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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.
Highlights of StocktonCon Winter 2026
StocktonCon Winter 2026 brought together Northern California's fandom community at the Adventist Health Arena, featuring special guests, artists, and vendors. Highlights included the dealer's hall with collectible merchandise and independent creators, various activities like video game setups and cosplay, and opportunities to meet industry figures and artists.
