From The Archives:
The Strange Evolution of OpenGL
Sometimes software is engineered. Sometimes it grows organically. And sometimes it's thrown together seemingly at random over two decades.
Video Compression Gone Wrong
How does image compression work, and why does it create those ugly spots all over some videos and not others?
Free Radical
The product of fandom run unchecked, this novel began as a short story and grew into something of a cult hit.
Charging More for a Worse Product
No, game prices don't "need" to go up. That's not how supply and demand works. Instead, the publishers need to be smarter about where they spend their money.
Fable II
The plot of this game isn't just dumb, it's actively hostile to the player. This game hates you and thinks you are stupid.
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