Houston pinball machine maker readies new 'Dune'-themed machineHouston's Barrels of Fun is back with a second pinball game, based on the Oscar-winning "Dune" movies. Apr 26 25April 26, 2025Article at Houston Chronicle
Speedtest helps you find fastest and even obscure ISPs near youYou know those stats that show how the United States lags behind other nations when it comes to broadband service? Those numbers often come from Ookla’s Speedtest Global Index, data generated via its ubiquitous Speedtest.net mobile, desktop and web… Mar 15 24March 15, 2024Article at Houston Chronicle
Houston company’s $35 device allows the disabled to play pinballIn a previous life, James Austin was a Porsche-racing electrical engineer who worked on classified military projects and, in retirement, settled down to become a pinball and video game technician. While his job at the Game Preserve, a retro arcade in… Nov 20 23November 20, 2023Article at Houston Chronicle
Houston's Barrels of Fun takes aim at pinball revival with game based on Bowie filmFilm editor and director David van Es for years worked a side gig consulting with pinball machine makers, helping with animation and using his contacts in the movie industry to license intellectual property rights. And for years, a friend and… Oct 13 23October 13, 2023Article at Houston Chronicle
‘Stray’ brings beauty, feline realism to the gameThis is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate There’s a moment early on in the new video game “Stray” when you realize just how quickly you’ve become emotionally bonded with the character you’re playing — an orange tabby cat lost in… Jul 29 22July 29, 2022Article at Houston Chronicle