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Patreon Forces Patrons to Pay More Money

December 7, 2017Delta Media

Patreon is changing the way it charges fees, which is causing confusion and consternation amongst creators and their patrons. The new fees mean creators will get a higher percentage of the money pledged. However, patrons will be paying the difference, risking the business model. For the uninitiated, Patreon is a crowdfunding platform connecting content creators […]

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Who needs an external battery when you have good old-fashioned emotions? Scientists based out of Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have begun working on augmented reality (AR) contact lenses capable of displaying virtual information in the real world. But here’s the really interesting part: according to an official release from the university, these high-tech […]
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This Virtual Rave Experience Lets You Party Like It’s The ’80s
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Watch The LA Valorant Finals From This VR E-Sports Arena
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Explore a sprawling mansion inhabited by realistic ghosts in this immersive reimagining. Developer Vertigo Games, the team behind popular VR titles such as Arizona Sunshine and After the Fall, has just announced the release date for its latest game, The 7th Guest VR. Revealed during the Gamescom 2023 Opening Night Live Pre-Show, this spooky-looking experience […]
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This KFC VR Game Is Played Inside A Bucket Of Chicken
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Toy Trains Lets You Build Your Dream Train Set In VR
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