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Super Mario Bros 3 PC Prototype from id Software
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A short clip of the Super Mario Bros 3 proof-of-concept PC port built by id Software's founders to pitch Nintendo on a PC version. Nintendo passed, and the same technology led to Commander Keen.
Cited as footage of a famous piece of gaming history whenever id Software, Commander Keen, or scrolling tech comes up.
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