodaozao.net/2026/07/05/blog-1024/) _2026-07-05 · Rao Dao Zao · Rao Dao Zao_ I ain't the sharpest tool in the shed. ## [North Korea Has a Better Open Source Contribution Strategy Than Some Startups](https://h4x0r.icu/blog/blog/blog/north-korea-has-a-better-open-source-contribution-strategy-than-some-startups) _2026-07-05 · LOW SIGNAL_ Remember when downloading an npm package only meant arguing with dependency hell? Those were simpler times. Now you also have to wonder whether your new dependency is quietly working for North Korea. Researchers have uncovered 108 malicious packages and browser extensions spread across npm, Packagist, Go modules, and even the Chrome Web Store. Because apparently one package registry wasn't enough.… ## [Congratulations. Your Tax Dollars Just Funded Cybercrime.](https://h4x0r.icu/blog/blog/blog/congratulations-your-tax-dollars-just-funded-cybercrime) _2026-07-04 · LOW SIGNAL_ There was a time when ransomware operators had to work for their money. They wrote malware, encrypted networks, built decryptors, and some even had customer support. Now, apparently, none of that is necessary. A U.S. government entity reportedly paid $1 million to the Kairos extortion group after its data was stolen. The catch? Nothing was encrypted. No flashy ransomware note, no locked computers,… ## [Burning Pages to Read By--GMing Through Burnout](https://orthopraxy.bearblog.dev/burning-pages-to-read-by-gming-through-burnout/) _2026-06-29 · orthopraxy · Orthopraxy_ It's been a hell of a year But today--today is a beautiful day. Let me paint you the picture: it's raining right now. I have the window open and a pleasant cool breeze blows across my armchair. That's where I am, by the way. I've got jazz on the radio, my laptop in my lap, and a nice rum and diet Pepsi to my side. I don't work tomorrow, either (I write this on Sunday night--who can say if this is… ## [Blog 1023: Xanadu Next](https://raodaozao.net/2026/06/28/blog-1023/) _2026-06-28 · Rao Dao Zao · Rao Dao Zao_ In Xanadu Next did Nihon Falcom a pleasure dome erect. ## [Blog 1022: X-COM: Enforcer](https://raodaozao.net/2026/06/21/blog-1022/) _2026-06-21 · Rao Dao Zao · Rao Dao Zao_ Take THIS to your leader! ## [Blog 1021: Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc](https://raodaozao.net/2026/06/14/blog-1021/) _2026-06-14 · Rao Dao Zao · Rao Dao Zao_ If Joan of Arc / Had a heart / Would she give it / As a third-person action-RPG/RTS hybrid. ## [I've Been Thinking About Starting Things: Lessons in starting open world campaigns from Skyrim](https://orthopraxy.bearblog.dev/ive-been-thinking-about-starting-things-lessons-in-starting-open-world-campaigns-from-skyrim/) _2026-02-14 · orthopraxy · Orthopraxy_ How many campaigns have you started that you've never finished? If you're anything like me, your answer to this question is probably "most of them." While I have started more games than I care to count, I can say with certainty how many have ended with a satisfying resolution. But when I specifically think about how many old school open world games have had satisfying tidy endings, that number… ## [Playing Storygames with Children](https://orthopraxy.bearblog.dev/playing-storygames-with-children/) _2026-01-26 · orthopraxy · Orthopraxy_ It's that time of year again for me--the semester turnaround. High school teachers reading this know well what that means. Marks are getting wrapped up and finalized. The next semester's classes are being planned. It's basically a mid-year reset, and a reprieve from what is the most stressful time of year--the semester's end. I always find myself filled with optimism at this time of year. This is… ## [Eating the Book--a response to 'We Need to Talk About Goodman Games'](https://orthopraxy.bearblog.dev/eating-the-book-a-response-to-we-need-to-talk-about-goodman-games/) _2026-01-10 · orthopraxy · Orthopraxy_ Look--I get that people have their opinions about how things ought to work, yeah? Especially here in the OSR/NSR/POSR space, people like their fancy interior covers with maps and tables. They like their two page spreads that are easy to use at the table. They like their Necrotic Gnomesque bold-text hierarchy. I should know, I'm one of them! But when I watched Ben Milton's most recent video--which… ## [Intentions for 2026](https://orthopraxy.bearblog.dev/intentions-for-2026/) _2025-12-30 · orthopraxy · Orthopraxy_ The other day, I wrote a bit about what I had been up to in 2025. Today, I want to spend some time manifesting my intentions for 2026. I have a laundry list of things I'd like to get done in the game space this year. Will all of this stuff actually happen? I dunno. But it's probably healthy to get them out into the world. New Modules I should probably start with the item I'm working on--a Trophy… ## [Year in Review 2025](https://orthopraxy.bearblog.dev/year-in-review-2025/) _2025-12-28 · orthopraxy · Orthopraxy_ I frequently find myself looking forward. Usually this foresight is a good thing; I pride myself on being a good organiser and planner. That said, I've felt a little burnt out recently--mostly professionally and personally. Whenever this happens, I find it productive to take a break from planning ahead and instead take stock of how we've gotten ourselves here in the first place. In this spirit,…