patrickklepek

patrickklepek, 10 months ago to random

Over at Crossplay (🔒), I wrote a parent's guide to ATO (Arcade Ticket Optimization), aka how I handle taking my kids to an arcade, and ensure they have A) fun and b) a shitload of tickets. The answer is shocking: Chuck E. Cheese. https://patrickklepek.substack.com/p/a-parents-guide-to-ato-arcade-ticket

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patrickklepek, 10 months ago to random

At Crossplay, I hung out in Roblox's new den of "17+ experiences," the company's pitch to an aging audience, promising light kissing, realistic violence, and the ability to get drunk. What I found was something much darker: it's boring. https://patrickklepek.substack.com/p/robloxs-hyped-17-update-isnt-full

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patrickklepek, 10 months ago to random

Crossplay crossed 6,000 subscribers yesterday, and I'm so thankful to everyone who's supported my newsletter about parenting and gaming over the past month and change. It's some of the most exciting writing I've done in my career. Thanks for giving me a shot.

patrickklepek, 10 months ago to random

Over at Crossplay, I profiled a company using artificial intelligence to monitor what kids are saying—and what's being said to them—while playing online games. Would you feel comfortable using something like this? https://patrickklepek.substack.com/p/this-company-is-betting-ai-can-help

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patrickklepek, 10 months ago to random

Hi folks, I haven't used this platform much since making this account, but I'm going to, at least, cross post my work here, if you happen to follow me here! At some point the dust will settle one way or another. 😩