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Visit Springfield, MA. Historically the first Springfield in the United States of America.

Springfield, Massachusetts is the largest city in both Western Massachusetts and the Pioneer Valley. Nicknamed ‘The City of Homes’ and ‘The City of Firsts’.

Springfield is the birthplace of Theodore Seuss Geisel, more commonly known as Dr. Seuss. Springfield resident, James Naismith, invented the game of basketball in 1891. The Basketball Hall of Fame makes its home in Springfield today. Springfield’s G.W. Vincent Smith Art Museum holds the western world’s largest collection of Chinese cloisonné.

The greater Springfield, Massachusetts area boasts the second-largest concentration of colleges and universities in New England. The city of Springfield is home to Springfield College, Western New England College, and American International College.

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Settled: 1636
Incorporated: 1852
County: Hampden

Springfield, MA Population:
2008: 150,640
2000: 152,082
1990: 156,983

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  • Ultrahand: Using the new Ultrahand ability, Link can pick up, move, and rotate almost any object, and can even attach objects together to create bridges, vehicles, and more!.Energy-Efficient Ethernet : Yes
  • Fuse: Magically fuse almost any object to Link’s current weapon, shield, or arrow to increase durability, damage, or even add a new effect. Experiment with lots of different combinations to come up with surprising—and sometimes hilarious—results!
  • Ascend: Add a new dimension to your exploration with Ascend, which gives Link the ability to pass through solid objects above him. Rise up through ceilings, hillsides, and even certain enemies to create seemingly impossible shortcuts.
  • Recall: Use Recall to make objects in motion move backward through time, letting Link ride fallen boulders skyward, recover thrown weapons, or send projectiles back where they came from.
  • Hit the road with the definitive version of Mario Kart 8 and play anytime, anywhere. Race your friends or battle them in a revised battle mode for new and returning battle courses
  • Play locally in up to 4-player multiplayer in 1080p while playing in TV Mode. Every track of the Wii U version, including DLC, makes a glorious return
  • Plus, the Inklings appear at all-new guest characters, along with returning favorites, such as King Boo, Dry Bones, and Bowser Jr.
  • Players can choose a new Smart Steering feature which makes driving and staying on the track easy for novice players and kids even at 200cc
  • Explore 4 classic remastered Sonic titles – Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD in high-definition, with all-new opening and ending animations for each title!
  • Spin Dash your way through numerous zones in Classic mode with the game’s original resolution and limited lives, or the new Anniversary Mode with unlimited lives in revamped widescreen HD.
  • Includes previously released add-on content: Extreme Missions, Mirror Mode, additional screen borders, new character animations in menus, additional music from other Sonic titles, and more!
  • Complete missions and unlock Mirror Mode, new stages, challenges, behind-the-scenes content, music player, animated shorts, special stages, and more!
  • Play as Sonic, Tails, or Knuckles in Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, Sonic 3 & Knuckles, and Sonic CD! AND for the first time ever, play as Amy Rose in these legendary classic titles!
  • Play through all nine Star Wars saga films in a brand-new LEGO videogame unlike any other.
  • Experience fun-filled adventures, whimsical humour, and the freedom to fully immerse yourself in the LEGO Star Wars universe like never before.
  • Players have the freedom to seamlessly travel to any planet, in any order, at any time.
  • Features hundreds of playable characters from throughout the galaxy. Choose from a legion of heroes like Luke Skywalker, Qui-Gonn Jinn, Chewbacca, Leia Organa, and Poe Dameron or turn to the dark side as Darth Vader, Kylo Ren, Darth Maul, Emperor Palpatine, and more.
  • Whether on land or in space, hundreds of vehicles from across the galaxy are yours to command. Jump to light speed in the Millennium Falcon, fly the T-47 airspeeder as you take down AT-AT walkers on Hoth, and battle First Order TIE fighters in Resistance X-wings.
  • LEAD YOUR LEGACY – Simulate a full NFL career as a player, coach or owner with single-player and multiplayer online-connected leagues and lead your team to greatness.
  • NEXT LEVEL TEAM BUILDING – Develop and progress your dream fantasy roster of current NFL stars and Hall of Fame legends faster with new seasons of content throughout the year.
  • UNLEASH YOUR X-FACTORS – Squad up and throw down in Madden NFL 24’s fast co-op eliminator mode where Superstar X-Factor abilities are always on.
  • PLAY NOW – Compete in Head-to-Head online and offline games or single player offline against the CPU. Play your way with settings including quarter length, rules, stadiums, and uniforms.
  • DUAL ENTITLEMENT - Madden NFL 24 includes Dual Entitlement, which lets you upgrade your copy of Madden NFL 24 from PlayStation 4 to PlayStation 5. *Conditions apply.
  • Some features may require an internet connection and an online subscription.
  • HAVE AWFULLY GOOD FUN – Sneak and steal presents as the Grinch and his dog Max.
  • UNLOCK GRINCHY GADGETS – Solve puzzles to gain abilities! Throw snowballs, disguise as Santa, use a Candy Cane Lasso or a Jumping Jetpack, and more!
  • GET IN THE SPIRIT – The Grinch wants to stop Christmas, but you can help his heart grow three sizes!
  • EXPERIENCE A CLASSIC – With visuals inspired by Dr. Seuss’s book and controls for young players.
  • LET'S MOVE IN - Are you into home design makeovers? Help me design every room with wonderful wallpapers and dazzling decorations. Make it your own DreamHouse!
  • THE COOLEST FRIENDS - Meet Barbie and her best friends: Barbie, "Brooklyn" Roberts, Renee, a sports fanatic; Daisy, a talented DJ; Teresa, a science-lover; Nikki, an aspiring fashion designer and the one-and-only Ken! Plus, get to know her family including her fun-loving sisters: Skipper, Stacie and Chelsea! Even her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts are joining in on the adventure!
  • DRESS UP - Got any fashion tips? Dress up in beautiful princess dresses or relax in super comfy PJs, there’s an outfit for everyone! Get ready for a makeover! Have a girls’ makeover day with Teresa and check out all the cool accessories you can add to your new look!
  • COOKING, BAKING, AND GARDENING - Why don’t you join me in my awesome kitchen? There are so many delicious recipes to cook! Or spend time in your garden and grow your favorite fruit and veggies.
  • HAIRSTYLES - Get ready for a makeover! There’s a hair salon in the DreamHouse, and you can design tons of different hairstyles! Have a girls’ makeover day with Teresa and check out all the cool accessories you can add to your new look!
  • All New DLC - Hey, Fry Cooks, welcome to New Kelp City, SpongeBob: Krusty Cook-Off’s comic book convention themed third world! Get cooking and show off your skills behind the grill as you deliver delicious dishes and defeat E.V.I.L villains in 5 Super Powered new restaurants! The physical edition also includes Costume Pack 1 DLC with 4 bonus costumes.
  • Fun and Fast-Paced Cooking - Cook and serve up delicious food including Krabby Patties, pancakes, BBQ and more! Get behind the grill as SpongeBob SquarePants to provide speedy service to the residents of Bikini Bottom. You’ll serve tons of familiar faces like Patrick Star, Sandy Cheeks, Squidward and many more! Keep your customers happy and be rewarded with tips, likes and exciting bonuses! Start as a junior fry cook and train to become one of Bikini Bottom’s premier fast-food chefs!
  • Explore the World of SpongeBob SquarePants - Grill up delicious Krabby Patties in the Krusty Krab, Steaks and Ribs in Sandy’s Treedome, Hot Dogs in Weenie Hut Jr’s and much more as you explore familiar restaurants and new kitchens in Bikini Bottom, Goo Lagoon and beyond! New restaurants and cuisines are added regularly, bringing new cooking challenges and recipes to learn!
  • Collect and Customize - Unlock your favorite characters from SpongeBob SquarePants and dress them in amazing outfits inspired by the show! Create your own custom avatar for the game and interact with the costumed characters as they explore Bikini Bottom.
  • Hilarious Storyline - Experience an all-new and exclusive SpongeBob SquarePants story featuring SpongeBob, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy and Patrick. Play through the hilarious storyline as you progress through the game and unlock new levels.
  • Marketplace - Discover the latest community creations in the marketplace! Get unique maps, skins, and texture packs from your favorite creators.
  • Slash commands - Tweak how the game plays: you can give items away, summon mobs, change the time of day, and more.
  • Add-Ons - Customize your experience even further with free Add-Ons! If you're more tech-inclined, you can modify data-driven behaviours in the game to create new resource packs.
  • Realms - Play with up to 10 friends cross-platform, anytime, anywhere on Realms, your own private server that we host for you. Try a free 30-day trial in-app. PS Plus required
  • Multiplayer - Play with up to 4 friends..Servers - Join free massive multiplayer servers and play with thousands of others! Discover gigantic community-run worlds, compete in unique mini-games and socialize in lobbies full of new friends.
  • Compete in all-new Olympic sports-skateboarding, surfing, Sport climbing, and karate-and a variety of events including archery, gymnastics, judo, boxing, marathon, football, equestrian, track and field, and many more.
  • Experience the Olympic games in a brand-new way with 10 nostalgic 2D events that bring Mario, Sonic, & friends back to their classic roots.
  • Choose from an incredible cast of characters, including Mario, Luigi, Sonic, Tails, Yoshi, Amy Rose, waluigi, Dr. Eggman, and many more!
  • There are so many ways to Play on your Nintendo Switch! Enjoy a variety of play styles, including motion and button controls, single and dual Joy-Con, single-player and multiplayer, local and online!

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