Out of the Park Baseball offers deep baseball simulation
The author reports over 2,300 hours on the Steam version, noting the game stays engaging even when his team
In a personal essay the writer describes Out of the Park Baseball (OOTP) as the game he has invested the most time in, logging roughly 2,300 hours on Steam. He praises the title’s depth and realism, saying it keeps him interested regardless of real‑world team performance, even when the Mets are poor. The simulation’s detailed management tools and historical accuracy allow him to enjoy baseball on his own terms, making OOTP a long‑term hobby.
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Engram sampler uses AI to remix audio
Music startup Thoughtful Things has opened a Kickstarter for Engram, its first instrument. Engram is a sampler and groovebox that processes incoming audio through an AI model, deliberately distorting it and generating new, hallucinatory sounds. The campaign positions the device as a tool for experimental musicians who want unpredictable, AI‑driven textures in their productions.
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Anthropic CEO to dine with former President Trump
Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei is scheduled for a one‑on‑one dinner with Donald Trump. The meeting will be the first direct encounter between the AI company’s leader and the former president.
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