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Nintendo wasn't always about video games.

Before Nintendo burrowed its way into millions of homes, it had to win over retailers in New York City—and the difficulty level was set to 'almost impossible.'

Jake Rossen


Many '90s kids will remember playing Zoombinis.

Zoombinis graced the screens of many a ‘90s PC, inviting kids to use logic and experimentation as they led a troupe of exploited island workers through a Deep, Dark Forest and the Mountains of Despair en route to Zoombiniville.

Zoë Randolph




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With the 'Crash Bandicoot' series celebrating its 25th anniversary this September, we're looking back at some of the series's unused ideas and early marketing efforts.

Paul Cecchini








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From tainted arcade high scores to a suspected case of stolen identity, here are five of our favorite Guinness World Record controversies.

Jason Serafino