Nintendocore

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English

Etymology

Nintendo +‎ -core, with reference to the simplistic sound effects of early video game consoles; coined by the post-hardcore group Horse the Band.

Noun

Nintendocore (uncountable)

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  1. (music, video games) An aggressive genre of modern rock music influenced by chiptunes and video game music.
    • 2010, Jake Brown, Alice in Chains: In the Studio:
      In the ever-changing landscape of music, that's given way to such genres as;[sic] emo, screamo, nu metal and Nintendocore, one question remains! Does anyone play rock music anymore?