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Sly Cooper's devilishly handsome demeanor wasn't always so smooth. The thieving raccoon originally spoke with a stereotypical Brooklyn accent. Hey! I'm stealin' here! #GameHistoryDaily
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Pokémon Crystal was the first Pokémon title to let players battle and trade online. The game used the often-forgotten Game Boy Mobile Adaptor, a Japan-exclusive accessory.
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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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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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Waluigi dot com initially redirected to the online page for the original Mario Tennis games, which looked like this. Note the fantastic "Free Internet Browser" advertised in the lower right corner.
Mario's stars and stripes outfit first appeared in 1987's Family Computer Golf: U.S. Course. It would reach players outside Japan with 1991's NES Open Tournament Golf. Happy 4th of July! #GameHistoryDaily