Failing Bird [indie] — [jtag/rgh]

Developers knew exactly what the 360 could handle.

Just like the original, you tap a button to flap. The Goal: Navigate through endless gaps in pipes.

Even after the console's prime, indie developers were drawn to it for several reasons: Failing Bird [Indie] [Jtag/RGH]

These are hardware exploits. They allow an Xbox 360 to run unsigned code.

Failing Bird represents a specific era of digital preservation. It isn't just about the bird; it's about the community's refusal to let small, creative projects disappear when official servers go dark. It remains a staple in "Homebrew Starter Packs" for anyone who has recently modded their console. Developers knew exactly what the 360 could handle

On a large television screen, the physics of a "one-button" mobile game feel different. The input lag of a wireless controller vs. a touchscreen adds a layer of unintentional difficulty. Why Indie Developers Chose Xbox 360

To understand why Failing Bird is significant in the indie space, you have to look at the hardware it runs on: Even after the console's prime, indie developers were

Developers often released their games for "free" on homebrew forums once the official storefronts became inaccessible. 🕹️ Technical Legacy

13 responses to “Virgin Media blocks access to Pirate Bay”

  1. Daniel Baines avatar

    I think its the start… there's worse to come.

  2. Julian Bond avatar

    Interesting. I'm also blocked and I'm using Google's DNS and not Virgin Media's. A simple VPN service can still access Pirate Bay as predicted.

  3. PR Doctor avatar

    Argh, me hearties and shiver me timbers. I hope it doesn't happen in Australia. I'd never be able to "evaluate" anything.

  4. Mark Knight avatar

    Its a terrible move, I'm disguised by the UK corurts and the government/s who helped/allowed this to happen.

    Two useful links.. TPB thoughts
    http://www.pirateparty.org.uk/press/releases/2012/apr/30/pirate-bay-blocking-ordered-uk/

    Their proxy link
    https://tpb.pirateparty.org.uk

  5. Sean Carlos avatar

    Italy routinely blocks gambling sites which are not registered with the state gambling monopoly (http://www.aams.gov.it) … which would appear to violate the spirit of free commerce within the EU.

  6. Dan Thornton avatar

    I’m another person who thinks it’s a terrible decision by the court. It won’t make a dent in piracy, but just makes it easier for more censorship of websites in the future than private companies such as music rights holders disagree with for any reason.

    Sites in the U.S have already been mistakenly taken offline and then brought back a year later, for example. If that’s someone’s sole earnings, then they’re utterly stuck for 12 months without cash, and presumably might not even know until one day their traffic drops off a cliff.

    The only good thing is that at least I can avoid using ISPs that have complied with these court orders for the time being, along with using a VPS etc, and that it may encourage more people in the future to check out the Pirate Party, Open Rights Group, etc etc.