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March 20 in Gaming History

2 moments from the museum's collection happened on this date.

1997 — 29 years ago

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night released in Japan

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night rises in Japan, flipping the series into a vast explorable castle and supplying the other half of the word 'Metroidvania.'

Source: Wikipedia, 1997 in video games
2020 — 6 years ago

Animal Crossing: New Horizons released

Animal Crossing: New Horizons launches and becomes the defining comfort game of lockdown, selling tens of millions of deserted-island getaways.

Source: Codex Gamicus, 2020 in video gaming
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