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Super Mario Sunshine and Wind Waker Doomed the GameCube but Saved Nintendo

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Super Mario Sunshine
Genres · platformer
Release · Jul 19, 2002
Developer · Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development
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Role · Developer / Publisher
Active · 1980–2026
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Top genres · platformer, adventure, puzzle
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