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This Microsoft Flight Simulator video highlights 40 years of PC gaming changes

The Verge

Microsoft kicked off its virtual Ignite conference today with a look back at how Microsoft Flight Simulator has changed since its introduction in 1982. map out the real world into a virtual one. Microsoft’s video begins with Microsoft Flight Simulator 1.0 , which was originally released in 1982 for IBM-compatible PCs.

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‘Myst’ in VR: Classic game to get a modern reboot with virtual reality debut on Oculus Quest

GeekWire

A new virtual reality version of Myst will be released for Oculus Quest later this year. The original Myst was the #1 best-selling video game in the world from 1993 to 2002, a “killer app” that contributed to widespread adoption of CD-ROM drives for home computers. based company behind the landmark puzzle game.

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Sharing my life story from a virtual perspective

Trends in the Living Networks

Last week on The Virtual Excellence Show our scheduled guest was not able to make it at short notice, so I thought it would be a good opportunity for me to share my own life story and how it relates to the virtual. To get the fuller picture watch the video, or if you prefer you can read a transcript below. We create tools.

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Valve sued by Immersion in patent infringement lawsuit related to haptic technology

GeekWire

If you’ve ever held a Nintendo Switch and felt it vibrate in reaction to something you did in a video game, such as land from a long fall or fire a gun, that was done via Immersion’s licensed tech. Its previous suits include accusations against Apple (2016), Sony (2002), Microsoft (2002), and Meta (2022).

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From surveys to video creation, how two Seattle companies used tech to help schools in pandemic

GeekWire

Meanwhile, Screencast-O-Matic , a small Seattle company that offers a screen capture and video editing platform, saw demand for its products skyrocket as it offered an alternative to Zoom calls for lessons, presentations and more. RELATED: Lessons from the pandemic: Top STEM educators offer their insights on the future of learning.

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Big Fish Games to pay $155M and tweak games as part of class action settlement over gambling

GeekWire

Big Fish Casino is a series of games like slots, blackjack, and roulette that use virtual chips. Founded in 2002, Big Fish has an additional office in Oakland, Calif. The payout amount will be based on how much each person lost while playing Big Fish Casino, Jackpot Magic Slots, and Epic Diamond Slots.

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Meet 6 women of color-led startups that pitched their businesses in Seattle

GeekWire

. “Unfortunately, too many people have just not had exposure, or any reason to meet people outside of their network,” said Johnson, who began her career as an analyst at Goldman Sachs before founding IFEL with her father in 2002.

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