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David Grossman

20 Years Ago, Nintendo Brought Its Most Iconic RPG to America — And It's Still Going Strong


Two years ago, Nintendo released a small video set 20 prior. For anyone who owned a GameCube, it might seem very familiar. Two unnamed voices play Super Smash Bros. Melee, which would go on to become the best-selling GameCube title, a bright spot for a company struggling to figure out how to compete with Sony and Microsoft. No longer with a pure technical advantage, Nintendo began relying on the strength of its characters, especially for a free-for-all game like Melee.

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