Well, considering 343 from what I understand hires contractors almost exclusively, UE5 is probably the only engine any of their devs will be familiar with as I don’t think the id tech engine is available for developers outside of Microsoft and I’d software? Though I might be wrong on that!
Oh amazing! Still hoping for native VR support!
Amazing! Sounds like it’s in a proprietary engine this time? Sadly means we won’t be able to use uevr to get vr working (though I hope they’ll add it natively).
A few things. Firstly, I don’t know how VPN usage has come into this discussion as I haven’t made mention of VPN usage. Secondly, I’ve just not had the same experience. I use a VPN for all my devices and have never had a single issue using Google and it’s services both with and without an account so it could be an issue on your end.
What I find fascinating about this whole thing is the almost universal simping that has occurred in defence of these large websites like Facebook, Twitter (X), Reddit etc. I find it amusing that people who would decry using these large websites suddenly need to defend them.
It’s pretty depressing to see how many people have been ignoring the genuine harm that can occur using social media. During recent filings in the US, Meta hid and defunded research that showed a causal relationship with mental health and social media usage in under 13’s along a myriad of other issues identified.
These new restrictions aren’t perfect and really should be reviewed in the future, however something does need to happen and asking the industry to self regulate has resulted in no meaningful changes occurring.
And yet in your own article it can be quoted:
“Search engines will not be required to implement age assurance measures for users who are not logged in to their services, according to the new rules.”
So I fail to see how you will be unable to use Google.
Please don’t spread misinformation.
Under 16’s can still access websites like YouTube and Google but will not be able to interact (i.e liking videos) and comment on content. They will still be able to view videos and publicly shared content.
At least from my experience there just isn’t the same reverence about the PM as there is about the presidency. We’ve had a PM who would catch the train for official events. A comedy group called the Chaser even did a skit trying to get a hug from the old PM John Howard which I don’t think they could have pulled off in the US.
Except as I’ve linked in another comment to this thread this is not supported by the peak medical bodies in New Zealand who primarily work with puberty blockers. Unless you’re suggesting that the colleges are “ideologically predisposed”.
I think it does somewhat speak for itself that we’ve had so few constitutional crises that the Whitlam dismissal remains as common knowledge as it does. It’s not perfect but our government does appear to uphold tradition and precedent.
The mostly apolitical nature of the GG and the judiciary has helped us against bad actors who would abuse the powers of government. I could only imagine the damage that could occur if we had elections for our GG. Imagine someone like Clive Palmer getting the role and being expected to not abuse it.
Oh I know! It’s the first line from the Clarke and Dawe skit “The Front Fell Off”.
I was just saying the next line!
Well, how was it un-typical?
No problem! Happy to post more if people want photos of Australian fauna!
Here’s a photo I snagged of some tawny frogmouths which had the misfortune of trying to sleep next to a construction site. Not the best photo but they are beautiful birds!
For myself? Definitely! But someone shouldn’t be prevented from playing a game because of a disability. Just like how Frostbite engine games have great accessibility options for colour blindness.
I think this discussion has more merit when framing this from an ableism viewpoint. Games having accessibility sliders to either slow down puzzles or enemies helps players who have a disability.
A game that comes to mind is Crosscode! You had options that could change the speed and damage for various things in the game. Was nice because sometimes I’d change the settings when I had been stuck and frustrated on a puzzle which made the game far more enjoyable.
Really disappointing. Standing alongside autocrats who are responsible for the deaths of hundreds of thousands of Ukranians. Even worse that he attended a military parade which is being used to spruik weapons.
Seems similar to Australia’s love for musk sticks! Thankfully I don’t think actual musk has been used for a long time!
I’ll second that anecdotal comment. I was at a fundraiser for Ukraine earlier this year and there was a lot of frustration at how the Palestinian Israel conflict has had overwhelming support with protests and outcry from the general public but the invasion of Ukraine has been met with far less observed fervour and protests. I would imagine other groups feel harbour similar sentiments.