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June 13, 2018
Pay what you want for The Humble RPG Bundle: 5E Dungeons, Hordes & Horrors by Frog God & Friends
Here’s the link. Offer expires 2018-06-27 11:00:00 PDT.
The horror! The horror! We’ve teamed up with Frog God Games and friends for another bundle of tabletop goodness. (Or, you know, evil.) Get a library of maps, campaign guides, adventures, and other resources to support the Fifth Edition of everyone’s favorite roleplaying game – plus Pathfinder, Swords & Wizardry, and more!
Pay what you want. All together, these ebooks would cost over $381. Here at Humble Bundle, you choose the price and increase your contribution to upgrade your bundle! This bundle has a minimum $1 purchase.
Read them anywhere. These books are available in HQ PDF format, so you can read them anywhere at any time. Instructions and a list of recommended reading programs can be found here.
Support charity. Choose where the money goes – between the publishers and the Navy-Marine Corps Relief Society via the PayPal Giving Fund. If you like what we do, you can leave us a Humble Tip too!
The Humble RPG Bundle: 5E Dungeons, Hordes & Horrors by Frog God & Friends
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June 11, 2018
The Curve Digital Publisher Sale is LIVE – Great Steam games like Bomber Crew, Human Fall Flat, and more!
The Curve Digital Publisher Sale just launched in the Humble Store on Monday, June 11 at 10 a.m. Pacific time! The sale will be live through Monday, June 18 at 10 a.m. Pacific time.
The Curve Digital Publisher Sale
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June 10, 2018
Review: EWin Flash Series Ergonomic Computer Gaming Office Chair with Pillows
OK, first off, for those who just came for the coupon code, it’s ACA. Just enter it when checking out on the EwinRacing Website (select from US or EU depending upon your location) and you’ll get 10% off your order! For everyone else, read on to see why you will almost certainly want one of these premium chairs.
While EwinRacing, aka EWIN or E-Win, may not be a name that is immediately recognizable – they were after all only founded in 2016 after previously being an OEM office chair manufacturer – it’s clear this is a company to be reckoned with in gaming chairs. They already have four major series of premium chairs to choose from, including Champion, Calling, Hero, and Flash, and also make a nifty tablet stand. Pricing is roughly in order from lowest to highest, with the Champion and Calling series chairs being in a lower price grouping than the Hero and Flash series chairs. The actual price gap between the least expensive chair and the most expensive chair is less than $200, however, so if you like one of the many style choices among the higher end models, the difference in price should not put any of them out of consideration.
For my own gaming chair, I chose the “EWin Flash Series Ergonomic Normal Size Computer Gaming Office Chair with Pillows – FLNC” model in white. It’s also available in blue or red. As the “Normal Size” in the name implies, the Flash series is also available at the same pricing in XL for big and tall individuals.
The box and specs.
The smaller parts, gloves, and assembly instructions.
The chair arrived well packaged in a single 24 kg/53 lbs box. All parts, including the required hex key to tighten various parts, are included. In fact, the package is so complete, they even include gloves, which you can use to protect your hands and help your grip. While we appreciated the touch, when my wife and I took turns assembling the chair – her in the beginning and me the middle and end – we preferred to let our hands breathe rather than keep them in the gloves. Our hands and the chair remained undamaged.
Overall, the instructions are really good.
The most difficult part of a relatively simple assembly.
Getting there.
The side bolts are in!
Although the full-color assembly instructions don’t necessarily use the best English, it’s so well-illustrated and so straightforward that we ran into no issues putting the chair together. Frankly, I hate building stuff like this, but the process went so smoothly that I really didn’t mind. I’d estimate that the whole process – which again, we did individually in separate stages – took maybe 30 minutes total. The fact that this can be assembled solo is a big plus.
Finished!
From the rear.
Another angle.
Once together, the chair is really a sight to behold. While photos do it some justice, it’s hard to appreciate how nice the chair is unless you get to sit on it and interact with its controls. The seat can be raised and lowered, the chair back can almost fully recline, there’s a tilt lock and tilt control mechanism, and the armrests can be raised and lowered and angled in and out. Combined with the removable and luxurious neck and lumbar pillows, you’d be hard-pressed to find a more versatile and comfortable chair. I know I haven’t encountered one.
It makes my other chairs look and feel clunky and pedestrian.
I wholeheartedly recommend this chair. It definitely costs a little more than your average office chair, but this is also well above what your average office chair is capable of. In fact, I’m surprised these don’t cost more. I’m even at a loss for suggestions for improvements. The hardest decision here is probably choosing which model and which color scheme you’d like.
Pluses:
Extremely comfortable
Highly adjustable
Attractive design
Easy-to-assemble
Good value
Minuses:
Hard to know what the real differences are between the various models of chair!
Summary:
If you’re looking for a fantastic gaming or office chair, it’s hard to imagine doing much better than the EWin Flash series.
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June 9, 2018
Review: Gogloo 10MP Video Camera on Glasses
We all know what happened with Google Glass. It was overpriced and somewhat aesthetically clunky. And then of course there were the privacy concerns. It was incredibly fascinating technology, but likely a case of too much too soon. People simply weren’t ready.
One feature of Google Glass that was particularly useful and well-regarded, however, was its ability to capture videos from eye level. That made capturing those special moments more natural and, thanks to the viewpoint, more personal. That’s the sole functionality of the Gogloo 10MP Video Camera on Glasses device, aka, “FULL 1080P HD Sport Digital Recorder Eyewear” (they really need to work on the naming). And it does it with attractive, versatile styling, as well as a low price. Five years after Google Glass, it also does so with better video quality.
The box.
The glasses.
Despite the low price, the Gogloo video camera glasses is still a premium package. In the box, you get the glasses themselves, a 16GB microSD card, a microSD to USB card reader, a hard glasses case, a soft glasses case, a microfiber cleaning cloth, two rubber gaskets in case you like a tighter fit, and glasses straps in case you need to make sure your glasses absolutely do not fall off (extreme sports anyone?). That’s a heck of a bundle (there’s also a microUSB charging cable included, but I can’t seem to locate mine; fortunately, that’s about as standard of a cable as you can get).
Inside the box.
When the light is no longer red, it’s fully charged.
Operation is simple. Charge the glasses, insert the included microSD card, and you’re ready to go. When you want to record, simply press the on/off button for one second. The green LED will light and then after a few more seconds the glasses will vibrate. The green LED will then flash slowly and your recording will have begun. Short press the on/off button to stop recording. While this sequence might take a little time to get the hang of and it does take a little longer than I might like to get going with the actual recording part, it does work as expected.
I usually don’t look so good in sunglasses, but these seem to work pretty well for me.
The frame of the glasses is made of a combination of plastic and rubber in all black. It’s quite stylish and looks like a slightly thick pair of regular sporty sunglasses. The 1.8mm shaded lenses are polarized and meet or exceed all standard optical requirements, as well as being shatter-proof and impact-resistant. The lenses can also be swapped out with optional lenses, for instance with a Clear set, if say, you’d like to record yourself working on something indoors, like for a video tutorial. There are also Blue and Yellow lenses available if you’d like to change styles.
I really like how these look on my wife too. These are definitely unisex.
As you can tell from the videos, indoors or out, and with different lighting conditions, the quality is quite good. It records 1080p (1920×1080, 16:9) video at 30 frames per second. The microphone is sensitive enough to pick up both your own voice and any ambient sounds. While the number of recordings is only limited by the size of the memory card you use (if not just the one included in the package) and internal battery capacity (it lasts about three and a half hours between charges), each single video recording is limited to 30 minutes. Of course, it will seamlessly start another 30 minute video recording after the first one finishes. Most videos you’ll take will no doubt be less than 30 minutes each anyway.
An outdoor video sample.
Video file types are standard MP4’s, which can be used just about anywhere with just about anything. Accessing the files is as easy as removing the microSD card from the glasses and using a card reader (either your own or the one included) on your computer to copy over the files you want.
An indoor video sample.
If you’re looking for a solid pair of discrete, attractive video recording glasses, the Gogloo makes for a great choice. It’s inexpensive, high quality in both build and function, looks great, and comes as a truly complete package.
Pluses:
– Inexpensive
– Value-packed, complete bundle
– Memory card and card reader are included
– Easy-to-use
– Stylish
– Durable
– Interchangeable lenses are an option
Minuses:
– Does not take photos
– There’s a slight delay before it begins recording
Summary:
If you’re looking for video recording glasses with great features and style, these are the ones.
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June 8, 2018
Stardock’s biggest sale in 25 years: RTS All-Star Gold Editions – Up to 80% Off Steam games!
Between June 7th and June 20th, the All-Star RTS Sale at Stardock.com is discounting Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion Gold Edition, Ashes of the Singularity: Escalation Gold Edition, and Offworld Trading Company Gold Edition for over 70% off. They’re also bundling all three Gold Editions into one major pack for just $49.99 (an 80% savings), making these the deepest discounts they’ve ever had.
For those unfamiliar with the Gold Editions, they include the base game, their respective DLCs, and expansions in one single edition.
The following prices are in effect during the sale:
Offworld Trading Company Gold Edition – $19.99 (Reg. $73.90 – 73% off)
Offworld Trading Company Gold Edition
Ashes of the Singularity Gold Edition – $19.99 (Reg. 75.91 – 74% off)
Ashes of the Singularity Gold Edition
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion Gold Edition – $19.99 (Reg. $84.95 – 76% off)
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion Gold Edition
All-Star RTS Bundle – $49.99 (Reg. $234.75 – 80% off)
Players who head over to Stardock.com to purchase the All-Star RTS Gold Editions will be presented with a Steam key for all previously-mentioned released games, their DLCs, and expansion packs.
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June 7, 2018
The Starter Pack Sale – Great Steam games, plus get a free Warframe booster!
The Starter Pack Sale just launched in the Humble Store on Thursday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Pacific time! The sale will be live through Thursday, June 14 at 10 a.m. Pacific time.
The Starter Pack Sale
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Pay what you want for the Humble Manga Bundle: Manga to Anime by Kodansha
Here’s the link. Offer expires 2018-06-20 11:00:00 PDT.
This bundle is a Major find. Meet Major Motoko Kusanagi, Alita, Ichiro Inuyashiki, and a lineup of other memorable characters in a new manga bundle from Kodansha Comics. Explore The Ghost In The Shell Vol. 1-2, Battle Angel Alita Vol. 1 – 9, The Seven Deadly Sins Vol. 1-10, and more great stories that made the leap from manga to anime. Plus, score Humble exclusives The Ghost In The Shell: Global Neural Network preview and Battle Angel Alita wallpaper!
Pay what you want. All together, these manga would cost over $819. Here at Humble Bundle, you choose the price and increase your contribution to upgrade your bundle! This bundle has a minimum $1 purchase.
Read them anywhere. These manga are available in multiple formats including CBZ, PDF, and ePub, so they work on your computer, e-readers, iPads, cell phones, and a wide array of mobile devices! Instructions and a list of recommended reading programs can be found here.
Support charity. Choose where the money goes – between the publisher and the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund via the PayPal Giving Fund. If you like what we do, you can leave us a Humble Tip too!
The Humble Manga Bundle: Manga to Anime by Kodansha
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June 4, 2018
Pay what you want for The Humble Book Bundle: Pocket Primers by Mercury (Android, Python3, HTML5, etc.)
Here’s the link. Offer expires 2018-06-18 11:00:00 PDT.
More awesome ebooks for you. We’ve teamed up with Mercury Learning and Information for our newest bundle! Get titles like Android, Python3, and HTML5Mobile. Plus, your purchase will support a charity of your choice!
Pay what you want. All together, these ebooks would cost over $416. Here at Humble Bundle, you choose the price and increase your contribution to upgrade your bundle! This bundle has a minimum $1 purchase.
Read them anywhere. These books are available in PDF, ePUB, and MOBI formats, meaning you can read them anywhere at any time. Instructions and a list of recommended reading programs can be found here.
Support charity. Choose where the money goes – between the publisher and a charity of your choice via the PayPal Giving Fund. If you like what we do, you can leave us a Humble Tip too!
The Humble Book Bundle: Pocket Primers by Mercury
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The Devolver Digital Sale just launched – Big sale on great Steam games!
The Devolver Digital Sale just launched in the Humble Store on Monday, June 4 at 10 a.m. Pacific time! The sale will be live through Monday, June 11 at 10 a.m. Pacific time.
The Devolver Digital Sale
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May 30, 2018
SSI’s classic first person dungeon crawler Eye of the Beholder on the Commodore 64? Yes!
Andreas Larsson has reported on the Dungeon Crawlers: RetroGaming group on Facebook that he has restarted his efforts to develop SSI’s classic dungeon crawler, Eye of the Beholder, for the Commodore 64 (C-64), which would make it the first sub-16-bit port. Here’s Andreas in his own words:
“Two months ago I rebooted my efforts on porting Eye of the Beholder I to the C64. This time with Easy Flash as target HW. It has good emulator support and is widespread on the real HW due to the success of the 1541U cartridge. I’ve come so far into the development now that I’m confident it will get finished.
Big thanks to Micke Backlund and his team mates for helping out with gfx convertions. Big thanks to Oliver Lindau for providing the intro picture. To Lars Verhoff (Mirage) for UI-components and icons, to Linus for intro music.”
It looks like some of the special features are already operational.
Here’s a link to the video of the work in progress.
Will this open something somewhere else? You bet!
As you can tell from the video, where I also pulled the screenshots from, it looks absolutely amazing so far. Hopefully Andreas and the team can keep up this high level of effort as they continue to overcome the challenges in turning this into a full game. We’ll be watching!
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