bev! @TonicBH@computerfairi.es

New Secret Area post: It's The Last of Us.

A late PS3-era critical darling that spawned a popular prestige TV show. Too bad the game itself sucks.

Also I talk a bit about whether Roger Ebert was right about games not being art, using this as an example.

Shares and comments appreciated, as always.

https://asecretarea.com/2025/07/15/the-last-of-us-playstation-3/

New Patreon post: The Last of Us.

A critical darling that spawned a popular prestige TV show. Too bad the game itself sucks.

Also I talk about Roger Ebert was right about games not being art, using this as an example.

Available now for all Patrons at $1 or more: https://www.patreon.com/posts/last-of-us-game-133962454

sometimes it's okay to Just a Log Off for a bit, as a treat

I wanna find out more behind-the-scenes stuff like this

like how the joker's wild had to use a custom rig to spin and stop three slide projectors to simulate the spinning "reels" of a slot machine.

forgot a 1970s game show used a bunch of Apple IIs hooked up to an Altair computer for its gameboard.

technology on game shows are wild, y'all

https://www.museumofplay.org/blog/apple-ii-powered-game-show/

I crave some goddamn catharsis.

was watching an Australian game show (The New Price is Right) and that was one of the prizes on offer

I have a question for my aussie friends: why did you have a van called the Jackaroo????