The Video Game Years
TV ShowTV-PG2021•star0.0(0)•trending_up1
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Creator:Pat Contri
The show that examines the history, culture, and oddities of video game history promises to have you learning, laughing, and scratching your head.
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StatusEnded
First AiredJune 21, 2021
Last AiredSeptember 13, 2021
Seasons1
Episodes13
TypeScripted
Origin CountryUnited States
Original LanguageEnglish
Spoken LanguagesEnglish
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S1 E13 • 9/13/2021
1989
1989 was a landmark year that reshaped the gaming landscape. This episode explores the debut of the Game Boy, the arrival of the Sega Genesis, the global phenomenon of Tetris, and the competition brought by the TurboGrafx‑16. It also looks at gaming’s growing presence in pop culture with films like The Wizard, capturing a pivotal moment when handhelds, 16‑bit consoles, and blockbuster branding pushed the industry into a bold new era.
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