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Hudson Goes Retro on Google Maps

Just in time for April Fool's Day, Google Maps announced an "8-bit upgrade."

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The Google jokesters are at it again.

Check out downtown Hudson as viewed on the Google Maps "8-bit upgrade." This retro-Nintendo look features some of our favorite places, such as , , , and .

Have some fun. Pan and zoom through the city in the embedded map above. For even more trippy experience, go into 8-bit Street View.

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Google's announcement video is also attached to this article. 

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