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80: The identical trainers

Lateral with Tom Scott

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Speedrunning Tactics and Glitches

The chapter explores speedrunning tactics involving automatically sending button presses and intentionally causing game lag, including damaging the game CD. It discusses strategies like hitting the start button to create lag, manipulating data discs for glitches, and using thumbprints for consistency in speedrunning. The speakers reference specific examples, practical uses, and theories related to these gaming tactics.

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