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The Besties
The Resties Required Reading List is complete! [Resties]
Dec 12, 2023
The hosts discuss their completed year-long project of collecting 25 games from the history of games. They explore the cultural impact of Pac-Man and other influential video games from 1980 to 1984. They also discuss classic video games like Dragon's Lair, Mario Brothers, and Tetris. The hosts share their picks for the required reading list and discuss RPGs from 1990 to 1994. They also reflect on the games to remove from the list and acknowledge positive and negative reception.
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- Pac-Man represents the essence of arcade gaming and had a profound cultural impact.
- Tetris is a cultural phenomenon, with addictive gameplay that influenced many modern puzzle games.
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Pac-Man: A Pop Culture Phenomenon and Iconic Arcade Game
Pac-Man, released in 1980, had a profound cultural impact and is seen as the face of arcade games. Its simplicity and addictive gameplay made it a classic that represents the essence of arcade gaming.
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