AIUI there’s been some debate about AI used as a “placeholder” after Expedition 33 released with AI content that they claim wasn’t supposed to be in the final release.
I’ve tried getting Windows XP games to run both in windows 7/10/11 and wine with little success. However, I have gotten them to work in Windows XP virtual machines.
I too prefer to buy from GoG, but I often add my GoG games to be launched through Steam as non-Steam games so I can take advantage of features like Proton and Steam Input.
If I want to take advantage of certain features Steam only offers to games you buy through them, I will buy through Steam instead of GoG. Usually when I do this it’s for multiplayer or save file syncing reasons.
Steam features you can use with non-Steam games:
provides SteamInput which allows me to use any game controller in any game with a lot of configuration options. It’s the best tool for that purpose I’ve ever seen.
provides Proton for playing Windows games on Linux (and I do 99% of my gaming on Linux these days)
provides VR headset drivers and tools for using different VR headsets with games not designed for them
provides a TV and controller optimized interface (“Big Picture” mode)
Steam features exclusive to Steam games:
updates games automatically
backs up my saves and syncs them across devices
provides multiplayer server infrastructure making it easy to play with friends
provides modding infrastructure, although not all games use it
provides tools for managing which version of a game you have installed
I picked up a GameCube at a convention a few years ago for $100 and bought a few games I missed out on as a kid. The pricing on the games is worse than the console (unless the game is niche, then it’s dirt cheap). I like the physicality of collecting the disks and using the console itself. I’ve always preferred buying cartridge over digital when possible.
The term “Artificial Intelligence” has historically been used by computer scientists to refer to any “decision making” program of any complexity, even something extremely simple, like solving a maze by following the left wall.
I mean first of all they want a list so they know you are in fact a citizen over 18 and also that you haven’t already voted.
Also the database includes logistical things like your mailing address for election related mail like mail-in-ballots, and your assigned voting location for states that do that.
Also it includes your party affiliation if you choose to list one so they know which primary you are going to participate in. It’s important to note the system of parties and primaries is somewhat informal because it’s technically not an official legal part of the system, it’s just people with similar political ideas organizing together to get their candidate a better chance.
Is all your music in opus?