Which gaming company dramatically redesigned their mascot in 1999, transforming them from an aggressive, edgy character to a more friendly, approachable version for their flagship console launch?

In the world of gaming, brand mascots often become cultural icons that transcend the games themselves. These characters can define a company's identity and connect with players on a deeply personal level. But mascots, like games, sometimes evolve in surprising ways. This trivia question tests your knowledge about one of gaming's most significant mascot transformations that impacted an entire brand's strategy and market positioning.

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SEGA with Sonic the Hedgehog for the Dreamcast launch
Nintendo with Mario for the GameCube release
Sony with Crash Bandicoot for the PlayStation 2
Sony with PaRappa the Rapper for the PlayStation 2