Issue #2
Welcome to the "first" HN Arcade newsletter! I don't count the initial issue. My wife (not a gamer or HN user) was the only subscriber :) But now we have a handful of readers, and thanks for joining!
The response to HN Arcade has been incredible. In just three weeks, nearly 40 people have submitted over 50 games, and thousands are exploring the directory.
My goals are simple:
- Give indie developers a place to showcase their work
- Help players discover games they'll love
I'm planning to send these on Fridays (when people might actually have time to play), but I'm open to feedback. Most other newsletters I subscribe to send them on Wednesdays/Thursdays ¯_(ツ)_/¯
Finally, I'd love to talk to game developers featured in the newsletter. If you've built something that's been on HN, reach out, I'd enjoy hearing your story and we can share it via this newsletter.
Featured: GamingCouch.com
Gaming Couch is a free, web-based party platform that turns your smartphone into a game controller and your computer into a party game. Gather up to 8 friends around a central screen and jump into 18 competitive mini-games, all handcrafted by a small indie team from Finland.
Tags: multiplayer, free, browser, mobile, desktop
This Week's Picks
Red Alert 2 Chrono Divide
Chrono Divide is a fan-made project which aims to recreate the original "Red Alert 2" from the "Command & Conquer" series using web technologies. The result is a game client that runs in your web browser, with no additional plugins or applications installed.
Tags: browser, strategy, desktop, free
Delve Online - MMO Space Sim
A multiplayer space survival game that runs entirely in your browser. Team up with up to 8 players in co-op wave survival mode, or explore a persistent MMO universe with 10+ star systems, PVP combat, and real-time progression.
Tags: multiplayer
From the Archives
Web Liero
A browser-based multiplayer clone of the DOS game Liero using WebRTC. Originally posted August 2019.
Tags: browser, free
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