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Nintendo's Origins

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The Birth of a Gaming Icon: Donkey Kong

This chapter explores the pivotal moment in Nintendo's history when Shigeru Miyamoto created Donkey Kong, revolutionizing video gaming with its narrative-driven design. The discussion covers the game's surprising success, the transformation of gameplay mechanics, and the eventual renaming of its protagonist to Mario, an iconic character inspired by real-life events. Through the lens of creativity and strategic decisions, the chapter highlights how Donkey Kong expanded the gaming demographic and set the foundation for future storytelling in video games.

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