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The very first Fire Emblem title, Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light (FC, 1990), was conceived by designer and writer Shouzou Kaga in 1987. He wanted to combine the strategic elements of Famicom Wars with the characters and story of an RPG. #GameHistoryDaily
In October 2014, Pokémon commissioned horror manga superstar Junji Ito to produce a few spooky illustrations of Ghost-type Pokémon. #GameHistoryDaily
Learn more in our newest podcast episode, "Dracula's Hip Hop Spooktacular" https://t.co/uFzpXhUchJ
In Japan, Donkey Kong Country 3's Kiddy Kong is known as Dinky Kong. #GameHistoryDaily
Developed by Natsume for the SNES, Wild Guns combines steampunk and sci-fi in a classic shooting game. The series celebrates its 26th birthday today!
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When Mario dons the Tanooki Suit in Super Mario Bros. 3 (NES, 1990), he gains the ability to transform into Statue Mario. This statue resembles the monk Jizō, said to be the guardian of children's souls.
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The first three seasons of the Memory Card podcast are now live for your listening pleasure!
Some of our topics include... beta Pokémon, the WonderSwan, Sega Channel, the Nintendo Play Station, and Pepsiman.
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Gex 64: Enter the Gecko, a game which inspired a generation and single handy raised the birth rate in all regions it was released in, launched on this day 22 years ago.
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In Japan, the Street Fighter II character Mike Bison (left) is a boxer modeled after Mike Tyson. This name was shortened to M. Bison and moved to the character Vega (right) for international release, as Capcom feared bad press and potential legal issues.
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Chocobos first appeared in Final Fantasy II (FC, 1988). It is rumored that these large flightless birds were inspired by the "horseclaws" featured in the popular manga (and later movie) Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind.
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Bastion is celebrating its 9th birthday today. If you haven't, go play this influential indie game!
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