William Dowell

Looking at the Galloping Ghost Arcade just outside Chicago, it becomes easy to forget that traditional arcades are nearly dead. While on the outside it looks like a small place to hit up a few old-school arcade games, the lines of machines swarmed by players show how bustling it truly is. Being the largest arcade in the U.S., Galloping Ghost Arcade has built both an impressive collection and a strong community focused on both the nostalgia and the continuing tradition of arcade gaming.
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A worthwhile journey.

Hiking can be a challenge in the pandemic. While getting outside is a lower risk activity, it can be challenging to find uncrowded trails where you can maintain a safe distance from other people. Luckily, A Short Hike recreates the best parts of hiking, its physicality and all the odd social interactions that come with being in the outdoors. A Short Hike allows players to enjoy the outdoors and the culture of adventure from the comfort of their home.

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At the end of this year, most Flash games will be unplayable in their original form. Adobe are going to stop distributing Flash, and so most browsers plan on dropping Flash support. While this may be an internet security victory – Flash has a history of being vulnerable to certain kinds of malware – it does make it harder to experience the thousands of online Flash games. There are ways to download and run Flash games offline, but many of those games have processes that are meant to lock the ...

Like all Wizarding World movies, Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald is full of wondrous creatures. From firedrakes to chupacabras, these beasts wow the audience with their visual splendor. This splendor takes a group effort to successfully pull off.
One of the freelance concept artists, Ken Barthelmey, helped to design the Matagot, a creepy cat-like creature seen in the Parisian Ministry of Magic. Additionally, he worked on films such as Bright, The Predator, and the upcoming Pokémon...

Chucklefish’s new turn-based tactics game Wargroove is a simple-to-learn yet deep take on the genre — it’s also overwhelmingly cute. From skeletons to vampires, each unit in the game is a pixelated sweetheart, and the cutest of all are the dogs. These little furballs of mayhem are ideal for scouting out terrain and pouncing on stragglers. Even when you’re on the receiving end of their jaws, you’re still likely to be in awe of their fluffiness. And most importantly, they can never die.
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Counter-Strike YouTuber WarOwl discusses inspiration from his brand and the challenges of working on YouTube full-time.
Counter-Strike is one of the most played games in the world. With over 10 million active players, the CS:GO community is booming. This includes the YouTube sphere, which is filled with content creators giving potential players humor, information, and excitement.
One of the more famous content creators, the WarOwl, is the go-to guy for all things Counter-Strike. Whether offer...