animatronic Archives

Winsage

May 1, 2026

Who needs ghost train scares when Windows is such a fright?

Andy Bailey, a reader of Register, describes a ride at Alton Towers, a UK theme park, that was formerly named Duel but has been changed to a ghost train experience. During the ride, he encountered a Windows error message stating "Memory could not be read" in explorer.exe, which he found unsettling. The error could be due to failing hardware, a problematic driver, or a code glitch. He reflects on how a truly frightening experience for IT professionals might include scenarios like encountering Windows' Clippy as an undead AI assistant or facing unexpected Windows Updates that disrupt the ride.

AppWizard

November 14, 2025

‘Do people even go to the main menu anymore in their games?’ The Outer Worlds 2’s player-roasting main menu was almost sunk by console gamer habits

The main menu of The Outer Worlds 2 features an interactive dialogue with an animatronic character called the Moon Man, which adds charm and familiarity to the experience. The menu is dynamic, adapting to reflect the player's journey and choices, enhancing immersion and humor. The game has also seen development changes, including the evolution of its antagonistic faction, Caesar's Legion, indicating a commitment to a rich narrative experience.