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March 21 in Gaming History

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

2001 — 25 years ago

Game Boy Advance launches in Japan

The Game Boy Advance launches in Japan, a 32-bit leap that finally drags Nintendo's handheld line out of the monochrome era.

Source: Wikipedia, Game Boy Advance
2001 — 25 years ago

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon released in Japan

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon launches alongside the Game Boy Advance in Japan, proving Symphony-style exploration works beautifully in your pocket.

Source: Codex Gamicus, 2001 in video gaming
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