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Nintendo turns 125: History of a Japanese giant

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The Sydney Morning Herald
Technology

Nintendo turns 125: History of a Japanese giant

From playing cards to 'Love Hotels', claw-grabbers to Super Mario, Nintendo has changed a lot since 1889.

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