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** The release of the Ultra Nintendo Modem meant that Goldeneye has all of the past Bond likenesses.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/43416756/chapters/109145484 A Saga of Parallel Worlds]]'' is an ''WebVideo/AngryVideoGameNerd'' fanfic set in an AU where the Platform/{{SNESCDROM}} [[WhatCouldHaveBeen/VideoGames actually came out]]. This sets into motion a new chain of events. It is also available on Website/AlternateHistoryDotCom [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/a-saga-of-parallel-worlds-avgn-player-two-start-au.538213/ here]].

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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/43416756/chapters/109145484 A Saga of Parallel Worlds]]'' is an ''WebVideo/AngryVideoGameNerd'' ''WebVideo/TheAngryVideoGameNerd'' fanfic set in an AU where the Platform/{{SNESCDROM}} [[WhatCouldHaveBeen/VideoGames actually came out]]. This sets into motion a new chain of events. It is also available on Website/AlternateHistoryDotCom [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/a-saga-of-parallel-worlds-avgn-player-two-start-au.538213/ here]].
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* CanonWelding: The LucasArts video game franchise ''[=MythWar=]'' would later become incorporated into the ''[[Franchise/StarWarsLegends Star Wars Expanded Universe]]'' and remain a separate property.

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* CanonWelding: The LucasArts Creator/LucasArts video game franchise ''[=MythWar=]'' would later become incorporated into the ''[[Franchise/StarWarsLegends Star Wars Expanded Universe]]'' and remain a separate property.



* CreativeDifferences: In-Universe, differences regarding the Virtual Boy and its scrapping by Nintendo and Sony is what causes Gunpei Yokoi to leave Nintendo sooner than in canon.

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* CreativeDifferences: In-Universe, differences regarding the Virtual Boy Platform/VirtualBoy and its scrapping by Nintendo and Sony is what causes Gunpei Yokoi to leave Nintendo sooner than in canon.
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* ElectionDayEpisode: One detailing George W. Bush's loss to Al Gore is planned.

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* ElectionDayEpisode: One detailing George W. Bush's loss to Al Gore is planned.came out in 2024.



* TheProblemWithLicensedGames: In-Universe, the SNES-CD ''VideoGame/JurassicPark'' game was rushed to meet the release of the film, and has plenty of major flaws as a result.

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* TheProblemWithLicensedGames: In-Universe, the SNES-CD ''VideoGame/JurassicPark'' game was rushed to meet the theatrical release of the film, and has plenty of major flaws as a result.
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* RelatedInTheAdaptation: While canon was never clear who Hyper Fangirl's parents were, here they're Aunt Despair and Uncle Lies.
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* GracefulLoser: George W. Bush calls Al Gore to concede the election, and turns down a job offering at the Pentagon.


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* OurPresidentsAreDifferent: President Al Gore is President Personable, working across the aisle to improve America.
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* ContinuityDrift: Earlier chapters were published when this AU was conceptually much closer to Player Two Start's universe. The Panasonic-Bandai deal chapter and Miyamoto's survival changed the direction the AU went in dramatically.

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* InSpiteOfANail: WebVideo/TheNostalgiaCritic is still miserable and single like his canon counterpart.

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* InSpiteOfANail: Despite the SNES-CD changing most of pop culture, some things have not changed.
** Columbine still happens like it did in canon, with the same number of deaths and people who died.
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WebVideo/TheNostalgiaCritic is still miserable and single like his canon counterpart.
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* DownerEnding: Bubsy 3D ends with the bobcat being KilledOffForReal.
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* PalsWithJesus: Tom Kalinske is friends with Santa Christ, which helps Sega get support in the Console Wars.
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* ElectionDayEpisode: One detailing George W. Bush's loss to Al Gore is planned.
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* WarIsHell: Vincent Price certainly thinks so after his nightmares depict Bosnian war crimes.
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Nintendo Hard is now YMMV. Removing for lacking context.


* NintendoHard: ''VideoGame/RomancingSaGa2'' is an In-Universe example.

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* OneSteveLimit: Averted, as there are two characters named Vincent. Vincent Dawn is a film director who experiments with different genres, while Vincent Price sold his soul to the Devil for perfect vision of the future.



** Avril Lavigne goes into game design after being fascinated by an SNES-CD game titled ''VideoGame/LiveALive''.



** The title of the 2023 Christmas chapter is a reference to a music piece by Music/JohnWilliams.

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** The title of the 2023 Christmas chapter is a reference to a music piece by Music/JohnWilliams.Music/JohnWilliams written for ''Home Alone 2''.
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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/43416756/chapters/109145484 A Saga of Parallel Worlds]]'' is an ''WebVideo/AngryVideoGameNerd'' fanfic set in an AU where the UsefulNotes/{{SNESCDROM}} [[WhatCouldHaveBeen/VideoGames actually came out]]. This sets into motion a new chain of events. It is also available on Website/AlternateHistoryDotCom [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/a-saga-of-parallel-worlds-avgn-player-two-start-au.538213/ here]].

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''[[https://archiveofourown.org/works/43416756/chapters/109145484 A Saga of Parallel Worlds]]'' is an ''WebVideo/AngryVideoGameNerd'' fanfic set in an AU where the UsefulNotes/{{SNESCDROM}} Platform/{{SNESCDROM}} [[WhatCouldHaveBeen/VideoGames actually came out]]. This sets into motion a new chain of events. It is also available on Website/AlternateHistoryDotCom [[https://www.alternatehistory.com/forum/threads/a-saga-of-parallel-worlds-avgn-player-two-start-au.538213/ here]].
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* ShoutOut: In Chapter 1, The Nerd greets his cat "[[Film/HomeAlone2 Merry Christmas, you filthy animal!]]".

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* ShoutOut: In Chapter 1, The Nerd greets his cat "[[Film/HomeAlone2 "[[Film/HomeAlone2LostInNewYork Merry Christmas, you filthy animal!]]".
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* TheCameo: WebVideo/JoueurDuGrenier cameos in the 2023 Christmas chapter, receiving a French translated Sega CD copy of ''VideoGame/PhantasyStarIV'' for Christmas.


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* ChristmasEpisode: The 2023 Christmas episode depicts the year 1995 and several people getting presents.


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** The title of the 2023 Christmas chapter is a reference to a music piece by Music/JohnWilliams.
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* AndNowForSomeoneCompletelyDifferent: Some chapters and parts of chapters focus on characters other than the Nerd.
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* TheProblemWithLicensedGames: In-Universe, the SNES-CD ''VideoGame/JurassicPark'' game was rushed to meet the release of the film, and has plenty of major flaws as a result.
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* CharacterizationClickMoment: ''VideoGame/SuperMarioRPG'' (SNES-CD) was this for Princess Peach, and marked the start of her CharacterDevelopment into a princess who can fend for herself.
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* CoolStarship: Santa Christ's rocket ship was never given much details in canon. In this AU, it's depicted as using state of the art NASA tech to be able to deliver presents to anywhere on Earth in less than 24 hours.
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* HalloweenEpisode: 2023 has two, one about Vincent Price's DealWithTheDevil, and an upcoming one where the Nerd beats the NES Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde game.

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* HalloweenEpisode: 2023 has two, one about Vincent Price's DealWithTheDevil, and an upcoming one where the Nerd beats the NES Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde game.
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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes In-Universe, Kirby's Avalanche hasn't seen a rerelease since its original SNES release due to Sega buying Compile and still being in the console business.

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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes KeepCirculatingTheTapes: In-Universe, Kirby's Avalanche ''VideoGame/KirbysAvalanche'' hasn't seen a rerelease since its original SNES release due to Sega buying Compile and still being in the console business.
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* KeepCirculatingTheTapes In-Universe, Kirby's Avalanche hasn't seen a rerelease since its original SNES release due to Sega buying Compile and still being in the console business.


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* VirtualSoundtrack: Some chapters describe the music that either plays in-universe or in the AH.com version, links to the music.
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* StuffBlowingUp: The finale of the ''Dr. Jekyll'' revisit features many terrible games exploding.

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* ForWantOfANail: A phone call between Hiroshi Yamauchi and Norio Ohga resulted in butterflies that changed the life of every person on the planet in some way. The [[Recap/ASagaOfParallelWorlds Recap page]] has more details.


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* KilledOffForReal: Vincent Price died in 1993, and isn't coming back.
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* ShortLivedBigImpact: In-Universe, The cartridge based SNES was only on the market from August 23, 1991 to December 1995, and transformed the way stories are told in video games, revolutionized sound design, and brought the Mario Kart franchise into existence. Some still consider this system the greatest console of all time.

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* ShortLivedBigImpact: In-Universe, The cartridge based SNES was only on the market from August 23, 1991 to December November 1995, and transformed the way stories are told in video games, revolutionized sound design, and brought the Mario Kart franchise into existence. Some still consider this system the greatest console of all time.
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* ShortLivedBigImpact: In-Universe, The cartridge based SNES was only on the market from August 23, 1991 to January 1996, and transformed the way stories are told in video games, revolutionized sound design, and brought the Mario Kart franchise into existence. Some still consider this system the greatest console of all time.

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* ShortLivedBigImpact: In-Universe, The cartridge based SNES was only on the market from August 23, 1991 to January 1996, December 1995, and transformed the way stories are told in video games, revolutionized sound design, and brought the Mario Kart franchise into existence. Some still consider this system the greatest console of all time.
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* ShortLivedBigImpact: In-Universe, The cartridge based SNES was only on the market from August 23, 1991 to November 1995, and transformed the way stories are told in video games, revolutionized sound design, and brought the Mario Kart franchise into existence. Some still consider this system the greatest console of all time.

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* ShortLivedBigImpact: In-Universe, The cartridge based SNES was only on the market from August 23, 1991 to November 1995, January 1996, and transformed the way stories are told in video games, revolutionized sound design, and brought the Mario Kart franchise into existence. Some still consider this system the greatest console of all time.

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