Story Breakdown: Wall Street Kid (NES)

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When the internet exploded with news about GameStop, hedge funds and short-selling, the first thing I thought of was everything I learned from playing Wall Street Kid on the Nintendo Entertainment System. And then, like most people, I remembered that I rented that game as a kid and didn't retain any of the valuable knowledge about the stock market. Now, three decades later, it's time to go back to 1990 and see what this baffling game can teach us about buying shares, staying fit and keeping your wife happy. Turn back now if you don't want to know what happens next, because today we're going to spoil the story and ending for Wall Street Kid on the Nintendo Entertainment System. This is Game Over: The Early Years!


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