Why Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez dropped into a ‘Donkey Kong 64’ session on Twitch

It’s not every day a member of Congress drops by a Twitch session.
Streamers of a session of Donkey Kong 64 on Sunday were treated to a cameo from newly elected Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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Arcade fame turns to infamy as Billy Mitchell’s record-setting Donkey Kong score is invalidated

The record-setting score that settled the Donkey Kong arcade rivalry, made famous by the documentary The King of Kong, has been invalidated by Twin Galaxies, the de facto arbiter of arcade world records. What’s more, Billy Mitchell, the occasionally controversial player who set the scores, has been permanently banned from consideration for future records.

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SupaBoy is the handheld SNES console for people who just can’t let go of their Nintendo cartridges

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With Nintendo’s volcanic debut of the SNES and the stampedes to get one before they’re sold out again, it’s important to remember our roots: where would society be without those original Nintendo cartridges? Nowhere, that’s where. And if you’re like us, the thought of dusty cartridges never being played again is heart wrenching.

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One gaming company wants to make sure you never forget the art of blowing into cartridges again — that is, if you’re one of the people still hoarding them. Meet the Hyperkin SupaBoy. Read more…

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These cricket commentators had no idea who Donkey Kong was

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It’s not often gorillas attend cricket matches.

A couple of cricket commentators were stumped Thursday when scanning the costumed masses of fans watching Australia v England.

Um…. Can someone try explain this? 😅 #AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/lzLCjjnlb4

— Wide World of Sports (@wwos) January 19, 2018

“I thought you said it was apes, mate?”

“Nope. Definitely Super Mario Bros.”

“Damn”

Nothing to see here 😂#AUSvENG pic.twitter.com/HScDqhqQ8Z

— Cricket on BT Sport (@btsportcricket) January 19, 2018

The internet was quick to explain that the ape in question had not in fact been selected at random. Read more…

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