cultural milestones Archives

AppWizard

December 27, 2025

Peak devs were ready to go ‘into vacation mode’ after releasing it, but then it sold 1M copies in the first week: ‘That quickly became a pipe dream’

The co-op climbing game Peak, developed by Aggro Crab and Landfall, was released in 2025 after four months of development and gained viral popularity on platforms like Twitch. It features an in-game concert by rapper bbno$ and retains a charming, game jam-like quality with wobbly character models and comedic mishaps. The game is categorized as a comedy game, and the developers acknowledge the term "friendslop" used by some players to describe the genre. The team plans to continue regular updates until all desired features are completed before moving on to their next project.

Winsage

April 10, 2025

Amy Winehouse, Elton John, and ‘Hamilton’ Added to Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry

The Library of Congress added 25 new sound recordings to its National Recording Registry, including notable entries such as Amy Winehouse’s "Back to Black," Elton John’s "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road," and the original cast album of "Hamilton." Other significant recordings include Tracy Chapman’s self-titled 1988 LP, Miles Davis’ "Bitches Brew," and Mary J. Blige’s "My Life." Iconic tracks featured are “Fly Like an Eagle” by the Steve Miller Band, Celine Dion’s “My Heart Will Go On,” and Helen Reddy’s “I Am Woman.” The selections reflect a range of musical evolution and cultural milestones, with recordings dating from 1913 to 2015. Key additions include a radio broadcast of the 1960 World Series Game 7, Keith Jarrett’s "The Kӧln Concert," the "Minecraft: Volume Alpha" soundtrack, and Brian Eno’s Microsoft Windows startup chime. The recordings span various genres and highlight significant moments in American music history.