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Nintendo: The Console Wars

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CHAPTER

Creating Sonic the Hedgehog

This chapter discusses the creation and success of Sonic the Hedgehog as a competitor to Nintendo. It explores the origins of Sonic's design, including his initial edgier appearance, and his positioning as a fast and aggressive character. The chapter also highlights how Sonic became even more recognizable than Mario in the American market, thanks to Sega bundling the game with every Genesis console.

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