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Why Zelda’s rupees have an Indian name

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Geopolitical economics makes a shocking appearance in Hyrule. Shigeru Miyamoto didn't set out to make a bold statement on global fiat currency; he just thought the word "rupee" sounded cute and sparkly enough for a fantasy game. Now millions of gamers associate the actual economic backbone of India with smashing innocent villagers' clay pots to steal their pocket change.

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