8 Bit Legacy: The Curious History of Video Games

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The Hunt for 'The Hobbit's' Missing Hero
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There was an obscure video game in the '80s called The Hobbit. It was a game that changed people's lives. But the creator had no idea she made a hit.
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The Gunslingin' Greatness of 'Mad Dog McCree'
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Mad Dog McCree: a game so bad, it's good. 25 years later, the actors reunite on the New Mexico ranch where this hit live-action video game was filmed.
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How Mario Got His Mustache (and His Name!)
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Gamer or not, everyone knows Mario. He's the most iconic video game character of all time. But do you know what inspired his creation?
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The Search for the First Street Fighter King
Episode overview
In the '90s, Street Fighter II ruled the arcades. One particular LA teen was unbeatable: the legendary Tomo Ohira. Then one day, he disappeared.
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The Mad Genius Behind Chuck E. Cheese's
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Nolan Bushnell is known as "the father of the video game industry." You probably know him as a founder of Atari. But one of his creations lives on.
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The True Story Behind Gaming's Most Bizarre Urban Legend
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Legend has it there's an arcade game called Polybius, a top-secret US govt. project that gave players seizures and night terrors. Could it be real?
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The Rise of Nintendo's Original Gaming Master
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This is a story about the untold legend of Nintendo. Howard Phillips used to be a warehouse manager, and turned into a celebrity game master.