>game has 3D modeling software in it
One can imagine it came about when one of the devs realized the engine being used to design the levels could double as an art tool. Stuff like that is always neat.
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Knowing Nintendo it was probably the other way around >Hey check out this deformation software Mr. Miyamoto! You can mold earth and clay by crushing and adding. >Make that Donkey Kong >What? >Make that Donkey Kong.