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world1 month ago•125 min saved

UN endorses more accurate world map, nudging use of Equal Earth projection

The United Nations General Assembly voted to encourage, not require, the use of the Equal Earth world projection to depict continents more accurately, saying maps shape education and perception. The resolution stops short of banning Mercator but urges increased use of Equal Earth where feasible in schools, media, and online platforms, a move welcomed by Africa-focused advocates who say the new map better reflects Africa’s true size.

via AP News|

#africa #cartography #equal-earth

gaming5 months ago•16 min saved

How Mario Kart World’s map guides players through a vast, connected universe

A Nintendo UI/UX designer explains creating Mario Kart World's expansive map by prioritizing immediate track recognition (tracks → roads → land), using palm-sized dioramas for icons, and integrating the map with navigation and loading screens to enhance immersion and help players orient themselves in the connected world.

via Nintendo Everything|

#game-development #gaming #mario-kart-world

geography3 years ago•5 min saved

"Insightful Maps: Revealing the True Size and Meaning of Earth's Countries"

A climate data scientist at the Met Office has created a two-dimensional representation of what the world really looks like, revealing that many countries, including Russia, Canada, and Greenland, are not nearly as big as we think. This phenomenon can be attributed to the Mercator projection, a map most commonly seen hanging in classrooms and in textbooks, which was created in 1596 to help sailors navigate the world. It gives the right shapes of land masses, but at the cost of distorting their sizes in favour of the wealthy lands to the north. Africa is actually three times the size of North America and also significantly larger than Russia, despite the opposite appearing true when looking at a map.

via Daily Mail|

#africa #country-sizes #geography

gaming3 years ago•1 min saved

"Final Fantasy 16: A Nostalgic Blend of Classic and Modern Gameplay"

Final Fantasy 16 on PS5 will feature a world map with areas that can be seamlessly traveled to, according to producer Naoki Yoshida. The game will consist of several large sandbox locations, each densely populated and fully explorable. The Hideaway will serve as the base of operations, where players can upgrade weapons and partake in other activities. Players can also return to previously visited locations and explore new side-quests.

via Push Square|

#final-fantasy-16 #gaming #ps5