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| - | + | '''[[Nintendo]]''' is one of the biggest video game companies today, known for its influence and impact on the video game industry. [[The Brothers Chaps]] have praised Nintendo in many [[Interviews and Public Appearances|interviews]] and have made many Nintendo references in the [[Homestar Runner (body of work)|Homestar Runner]] body of work. The probable reason for the prevalence of Nintendo allusions throughout [[Matt Chapman|Matt]] and [[Mike Chapman|Mike]]'s work is the central part the Nintendo Entertainment System played in their upbringing (see [[The Boston Globe Interview - 9 Aug 2003|The Boston Globe interview]]). Along with cartoons and [[breakfast cereal]], the NES was an important part of their Saturday mornings as children. As one of their motivations in creating Homestar Runner has been to recreate this lost cultural experience (see the [[All Things Considered Interview - 8 May 2005|All Things Considered interview]]), it is not surprising that they have infused their work liberally with references to Nintendo. '''[[Nintendo|(more...)]]''' | |
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Current revision as of 01:21, 13 August 2007
Nintendo is one of the biggest video game companies today, known for its influence and impact on the video game industry. The Brothers Chaps have praised Nintendo in many interviews and have made many Nintendo references in the Homestar Runner body of work. The probable reason for the prevalence of Nintendo allusions throughout Matt and Mike's work is the central part the Nintendo Entertainment System played in their upbringing (see The Boston Globe interview). Along with cartoons and breakfast cereal, the NES was an important part of their Saturday mornings as children. As one of their motivations in creating Homestar Runner has been to recreate this lost cultural experience (see the All Things Considered interview), it is not surprising that they have infused their work liberally with references to Nintendo. (more...)
