Blaugust 2022

Welcome to Blaugust week 1, where I introduce myself! Or some version of myself, anyway.

In 25 Cents, players take on the role of arcade owners in the 1980s, running their businesses and competing against each other to attract high scores from players who drop quarters into virtual machines.

Do you have what it takes to keep the undead under control? Find out in 24/7, a challenging and exciting first-person shooter with a horror twist. Patrol the mall at night and keep the creatures of the night in check. Use a variety of different weapons and tools to help you in your task. Can you survive until dawn?

Number: 23. Genre: Submarine Simulator. Title: “23 Fathoms”. Outline: In this submarine simulator, you are the captain of a nuclear submarine on a secret mission. You must navigate the treacherous waters, avoid detection, and complete your mission without being detected. In the grand tradition of Silent Hunter, “23 Fathoms” puts you in the captain’s chair of a nuclear submarine. As you navigate the treacherous waters, you must avoid detection while completing your mission. The game features realistic submarine physics and gameplay, as well as a dynamic campaign that changes based on your choices. ...

The 22nd Letter is a game of mystery and Scrabble. As you play the game, you’ll gradually uncover the story of “V”, a man who disappeared during a Scrabble tournament long ago. Can you solve the mystery?

I asked OpenAI’s GPT-3 to generate 31 different videogame ideas, one for each day of Blaugust, each dealing in some way with that particular day of the month. Here’s its idea for August 21st: “21 Reactions: Chemical Chaos”. Number: 21. Genre: Rhythm game. Title: “21 Grams”. Outline: In this rhythm game, you must keep the beat while 21 grams of various substances are added to a beaker. The challenge lies in ensuring that the mixture does not explode. ...

“The Wild 20s” is an open-world sandbox game set in the Roaring Twenties. You can explore the city, find jobs, start businesses, get into trouble, or just enjoy the nightlife. It’s up to you!

I asked OpenAI’s GPT-3 to generate 31 different videogame ideas, one for each day of Blaugust, each dealing in some way with that particular day of the month. Here’s its idea for August 19th: “19th Street Dash”. You dallied a little too long over your coffee at the Mug & Cup, and now you’re going to be late for your interview crosstown. You bolt out the door and start sprinting down 19th Street. You have to be careful not to trip on cracks in the sidewalk, jump over obstacles in your path, and be mindful of the gaps between buildings. ...

I asked OpenAI’s GPT-3 to generate 31 different videogame ideas, one for each day of Blaugust, each dealing in some way with that particular day of the month. Here’s its idea for August 18th: “Death Dealer 18 Wheeler”. Number: 18. Genre: Tower defense game. Title: “Death Dealer 18 Wheeler”. Outline: You are in charge of a 18-wheeler truck and must deliver your load safely while fending off attacks from bandits. ...

“There Is No Room 17 in Kaisei Academy” is a fun and mystery-filled visual novel that is perfect for fans of the genre.