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

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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 through underground tunnels to defeat enemies by inflating them with an air pump or crushing them with falling rocks. The game featured colorful graphics, catchy music, and a mix of strategy and fast...
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