There are many cool new ideas in the history of video game consoles, but some of them have become less well-known over time. Many consoles didn't last long or were overshadowed by bigger, better-known brands, so gamers only have vague memories of them.
Some games are remembered for their brilliance, but these 12 matches descended into absolute chaos—filled with riots, bizarre twists, and jaw-dropping meltdowns that shocked fans.
Arcade games are fundamental to the history of video games. They have shaped our interaction with digital entertainment and play. From their modest origins in the 1970s to their zenith in the 1980s, these games became cultural icons that permanently influenced the gaming sector.
The playgrounds of the ’80s were full of epic games that kids today wouldn’t even recognize.
Toy stores were the definition of fun, imagination, and inventiveness during the toy heyday of the 1980s and 1990s. Many still feel nostalgic for iconic toys from these decades, which have shaped childhood memories for generations. Every year, a new favorite that kids couldn't get enough of was introduced, ranging from action figures and dolls to board games and electronic devices.
The games we played as kids seemed like harmless fun, but looking back, some of them were basically an ER visit waiting to happen.