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On today's date in 2001, "Super Smash Bros. Melee" releases for Nintendo GameCube.

Improving aspects of “Super Smash Bros." (1999), the sequel spices up with orchestral OST, more Nintendo fighters, new stages, and increased combat moves!

🌟 Beware... Metal Mario, Master & Crazy Hand & Giga Bowser!
December 4, 2025 at 7:39 AM
Also on today’s date in 1977, “Pinwheel” premieres on QUBE C-3 (Proto-Nickelodeon)

Created by Vivian Horner, the preschool series takes place in a boarding house called the Pinwheel house owned by Jake. Other characters include Plus & Minus, Franci, Coco, Smithy, and Aurelia.

🚫 July 31, 1984
December 2, 2025 at 7:58 AM
On today’s date in 1977, Warner Communications launches QUBE into a test market.

W.C’s chairman, Steve Ross, gets inspired by a closed-circuit television system at the Hotel New Otani Tokyo in Japan. Testing in Columbus, OH came 30 channels; 10 broadcast, pay-per-view, and community channels.
December 2, 2025 at 7:51 AM
On today's date in 1982, "Pole Position" releases in arcades.

The player drives a Formula One race car at the Fuji Speedway. The first race is a time trial. Based how on how well the racer ranked, it'll get bonus points. The real race has multiple laps with bonus time each lap.
December 1, 2025 at 2:25 AM
On today’s date in 1947, “Chip an’ Dale” hit theaters.

Donald Duck unknowingly chops down Chip N’ Dale’s tree, so he can start a fire. The duo fail tiptoe away with the tree and throw snowballs down the chimney, but succeed in avalanching and knocking out Donald!

🌟 Finalized debut of Chip N’ Dale.
November 28, 2025 at 2:36 PM
On today’s date in 1993, “Dr. Robotnik’s Mean Bean Machine” releases for the Sega Genesis.

A reskin of Compile’s “Puyo Puyo” (1991) with the premise based on DiC’s “Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog”, it’s up to the player (or Sonic) to blast the badniks and Dr. Robotnik to free the innocent beans!
November 27, 2025 at 12:48 AM
On today’s date in 1940, “Knock Knock” hit theaters.

Woody Woodpecker pecks Andy Panda & Papa Panda’s house roof. Now bothered, Andy puts salt on Woody’s tail as Papa tries to shoot Woody

🌟 Grand debut of Woody Woodpecker!
🌟 Mel Blanc voices Proto-Woody.
🌟 Total “Woody Woodpecker” shorts: 195
November 26, 2025 at 12:34 AM
On today's date in 1997, "Diddy Kong Racing" releases for the Nintendo 64.

Diddy Kong and friends race off Wizpig in many grand prixs! With four tracks in five worlds, there's 20 tracks sum! Racers can drive, hovercraft, and fly various race vehicles!

🌟 Debut of Banjo (sorry Kazooie) and Conker!
November 25, 2025 at 7:44 AM
On today's date in 1992, "Sonic the Hedgehog 2" releases for the Sega Genesis.

Sonic’s back to buzzah, run, and spin dash in 10 zones with Tails (in his playable debut) to stop Dr. Robotnik’s Death Egg!

🌟 Sonic becomes Super Sonic with 7 Chaos Emeralds!
🌟 First aspect of half-pipe special stages!
November 25, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Also on today's date in 1993, "Sonic the Hedgehog CD" releases for the Sega CD.

Sonic dashes to Never Lake, witnessing Little Planet chained to a mountain. Dr. Robotnik plots Little Planet to be a fortress, and invents Metal Sonic to kidnap Amy and outrun Sonic!

🌟 Debuts Amy Rose & Metal Sonic.
November 24, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Also on today's date in 1993, "Sonic the Hedgehog Chaos" releases for the Sega Game Gear.

Sonic and Tails set out to retrieve the Chaos Emeralds from Dr. Robotnik constructing nuclear weapons to destroy Planet Mobius!

🌟 First original handheld "Sonic" game not to be a port/remake.
November 24, 2025 at 2:26 AM
On today's date in 1993, "Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball" releases for the Sega Genesis.

Sonic plunges underwater, surfacing to pinball courses below Dr. Robotnik’s volcano fortress. As a pinball, Sonic smashes Dr. Robotnik’s badniks and machines!

🌟 In-game debut of Sally Acorn & Freedom Fighters!
November 24, 2025 at 2:18 AM
Welcome to the astrological star sign of Sagittarius!

Part 9: Sagittarius! ♐️
November 23, 2025 at 7:47 AM
On today’s date in 1994, “Donkey Kong Country” releases for the Super NES.

Donkey Kong & Diddy Kong go on 40 levels and 7 worlds, a world per boss fight, to retrieve the banana hoard stolen by King K. Rool and his crocodile army; Kremlings!

🌟 Debut of Diddy Kong, King K. Rool, & the Kremlings.
November 22, 2025 at 7:57 AM
On today’s date in 1952, Pluto's Christmas Tree” hit theaters.

Mickey Mouse and Pluto look for a tree. Chip N’ Dale hide in the tree seeing Pluto nearby. Once inside, Pluto fails to alert Mickey the chipmunks. Xmas Caroling occurs and Chip slaps “Don’t open until Xmas” sticker on Pluto’s mouth.
November 22, 2025 at 7:53 AM
On today’s date in 1942, “A Tale of Two Kitties” hit theaters.

Babbit & Catstello find food to stop hunger. Babbit sees Orson, but he calls Catstello to get Orson. Methods of jack-in-the-box springs, TNTs, and gliders all fail. Orson yells to turn out the lights!

🌟 Debut of prototype Tweety Bird.
November 22, 2025 at 7:34 AM
On today's date in 1996, "Sonic 3D Blast" releases for Sega Saturn.

Despite the same premise; Sonic spin attacking Dr. Robotnik’s Flicky powered badniks in Flickies’ Island, there are a few notable twists…!

🌟 There’s different BGM, graphics, and special stages apart the Sega Genesis version.
November 21, 2025 at 7:56 AM
On today's date in 1994, the "Alvin and the Chipmunks" (1983) special "A Chipmunk Celebration" premieres on USA Network.

Once Alvin and his brothers invite their relatives, they audition a Thanksgiving play with unfamiliar roles. They use a rescue imagination to confidently perform their roles!
November 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM
On today’s date in 1994, “Spider-Man: The Animated Series” premieres on Fox Kids.

Spider-Man/Peter Parker balances fighting supervillains like Green Goblin & Dr. Octopus and be a good human being to best friend Harry Osborn and to girlfriends Felicia Hardy & Mary Jane Watson.

🚫 Jan. 31, 1998
November 20, 2025 at 7:59 AM
On today’s date in 1959, “Rocky & Bullwinkle” premieres on ABC.

Created by Jay Ward, funny skits, quotes, great characters, and satirical humor take stage in Frostbite Falls!

🌟 Humor inspired “The Simpsons”, “Rocko’s Modern Life”, and “Angry Beavers”.
🌟 Later episodes aired on NBC.
🚫 June 27, 1964
November 20, 2025 at 7:32 AM
On today’s date in 1949, “Hippety Hopper” hit theaters.

A caged baby kangaroo saves a suicidal mouse. They plan to scare Sylvester the Cat with the mouse bigger. A bulldog tries battling Sylvester, but the mouse bites his foot and the kangaroo kicks him out. The bulldog and Sylvester stop fighting.
November 20, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Also on today’s date in 2001, “Luigi‘s Mansion” releases for the Nintendo GameCube.

Luigi won… IN A CONTEST!? It’s up to Luigi to use Professor E. Gadd’s Poltergust 3000 to vacuum all sorts of ghosts throughout the ugly mansion and save Mario from King Boo!

🌟 Debut of Professor E. Gadd & King Boo.
November 19, 2025 at 7:55 AM
On today's date in 2001, the Nintendo GameCube launches with 12 launch titles including “Star Wars Rogue Squadron II: Rogue Leader”, “Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3”, and “Wave Race: Blue Storm”.

With a comfortable controller update from Nintendo 64’s, there’s no new notable features.

🚫 Aug. 14, 2007
November 19, 2025 at 7:43 AM
On today's date in 1998, "The Powerpuff Girls" premieres on Cartoon Network.

Created by Craig McCracken, Blossom, Bubbles, and Buttercup are Professor Utonium’s experiment result, accidentally mixing Chemical X! Townsville’s mayor calls the girls to defeat foes with their powers!

🚫 Mar. 25, 2005
November 19, 2025 at 7:24 AM
On today’s date in 1997, “Sonic R” releases for the Sega Saturn.

Sonic & Tails are about to go on vacation as Tails notices a World Grand Prix flyer. After realizing Dr. Robotnik will race, they too, race! Knuckles & Amy join Sonic & Tails in winning races and Chaos Emeralds away from Dr. Robotnik!
November 19, 2025 at 7:14 AM