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That was one of the biggest tragedies in recorded history. Do you even know what it did to the economy? It was like Black Monday on a 5x multiplier.

The World Trade Center, keyword TRADE. This isn't pokemon shit, this is real-world stocks and dollars. The portfolios were ruined.

The next time you laugh at that, think about the human beings that had their vacation bonuses decimated that day. Think about how the economic blow made countries like China catch up to us. Just think about that.

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[–] Frank@hexbear.net 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Deus Ex didn't have the Twin Towers in New York due to something about processing power or graphics demand. Remains funny to this day.

[–] UlyssesT@hexbear.net 7 points 1 year ago
[–] Salmarez@hexbear.net 6 points 1 year ago

On the other hand we have Two Crude, an arcade game from 1990, which has the Twin Towers in an apocalyptic New York in 2010...