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For some of us, getting a new game we'd wanted for a long time was life-changing. The new-game smell, holding it in your hand, just the sheer fact that it existed, and it was yours — it was a magical feeling. I often inspected every inch of the box art, and pored over the manual for hours, even bringing it to school to read during lunch.
But kids today see fewer opportunities to appreciate the wonder that is the video game manual. With modern games, these little booklets have become rarer, and game boxes feel lighter than ever. It seems as though Nintendo, especially, has all but given up on the craft that is video game manuals. If this continues, a beloved part of the video game experience may just be lost forever.
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Manuals and their purpose
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Video game manuals provide information on how to operate the game with the controller, general goals for the player, and introduce the characters and enemies in the game, among other things. Game guides, on the other hand, are more in-depth and guide the player through the game. Game guides provide the player with instructions on how to get through each area, detailed information on items and enemies available, and advanced techniques. The line between manual and guide is often blurred, but manuals are often included with the game, while guides are provided by a third party.
In the days of the Nintendo Entertainment System and Super Entertainment System, manuals served multiple pu ..
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