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March 19 in Gaming History

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

1994 — 32 years ago

Super Metroid released in Japan

Super Metroid launches in Japan, perfecting atmospheric exploration so completely that it co-founds a genre: the Metroidvania.

Source: Wikipedia, Super Metroid
Enjoying the tour? Step inside the full museum — rooms for Nintendo, PlayStation, Xbox and the Arcade, a playable arcade cabinet, the Museum Exam, and the Passport stamp collection.