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What is the goal of speedrunning a video game?
What is the goal of speedrunning a video game?
- To explore every corner of the game world
- To achieve the most powerful character
- To complete it as fast as possible (correct)
- To complete it with the highest score
What is tool-assisted speedrunning?
What is tool-assisted speedrunning?
- A method of speedrunning without any external help or tools
- A sub-category of speedrunning using emulation software to create a precisely controlled sequence of inputs (correct)
- A competitive form of speedrunning involving two or more players
- A technique for achieving the highest possible score in a video game
What are community leaderboard rankings used for in speedrunning?
What are community leaderboard rankings used for in speedrunning?
- To track the fastest completion times for individual games (correct)
- To track the highest scores achieved in individual games
- To showcase the most skilled players in the community
- To organize collaborative speedrunning events
What role did the wider availability of the Internet play in the development of speedrunning?
What role did the wider availability of the Internet play in the development of speedrunning?
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What is a common activity at marathon events related to speedrunning?
What is a common activity at marathon events related to speedrunning?
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Who designed the game Super Mario Bros.?
Who designed the game Super Mario Bros.?
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What year was the NES version of Super Mario Bros. widely released in North America?
What year was the NES version of Super Mario Bros. widely released in North America?
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What is the goal of players in Super Mario Bros.?
What is the goal of players in Super Mario Bros.?
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What are players aided by in Super Mario Bros. to avoid hazards?
What are players aided by in Super Mario Bros. to avoid hazards?
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What is Super Mario Bros. particularly admired for?
What is Super Mario Bros. particularly admired for?
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