If you're a regular at STIMULUS.com you probably notice things upgrading from time to time. It's been a while since we've added new features, so we thought it might give some of you a kick to know what happens and when. We also encourage you to suggest features that would appeal to you. Just know that our first priority is always to enhance the ability to find your favorite game and download it instantly. Even if the game name is just a little one liner, you can mouse over it for a quick box shot preview, and click the blue or pink button to start the download. We hope you enjoy this insight into what we're up to!
January 2013
- Removed REAL games from the feed. We'll miss them.
- Fixed bugs related to downloads. Arg!
- Smoothed cabinet animation.
- Optimized skin loading by 70%.
- Removed several "top game" panels to reduce the size of the overall page.
- Added Online Games where available.
- Added Download Dialog.
- Removed games that weren't linking properly.
- Minor bug fixes.
December 2012
- Completely overhauled HTML5 website.
- Reduced page loading.
- Increased games by several thousand.
- Added Macintosh Games. (load site from Mac)
- Added first phase of cool, dynamic skinning.
November 2011
- Increased top games from 12 to 15.
- Fixed a bug that didn't display the right top games list on category pages.
- Added top games table to game pages.
- Repaired CSS on search results window.
- Fixed "discontinued" game pages. Now redirects to front-page.
- Resolved duplicate Virtual Villager record that was causing missing images.
October 2011
- Expanded Randomly Promoted Games To Best In 100, up from 25
- Fixed Under $10 Link
September 2011
- Fixed several bugs. Sorry!
June 2011
- Complete overhaul of the website through and through.
November 2010
- Added multiple language support.
October 2010
- Migrated to new faster server; hopefully we got all the accounts
- Added "How It Works" section to help folks understand the process
- Updated the "Why won't my game download" FAQ
- Updated the header to include a "How To" instructional graphic
- Added games under $10 page
September 2010
- Added Google Ad Sense to offer more solutions to find games
- Removed game names on highlight blocks to offer more game options on category pages
August 2010
- Added "Hidden Object" category; formerly part of Puzzle
- Added genre index links to all game pages
- Added "Report Abuse" buttons to all reviews with personal text comments
- Added Facebook comment block; please share with friends
- Added development log
- Improved the star voting mechanism; more perdy now
- Improved screenshot viewing by moving rollover placement and removing image link
- Fixed bug that was causing some game descriptions to be truncated
- Fixed link bug with search data
- Fixed link bug with RSS feed
- Fixed bug with long game names on home and genre header pages
- Fixed bug that caused missing images
- Moved publishing schedule to offer more primetime optimal performance
- Updated promo for summer 2010; StarCraft II time!
- Updated navigation on the user windows
July 2010
- Added Meebo link bar for easy sharing with friends
- Removed several offensive posts; apologies, new feature coming