If you take a step back, there is not much you have to know to understand Minecraft. What makes it interesting however, is the emerging gameplay. Read on to quickly get a basic understanding of Minecraft.
Author: JB
Bookmarks ❤️ Linkding
How do you keep your bookmarks safe? There are really good paid services available, like Pinboard.in, and then there is Linkding; a free open source project, perfect for your Raspberry Pi.
32″ ePaper on the wall
This is the first time I am doing anything with electronic paper, and a Raspberry Pi for that matter. The journey was fun, and quite frustrating at times. Read on to learn about the process.
Turn Based Games with GameKit
Making a turn based game on iOS that relies on GameKit and Game Center would have been a pretty straight forward affair if only the documentation was consistent, clear and without errors. Sadly the documentation is quite bad making things feel so much more complicated than they are. In this article I’ll first provide you… Continue reading Turn Based Games with GameKit
Writing Honest Code
The idea of honest code is not anything new. We are all to some extent trying to be honest when coding. However, conditions arise that causes us to cut corners, and that is often when dishonesty seeps into the code. And once it is there, it tends to stick around. Writing honest code is to… Continue reading Writing Honest Code
Switch It Up
I’ve never liked seeing a console I love being replaced; it bothers me that the move may be little more than financially motivated. At least I feel that is true for the Xbox and the Playstation – each generation bringing little else than more horsepower. Which is why I appreciate Nintendo. Sure, the lifespan of… Continue reading Switch It Up
Playing Splatoon
In June Nintendo announced that Splatoon had sold more than a million copies. I’m not surprised. Splatoon is a surprisingly well made game, and many Wii U owners hunger for shooter-like games. Since release Splatoon has seen two new game modes added to the initial Turf War. Let’s discuss these online modes, how they affect… Continue reading Playing Splatoon
WiiU Stamina
As you likely know by now, Nintendo is once again making money. Apparently, they haven’t done that since 2011. Surprisingly, the earnings are coming from lower than expected sales: Wii U sales totaled 3.4 million, expected 3.6 million. 3DS sales totaled 8.7 million, expected 9 million (despite the New 3DS). 63 million 3DS games, expected… Continue reading WiiU Stamina
Nintendo NX
When high quality games are discussed, it doesn’t take long for a Nintendo game to become part of the conversation. To my knowledge, Nintendo have been creating high quality games since Jumpman was introduced in Donkey Kong (1981). My first thought when I think about Nintendo is how delightfully playful their games feel. The entire… Continue reading Nintendo NX