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'Browser Pong' Plays With Pop-Ups, Totally PWNS You

by Matthew Zuras on December 21, 2009 at 02:31 PM

Last week, we reported on some guy's art project that combined 'Pong' and slow dance. Our verdict? YAWN. Thank heavens that an outfit called Stewdio has come along and released a better, more inspired iteration of everyone's favorite go-to game, simply called 'Browser Pong.'

Check it: it's your browser as 'Pong.' You know all those annoying pop-up ads that we reflexively click through or block altogether? (In a totally non-commercial plug, please download Add-Art.) Browser Pong is so clever that now you can have fun with pop-ups. No other gimmicks; the pop-ups are your paddles and ball.

The only possible downside to this glorious time-suck: the computer is really good. Like flawless victory-good. Now, this may be the result of this writer's personal gaming failure, as there are doubtless armies of old-school nerds who could volley him under the table, but it may be an issue for some. The controls don't seem quick enough to respond to the velocity of the ball during a frenetic match, so be warned. Now, go play! [From: Stewdio, via Coudal]

Tags: games, pong, pop-up, timewasters

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