{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65256f8d305ba800129ea202/697dfade9a56fea508866389?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Pixels and Puppets S04E02: Pivot Drought","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/65256f8d305ba800129ea202/1769863059400-1cc29d2d-2894-4d08-8577-a7fcb51f2cc7.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Intro</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Intro, we're on schedule!</li><li><a href=\"https://aftermath.site/we-need-a-word-that-goes-beyond-slop-for-this-one/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Darren Aronofsky's AI slop 'murica</a></li><li><a href=\"https://simonwillison.net/2026/Jan/30/moltbook/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">A social network for AI agents?</a> WHAT COULD POSSIBLY GO WRONG</li><li>Coping mechanism: <a href=\"https://mastodon.content.town/@operationpuppet/115956995613862244\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">My diabetic friendly zero-ish calorie hoisin sauce substitute</a>. <a href=\"https://youtube.com/@glenandfriendscooking?si=M4E85g0gRr2_ziZS\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Glen and friends</a>, </li></ul><p><br></p><p>40:22</p><p>The Puppet Pit</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Recent builds: a French Hooman and a Legally Distinct Celebrity Amphibian</li><li>Build streams motor along! Kinda!</li><li><a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_qBxNXisD4\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">New episode of The Oracle is out!</a> <a href=\"https://puppet.zone/w/nZiXLvcPnYh5LzMz2C8oBy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Peertube link for the cool kids</a></li><li>All links on <a href=\"https://www.operationpuppet.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>https://www.operationpuppet.com</u></a>. Join the Discord! <a href=\"https://discord.gg/3zPqDcGJAC\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>https://discord.gg/3zPqDcGJAC</u></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p>54:47</p><p>Pixeltown</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Deck Nook-ish? <a href=\"https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2026/01/bazzite-linux-founder-releases-statement-asking-gpd-to-cease-using-their-name/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Handheld maker GPD misrepresents working with Bazzite team, Bazzite issues statement</a> -- follow up (scene drama) and <a href=\"https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/upholding-our-values-our-final-update-on-gpd/11594\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">follow up post by Bazzite</a></li><li>Good news everyone! <a href=\"https://universal-blue.discourse.group/t/a-brighter-future-for-bazzite/11575\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bazzite joins the Open Gaming Collective</a></li><li><a href=\"https://steamdeckhq.com/news/gog-galaxy-is-coming-to-linux/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">GOG coming to Linux!</a></li><li>Highguard has crystallized <a href=\"https://aftermath.site/highguard-release-steam-pc-concord-youtube-shadow-drop/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">what's wrong with gaming AND gaming coverage</a></li><li>All glory to gaming necromancers: <a href=\"https://www.eurogamer.net/anthem-can-run-on-private-servers-youtube-video-reveals\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Anthem private server proof of concept shown</a>. Related: Should Kevin run his own Marvel Heroes Omega server?</li><li>Warframe check-in: new 5 Minute Meditation in the works</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Music Credits:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Opening Music/Stinger: Funk Babe by <a href=\"https://audiojungle.net/user/emiliomerone\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>emiliomerone</u></a>. Audiojungle Broadcast License.</li><li>Pixeltown: <a href=\"https://freesound.org/people/kiddpark/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><u>kiddpark</u></a>, Freesound.org (Creative Commons 0 License).</li></ul><p><br></p>","author_name":"Operation: Puppet"}