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    Jul 2, 2007 12:00 PM 3,254
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    This Day in Gaming, July 2nd

    1997: After Star Wing failed miserably (the European version of Star Fox), Nintendo decides to release Star Fox 64 under the name Lylat War. Because that sounds so MUCH better. Apparently, a company named Star Vox prevents a more normal/successful titling of the series in the area. Looking at the box is like being trapped in a bad episode of Sliders.

    1998: The Big Network launches—it's an online gaming site that offers multiple family gaming channels. And it's a really Big Deal.


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