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The debut of the TurboGrafx-16 was a tough launch for NEC. This was probably due to a couple of reasons. One, this was their first console and not every launch title is going to be a hit with fans. Secondly, their lack of understanding what North American gamers wanted hurt throughout the consoles’ life. It […]
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China Warrior Shows Immense Sprites on Turbo Grafx-16 But Not Much Else – August 19th, 1989 – Today in Video Game History
August 18th, 2014 
Carl Williams 
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Tags: 1989, amazon, August 19th, brawler, Bruce Lee, carl williams, China Warrior, ebay, fighting, nec, nintendo, tech demo, today in history, turbo grafx-16, TurboChip, wii virtual console 
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Space Harrier II Launches 3D Arcade Action on Sega Genesis – August 14th, 1989 – Today in Video Game History
August 14th, 2014 Carl Williams Space Harrier II was not the first 3D endless runner, but it was first on the Sega Genesis. Sega was eager to show off the power of their newly launched console and what better way to do that than with a title that would be severely limited on the Nintendo Entertainment System? Space Harrier II, […]
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Super Mario RPG Takes Mario on New Adventure – May 13th, 1996 – Today in Video Game History
May 13th, 2014 Carl Williams Super Mario RPG is a brand new adventure for Mario and company. Mario was not a character that was content with sitting on his laurels. When it came to adventuring around the gaming world this plumber was all action. Mario has been a doctor, kart racer, played many sports and of course has saved a […]
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Columns III Shines on Genesis – October 15th, 1993 – Today in Video Game History
October 14th, 2013 Carl Williams Sega was pretty much left out when it comes to well known puzzle games thanks to Nintendo locking up the rights to Tetris (even though for a bit it was available to Genesis gamers). Sega, and other companies, played puzzle roulette releasing all kinds of games in this genre, hoping something would take off and […]
