Any fellow olds remember the hotlines for video games? (hexbear.net)

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I called a few back in the day for clues. Sonic 3, Tomb Raider 4 (I think), Overblood (lol) were a few games that stumped me as a baby child. This was long before I had internet let alone a PC that could connect.

It was something like 5-6 bucks per minute a total rip off to have someone tell you you're a dummy for not looking up and pressing 'A'.

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[-] thirtymilliondeadfish@hexbear.net 8 points 1 year ago

I distinctly recall the tip line with no-copyright smug face in the game... brochure? guide? instructions? pamphlet? Wtf do you call the thing they don't include with physical games these days.

I also distinctly recall not being allowed to call it.

[-] isame@hexbear.net 5 points 1 year ago

Insert, I believe?

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