American Way Magazine
- Apr 1, 2013
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 6, 2022
Sluggers, once ranked among baseball’s top 10 sports bars by ESPN, has been described as “a sports bar on steroids.” It features a handful of 12-foot big screens among its 30 TV monitors, dueling pianos, a dance floor and an extensive beer and food menu. What separates it from its competitors is a second-floor indoor sports complex featuring batting cages— yes, full cages with pitching machines—as well as assorted electronic games.
A floppy stickman fights in ragdoll hit, a physics-based brawler. Votre mission? Beat your opponent or knock them off the stage while dodging their inept counterattacks. The game's charm is its fluid, jelly-like movements—every punch, dodge, or tumble seems like a dice throw, making no match the same.
Chaos waits on every lane in Crossy Road, where players guide quirky characters through highways, train tracks, and dangerous waterways. The simple controls make it easy to start and difficult to master.
If the "American Way" is exploited merely as a slogan, its practical value will be limited. It's necessary to avoid turning this concept into mere Fnaf commercialization, and instead connect it to a genuine cultural experience.
That Sluggers bar sounds like a blast—batting cages and big screens together is a genius combo for a sports fan. Speaking of places to avoid when you're out, I recently came across a list of the worst fast food chain options that really made me think twice before grabbing a quick bite. Definitely worth a read if you want to save yourself some disappointment.
I recently tried a Drift Boss free online game during a short break at work and ended up playing way longer than expected. The one-button drifting mechanic makes it simple but still competitive.