A pamphlet of feline opinion · est. mmxxv
Pete, the resident feline critic
The Pete Gazette
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Lead Review · From: Monopoly
Banking Unit Hacked; Tuna Order Still Pending
Our critic commandeers the tap sensor with one gray paw, submits a fish-skeleton demand to the electronic banker, and dismisses the machine when it fails to deliver.

So, the humans have acquired another one of their flat, colorful squares for obsessive staring. This one, a "Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition," seems to have traded the delightfully crinkly paper money—perfect for shredding—for a beeping plastic brick. A catastrophic design choice, in my opinion. The primary appeal here is twofold: the long duration of the…

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Image of Hasbro Gaming Monopoly Ultimate Banking Edition Board Game for Families and Kids Ages 8 and Up, Electronic Banking Unit (Amazon Exclusive)
Fig. 1 — the subject
Pete's Verdict
★★☆☆☆
Novel noisemaker. Tuna not forthcoming.
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