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Nexus Mods is acquiring database and analytics site SteamDB
Nexus Mods, the company behind the popular PC modding portal, is acquiring SteamDB, a well-known database and analytics site for Valve's Steam platform. The acquisition aims to provide SteamDB with resources for long-term stability and development, while Nexus Mods sees potential in integrating SteamDB's data to improve modding tools and reliability.
Nexus Mods, "the biggest modding platform in the world," has just acquired SteamDB: "We don't take the responsibility of becoming its next steward lightly"
Nexus Mods, a major platform for PC game modding, has acquired SteamDB, a popular fan-run database for Steam game information. The acquisition aims to provide SteamDB with the necessary resources and stability for its continued operation, addressing burnout experienced by its original creator, Pavel Djundik.
"The internet we once loved is gone": SteamDB founders announce the community-run database has been acquired by Nexus Mods' owners
Nexus Mods' owners, the company Chosen, have acquired the community-run backend database SteamDB from its founders. The original founders cited burnout and a desire for a suitable team to continue the project after 13 years. Nexus Mods plans to maintain SteamDB's identity while providing better infrastructure and funding, exploring monetization strategies beyond traditional ads.
Is There a Letterboxd for Board Games?
The article discusses the lack of a unified platform for tracking both video games and board games, similar to Letterboxd for films or Goodreads for books. While apps like Backloggd, GG, and HowLongToBeat cater to video games, and BoardGameGeek serves the board game community, none bridge the gap. SavePoint is presented as a new solution aiming to consolidate tracking for both types of games.
Campaign Management in Obsidian
This article details how to use Obsidian as a powerful campaign management tool for tabletop role-playing games. It explains Obsidian's core functionality as a markdown-based database and provides guidance on setting up vaults, utilizing community plugins like Dataview and Templater, and organizing campaign elements such as NPCs, locations, and session notes. The author emphasizes the benefits of hyperlinking and consistent updating for dynamic campaign tracking.
