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Speaking of nuclear weapons modernization, climate change and the continued existence of nuclear weapons arsenals, the Bulletin writes that "world leaders have failed to act with the speed or on the scale required to protect citizens from potential catastrophe. In the face of such complex problems, it is difficult to see where the capacity lies to address these challenges," the Bulletin writes. "The challenges to rid the world of nuclear weapons, harness nuclear power, and meet the nearly inexorable climate disruptions from global warming are complex and interconnected. The United States and Russia are in talks to renew something akin to the Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty, and the Bulletin is slightly more optimistic on international efforts to combat climate change. North Korea tests a nuclear weapon, and the West is worried that Iran wants one, too. Russia and the United States still have nuclear warheads aimed at each other, and India and Pakistan conduct rival nuclear tests.Īmerica withdraws from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, 20 years after it was signed. The group notes at the time that there are more than 40,000 nuclear weapons around the world. This is the farthest the clock's minute hand has been from doomsday, indicating the group's momentary optimism at the official end of the Cold War. The Berlin Wall falls, and Poland, Czechoslovakia, Hungary, and Romania break out from Soviet control. Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev have signed the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty, which bans a specific type of nuclear weapon. More pessimism over the state of diplomacy between the United States and the Soviet Union. The United States boycotts the Olympic Games in Moscow. United States and the Soviet Union still view nuclear weapons as an integral component of their national security. Reading Time: 4 minutes In the latest edition of my Indie Corner Spotlight interviews, I speak to Scarecrow Studio. And, the Bulletin adds, the United States and Soviet Union continue to modernize their own nuclear capabilities. India runs its first test of a nuclear device. The United States and Soviet Union sign a pair of treaties aimed at slowing the arms race. Most major world powers sign the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. The United States and the Soviet Union sign the Partial Test Ban Treaty, which bans atmospheric testing of nuclear devices. The nuclear arms race begins when the US tests a massive hydrogen bomb in the South Pacific, 1000 times more powerful than the bomb dropped at Hiroshema.įor the first time, the United States and Soviet Union appear eager to avoid direct confrontation in regional conflicts. You can also hear me discuss the game further on our “E3 2018 | Day One Recap” podcast episode around the 1:33:05 mark.Alexander Langsdorf moves the minute hand up by four minutes after a Russian nuclear test. You can watch the interview below along with some gameplay footage I was able to shoot while on the show floor. I had the opportunity to interview the creator of 3 Minutes to Midnight, Jan Serra. Keep an eye out for the release in early 2019. They’re offering fans of this gameplay exactly what they wanted.

I will be shocked if Scarecrow Studios doesn’t hit their Kickstarter goal when that campaign officially begins. Simply put, I can’t wait to get my hands on this game to feel nostalgic while also experiencing a fresh mystery. The art style is beautiful, and the voice acting is on point for the story being told.

The old-school mechanics have a much more streamlined control scheme that still feels familiar. All this with a quirky cast of characters and a solid sense of humor.įans of the point-and-click formula should be pleasantly surprised. As you help her unravel her own mystery, you’ll also uncover a plot to wipe out humanity. She has no idea where she is, what year it is, or who she is. You play as Betty Anderson, a young lady who is awakened in the middle of the night by a strange sound. Scarecrow Studios, helmed by Jan Serra, is doing their part to keep the genre alive with their upcoming title, 3 Minutes to Midnight. I’m happy to report that the snapshot I saw of this charming title is exactly what I wanted to see. Nearly everyone has at least dabbled in The Secret of Monkey Island, Maniac Mansion, the Sam & Max series, or countless other games. Some of us from the earlier generation of gamers look fondly on the point-and-click genre.