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Super Metroid Director Reflects on Nintendo Crunch and Nap Room Struggles

Super Metroid director Yoshio Sakamoto has described the intense final months of development, including long nights, a neglected nap room, and the impact of crunch on the Nintendo team during the game's creation

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Unreleased Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt NES Carts Found in Wisconsin

A rare cache of 97 unopened Super Mario Bros. Duck Hunt NES cartridges, previously unknown to collectors, has been authenticated after being discovered in a Wisconsin warehouse. The find has drawn attention from grading experts and the retro gaming community

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Tekken's Former Director Shares Cultural Mix-Up After Leroy Smith Reveal

Katsuhiro Harada, previously at the helm of Tekken, has described a cultural misunderstanding with international fans following the introduction of Leroy Smith in Tekken 7, highlighting how language and context can shape community response

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