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  1. Pete

    Now Playing: Donkey Kong (Arcade, 1981)

    Step back into the arcades of the early 80s with one of the most legendary games of the decade. Donkey Kong was more than just a hit, it was a turning point in video game history. This was the debut of Jumpman, who later became Mario, and it introduced platforming mechanics that would define a...
  2. On This Day: April 19, 1982 – Dig Dug Was Released in Japanese Arcades

    On This Day: April 19, 1982 – Dig Dug Was Released in Japanese Arcades

    On this day April 19, 1982, the arcade game Dig Dug was released in Japan by Namco. It quickly became one of the most popular and recognizable games of the early 80s, later finding success worldwide including a strong run in American arcades. In Dig Dug, players control a character who digs...
  3. On This Day: April 18, 1987 – Majou Densetsu II Daimashikyou Galious Released in Japan

    On This Day: April 18, 1987 – Majou Densetsu II Daimashikyou Galious Released in Japan

    On this day April 18, 1987, Konami released Majou Densetsu II Daimashikyou Galious for the MSX in Japan. The game, also known as The Maze of Galious, was the sequel to Knightmare and pushed the action adventure genre forward with its sprawling interconnected world and clever puzzle based...
  4. On This Day: April 17, 1986 – Atlantis no Nazo Released for the Famicom

    On This Day: April 17, 1986 – Atlantis no Nazo Released for the Famicom

    On this day April 17, 1986, Atlantis no Nazo (The Mystery of Atlantis) was released for the Famicom in Japan. This challenging side-scrolling platformer was developed and published by Sunsoft and stood out for its non-linear level design and cryptic gameplay style. The player controls an...
  5. On This Day: April 17, 1986 – Ninja Kid Released for the Famicom

    On This Day: April 17, 1986 – Ninja Kid Released for the Famicom

    On April 17, 1986, Ninja Kid was released for the Famicom in Japan. Developed by TOSE and published by Bandai, the game is based loosely on the Japanese manga series GeGeGe no Kitarō, though all visual references were removed for the Western release. In Ninja Kid, players take on the role of a...
  6. On This Day: April 17, 1987 – Argus (Rygar) Released in Japan

    On This Day: April 17, 1987 – Argus (Rygar) Released in Japan

    On this day April 17, 1987, Argus was released in Japan for Nintendo NES. Western audiences know it better as Rygar, a cult classic action-adventure game that quickly earned a fanbase for its unique gameplay blend and mythical storyline. Developed and published by Tecmo, the game offered a...
  7. On This Day: April 17, 1987 – Rygar Released on Famicom in Japan

    On This Day: April 17, 1987 – Rygar Released on Famicom in Japan

    April 17, 1987 marked the Japanese release of Rygar on the Famicom. Originally an arcade title from 1986, this version was a total reimagining. Instead of a straightforward side-scrolling action game, the Famicom version mixed platforming, top-down exploration, RPG elements, and permanent...
  8. On This Day: April 15, 1988 – Kamen Rider Black Released on the Famicom

    On This Day: April 15, 1988 – Kamen Rider Black Released on the Famicom

    On this day April 15, 1988, Kamen Rider Black was released for the Famicom in Japan. Based on the popular tokusatsu series of the same name, the game let players step into the role of Kotaro Minami, also known as Kamen Rider Black, in a side scrolling action adventure filled with battles against...
  9. On This Day: April 15, 1988 – Racket Attack Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System

    On This Day: April 15, 1988 – Racket Attack Released for the Nintendo Entertainment System

    On this day April 15, 1988, Racket Attack was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System in North America. Developed by TOSE and published by Jaleco, the tennis game gave players a chance to compete in intense singles and doubles matches with a mix of arcade fun and light strategy. The game...
  10. On This Day: April 8, 1989 - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Released for NES

    On This Day: April 8, 1989 - Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Released for NES

    On this day April 8, 1989, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was released in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Loosely based on the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, the game followed the dual lives of the mild mannered Dr. Jekyll and his violent alter ego, Mr. Hyde, as players...
  11. On this day: April 7, 1989 - Garfield no Isshukan: A Week of Garfield

    On this day: April 7, 1989 - Garfield no Isshukan: A Week of Garfield

    On this day April 7, 1989, Garfield no Isshukan, also known as A Week of Garfield, was released in Japan for the Famicom. Based on Jim Davis’s iconic comic strip character, the game followed everyone’s favorite lazy orange cat as he searched for his missing owner, Jon Arbuckle, over the course...
  12. On This Day: April 2, 1987 - Apple Town Monogatari Released in Japan

    On This Day: April 2, 1987 - Apple Town Monogatari Released in Japan

    On this day April 2, 1987, SquareSoft released Apple Town Monogatari in Japan, a lesser known title in the company’s early catalog long before it became a global RPG powerhouse. Released exclusively for Japanese platforms, the game was a unique mix of simulation and storytelling that reflected...
  13. On This Day: March 21 1989 Phantasy Star II Was Released in Japan

    On This Day: March 21 1989 Phantasy Star II Was Released in Japan

    On this day March 21 1989 Phantasy Star II was released for the Sega Genesis in Japan. As the highly anticipated sequel to the original Phantasy Star the game expanded the series with a deep sci-fi storyline turn-based combat and an expansive world filled with challenging dungeons. Set in the...
  14. On This Day: March 10 1987 Goonies II Was Released

    On This Day: March 10 1987 Goonies II Was Released

    On this day March 10 1987 the video game Goonies II was released for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). A sequel to the hit 1985 film The Goonies the game expanded on the movie’s story introducing new locations and enemies while maintaining the adventurous spirit of the film. Developed...
  15. Pete

    The Best 80s Video Games That Defined a Generation

    This thread is for the general discussion of the Article The Best 80s Video Games That Defined a Generation. Please add to the discussion here.
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  16. On This Day: March 6 1987 Mickey Mousecapade Was Released in Japan

    On This Day: March 6 1987 Mickey Mousecapade Was Released in Japan

    On this day March 6 1987 the classic NES game Mickey Mousecapade was released in Japan under the title Mickey Mouse Adventures in Wonderland. The platformer followed Mickey and Minnie Mouse on a quest through various themed levels to rescue Alice from Alice in Wonderland. Developed by Hudson...
  17. On This Day: February 21 1986 Nintendo Released The Legend of Zelda in Japan

    On This Day: February 21 1986 Nintendo Released The Legend of Zelda in Japan

    On February 21 1986 Nintendo released The Legend of Zelda in Japan for the Famicom Disk System introducing players to the legendary adventures of Link, Princess Zelda, and the villainous Ganon. Designed by Shigeru Miyamoto and Takashi Tezuka the game was groundbreaking for its open-world...
  18. On This Day: February 19, 1986 Ikari Warriors Released in Japan

    On This Day: February 19, 1986 Ikari Warriors Released in Japan

    On this day, February 19, 1986, Ikari Warriors was released in Japan by SNK. The arcade run-and-gun shooter became one of the most popular action games of the 80s, later making its way to the NES and other home consoles. Inspired by the success of Commando, Ikari Warriors put players in the...
  19. On This Day: February 16, 1989 The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle Released in Japan

    On This Day: February 16, 1989 The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle Released in Japan

    On this day, February 16, 1989, The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle was released in Japan for the Famicom under the title Roger Rabbit. This puzzle-platformer, developed by Kemco, would later be released in North America and Europe for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) and Game Boy, becoming a...
  20. Pete

    Crazy Blocks

    A wannabe tetris?
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