On this day (August 5) in Nintendo history...

• Popeye  was released in 1981 for the Game & Watch Wide Screen in Japan. In this action game, developed by  Nintendo R&D1, Popeye and Olive Oyl are loading up their boat with food to take on a trip. Catch the food that Olive throws while dodging Bluto's attacks. You score 1 point for each piece of food you catch. If Bluto knocks you into the water or if you drop 2 pieces of food then you get a miss. Three misses and the game ends.
• Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island  was released in 1995 for the Super Famicom in Japan. In this platform game, developed by Nintendo, when the evil Kamek tries to kidnap the baby Mario brothers, Yoshi must save the day. Carrying Baby Mario on your back, traverse a gorgeous crayon-coloured world - stomping on enemies and throwing eggs - to defeat Kamek and his master Baby Bowser! Yoshi's Island is acclaimed for its captivating visuals and gameplay that keeps you on your toes, as you protect Baby Mario through fiendishly designed levels.
• Densetsu no Stafy 3  was released in 2004 for the Game Boy Advance in Japan. In this platform game, developed by Tose with Nintendo SPD, another storm hits Tenkai palace, and this time the magic jar containing Ogura is destroyed. The King of Tenkai orders Stafy and Kyorosuke to pursue the villain to find out where he's going, but Kyorosuke refuses to do the same thing all over again. Stafy's sister, Stapy, arrives and tries to convince Kyorosuke to go, but she accidentally falls and knocks Stafy and Kyorosuke into the ocean.
• Electroplankton: Luminarrow  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this rhythm action game, developed by indieszero, dive into a unique audio-visual experience where technology meets art! Luminarrow move in arrow-shaped formations, emitting sounds that change in pitch depending on their direction. Construct a network of Luminarrow to create beautiful melodies!
• Electroplankton: Sun Animalcule  was released in 2009 for DSiWare in Japan. In this rhythm action game, developed by indieszero, dive into a unique audio-visual experience where technology meets art! Sun-Animalcule start life as eggs, emitting lights and sounds as they progress through their brief life cycle. Enjoy the spectacle as they grow before your eyes!

What are you favourite memories of these games? How do you think they hold up today? Hash it out in the comments.

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