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"Popeye" is a classic arcade-style video game developed by Nintendo, originally released in arcades in 1982 before being ported to the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1983. In the game, players control Popeye, the spinach-loving sailor, as he tries to catch hearts, musical notes, or letters from the word "HELP" thrown by his beloved Olive Oyl, all while avoiding the villainous Bluto (also known as Brutus in some versions). The game's objective is to collect a certain number of items thrown by Olive Oyl from the top of the screen before time runs out or Bluto catches Popeye. Each level features different platforms and obstacles, and Popeye can use spinach cans to gain temporary strength, allowing him to knock out Bluto and earn bonus points.

The game "Popeye" is notable for its origins in the negotiations between Nintendo and King Features to obtain the rights to make a Popeye-themed video game. Initially, Nintendo wanted to use the characters Popeye, Olive Oyl, and Bluto for a new video game, but when the rights initially couldn't be secured, Shigeru Miyamoto created "Donkey Kong" using original characters, which led to the creation of Mario. Eventually, Nintendo secured the rights to Popeye, making it possible for the game's creation. The mechanics and design of "Popeye" are considered forerunners to many mechanics later seen in Nintendo's character-based games. The NES version of "Popeye" faithfully captures the charm and challenge of the arcade original, offering gamers a nostalgic ride through one of the early examples of licensed video game adaptations.

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