Go ahead. *sigh* I can’t stop you…
Alan Woody (Woody’s News & Views) has a new addiction: Pinball Madness. In his search for The Ultimate Game Room, he has dones the unthinkable. No, it’s not the purchase of his second pinball machine (although that does beg th question: how is he going to play them both? Yeh, I know: serially.) No, that’s not it. It’s this:
“Don’t be surprised if I’m posting a little less in the next few weeks…”
He even wants to throw a monkey wrench in the blogosphere by inviting everyone to share his pinball addiction. Yep. He “offers” a link to the page where you can download the Microsoft Pinball trial edition. Shilling for Microsoft. Pushing “free samples” to fuel your pinball addiction. How low can you go… *sigh*
I dunno, Woody. It took me years to get over the first Microsoft Pinball. I know all about computer game addiction. Heck, I was even once addicted to Kroz, of all things!
MORE! Be sure you read the warning posted by Microsoft, because playing pinball on your computer may have effects that go beyond mere addiction, viz.,
Photosensitive Seizure Warning
A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including flashing lights or patterns that may appear in video games. Even people who have no history of seizures or epilepsy may have an undiagnosed condition that can cause these “photosensitive epileptic seizures” while watching video games……Immediately stop playing and consult a doctor if you experience any of these symptoms…
Of course, I am not so affected, but let it not be said I linked to the game and didn’t warn you of this…
🙂