AOL Instant Messenger, the platform that inspired the chat interface style of Emily is Away, was launched and became popular for instant messaging.
The indie visual novel game Emily is Away was released, featuring a nostalgic early 2000s chat interface and story.
The sequel to Emily is Away, continuing the story and featuring an updated chat interface reflecting changes in social media and messaging.
Easy Delivery Co. is such a wonderful gem of a game. If you have a retro driving itch, this is a great pick. I was looking for an atmospheric driving game, and this satisfied that itch perfectly. While the graphics are PS1 era, the snow brought me back to the Donkey Kong Country snow/blizzard level - and it was just perfect. Highly recommend checking this one out.