Nostalgia Trip: The Biggest Movies, Music, and Trends of the 1980s
Published Monday, March 11, 2024 By Newstrendo Staff
The Video Game Revolution
The 80s saw the birth of the video game industry, with consoles like the Atari 2600 and the Nintendo Entertainment System dominating the market. Games like Super Mario Bros. and Pac-Man became cultural touchstones, and the industry exploded into a multibillion-dollar behemoth that continues to this day.
The rise of the video game industry not only changed the way people played, but also created a new form of entertainment. Games like The Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy took players on adventures in imaginary worlds, while sports games like Madden NFL allowed gamers to live out their fantasies of being a professional athlete. Shooters such as Doom and GoldenEye set the standard for first-person games, while puzzle releases like Tetris and Bejeweled challenged players with increasingly difficult levels.
The rise of video games also gave rise to a new form of competition: esports. Professional gaming leagues were formed, allowing gamers to compete for money and glory in front of massive audiences. Today, esports are one of the most popular forms of entertainment in the world, with tournaments being broadcast to millions of viewers around the globe.