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Oct 31, 2024 12 min

Little Computer People (1985)

from The Arcade - Deep Dive Hosted by Christian Heinke

Ever wondered what it would be like to have a tiny roommate living inside your computer? Back in 1985, before The Sims was even a twinkle in Will Wright's eye, Activision's Little Computer People made it happen! Join us as we explore this quirky gem where every copy of the game supposedly spawned a unique virtual housemate with their own personality. Discover how creators David Crane and Rich Gold accidentally invented the life simulation genre and sparked a digital revolution - all thanks to a little person who needed a home in your hard drive! 🎮🏠

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