History of the Games of 1981

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1981 is arguably the greatest year in arcade video game history. So, get out your quarters and join us for a brief crazy history of arcade video games leading up to the games of 1981. In this episode before we compare Donkey Kong, Ms Pac Man, Frogger, Defender and Galaga, we discuss the landmarks that lead the way: Pong, Space Invaders, and Pac Man ...or was it "Puck Man?"

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