What Really Saved Video Games in the Early '80s: The Secret Magic of Scrolling Graphics

from The Daily Daze · host Pacario

Today, video games are both the world's most popular pastime and most ubiquitous art form. But long ago, the future of gaming wasn't so certain. Indeed, back during the Crash of '83, many considered the medium passé and even dead. What saved the art that everyone now takes for granted? Many things, but one more than any other: the advent of the scrolling screen. Mr. Pacario explores this magical revolution.Check out Pacario's occasionally updated blog here: https://www.destructoid.com/blogs/Pacario Thanks to Decktonic (www.decktonic.com) for the cover music

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