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this is the best breakdown I’ve seen of the dark arts behind Block Blast!, the most downloaded mobile game in the world last year
intentionally making players lose to optimize which ads they see, the sophistication behind such a “simple” game is stunning.
I've been following this account for a long time knowing today was coming. It's surreal seeing the updates throughout the day and I learned a lot I hadn't known in the past 25 years.
September 11, 2001 has been a very rough and busy day, so by popular request I’m making a single thread with the day’s highlights:
1. 8:46 AM: the world was shocked by a surprise crash at the World Trade Center, initially perceived to be a small plane but soon discovered to be a deliberate jet collision.
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September 11, 2001 has been a very rough and busy day, so by popular request I’m making a single thread with the day’s highlights:
1. 8:46 AM: the world was shocked by a surprise crash at the World Trade Center, initially perceived to be a small plane but soon discovered to be a deliberate jet collision.
This is just coming in: there appears to be a major fire on the upper floors of one of the towers of the World Trade Center in New York City.
Reports claim that a small plane, either a Cessna or a private jet, accidentally flew into the tower around the 80th floor, due to either an air traffic control communications error or a malfunction on the aircraft.
The dozens of victims are in our thoughts. We will continue to monitor rescue and repair surrounding this alarming accident.
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Just over 50 years ago in Nashville I was working for K95FM in Tulsa and attended the country music radio convention where I met @DollyParton She squeezed me so hard hugging me while giggling.
She said that she loves a man with “meat on his bones.” What a sweetheart.
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OMG THIS. This so much. I’ve talked about this so much, that feeling you get walking towards an arcade. The sounds getting louder and that feeling like you walked through a magical portal as soon as you enter and the game sounds envelope your senses. The butterflies and excitement walking in.
I know it gets tiresome at times to hear old people gush about arcades, but there was nothing like it. I miss them so much and so genuinely wish those who missed out could experience what they were like. One of the best “second homes” anyone could have if you found the right arcade.
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Free Play #rockband / #yarg at @CAExtremeOrg - 8/8 & 8/9
Audio provided by @CAExtremeOrg
Video provided by @AudioFog
Lighting provided by @dcrisis
Pinball:
- Transformers 80s
- Johnny Mnemonic
- NBA Fast Break
- Star Trek
Arcade:
- DDR
- Both Beatmanias
- The Grid
- Bubbles
Console:
- Pac Man with GameCube/GBA
- GoldenEye
- Lethal Wedding (home brew Genesis game.. AWESOME)
And ROCK BAND!
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little emotional today, we get to put on our 30th California Extreme for you all. thank you for allowing us to do so— everyone! See you at the arcade this weekend❤️
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Time for the Hall of Fame to evolve and induct Mike Krukow and Duane Kuiper together. C’mon. Take a page from the Rock And Roll Hall of Fame and honor one of the best shows in MLB history.
