34 Awesome Things We Loved About Playing Video Games in the 80s
Robert Workman (Prima Games): Ah, the 80s. Back then things were a little more carefree. Whether you watched Muppet Babies episodes or Hulk Hogan body slam Andre the Giant at Wrestlemania 3, the decade of excess had something for everyone.
Of course, it was also the era that video games took hold of pop culture. The arcades thrived, only to dwindle again, and the home market found a pick-me-up from a surprise player, Nintendo. It was a special time.
On that note, we stepped into the time machine to recap 34 awesome things we loved about 80s gaming. You may not remember them all, but it's worth reliving or experiencing for the first time.
