My friend developed a new course on udemy that teaches HTML + JavaScript from the ground up then graphics and basic game dev. Then he takes that and uses ChatGPT to write over half a dozen games. The new course is called “Fast and Furious Game Development with JavaScript and AI” and here’s the link to the course:
This image is by Midjourney 10/12/2023. I didn’t steer it, the prompt was “Earthworm Jim”.
The image is cool, but a million miles from Earthworm Jim.
Which song do you like best?
First Attempt: ChatGPT-4 – 10/12/2023
“Earthworm Jim’s Galactic Ride”
(Verse 1)
In a galaxy far, far away,
There’s a worm with a suit, ready to play.
With a blaster in hand and a grin on his face,
Earthworm Jim’s ready to race!
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, flying high,
Through the stars, touching the sky.
With his suit so tight and his courage so big,
He’s the hero we know, Earthworm Jim!
(Verse 2)
Evil Queen Slug-for-a-Butt’s on the prowl,
But Jim’s got the moves, and he’s on the howl.
With Peter Puppy by his side,
They’ll take on the universe, far and wide.
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, in his rocket ship,
Dodging asteroids, taking a trip.
To distant planets, and black holes too,
There’s no challenge he can’t get through.
(Bridge)
He’s been squashed, and he’s been stretched,
But he always comes back, refreshed.
With a “Groovy!” shout, and a dance of glee,
He’s the wormy hero, as brave as can be.
(Verse 3)
Princess What’s-Her-Name awaits his aid,
Through fiery pits and alien raids.
With his head held high, and his heart so pure,
Jim’s adventures, they never bore.
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, with a twinkle in his eye,
He’s the worm that can surely fly.
With enemies around, and dangers untold,
He’s the story that must be retold.
(Outro)
So here’s to the worm, with a suit so slim,
The galaxy’s hero, Earthworm Jim!
(Note: Earthworm Jim is a copyrighted character, and this song is a fictional creation inspired by the character. It’s intended for entertainment purposes only and not for commercial use.)
First Attempt: ChatGPT-3.5 – 10/12/2023
(Verse 1)
In a world beneath our feet, a hero you won’t believe,
He’s got a suit that’s sleek and pink, and a heart that’s hard to beat,
Earthworm Jim, he’s the one, with a blaster for a gun,
Fighting evil, having fun, in a world where worms can run.
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, he’s the worm with a plan,
He’ll save the day, just because he can,
With a whip and a blaster, he’s always on the go,
Earthworm Jim, our hero, don’t you know?
(Verse 2)
He’s got a sidekick named Peter, a trusty, loyal friend,
Together they’ll face danger, till the very end,
From Psy-Crow to Evil Queen, they’ll conquer every scene,
In this wacky, wild world, where adventure’s never been.
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, he’s the worm with a plan,
He’ll save the day, just because he can,
With a whip and a blaster, he’s always on the go,
Earthworm Jim, our hero, don’t you know?
(Bridge)
Through asteroid fields and cow launches, he’ll ride,
With a backpack of justice, by his side,
He’ll swing through the air, and he’ll slither through the mud,
Earthworm Jim, he’s the worm, and he’s just too cool, bud!
(Verse 3)
In the quest for Princess What’s-Her-Name, he’ll strive,
To rescue her from peril, keep her dreams alive,
With a cow as a ship and a trusty Pocket Rocket,
He’ll defeat the darkness, no matter how chaotic.
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, he’s the worm with a plan,
He’ll save the day, just because he can,
With a whip and a blaster, he’s always on the go,
Earthworm Jim, our hero, don’t you know?
(Outro)
So here’s to Earthworm Jim, the worm of the hour,
In a world so bizarre, he’s got the worm-power,
With a heart full of courage, and a sense of what’s right,
Earthworm Jim, our hero, beams with cosmic light!
First Attempt: GOOGLE BARD – 10/12/2023
(Verse 1)
There’s a hero on the scene, he’s the grooviest of all
He’s got a rocket head, and he’s ready to brawl
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim, he’s the one to call
When the galaxy is in danger, he’ll answer the call
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim, he’s our hero
He’s the worm that always saves the show
With his trusty sidekick Snott, he’s ready to go
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim, we love you so
(Verse 2)
He’s faced off against Psy-Crow and Queen Pulsating Blobs
He’s even been to hell and back, but he never sobs
Earthworm Jim is brave, he’s never afraid
He’s the hero we need, the hero we’ve made
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim, he’s our hero
He’s the worm that always saves the show
With his trusty sidekick Snott, he’s ready to go
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim, we love you so
(Bridge)
He’s a worm with a heart, he’s always there to lend a hand
He’s a true friend, he’s the best in the land
So let’s raise a cheer for Earthworm Jim
He’s the grooviest hero, and we’re all glad he’s him
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim, he’s our hero
He’s the worm that always saves the show
With his trusty sidekick Snott, he’s ready to go
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim, we love you so
(Outro)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
We love you so
First Attempt: MICROSOFT BING – 10/12/2023
Verse 1:
He’s a worm, but he’s not slimy
He’s got a suit that makes him shiny
He’s got a gun, he’s got a whip
He’ll save the world, he’ll never slip
Chorus:
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the hero, we all need him
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’ll save the day, with his wormy grin
Verse 2:
He’s got a friend, named Peter Puppy
He’s always hungry, and always grumpy
They’ll fight the bad guys, they’ll save the day
They’ll do it all, in their own way
Chorus:
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the hero, we all need him
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’ll save the day, with his wormy grin
Bridge:
From New Junk City to Heck
Earthworm Jim is always on deck
With his trusty suit and his ray gun too
There’s nothing he can’t do
Chorus:
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the hero, we all need him
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’ll save the day, with his wormy grin
Outro:
So if you’re ever in trouble,
Just give him a call on the double,
Earthworm Jim will come to your aid,
And you’ll be glad that he stayed.
Bing Automatically made DRAFT #2
(Verse 1)
In a galaxy far, far away
Lived a worm named Jim, one groovy day
He got a suit and a plasma gun
And became the hero, number one
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the worm with a superhero whim
He’s got the heart and the might
To save the day and put up a fight
(Verse 2)
He’s got Psy-Crow and Queen Pulsating Bloat
And all sorts of villains to gloat
But Jim’s not afraid, he’s got the skills
To blast them away, send them over the hills
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the worm with a superhero whim
He’s got the heart and the might
To save the day and put up a fight
(Bridge)
Whether he’s flying through the air
Or swinging with his trusty hair
Earthworm Jim is always there
To save the day, everywhere
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the worm with a superhero whim
He’s got the heart and the might
To save the day and put up a fight
(Outro)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the greatest worm you’ll ever see
So cheer him on, give him a hooray
For Earthworm Jim, the hero of the day!
Bing Automatically made DRAFT #3
(Verse 1)
There’s a hero in town, he’s a groovy Earthworm Jim
He’s got a rocket suit and a plasma gun, he’s here to win
He’s fighting Psy-Crow and Queen Slug-for-a-Butt
To save Princess What’s-Her-Name and the whole darned mutt
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the funkiest worm of all time
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the hero we need, not the one we deserve
(Verse 2)
He’s got a head for brains and a heart of gold
He’s always there to help, whether young or old
He’s got a knack for getting into trouble
But he always comes out on top, groovy bubble
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the funkiest worm of all time
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the hero we need, not the one we deserve
(Bridge)
He’s a worm with a mission, he’s here to save the day
He’s got the moves, the skills, and the groovy sway
So let’s all cheer for Earthworm Jim
He’s the hero we need, not the one we deserve
(Chorus)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the funkiest worm of all time
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the hero we need, not the one we deserve
(Outro)
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the funkiest worm of all time
Earthworm Jim, Earthworm Jim
He’s the hero we need, not the one we deserve
This Kickstarter project is a love letter to the Sinclair ZX Spectrum by Nicola & Anthony Caulfield.
Carro is an innovative e-commerce platform designed to empower online retailers and suppliers by creating a seamless partnership marketplace. The platform addresses the critical needs of every brand—increasing sales and raising brand awareness.
A Two-Sided Partnership Marketplace
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This mutually beneficial partnership leads to increased average order value (AOV) and customer lifetime value (LTV) for the Retailers, while Suppliers enjoy boosted sales and heightened brand awareness.
Revolutionizing Wholesale with Virtual Inventory
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Sharing Savings and Redefining Wholesale
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AI Merchandising and Celebrity Partnerships
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After over 30 years in the video game industry, I’ve somehow become a games industry investor and am now waiting for some returns!
In the meantime, I’ve moved my focus over to eCommerce. (A $5.5 Trillion industry in 2022.)
We love the idea that brands get very excited when they get their products into more and more retail locations. So we decided to create technology to do the same thing for brands online.
If brands want to get their products into lots of online stores (free awareness forever), or if they want complimentary products to sell in their store from other cool brands, that’s what we provide.
A simple example? “You sell bicycles online, but not helmets?” You can add helmets today from your favorite helmet companies on Carro, increasing your average order value. Do you need gloves? Bike locks? etc.
Both companies win on Carro, the helmet company gets additional sales (zero marketing cost), and the bicycle company improves its margins.
Over 31,000 Shopify brands have installed so far! They have over a million products. 😊
eCommerce is fun!
Our Website: https://www.getcarro.com/
Our Shopify App: https://apps.shopify.com/carro
Email: hello@getcarro.com
Hehe, it’s so fun to watch all the major video game companies getting behind Cloud Gaming. Makes me so happy.
Reading Verge (one of my favorite tech websites), they are reporting that Cloud Gaming is finally getting embraced by Microsoft as well.
I remember when we started on the Cloud Gaming journey several tech directors went on record saying it would be impossible. (So much so it was scaring investors.)
Today it’s not only possible, it’s following the path of all other media, where convenience is not to be underestimated. YouTube made watching videos easy, Netflix made watching movies easy, Spotify made listening to music easy, why not games?
If we’ve learned one thing from free-to-play games, saving time is actually the most valuable thing to people, and gaming itself can’t avoid this paradigm.
Our vision at Gaikai was very simple, we wanted every game ever made, available on every possible device, instantly. We were acquired by PlayStation when big companies like Samsung & LG decided to buy into the vision and so I still consider it inevitable.
It’s fun to watch the space evolving.
https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/15/17123452/microsoft-gaming-cloud-xbox-future
(Photo by James Bareham / The Verge)
So my daughter Emmy wanted to recorder herself singing a cover of the song “Sorry” by Halsey. (By the way the latest Halsey concert was really great!) So our friend producer Brandon Jung recorded her in his studio, and I brought my video camera. I did the edit using Adobe’s Premiere Pro.
Just came across this review of my book (via Everipedia.org) by Johnn Four on YouTube. He really brings up an interesting point I’d never considered, that all the lists in there could help with tabletop games as well. Thanks Johnn will keep that in mind when we do the Second Edition. 🙂
Here’s a video look at the book’s index.
I’ve been invited to speak on a panel during Ireland week, in Los Angeles on Oct 19th.
For those that don’t know, I was Born in Northern Ireland, went to school there until I was 17, then moved to England to work full-time in the video game industry.
When I moved to the USA I lost my accent really quickly, however, what’s really weird is just how freakishly tall I am compared to most Irish people!
That said, I love helping Irish entrepreneurs and love going back to the old country.
I have 10 free passes, just email me if you want one!
https://www.facebook.com/irelandweek
Looks like I’m up at 1:15PM – SCHEDULE