Here is a concise summary of the provided text:
**Title:** Review of "Desert Bus" (a mini-game within "Penn & Teller's Smoke and Mirrors" for Sega CD)
**Key Points:**
1. **Gameplay:** "Desert Bus" is an intentionally mundane game where you drive a bus from Tucson to Las Vegas (360 miles, 8 hours) in real-time, with no challenges, obstacles, or entertainment.
2. **Purpose:** Created by Penn & Teller as a satire, responding to controversies over violent video games, showcasing the monotony of real-life tasks.
3. **Reactions:**
* The Angry Video Game Nerd is appalled by the game's sheer boredom and lack of pause functionality.
* Despite its awfulness, the game has gained a cult following and inspired a charity marathon, "Desert Bus for Hope".
4. **Conclusion:** The review leads to a moment of introspection, where the Nerd considers retirement but ultimately decides to continue reviewing bad games, seeking a new, bigger adventure to top his previous experiences.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text, without opinions, with each fact numbered and in short sentences:
**Game Facts**
1. The game "Desert Bus" was part of the collection "Penn & Teller's Smoke and Mirrors" for the Sega CD.
2. Desert Bus is a driving game where the player drives a bus from Tucson, Arizona to Las Vegas, Nevada.
3. The game's top speed is 45 miles per hour.
4. The trip in the game is 360 miles long, taking approximately 8 hours to complete.
5. There is no pause feature in the game.
6. The only reward for completing the trip is 1 point.
7. After completing the trip, the player must drive back to Tucson.
**Development and Release**
8. "Penn & Teller's Smoke and Mirrors" was developed by Absolute Entertainment.
9. The game was canceled before its release due to Absolute Entertainment going out of business.
10. Despite cancellation, the game circulated on the internet and became a cult hit.
**Penn & Teller's Involvement**
11. Penn & Teller created "Smoke and Mirrors" as their first video game project in 1995.
12. The duo intended "Desert Bus" to be a satire of realistic games, mimicking the mundane task of driving a bus.
13. Penn & Teller had planned a "Desert Bus" contest with prizes, including a trip from Tucson to Las Vegas.
**Charity and Legacy**
14. A charity event called "Desert Bus for Hope" was created, where participants play the game for extended periods to raise money for children.
15. The event has been successful in raising funds.
**Unrelated Game Mention**
16. The text also mentions a hacked version of "Castlevania II" called "Castlevania II: Redaction" by the Almighty Guru, which fixes several of the original game's problems.