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 ==== Probotector ====
-Few of the games from the Contra series had a different name in Europe. They were called Probotector. [([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Probotector]])].
+Some of the games from the Contra series had a different name in Europe. They were called Probotector. [([[https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/67773/11-fireball-facts-about-contra|Mental Floss]])]
 ==== Lylat Wars ====
-Lylat Wars is an alternative name for Star Fox 64, a 3D scrolling shooter for the Nintendo 64. Lylat Wars is a name used in the PAL region. [([[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Fox_64]])].
+Lylat Wars is an alternative name for Star Fox 64, a 3D scrolling shooter for the Nintendo 64. The Lylat Wars name was used in the PAL region. [([[https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2012/09/want_to_know_the_real_reason_star_fox_was_renamed_in_europe|Nintendo Life]])]
+==== Vectrex Gaming Console ====
+The Vectrex Gaming Console (1984) was the first gaming console with touch control. [([[https://www.gamasutra.com/view/feature/3117/a_history_of_gaming_platforms_the_.php?print=1%5D|Gamasutra]])]
+==== XBOX ====
+The Microsoft Xbox (2001) was the first console with full support for HDTV. [([[https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/the-history-of-the-xbox/|Digital Trends]])]
+==== World of WarCraft ====
+The highest-grossing game of all time is World of Warcraft. The game brought in over $10 billion over its lifetime. [([[https://www.engadget.com/world-of-warcraft-shadowlands-fastest-selling-pc-game-154350155.html|Engadget]])]
+==== MegaMan ====
+MegaMan is known as RockMan in Japan. They changed the name from Rockman to MegaMan for the international version of the game. [([[https://www.giantbomb.com/mega-man/3025-523/|Giant Bomb]])]
+==== Donkey Kong ====
+In the original arcade version of Donkey Kong, Mario was called jump man, who happened to be a carpenter, not the famous plumber that we know and love today. [([[https://www.imore.com/obscure-mario-facts-you-might-not-know-about|iMore]])]
+{{tag>gaming history}}

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