Story 2014-09-02

Parkitect Theme Park Simulation Game on Kickstarter!

by
Anonymous Coward
in games on (#2S05)
story imageNot sure what you're doing at this very moment, but whatever it is, it's probably not quite as fun as designing a theme park full of roller coasters, icecream stands, and the rest. Enter "Parkitect" to relieve you from your misery.

"http://www.themeparkitect.com/Parkitect is a simulation game where you get to build a successful theme park! Design roller coasters, install shops and thrill rides, and top it all off with incredible scenery and dynamic landscapes. Management is key: you'll have to look after employees, resources, and park infrastructure. Fail at that and face the consequences! Unhappy cashiers might annoy guests, unhappy custodians will leave your park a mess, and unhappy ride maintenance teams will leave your guests a mess."

Looks like the game doesn't officially exist yet, but check out the kickstarter to begin, and the current plan is to get the game into alpha and onto Steam Greenlight/Early Access by August 2015. Below are some more follow-on URLs if you're curious.

= Kickstarter:
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1548960623/parkitect

= YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6BcFPjoz2-GHsoQelaav3w

= Screenshots:

http://www.themeparkitect.com/images/screenshot01.png
http://www.themeparkitect.com/images/screenshot02.png
http://www.themeparkitect.com/images/screenshot03.png
http://www.themeparkitect.com/images/screenshot04.png
http://www.themeparkitect.com/images/screenshot06.png
http://www.themeparkitect.com/images/screenshot07.png

[Ed. note: I thinned out the list of submitted URLs as there were too many, but there's a wealth of information, trailers, press kits, and more about this game if you are interested in pursuing further.]

TAILS opens an official public mailing list with archives!

by
Anonymous Coward
in security on (#2RZP)
If you're using TAILS, or just interested in the technology, or even thinking about getting on board, here is some good news for you: the TAILS has opened an official public mailing list with archives. You can find the new mailing lists at tails-project@boum.org, which is a public, archived mailing-list to talk about the non-technical decisions regarding the project. In addition the page mentions two other new mailing lists, but they are not aimed directly at TAILS users, but for promotion and web/soft/UI. Click on the "mailing list" [1] link to browse the TAILS USERS Mailing List archives.

More here: https://mailman.boum.org/listinfo/tails-project

Anand Lal Shimpi makes the move from tech journalism to Apple

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in apple on (#2RZK)
story imageAnand Lal Shimpi, founder of reknowned tech website Anandtech, has announced his retirement from Anandtech and tech journalism. His new challenge: an undisclosed role with Apple Corporation. This may seem like a small move in the business world, but Anand has the knowledge and credibility to take on an immense leadership role at Apple as time moves on. Successor to Tim Cook or Johnny Ive, who knows, but you can't help but think Apple has hired a gem.