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How to become a golden age arcade machine collector and repairman - Reader's Feature
This reader feature details a personal journey into collecting and repairing 1980s arcade machines, starting with early games like Seawolf and Space Invaders. The author recounts acquiring various cabinets, the challenges of repair, and the vibrant UK retro arcade scene, highlighting the community and passion involved in preserving these classic machines.
A retired Microsoft engineer is training an AI to master Robotron: 2084, an incredibly difficult arcade game about a…
Former Microsoft engineer Dave Plummer is training an AI to master the notoriously difficult 1982 arcade game Robotron: 2084. Plummer, also known for creating Windows Task Manager and 3D Pinball, sees Robotron as a pure stress test of real-time decision-making. The project involves a live training dashboard showcasing the AI's progress and analysis of the game's underlying design principles.
