The Video Games Crash of 1983 - A Powerhouse Industry That Almost Didn’t Exist

Almost everyone in a Western country today would have played some form of video game. Everything from Farmville and Candy Crush, all the way up to Triple A titles like Grand Theft Auto V and Call of Duty. Many remember the classics as well, like Pong and Space Invaders, but few know of the gigantic industry crash of 1983 that almost wiped the industry off the face of the earth. Join John, Aaron, and producer Sean as John takes us through the tale.

 

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