Take the anchor desk and spark chaotic broadcast battles in this interactive newsroom simulator.
Talking Tom And Ben News By Me Template brings the classic mobile newsroom rivalry to your desktop, allowing players to customize and command the iconic duo. Acting as TV news anchors, Tom and Ben react dynamically to your voice, physical pokes, and custom media uploads. This version, heavily inspired by the Scratch-based .sb3 file modification by developer mario_plushie, lets players dive under the hood to completely alter the broadcast.
The core loop thrives on managing the physical comedy and escalating tension between the two hosts. As you trigger their reactive behaviors, you must balance their banter while avoiding technical glitches, like the dreaded "orange screen" bug that occurs when the bottom TV loses its microphone access. It's a playground of cause-and-effect where you dictate the script and watch the studio descend into slapstick chaos.
CASUAL GAMEPLAY
Progression Loop
Instead of a traditional level-based progression, the game relies on a creative sandbox loop. You begin by testing basic voice feedback, prompting Tom and Ben to take turns repeating your words. From there, you progress to custom media integration by uploading your own images or videos to the studio's interactive TV monitor. The ultimate milestone is exporting and sharing your recorded broadcasts, or exporting the source code to Scratch, TurboWarp, or Cocrea to unlock deeper customization options. By manipulating these elements, you can create a fully personalized news broadcast or test the limits of the dual-anchor AI.
Game Controls
Navigating the virtual studio requires quick mouse actions and active audio setup.
- Mouse Clicks / Taps: Click directly on Tom or Ben to poke them, or swipe to knock them off their chairs.
- Microphone Input: Speak into your device to trigger the automated voice repetition system.
- TV Button: Upload your custom PNG, JPG, or MP4 files to display them live on the studio screen.
- Interactive Icons: Press on-screen buttons like the sword icon to trigger complex fighting animations.
Common Mistakes New Players Make
- Ignoring the Executable Permission: On Linux systems, launching the game via
start.shwill fail immediately if the file permissions are restricted. Fix: Right-clickstart.sh, navigate to Properties > Permissions, and check "Allow executing file as program" before running. - Triggering the Orange Screen Crash: Activating the TV display without giving the game microphone permissions results in a blank orange screen. Fix: Ensure your browser or OS has granted active microphone access to the game before pressing the TV button.
- Failing to Extract Archive Files: Attempting to run the game directly from inside the downloaded ZIP or RAR archive on macOS or Windows will prevent assets from loading. Fix: Fully extract all game files to a local directory before double-clicking the application or running the script.
Pro Tips & Strategies
Mastering the newsroom chaos involves managing both hardware inputs and software mechanics.
- Stagger Your Audio Inputs: Wait for Tom to finish repeating your phrase before speaking again; interrupting them mid-sentence can break their AI voice-loop queue.
- Leverage Scratch for Custom Scripts: If you want to experience the cutscene where Ben smashes a trash can lid on Tom, load the
.sb3 fileinto TurboWarp and manually program the sword icon trigger. - Optimize Ad Placement: If playing the mobile port, keep an eye on the top of the screen; the ads have moved from the TV to the top header, so adjust your tap targets to avoid accidental redirects.
Why This Game Is Different
- Full Source Customization: Unlike the locked mobile original, this template allows you to download the
.sb3 source codeand completely rewrite the sprites, sounds, and animations. - Dynamic Media Injection: You can actively broadcast your own personal videos and photos directly inside the live game environment.
- Slapstick Physics Triggers: The game features physical interaction mechanics that allow you to literally knock the anchors out of their chairs with a swipe.