Nuggets of gaming lore, now in helpful infographic form

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Did You Know Gaming?

Did you know your PlayStation 2 visually represents your game library every time you flick on the console? Ever wondered why bananas were smugglers' go-to sale in Final Fantasy Legend II? Here's a good one: No one knows the exact date of Super Mario Bros. US release on the Nintendo Entertainment System.

As always, the Internet reveals all. Website Did You Know Gaming? collects useful tidbits of trivia relating to the development and design of current and retro titles. Instead of boring blocks of text, each factoid comes wrapped in a colorful infographic — which is conveniently scaled to sticker size to print out and paste all over your co-worker's keyboard during a bathroom break.

Check out some more fact posters after the break.

 

Did You Know Gaming?


Did You Know Gaming?


Did You Know Gaming?


Did You Know Gaming?