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The True Kill Screen of Donkey Kong: A Historic Achievement
Donkey Kong, released in 1981, has long been a staple of arcade gaming history. While culturally significant games like Super Mario Brothers often dominate discussions, Donkey Kong laid the groundwork for many gaming mechanics and challenges we see today. After nearly 44 years, however, a new chapter has been written in its story. For decades, players struggled against the infamous kill screen at level 22, but recently, thanks to a clever exploit, a way to bypass it has been discovered.