diff --git a/doc/release-notes/teachpack/HISTORY.txt b/doc/release-notes/teachpack/HISTORY.txt
index 3f7bdf2eb7..901d51979c 100644
--- a/doc/release-notes/teachpack/HISTORY.txt
+++ b/doc/release-notes/teachpack/HISTORY.txt
@@ -1,5 +1,9 @@
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+* added: universe.rkt now comes with a game-pad simulation option 
+  A game-pad is a special-purpose key handler plus an icon that maps out
+  the legal key strokes. 
+
 * fixed
   -- on-receive doesn't have to exist for universe/world interactions 
   -- name clause accepts strings and symbols