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The History of Nintendo's Gaming System
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The creation of Nintendo's circuit board lock and licensing system helped prevent bad games from being played on their system. They also pioneered the concept of gaming championships, which still continue to this day.
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This transcript talks about how Nintendo got its start in the US and how they changed the minds of Americans about video games, leading to a nationwide rollout and a surge in popularity.
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Nintendo
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This transcript talks about how Nintendo got its start in the US and how they changed the minds of Americans about video games, leading to a nationwide rollout and a surge in popularity.
ChapterThe History of Nintendo's Gaming System
EpisodeHow the Nintendo Entertainment System Changed Gaming Forever
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Nintendo implemented a lock chip system on their circuit board to ensure that only officially licensed NES games could be played on their system, allowing them to keep quality control over the games released and limiting third-party developers to producing only two games a year.
36:12 - 37:03 (00:50)
NES Games
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Nintendo implemented a lock chip system on their circuit board to ensure that only officially licensed NES games could be played on their system, allowing them to keep quality control over the games released and limiting third-party developers to producing only two games a year.