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"Videomation" is a creativity-based video game developed by Western Technologies Inc. and published by THQ for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) in 1991. Unlike conventional games, "Videomation" does not have typical objectives, challenges, or end goals associated with traditional video game genres. Instead, it serves as a digital drawing and animation tool, aimed at providing a platform for players to unleash their artistic talents. The game offers various tools and stamps to create static images or simple animations. Users can utilize the NES controller to select different brushes, colors, and patterns to draw, fill, and design custom art directly on their television screens.

The game was one of the first of its kind on a console platform, essentially turning the family room TV into a digital canvas. It allowed up to three frames of animation, giving users the rudimentary capability to create looping animations, which was an innovative feature at the time. However, "Videomation" lacked the ability to save or export the created work, meaning everything created would be lost once the console was turned off, reflecting the technological limitations of the time. Despite its innovative approach to integrating creativity within the gaming world, "Videomation" received mixed reviews, with criticism often directed towards its limited functionality and practical utility. Nonetheless, it remains a notable example of early attempts to expand the scope of video game consoles beyond traditional gaming.

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