DECEMBER 4, 1995

Full News Archive

• Headline: The Rise of Portable Video Game Consoles. Impact: When Sega and Nintendo entered the portable video game market, it set off a chain reaction that led to the eventual rise of mobile gaming. Fast forward a few decades, and suddenly everyone is glued to their phones, ignoring their surroundings, and missing out on the joys of real life. Thanks, portable gaming!. Fact: Did you know that the Nomad was so ahead of its time that it could literally play games on the go? A concept so wild that it baffled adults who still thought ‘going outside’ was a reasonable alternative..
• Headline: Shockwave Software Transforms Web Animation. Impact: Shockwave Software's foray into web animation was like throwing a glitter bomb into a dull grey room. It paved the way for the flashy, distracting web experiences we know today—because who needs focus when you can have spinning GIFs and autoplay videos?. Fact: Fun fact: The phrase 'shockwave' was used so often in the early internet days, it might as well have been the web’s version of 'YOLO.' Choose wisely, web developers!.
• Headline: Home-Grown Capitalism and Russian Sports. Impact: Vladimir Titorenko's positive reports about the NBA during a politically charged time in Russia may have sparked a subtle revolution in sports journalism, leading to a future where sports fans everywhere could express their opinions without fear of censorship. That's right, sports commentary was the gateway drug to freedom of expression!. Fact: You might not realize this, but the NBA became a symbol of hope for many in Russia. Who knew that basketball could unite people more than, say, vodka? Well, maybe not more than vodka, but still!.