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After 27 Years, a New High Score For Asteroids

Posted by kdawson on from the toothpicks-for-eyelids dept.

blair1q writes "In a marathon 3-1/2 day session, John McAllister, of Portland, Oregon, has broken the 27-year-old high score for Asteroids, set in 1982 by Scott Safran. The attempt was broadcast via webcam."

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  1. Re:Score by gandhi_2 · · Score: 5, Insightful

    also called an extra digit?

    the 10's place is really a rollover counter for how many times the 1's overflowed.

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