But one has to wonder: what inspired a Canadian to make a videogame about the United States?

Koracin said the decision was partly practical.

“There are only 10 provinces in Canada,” he said, pointing out that the 50 U.S. states afforded him 50 levels of game play.

However, Koracin also said he was inspired by the hospitality he experienced while living in Butte.

“The people were really nice,” said Koracin. “I really appreciated the kindness of the people and their hospitality and I just wanted to say thank you.”

But what about that other detail of the game — the food falling from the sky — why not choose something a bit more — sexy?

Koracin said he wanted his game to be different than what’s already available, pointing out that other programmers have used objects like candy and jewels for their games in the past. Given this and his love for food, using regional delicacies like Montana huckleberries or cheddar-cheese-topped apple pie seemed like a logical choice.

When asked why he’s so drawn to video games, Koracin explained that they provide people with a means of escape.

“It just makes life a little bit more interesting,” Koracin said. “(Video games provide) an immersive world where you can forget about your troubles for a while.”

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