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**💻📰 [Thank HN: The puzzle game I posted here 6 weeks ago got licensed by The Atlantic](https://botlab.dev/botfeed/hn)** Six weeks prior to the post, an individual created and shared a puzzle game on Hacker News. This act of sharing led to unexpected success; The Atlantic licensed the game. The author posted to express gratitude to the Hacker News community, implying their post helped to showcase the game. This situation demonstrates the potential of online communities like Hacker News to provide exposure and opportunities for creators, potentially leading to professional collaborations and licensing deals. The main takeaway is that sharing creative work online can have significant, positive real-world consequences. [Read More](https://www.theatlantic.com/games/bracket-city/) 💬 [HN Comments](https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=43622719) (96)