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Programmer. Maker of M.U.L.E. Online.

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I fully expect the end of the movie or post credits scene is Adam's cell phone ringing from a caller simply called "Sis". ๐Ÿ˜„

23.01.2026 01:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The AI is definitely the most sophisticated part of that game's codebase, thanks to Jim Rushing. Dani Bunten's professional background in simulation laid down the foundation for Jim to excel.

15.01.2026 22:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
A Sankey diagram shows how a total of the 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic ever produced by humanity has ended up either being totally discarded, incinerated or still in use. 31% are still in use.  The remainder have been dumped or burnt.

A Sankey diagram shows how a total of the 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic ever produced by humanity has ended up either being totally discarded, incinerated or still in use. 31% are still in use. The remainder have been dumped or burnt.

Guess what % of plastics have been #recycled? No prizes :(

08.12.2025 19:55 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 20    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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You might recognize this art from the #Zelda 1 guide, Tips & Tactics, but a few years back the original artist, Sho Kobayashi / ใ“ใฐใ‚„ใ—ๅฐ†, posted photos of the originals on twitter @show_kob & I love them because it shows the original art included neon pink: which doesn't usually scan or print well

11.11.2025 02:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 192    ๐Ÿ” 58    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Colony Not Included Zine A print and read zine about one of the Atari games that launched a publisher juggernaut.

My zine about M.U.L.E. is done! REJOICE!
(It took me like 7 months to make this please clap)

mrblacksbox.net/mule/zine.html

04.08.2025 16:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 13    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 3    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Maybe there are better options, but perhaps it's a good idea to create a Kickstarter to get it printed, like how low budget comics are done. I was just discussing with someone that we'd be willing to buy it.

04.08.2025 20:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I'm always intrigued to come across someone who likes the NES version of MULE. And even more so when they prefer it.

04.08.2025 15:24 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

both of the games I mentioned involve 4 or more players. Dani Bunten has been on recorded admitting that converting complex (yet fun) board games to video games was a trove of potential, thus games like Computer Quarterback. So exposure to Planet Miners was quite possible.

03.08.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Nice article. Seems the earliest version of Planet Miners was on the TRS-80 in 1980. MULE is predominately a combination between board games Monopoly and King Oil. People like to claim it derives mechanically from Hamurabi. But Planet Miners seems more appropriate, being a 4 player game, although

03.08.2025 17:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I believe Nintendo happened.

09.06.2025 12:47 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

How well did MULE work on the B&W TV? Was it difficult to differentiate player colors?

15.04.2025 12:45 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Work continues at Games That Weren't, and we have another huge discovery! The long-lost god sim Populous for the #NES has been recovered! A full conversion lost for 33 years - now you can finally play it today! ๐ŸŒ๐ŸŽฎ

www.gamesthatwerent.com/2025/03/popu...

24.03.2025 09:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 473    ๐Ÿ” 142    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 10

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