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technology2 years ago•7 min saved

The end of an era: MacBook bids farewell to its troubled past

The era of the 13-inch MacBook Pro, which retained outdated design features and lacked premium features, has finally come to an end with the introduction of the M3 14-inch MacBook Pro. This new entry-level MacBook Pro addresses many concerns from the previous era, offering a premium XDR display, improved speakers, and extra ports. While it's not a perfect solution, it marks a significant step forward in MacBook design and performance.

via Digital Trends|

#apple-silicon #design-philosophy #jony-ive

gaming2 years ago•4 min saved

Comparing Bethesda Games and Baldur's Gate 3: Insights from Ex-Skyrim Developer

Bruce Nesmith, former designer at Bethesda, discussed the difference in design philosophy between Bethesda games and Larian's Baldur's Gate 3. Nesmith praised Baldur's Gate 3 for its ability to recreate the chaotic and meaningful gameplay of Dungeons & Dragons, while Bethesda games focus on exploration and open-world experiences. He acknowledged that Bethesda games aim to allow all players to experience the content, while Baldur's Gate 3 takes risks by locking off certain content for a more meaningful player experience. The comparison between the two games raises questions about whether Bethesda will change its approach for future releases like The Elder Scrolls 6.

via IGN|

#baldurs-gate-3 #bethesda #choice-and-consequence

gaming2 years ago•13 min saved

Unveiling the Influences, Refusals, and Strengths of Final Fantasy

Final Fantasy XVI producer Naoki Yoshida discusses the game's departure from previous Final Fantasy titles, aiming for a more mature feel. Various anime served as inspirations for the game's design and tone.

via Anime News Network|

#anime-influences #design-philosophy #final-fantasy-xvi

technology3 years ago•2 min saved

Google's Struggle with Foldable Phones: What Went Wrong?

Google's Ivy Ross revealed in a podcast that Google held off releasing its first foldable phone because the design wasn't "good enough" and the team wanted to release a product that was "better than what was out there already." This confirms that there were two other iterations of the Pixel Fold before the one that was recently released. The Pixel Fold is the only book-style foldable being sold in the US market alongside Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold series.

via 9to5Google|

#design-philosophy #foldable-phones #google