I’ve said a lot about the last Aladdin’s Castle. Let’s talk about a better story: The first Aladdin’s Castle arcade at the Dixie Square Mall in Harvey, IL circa 1969.
Month: March 2022
Dyson Zone headphones will clean your air in exchange for your dignity
Dyson is apparently collapsing under the weight of its own genius.
The Modern Game Industry, Depicted In 18th Century Paintings
Thanks to heartwarming support for my very dumb tweet, it’s come to my attention that y’all appreciate the intersection of video games and fine art.
My Tamagotchi ruined me as a person
It was the end of the 1990s. The Tamagotchi had taken over the world, but sales were slowing for the first time. The conditions were perfect for the kids in our lower-middle-class area to grab one at a discount for the first time. Soon, I was 13 years old and struggling under the pressure to settle down and start a family.
Developers: Please Enjoy These Free Loading Screen Messages for Your Next Game or WIP
Loading is inevitable in modern games. What started as simple notices that the game wasn’t broken has spiraled in all directions including (admittedly cool) looping animations, play tips, and eyeroll-worthy notices about “charging the hyperdrives” and “injecting extra FUN.” While this feature is almost inherently an afterthought, it doesn’t seem like a stretch to say the wrong loading message will almost certainly cause your game to flop and destroy your career.
But there’s good news! We’ve put together this list of free loading messages you can borrow to earn laughs and love from players. Enjoy!