Once
upon a time, we actually had to leave the house to enjoy some video gaming.
There were these magical places called arcades where kids would go to spend an
entire allowance in quarters trying to beat their favorites. Arcades dominated
the 70s through the early 90s until home consoles started catching up to them in processing
power and game selections, gradually rendering arcades obsolete as time drew
closer to the 21st century. Now, arcades are a niche thing, reserved
for retro-themed places like Barcade.
Like
with anything else that becomes popular, some games were the subject of major marketing
pushes; gaining board games, toys and other items. Some also became the
subjects of their own TV programs. Regardless if you came in during the arcade
era or grew up in the comfort of your own home, if you’re a gamer this month is
dedicated to you. It’s Video Game Month, so insert your coin and get ready to
play.
A
new movie called Pixels is coming
out, featuring some classic game characters coming down from outer space to
wipe out humanity. One of those characters celebrated his 35th
anniversary back on May 22nd, so we’re celebrating now with PAC-MAN.
We’ll also take a look at his Pixels co-star
DONKEY KONG, both on June 6th.
With
new games due to come out for both franchise, what better time to look at
STREET FIGHTER and MORTAL KOMBAT: DEFENDERS OF THE REALM than on June 13th?
By
request, we’ll head into the deepest dungeons with DRAGON’S LAIR and welcome in
another gaming icon with ADVENTURES OF SUPER MARIO BROS. 3 on June 20th.
Finally,
on June 27th, we celebrate the first anniversary of Saturday
Mornings Forever by going back to the beginning and covering the next entry in
the franchise. Of course, we’re talking about the second Sonic cartoon SONIC
UNDERGROUND. And with Sonic is one of your blogmaster’s favorites, WHERE ON
EARTH IS CARMEN SANDIEGO?
Remember,
winners don’t use drugs. And they read this blog.
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