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Nintendo's ink-based shooter. By shifting from 'shooting enemies' to 'painting territory,' it attracted new audiences to shooter games and became central to Japan's esports scene.

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Category:Content IP

Subcategory:Games

Location:Kyoto

Time Period:2015-present

Influence:Global

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