e542 — Vibe Coding Vowels

e542 — Vibe Coding Vowels

Author: Michael Rowe, Michael Martine, Andy Piper February 9, 2026 Duration: 30:01
multi colored backlit keyboard
Photo by Mihai 👑 on Unsplash

Published 9 February 2026

e542 with Michael, Andy and Michael – Stories and discussion on programming language localization, Virtual Boy hardware & emulation, LEGO terrestrial & orbital dwellings and a whole lot more.

Michael, Andy and Michael get things rolling with an article on programming language localization, specifically using the Welsh language as syntax.  Next, the co hosts consider Matt Ballentine’s thoughtful post about the the speed of technological change, and the recommendations to capitalize on the innovation that is happening.

Then, the team takes a look at the Virtual Boy hardware, newly made available by Nintendo for the Switch and Switch 2.  This reminds Michael R of the View-Master and a Vision Pro emulator for the Virtual Boy.  Next up is a story about a Quest 3 virtual keyboard.  The experience Michael R had back in 2017 with a laser keyboard was a good reference, as is his more recent VR experience in using a hardware keyboard with his Vision Pro.

Rounding out this episode are a pair of LEGO stories – the first, a replica of a 1799 house and a of the Project Hail Mary spacecraft.  Check out the links below for the awesomeness.

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Selected Links

AI

Hackaday article: YSGRIFENNU CÔD YN GYMRAEG (WRITING CODE IN WELSH)

Raku

Sacha Chua blog post: Sketchnote: Fun With Dead Languages: Damian Conway

Matt Ballentine blog post: Is it really happening that quickly? 2025 edition

Wikipedia article: Connections

Game & VR Technology

The Verge article: Nintendo’s new Virtual Boy is more fun to look at than to play

Virtual Boy for Nintendo Switch

Wikipedia article: View-Master

9 to 5 Mac article: This Vision Pro emulator brings Nintendo’s Virtual Boy back to life

TechCrunch article: Roblox’s 4D creation feature is now available in open beta

Gizmodo article: Meta’s Quest 3 Has the First VR Keyboard That Doesn’t Totally Suck

Karrello Laser Keyboard

Games at Work e164: Addictive AR

LEGO

Reddit r/lego post: My brother and I collaborated on a 17,000-piece model of a family home

Slashfilm article: New Project Hail Mary LEGO Set Gives Ryan Gosling A Close Encounter In Space


The weekly conversation hosted by Michael Rowe, Michael Martine, and Andy Piper, Games At Work dot Biz, explores the intersection where our digital play and professional lives collide. This isn't just a review show; it's a deep dive into the technology that powers our hobbies, the business behind the leisure, and the cultural news shaping both worlds. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair with three friends who are as passionate about the craft of game development and the evolution of hardware as they are about the pure joy of finding a great new title. You'll hear specific discussions on everything from the latest graphics card impacting performance to the narrative design of an indie darling, all filtered through the lens of professionals who live in the tech space. The Games At Work dot Biz podcast operates on the belief that the games we play and the tools we use are inextricably linked, offering listeners a consistently thoughtful and engaging analysis that goes far beyond a simple score. Tune in for a regular dose of insightful commentary where the serious business of technology meets the serious fun of games.
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