Scratch The Joy Of Creation: Talking Tom And Ben News
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Unlike coding in a vacuum, Scratch is a social network for creators. Once a child finishes their "Breaking News" episode (featuring Tom interviewing a dragon, or Ben losing his mind over a floating banana), they hit "Share."
Within minutes, the feedback arrives.
This cycle—Create -> Share -> Remix—is the heartbeat of Scratch. The Talking Tom assets serve as familiar, friendly avatars that lower the barrier to entry. You don't need to learn how to draw a dog to tell a joke; Ben is already there, waiting for you to give him a voice.
To make it feel like the "News" app, you need to let the user type headlines.
In the digital age, the line between consumer and creator has never been thinner. For millions of kids worldwide, the Talking Tom franchise was simply a window—a place to watch a cheeky cat repeat their jokes or see a sarcastic dog named Ben report the weather. But thanks to the magic of MIT’s Scratch programming language, that window has become a workshop.
Welcome to the wild, hilarious, and deeply educational world of "Talking Tom and Ben News" fan projects on Scratch. Here, children aren't just watching the news; they are the directors, scriptwriters, and set designers.
Go open Scratch right now. Spend 15 minutes. Don't overthink it.
You’ve just replicated the feeling of Talking Tom & Ben News—but this time, you built the studio. talking tom and ben news scratch the joy of creation
That, right there, is The Joy of Creation.
What’s your memory of Talking Tom & Ben? Did you ever try to remake it in Scratch? Share your stories (or links to your projects) below! 🐱🐶💻
Talking Tom and Ben News: The Joy of Creation is a fan-made game on Scratch that reimagines the classic "Talking Friends" news duo through the lens of mascot horror. It blends the nostalgic, comedic banter of Tom and Ben with the high-stakes survival mechanics popularized by The Joy of Creation (TJOC), a famous Five Nights at Freddy's fan game. The Premise: Anchormen in Peril
In the original mobile apps, Tom and Ben were lighthearted rivals reporting goofy news. In this Scratch adaptation, the newsroom has become a dark, claustrophobic trap. Players take on the role of a night shift producer or the characters themselves, forced to complete "broadcast tasks" while being hunted by distorted, "Ignited" versions of the classic characters. Setting: A dilapidated, flickering news studio.
Conflict: Keeping the "show" running while managing limited power and visibility.
The Twist: The characters are aware of the player's presence, breaking the fourth wall with eerie, distorted dialogue. Gameplay Mechanics
The creator utilizes Scratch's coding blocks to simulate complex horror AI and atmosphere:
The Monitor System: Switch between cameras to track Ben in the hallway or Tom in the makeup room. You cannot build this without the raw materials
Audio Lures: Use "Breaking News" sound bites to distract the animatronics.
Flashlight Management: A limited battery forces players to choose between seeing the threat and saving power.
Reaction-Based Tasks: Quick-time events where you must "mute" a microphone or "switch" a feed before an entity reaches the desk. Why It Works: Nostalgia Meets Terror
The "Joy of Creation" style thrives on taking familiar, comforting imagery and making it uncanny.
Visual Style: Heavy use of "static" effects, dark overlays, and "jump-scare" sprites.
The "Ignited" Aesthetic: Tom and Ben are often depicted with missing fur, glowing eyes, and exposed mechanical parts.
Sound Design: Distorted versions of the original app’s sound effects—like Ben’s "Ho ho ho!"—are used as cues for an impending attack. Community Impact on Scratch
The project has gained traction within the Scratch "Horror" community for several reasons: Unlike coding in a vacuum, Scratch is a
Creative Remixing: It showcases how simple assets from 2010s mobile games can be repurposed into a modern horror subgenre.
Optimization: Running a TJOC-style game on Scratch is a technical feat, requiring clever use of "ghost effects" and variable-based AI.
Meme Culture: It taps into the "Talking Ben" resurgence, turning a popular meme into a genuine survival challenge.
💡 Pro Tip: If you are playing or building a version of this, pay close attention to the audio cues. In these games, the sound of a telephone ringing or a distant laugh usually means you have less than three seconds to react.
To help you find a specific version or help you build your own: Project Link (if you have a specific creator in mind) Coding help (like AI logic or camera switching) Asset design (tips for making "Ignited" sprites)
Which part of the game are you most interested in exploring?
To replicate the chaos of the News, use "Broadcast" blocks.