How Donkey Kong toppled Atari
- In July 1981, at the height of Pac-Man fever, Nintendo released its third stand up arcade game.
- This game, Donkey Kong, took over as the most popular arcade game in the world, but it had a lasting repercussions.
- It irreversibly changed the course of the home console market, and whether you know it or not, you are still feeling those effects today.
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- In July 1981, at the height of Pac-Man fever, Nintendo released its third stand up arcade game.
- This game, Donkey Kong, took over as the most popular arcade game in the world, but it had a lasting repercussions.
- It irreversibly changed the course of the home console market, and whether you know it or not, you are still feeling those effects today.
Sources: Homeip