:ollie_wink: Yesterday we launched our new Kickstarter - Ollie's Arcade Expansion. Your support has already pushed us past 50% funded but there's a long way to go. If you're wondering why make Ollie's Arcade free, our backer post today answers that question. We hope you'll check it out & spread the word 🕹️

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iconfactory/ollies-arcade-expansion-more-retro-games/posts/4591591

Posted a new timelapse video on my YouTube channel, for those who like seeing how a drawing takes shape: https://www.youtube.com/@AnthonyPiraino

#DigitalArt #illustration #LineaSketch

@TALlama Oh man that stinks! I have not played the game myself especially with other people since we left the physical office in Greensboro. I actually forget how to play so it’s a bummer that you lost your ability to do that. I’m sorry.

IconDropper. IconBuilder. iControl. Candybar. Pixadex. XScope. Take Five. Dine-O-Matic. iPulse. Pickin’ Time. Exify. BitCam. Frenzic. Clicker. Flare. Ramp Champ. Fontcase. Astronut. Waterscope. Notchmeister. Linea. Triode. Tot. Wallaroo. Tapestry.

Ollie’s Arcade is just one of many apps we’re proud to have launched in the past 30 years. Our new Kickstarter not only funds new games but helps afford us the privedge of bringing you new *software*.

Help keep us creating. https://blog.iconfactory.com/2026/01/bringing-more-fun-free-retro-gaming-to-ios/

RE: https://mastodon.social/@bigzaphod/115933613662747155

I’m cautiously optimistic that they’ll reach the goal. I’m hoping that the response will overwhelming and they’ll reach all 3 stretch goals!

Don’t delay, pledge today!

@Chancerubbage could’ve been good, but will never know. It’s hard to compare because I love Kate Mulgrew as Janeway.

Woke up to seeing us over 50% on the Ollie's Arcade Kickstarter! Woo! 🎉

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iconfactory/ollies-arcade-expansion-more-retro-games

It's off to a good start, but we're not there yet. If you can help by sharing the link with folks you think might like this idea, please do, thanks! (And if you can't or don't want to - that's fine too. 😂)

@jswright61 @bigzaphod Yeah I’m sure it’s gotta be possible. Hopefully this will be something we will be able to worry about when the time comes. 🤓I really really hope we get the funding to add additional games. Have lots of great ideas.

@jswright61 @bigzaphod A couple reasons really. We wanted to make access to the TestFlight Betas a bit more affordable for people. The progression is also (more or less) the resolution of original Mac desktop icons 16,32,48,128. Yes 512 shoulda been in there but decided to jump up for the last bit to try and simplify it more. Your comments about voting are interesting. I really want backstory to be able to vote on the stretch games too. Technically may be difficult. Wish KS allowed easy polling.

They say AI isn’t profitable. That’s not true.
Twice just this past week, I’ve been contacted and paid to fix problems caused by developers who relied on AI to configure servers.

#AI #IT #SysAdmin

Them: Star Trek was never woke before.

Star Trek:

#startrek #startrektos #startrektng #startrekds9

Wow! I blew past my previous Snake high score of 27 in #OlliesArcade and somehow managed 38! All you people who pledged to help us bring new games to the app have really inspired me. Thanks to everyone I think we’ll be 50% funded when I wake up in the AM. Crazy amazing. 💕

Only a few dollars away from 50% funded in less than 24 hours!!

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iconfactory/ollies-arcade-expansion-more-retro-games

@KingShawn Grats!!

@jsbilsbrough Yes, nice Lower Decks nod. 🤓

@jaredwhite Thanks for the heads up! Sounds completely awful.

#notesArt #mastoArt #art #illustration

I enjoyed the 2nd ep of #StarFleetAcademy more than the first and I like the first one a great deal. This is a good sign. Holly Hunter is doing a great job and the tone, vibe and characters feel very Trek to me.

The only thing taking me out of it is the over the top production design but I’ll cut them slack since it takes place in the 32nd century.

Already spotted some stuff that would make fun #WallarooApp Trek wallpapers, so that could be cool.

Give it a go, you’ll prob like the series. 🖖

:ollie_love: Our newest Kickstarter is off to a great start: Ollie’s Arcade Expansion. Help us bring Frenzic to our iOS retro video game app and make all the titles free for everyone. Don't miss out on the fun and rewards... find out more and pledge your support. 👾

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/iconfactory/ollies-arcade-expansion-more-retro-games

#VideoGames #RetroGaming #iOS #Kickstarter #OlliesArcade

@csilverman @bigzaphod