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Zapped to the Past Episode 111 January 1989

Zapped to the Past

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Mining Mayhem and Video Game Reviews

This chapter explores a fictional mining operation on the asteroid Coalian, revealing the challenges posed by a powerful material called Aluma and a threatening military presence. It critiques the gameplay of a 1989 video game, examining its confusing controls and disorganized mechanics, while contrasting it with a more engaging adaptation of Trivial Pursuit. The discussion provides insights on various video games from January 1989, reflecting on their design quality and hinting at future reviews.

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