N45: Other games (#1372)

Author: ozkriff

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@@ -182,6 +182,116 @@ Also, Way of Rhea was part of the [Steam Puzzle Fest][wor-puzzle-fest]!
 [wor-mail]: https://anthropicstudios.com/newsletter/signup/tech
 [wor-puzzle-fest]: https://store.steampowered.com/category/puzzle_matching
 
+### [l1t]
+
+![game title in ascii art as a game's level](l1t.png)
+
+[l1t] by [@alex-laycalvert] is a WIP terminal game about
+shooting lasers and lighting statues to solve puzzles.
+
+In each level, you have to configure mirrors, lasers, and other items
+to light up all the statues while avoiding any mishaps like shooting
+yourself with a laser beam.
+
+There's only 4 core levels right now but in addition to adding more
+the developer is working on a repository system where web servers
+can host level files and users can subscribe to them.
+
+_Discussions: [/r/rust](https://reddit.com/r/rust/comments/12yzet7/l1t)_
+
+[l1t]: https://github.com/alex-laycalvert/l1t
+[@alex-laycalvert]: https://aldevelop.com
+
+### [Maginet]
+
+![new menu screenshot](maginet.png)
+
+[Maginet] by [Evrim] is a fast-paced turn-based strategy game
+with local/versus-ai/online play on PC/mobile
+where two guilds of mages battle each other.
+
+[This month's updates][maginet-log] include:
+
+- New mage and board sprites from [@MrmoTarius].
+- New main menu that brings the ability to switch between loadout modes.
+- Better AI heuristics for evaluating the board.
+- Better health UI.
+
+The developers are looking for feedback from testers.
+
+[Evrim]: https://twitter.com/evrimzone
+[Maginet]: https://evrimzone.itch.io/maginet
+[@MrmoTarius]: https://twitter.com/MrmoTarius
+[maginet-log]: https://evrimzone.itch.io/maginet/devlog/519667/grand-ceremony-for-the-beta
+
+### [Idu][idu-itch]
+
+![tree branches on top of water](idu.jpeg)
+
+[Idu][idu-itch] ([Discord][idu_discord]) is a strategic sandbox game about growing
+plants that wish to reclaim nature, developed by [Elina Shakhnovich][eli_mastodon]
+and [Johann Tael][johann_mastodon] featuring a bespoke Vulkan-based engine in Rust.
+
+This month [a new demo was released][idu-new-demo]:
+
+- New inventory and interaction system.
+- Office file cabinets for keeping things tidy.
+- Converters convert signals from nearby flowers into colorful blocks.
+
+[idu_discord]: https://discord.gg/MeGauteMj3
+[eli_mastodon]: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@eli
+[johann_mastodon]: https://mastodon.gamedev.place/@johann
+[idu-itch]: https://epcc.itch.io/idu
+[idu-new-demo]: https://epcc.itch.io/idu/devlog/513652/demo-version-10-flower-tuned-antennas
+
+### [Tiny Glade]
+
+![three small windows are merged into one bigger one](tglade.gif)
+_Demo of the gothic windows system_
+
+[Tiny Glade] ([Twitter][tglade-twi], [Youtube][tglade-yt]) is a small relaxing game
+about doodling castles.
+
+[This month's updates][tglade-post] include:
+
+- More brick colors.
+- New gothic windows style.
+- Ability to merge windows together into a bigger one.
+- New arch algorithm that works better for rough terrain.
+- The project's beta testing should start this summer
+  and the release should happen somewhere in 2024.
+
+[Tiny Glade]: https://store.steampowered.com/app/2198150/Tiny_Glade
+[tglade-twi]: https://twitter.com/PounceLight
+[tglade-yt]: https://youtube.com/@pouncelight
+[tglade-post]: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/2198150?emclan=103582791472800070&emgid=3682298662732600151
+
+### [Hydrofoil Generation][hgs]
+
+![NYX awards banners on top from a screenshot from the game](hydrof.jpg)
+
+[Hydrofoil Generation][hgs]
+([Steam][hgs_steam], [Facebook][hgs_facebook], [Discord][hgs_discord])
+is a realistic sailing/foiling inshore simulator in development for PC/Steam
+that puts you in the driving seat of modern competitive sailing
+that is available in Early Access on Steam.
+
+[This month's updates][hgs_allnews] include:
+
+- A brand new location to test your hydrofoil skills: [Bermuda][hgs_video].
+- An improved protocol for line crossing detection is now implemented,
+  which means that Hydrofoil Generation is now even more fair and accurate.
+- Also, [the game won][hgs_award] two Silver awards for the PC Game:
+  Racing and Simulation category.
+
+[hgs]: https://hydrofoil-generation.com
+[hgs_facebook]: https://facebook.com/HydrofoilGenerationSailing/
+[hgs_discord]: https://discord.gg/DtKgt2duAy/
+[hgs_steam]: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1448820/Hydrofoil_Generation
+[hgs_award]: https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/1448820/view/3723957592121893508
+[hgs_allnews]: https://steamcommunity.com/app/1448820/allnews
+[hgs_video]: https://youtube.com/watch?v=qUggXlUfflY
+
 ## Engine Updates
 
 ### [Ambient][ambient-github]
@@ -416,6 +526,31 @@ The next project milestone is
 
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+- Other game updates:
+  - [Combine&Conquer v0.5.2][cnc-052] brings
+    significant graphical improvements.
+  - exocave - an FPS about exploring a subterranean world -
+    [got a grappling hook][exocave] to ease the movement through caverns and chasms.
+  - [Railroad Scheduler] is a game about planning routes and schedule
+    for a set of trains.
+  - [Stellar Cortex's first devlog is out][s-cortex-log]:
+    it talks about foundational systems that should allow space based commerce.
+  - [Logic RPG][lrpg] got two vlogs: [about CI and docs][lrpg-1] and
+    [post processing, 3D conversions, and physics][lrpg-2].
+  - [Elttob released a couple vlogs][stockholm] about their voxel game Stockholm.
+  - [Digital Extinction's recent updates][de] include unit manufacturing,
+    shadows, and multiplayer.
+
+[cnc-052]: https://buckmartin.de/combine-and-conquer/2023-04-05-v0.5.2.html
+[exocave]: https://cragwind.itch.io/exocave/devlog/516142/grappling-hook
+[Railroad Scheduler]: https://coffejunkstudio.itch.io/railroad-scheduler
+[s-cortex-log]: https://bentley.codes/stellar-cortex/foundations-of-a-space-based-economy
+[lrpg]: https://logicprojects.itch.io/logic-rpg
+[lrpg-1]: https://youtube.com/watch?v=a9LZYozNChg
+[lrpg-2]: https://youtube.com/watch?v=SmqQ_Is9QX8
+[stockholm]: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLsFMLV-H_GYt8KzbJnzrapNkUNtRcBB2n
+[de]: https://mgn.cz/blog
+
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