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A new music streaming app has entered the market.<\/p>\n

It’s called Nintendo Music \u2014 and on it, you can listen to dozens of hours of music from games like Mario, Zelda and Donkey Kong.<\/p>\n

The app has had more than a million downloads since it launched on Oct. 30.<\/p>\n

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The early success, and the enthusiasm it’s received from fans, speaks to the unique history and appeal of Nintendo’s music.<\/p>\n

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Ben Kidd analyzes video game music on his YouTube channel, 8-bit Music Theory<\/a>, with videos like “Why Animal Crossing Music Sounds Nostalgic<\/a>” and “Why Does Mario Music Sound ‘Fun’?<\/a>“<\/p>\n