The Swiss Cheese model, pt. 3

· Unsung · Aug. 31, 2026, 8:23 p.m.
Summary
This blog post discusses a fun experiment involving the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and the Swiss Cheese model, showcasing how the interaction of game mechanics between two games (Mario and Tennis) can lead to unexpected outcomes. The author presents this as a lighthearted example of how design choices in software and games can influence user experience, while contemplating the elegance and brutality of game resets.
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