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Games released in 1996

The Nintendo 64 is finally launched with the ever-iconic Super Mario 64 in tow, though the use of cartridge-based hardware as opposed to the exponentially growing CD-ROM technology is seen as a misguided move by many. The PlayStation has its own tricks up its sleeve with the releasing of titles like Crash Bandicoot, Resident Evil, and Tomb Raider. Pokémon Red and Green make their debut in Japan, becoming a cult hit. First-person shooters like Quake and Duke Nukem 3D make a huge impact on the PC.

Many games released this year would initiate the popularization of 3D accelerators like the 3dfx Voodoo.

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