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This week: Moonbeam streaming updates, Owncast setup guide, plus critical platform shifts as Microsoft sunsets Skype and Vimeo targets Netflix's territory. Discover why building on "rented digital land" might be your biggest creator mistake.
Indie Gaming
AI tools are revolutionizing indie game development—democratizing creation while raising questions about artistic authenticity. Is AI a threat to the human touch that makes indie games special, or a powerful ally that expands creative possibilities?
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Crazy Machines 3 is all about building ridiculous Rube Goldberg contraptions to accomplish simple tasks in the most complicated way possible. It gives you that wonderful "AHA!" moment when your ridiculous machine actually works!
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The 2TonWaffle Community is evolving! Learn about our shift to Fediverse-connected platforms, the new focus for our content, and how we're streamlining our approach while maintaining what makes our community special.
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Every choice in Cabernet leaves a mark—some written in ink, others in blood. As newly-turned vampire Lisa, you'll navigate Victorian society's deadly etiquette where a social misstep can be as fatal as sunrise, and your thirst for blood is only the beginning.
Platforms and Services
PeerTube's latest release is a game-changer for content creators! With slick redesigned pages, seamless podcast integration, and cross-platform verification with Mastodon, version 7.1 makes decentralized video more accessible while giving creators powerful new tools.
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Today Ghost has opened the ability to integrate your Ghost site with ActivityPub. This has been something the Ghost developers (and some talented pugs) have been working on for quite some time. Currently it's available to those who are using the Ghost Pro hosting. This option is for
The 2TonWaffle is a independent endeavor that covers alternative platforms, independent creators, and the indie gaming world.
Google has just rolled out their March 2025 Core Update, and the digital publishing world is buzzing with anticipation. This significant overhaul to the search algorithm comes at a critical time, as small and independent publishers have increasingly found themselves pushed to the margins of search visibility over recent years.
Ecamm Live 4.4 delivers smooth motion transitions, built-in PTZ controls, powerful audio plugins, and enhanced Zoom features. These upgrades elevate your streams with professional polish without requiring advanced technical skills or premium subscriptions.
In Cook Serve Delicious 2, you'll rebuild a restaurant empire through frantic food prep. Balance cooking timers, customer demands, and bizarre side tasks in this chaotic yet addictive culinary simulator that will test your reflexes and stress tolerance.
Looking beyond Twitch in 2025? From self-hosted Owncast to multi-streaming with Beam, alternative platforms offer creators more control and flexibility. Don't let platform limitations hold your content back - discover which streaming home aligns with your specific creator goals.
From DIY platforms to captivating indie games, we're building digital spaces that can't be algorithm-ed away. While Discord eyes its IPO and the internet chaos continues, our community proves one thing: creating your own corner of the web isn't just smart—it's essential.
Control plunges you into a secret agency in crisis as Jesse Faden. With a shape-shifting weapon and telekinetic powers, battle possessed agents while unraveling supernatural mysteries in this mind-bending masterpiece of paranormal action.
In the rush to escape toxic platforms, we often overwhelm newcomers to the Fediverse. Patient migration works better: start with tech-savvy allies, create visual guides, and match interests to specific instances. Remember, building sustainable communities is a marathon, not a sprint.
Elgato's Marketplace Connect plugin transforms OBS setup from hours to minutes. Browse ready-made scenes, install with a simple wizard, and go live with professional quality instantly—no more technical headaches, just creative streaming.
Twitch's latest bombshell announcement limits highlight storage to 100 hours, affecting content creators starting April 19, 2025. While only impacting 0.5% of streamers, this change signals a crucial shift in content preservation strategies for the platform's most dedicated creators.
Experience the first two hours of Citizen Sleeper 2, where synthetic dreams meet harsh reality in a story-driven sci-fi RPG that challenges players to navigate survival, identity, and betrayal through strategic dice rolls and meaningful choices in the darkest corners of space.
Discover how the latest developments in the ATProto ecosystem and Beam's multistreaming capabilities are reshaping independent content creation, plus dive into our review of Children of Morta and uncover the haunting beauty of Signalis in this week's hidden gem spotlight.
Reddit's going premium, folks! CEO Steve Huffman just announced they're putting some subreddits behind a paywall in 2025. Because apparently, the front page of the internet needs a VIP section. What's next - paying to upvote? Get ready for the internet's next great dumpster fire! 🍿
