So uh, this is a cute game and all (haven't finished it quite yet), but the story messages and whatnot definitely need to not happen mid game and essentially screw you out of a win and your points.
Oh, yeah, because we totally don't have overpowered AI, paddle speed, and paddle size upgrades, as well as a bad AI to go against. We're totally gonna lose against this oh-so-dangerous foe, and we'll totally get screwed out of our wins and points. Toooootally.