Everything's Broken

Everything's Broken substack, curated by Scott Jennings, delves into a wide array of subjects like political dynamics, digital culture, gaming innovations, and contemporary challenges in social media. It frequently critiques public figures and platforms, dissects conflicts, and explores the intricate balance between technology, politics, and entertainment.

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The hottest Substack posts of Everything's Broken

And their main takeaways

A Brief Programming Note

0 implied HN points • 07 May 13
  1. Scott Jennings is working for Portalarium on Shroud of the Avatar.
  2. Join the discussion on Broken Forum at brokenforum.com.
  3. Scott Jennings acknowledges the irony of working for Richard Garriott.

APB Hit With Layoffs

0 implied HN points • 13 Aug 10
  1. RealTime Worlds facing financial issues
  2. Over 60 employees laid off
  3. Talks of selling APB

RealID For Your FakeOrc

0 implied HN points • 06 Jul 10
  1. World of Warcraft forums faced backlash over Real ID service changes.
  2. Blizzard's approach mirrors Facebook's emphasis on real identities over anonymity.
  3. Blizzard's Real ID features lack opt-out options, contrasting with Facebook's focus on user control.

"You'll End Up Naked And Alone"

0 implied HN points • 26 May 10
  1. A reminder about potential consequences of actions.
  2. Link to a blog post on being alone and vulnerable.
  3. Mention of a public service announcement video.

Damn. Literally Everyone Is On To Us.

0 implied HN points • 15 Apr 10
  1. Comments on the blog are being marked as spam.
  2. Even spammers are complaining about the grind in games.
  3. The author is reviewing comments to find legitimate ones.
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Happy Friday

0 implied HN points • 09 Apr 10
  1. The post is about Happy Friday
  2. The post includes a link to Scott Jennings' profile on Substack
  3. Twitter is described as awesome in the post

Crafty, That

0 implied HN points • 31 Mar 10
  1. The post discusses intentional drudgery in MMORPG games.
  2. Crafting gameplay is a key topic in the column.
  3. Scott Jennings is the author of the post.

Mine's Bigger

0 implied HN points • 01 Apr 10
  1. The post talks about a topic called 'Mine's Bigger.'
  2. The author mentions staying off the Internet on April Fools' Day.
  3. There is a link shared related to Blizzard's entry for April Fools'.

When The Gormless Hell Did This Happen

0 implied HN points • 12 Mar 10
  1. Scott Jennings was mentioned as a celebrity by Massively in 2010.
  2. The post discusses the surprise of the situation.
  3. The text emphasizes the disbelief by using 'NO.'

"It's Like World of Warcraft! But, You Know... With Tanks."

0 implied HN points • 19 Feb 10
  1. The article discusses a game similar to World of Warcraft, but involving tanks.
  2. World of Tanks website launch allows for deep storytelling and character development around tanks.
  3. Combining World of Warcraft elements with tanks creates a unique gaming experience.

How To Fix Everything!

0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 10
  1. The post is about fixing everything.
  2. The author is Scott Jennings.
  3. Post is from 2010.

A Note From My Day Job

0 implied HN points • 19 Jan 10
  1. The post is from 'A Note From My Day Job'
  2. The website is called 'everythings.brokentoys.org'
  3. The author is Scott Jennings

Well, then.

0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 15
  1. The post is about a website called 'everythings.brokentoys.org'.
  2. The author is Scott Jennings.
  3. The post has a humorous tone with the phrase 'Nothing at all can go wrong with this!'

Google Remembers Their Mission Statement

0 implied HN points • 12 Jan 10
  1. Google halts cooperation with Chinese government after being attacked
  2. Google reaffirms their mission statement
  3. Google's decision reflects their commitment to principles

Election 2020: Disavow The Kraken!

0 implied HN points • 22 Nov 20
  1. Trump's efforts to overturn the election are fading
  2. Legal challenges are being dismissed
  3. Key Trump allies are disavowing election contestation

Election 2020: The Final Days Of D. J. Trumpashenko

0 implied HN points • 13 Nov 20
  1. President Trump is being seen as a colicky baby by some due to his behavior during the transition.
  2. Biden's team is facing obstacles in accessing security briefings and COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans.
  3. There are concerns about the radicalization of the Republican party and implications for democracy.

Election 2020: Mercifully Briefer Tonight!

0 implied HN points • 12 Nov 20
  1. The legal actions taken by the Trump administration regarding the 2020 election results are being seen as largely ineffective.
  2. Trump's reluctance to concede the election appears to be more about fundraising for his own benefit rather than defending his supporters.
  3. The ongoing post-election turmoil is impacting Republican efforts to hold onto Senate seats in Georgia, potentially making it harder for them to stay relevant in the future.

Election 2020: Oh God It's Still Happening

0 implied HN points • 04 Nov 20
  1. Biden is leading in key states like WI, MI, and PA.
  2. Conspiracy theories from both sides are unfounded.
  3. Election results are not official yet and may face legal challenges.

A Brief Historical Anecdote From China

0 implied HN points • 23 Mar 20
  1. In Qin dynasty China, workers faced harsh punishments for being late or rebellious.
  2. A young worker's question led his coworkers to realize they had nothing to lose.
  3. The discontent and realization of workers eventually led to the overthrow of the Qin dynasty.

MONGO EATS WORLD

0 implied HN points • 02 Sep 10
  1. Microsoft introduces Bing visual search gallery for World of Warcraft players
  2. The gallery helps players find information about quests, raids, and items easily
  3. The Bing visual search gallery also showcases content from the WoW blogging community

"Doveryai, No Proveryai"

0 implied HN points • 15 Oct 10
  1. The phrase 'Doveryai, No Proveryai' is highlighted in the post.
  2. The post includes a link to the blog of Scott Jennings.
  3. Matthew Weigel's blog post is mentioned, focusing on coding online trade systems.

Surely nothing's happened in a couple years, right?

0 implied HN points • 15 Sep 17
  1. The post questions if anything has happened in a couple of years.
  2. The author expresses surprise that people voted for Donald Trump as President.
  3. The author hints at the possibility of returning to blogging in response to current events.

The Dramas, They Burn

0 implied HN points • 14 Oct 10
  1. 4Chan briefly deleted the EALouse website and replaced it with dadaist commentary about blouses.
  2. The website was quickly restored after the incident.
  3. To truly take down a website, lawyers are the best approach.

More on 38

0 implied HN points • 01 Jun 12
  1. Scott Jennings wrote a post titled 'More on 38' on June 1, 2012.
  2. The post includes a link to a Gamasutra report on the final days of 38 Studios.
  3. The post is available on everythings.brokentoys.org.

The Best MMO Petition Of All Time

0 implied HN points • 02 Feb 11
  1. The post is about "The Best MMO Petition Of All Time".
  2. The post includes an image related to the topic.
  3. The post contains sharing options for social media and email.

The History of the Third Industrial Revolution

0 implied HN points • 20 Mar 18
  1. The post discusses the history of the Third Industrial Revolution.
  2. The author is Scott Jennings.
  3. The post was shared multiple times on different platforms.

My Satori

0 implied HN points • 24 Jul 12
  1. The author reflects on their writing process and growth over time.
  2. Despite lengthy breaks from blogging, the author remains committed to improving their content.
  3. The author acknowledges room for improvement in their writing, comparing it to external content for perspective.

A Programming Note

0 implied HN points • 21 Mar 12
  1. The author hasn't had much time to post updates on the blog
  2. The author posts frequently on Facebook
  3. There is an active forum that the author sometimes maintains

Rumor: WH40K MMO Cancelled, THQ Prepares For Liquidation Sale

0 implied HN points • 15 Jan 12
  1. Rumor circulating about cancellation of WH40K MMO and THQ getting ready for a liquidation sale.
  2. The THQ-published MMO had a troubled history but was almost ready for release.
  3. THQ denied the rumor about canceling their 2014 lineup.

Blizzard Announces RealID 2.0: What We Should Have Done The First Time

0 implied HN points • 19 Dec 11
  1. Blizzard announced RealID 2.0, called BattleTags, for unified identity across games.
  2. BattleTags allow players to connect across multiple Blizzard Entertainment games.
  3. This update was seen as what Blizzard should have done initially with RealID.

Mark Pincus Grateful For Continued Existence Of Bobby Kotick

0 implied HN points • 29 Nov 11
  1. Mark Pincus is thankful for Bobby Kotick's continued presence.
  2. Bobby Kotick demonstrates confidence in his corporation's business arrangements.
  3. Bobby Kotick expresses skepticism about a competitor's potential success.

A Brief Programming Note

0 implied HN points • 19 Oct 11
  1. The author has moved on from their position at NCsoft to be a design lead with Hellfire Games
  2. The author plans to share more about their work soon
  3. The author requests to leave the LUM SOLD OUT notes for now

The Engine Was Just Sitting There!

0 implied HN points • 16 Aug 11
  1. Bioware Mythic announced a new game called Warhammer Online: Wrath of Heroes with new features and gameplay.
  2. The game is targeted towards players who enjoyed Warhammer Online's battlegrounds but did not want to pay a monthly subscription.
  3. The hope is that the core gameplay of 'kill the dude with the thing' remains in the new game.

Really, You Only Need Two Out Of Three

0 implied HN points • 03 Feb 11
  1. The post discusses the idea of only needing two out of three things
  2. It mentions the stereotype faced by women in online gaming
  3. The post seems to be about gender stereotypes in video gaming

A Programming Note

0 implied HN points • 26 Feb 15
  1. The post did not work and the author will not pursue it further.
  2. Expect more content-free posts on this blog in the future.
  3. An announcement was made regarding the previous failed post.