Nicole spins a very April 1 tale about ALF on Master System pioneering Sega lock-on tech, because obviously Miracle World needed more ALF.
Sweetie unpacks why old Animal Crossing dialogue stuck: villagers were rude, weird, memorable, and way sharper than New Horizons’ friendlier chatter.
Ellie digs Gato Roboto as a stripped-back metroidvania with goofy pulp sci-fi charm and, crucially, a cat piloting a gun-toting mech suit.
Wilhelm checks Blizzard’s WoW April Fools patch notes, finds them decent-but-average, and still thinks the never-ending AI gag is the less funny one.
Tobold argues Europa Universalis V’s sprawling economy is so complex that automation, estates, and mass-build tools end up playing huge chunks for you.
Thomas points Half-Life loreheads to a detailed Black Mesa size breakdown built from canon, then briefly yearns for Valve to finish the series.
Jamie Zawinski side-eyes Superman’s space-Nazi family reveal, wonders why Supergirl never mentioned Krypton’s whole deal, and says the new trailer looks alright.
Warner revisits April Fools’ Day with a wistful shrug, arguing humor still needs humility, courage, and maybe less internet-fueled prank overkill.
Joar reflects on ditching work-driven reading for curiosity, trading frameworks and takeaways for fiction, philosophy, history, and whatever simply holds attention.
Belghast shares a candid first chemo day update, from the massive infusion floor to Folfox treatment details and the unexpectedly comfy heated chair.
Bruce Schneier flags Coruna, a sophisticated iPhone exploit kit reportedly tied to US contractors and now apparently circulating far beyond its original owners.
Dave Winer likes WordPress MCP as English-language scripting, but says 2026 tech is drowning in AI fog and lazy “just add AI” thinking.