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Some wide variety of picks for eclectic tastes :) If you have any recommendations you think I'd enjoy please drop a reply. ============================ * Liv
by joshschreuder 7y ago
Some wide variety of picks for eclectic tastes :)
If you have any recommendations you think I'd enjoy please drop a reply.
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* LiveOverflow (security/hacking/CTFs)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcE-kVhqyiHCcjYwcpfj9w https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClcE-kVhqyiHCcjYwcpfj9w
His Pwnie Island series is super fun and accessible for just about everyone about how to apply hacking concepts to a networked video game, with more in-depth other vids on smashing the stack, overflows, and lately, hacking JS engine.
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* Tronics Fix (repairs)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOrKQtC1tDfGf_fFVb8pYw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOrKQtC1tDfGf_fFVb8pYw
He repairs broken consoles, especially modern eg. Switch / PS4 / XBone. If you're interested in repairability / how these things work inside it's pretty interesting.
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* Helpful Vancouver Vet (pets)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEnS6HGyK1oe71sxbJuhcw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtEnS6HGyK1oe71sxbJuhcw
Tips on how to look after your pet, with a general focus on cats, occasionally dogs.
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* People Make Games (gaming industry background stories)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZB6V9fUov0Mx_us3MWWILg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZB6V9fUov0Mx_us3MWWILg
Stories on the stuff that goes on behind the games. How Neopets was owned by Scientologists. The history of a particular title. Shutdowns / layoffs at Blizzard / Telltale.
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* Middle 8 (music)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfeppgcy70ERp4gQrsYijsg https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfeppgcy70ERp4gQrsYijsg
Focus on particularly indie/alternative music - how influential albums were made, how up and coming stars are changing the landscape
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* Marshall McGee (audio design)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIoNgwHpavUi2UnC68cKgbw https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIoNgwHpavUi2UnC68cKgbw
He works for a AAA game developer. Focus on how to create engaging sound design, with a lean towards gaming, but also dipping into TV and movie audio design
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* Modern Vintage Gamer (emulation/DRM/anti-piracy)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFaPUcJU1vwk193mnW_w1w https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjFaPUcJU1vwk193mnW_w1w
Vids go into detail on how different consoles, arcade boards etc. implement(ed) DRM and anti-piracy measures. Also works on his own homebrew stuff, so some vids on that like getting Diablo running on Switch.
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* Summoning Salt (speedrun history)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUbO6rBht0daVIOGML3c8w https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtUbO6rBht0daVIOGML3c8w
Pick a game and run through the history of speedrunning a particular category in that game. How the record has progressed over time, major breakthroughs, glitches and the stories behind the records.