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Who is credited with creating the game Donkey Kong?
Who is credited with creating the game Donkey Kong?
Which Japanese company pulled the game industry out of a slump with their NES gaming system?
Which Japanese company pulled the game industry out of a slump with their NES gaming system?
What was the original name of Sega before it merged and became Sega Enterprises?
What was the original name of Sega before it merged and became Sega Enterprises?
Which gaming system was originally called Family Computer or FamiCom before being repackaged as the Nintendo Entertainment System?
Which gaming system was originally called Family Computer or FamiCom before being repackaged as the Nintendo Entertainment System?
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What type of games did Nintendo initially start out making before transitioning to electronic video games?
What type of games did Nintendo initially start out making before transitioning to electronic video games?
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Which character did Shigeru Miyamoto create that later became known as Mario?
Which character did Shigeru Miyamoto create that later became known as Mario?
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What decision did Nintendo of America make regarding their product to separate it from the stigma of 'games'?
What decision did Nintendo of America make regarding their product to separate it from the stigma of 'games'?
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'Donkey Kong' is a game about a gorilla who has stolen what?
'Donkey Kong' is a game about a gorilla who has stolen what?
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What key strategy decision did Nintendo of America make regarding the naming of their product?
What key strategy decision did Nintendo of America make regarding the naming of their product?
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What was one significant feature of the controller of the NES gaming system that made it accessible to a wide range of users?
What was one significant feature of the controller of the NES gaming system that made it accessible to a wide range of users?
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