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June 17 in Gaming History

1 moment from the museum's collection happened on this date.

1988 — 38 years ago

Blaster Master debuts in Japan as Metafight

Sunsoft released Chō Wakusei Senki Metafight for the Famicom in Japan on June 17, 1988 — localized in the West as Blaster Master, the beloved tank-and-on-foot NES adventure.

Source: Wikipedia — Blaster Master: 'Release JP: June 17, 1988' and 'released for the Famicom in Japan on June 17, 1988'

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