Really cool details pop out after stitching together Artemis photos of Earth.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OdO_g1S_MBU&t=412s

The talk: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5jrq5rDI4dk

Enjoyed this shallow dive into XCOM 2's procgen worlds and how it didn't happen for the first. Has a link to a GDC talk for more details too.

How procedural maps became XCOM 2's biggest ambition, after Firaxis couldn't manage it in Enemy Unknown
https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/i-was-chomping-at-the-bit-to-crack-the-code-how-procedural-maps-became-xcom-2s-biggest-ambition-after-firaxis-couldnt-manage-it-in-enemy-unknown

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Also check out our cinematic launch trailer! It's high-res 2D art like the game, and it shows off some specific weapons, enemies, and player customization that's in the game:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PUmJSNV_34

(We also have fish and fur people and a bunch of player customization!)

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We were shadow dropped in the Nintendo Indie World Showcase today:

https://www.youtube.com/live/1DCtXFrB9OE?t=599s

Woohoo! Exciting to finally go public!!

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PSA: If you are annoyed with Steam showing you porn games instead of what you want to play (ie, you want The Witcher without seeing Wank Witches), then check out these content options:
https://store.steampowered.com/account/preferences

Or if you find Steam shows you games with too much clothing, then try turning off everything except the AO checkbox!

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Enjoyed this interview with Leslie Swan.
https://www.timeextension.com/features/interview-we-did-try-to-keep-forest-in-the-name-how-mario-64s-princess-peach-helped-bring-animal-crossing-to-the-west

Her career has spanned several areas, but I jumped to the Animal Crossing story to see more context for the "Iwata laughed at localizing AC" headline I saw, but they don't mention specific events or items.

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