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The History of How We Play

Video game history, pontifications, and other ludic touches.

Tag: Namco

Home to the Arcade: A Perfect Translation

The arcade experience at home? Why not the home experience in the arcade?

historyofhowweplay Game History 1 Comment October 13, 2021October 13, 2021 9 Minutes

Galaxian: The Hardware That Changed Video Games

Without Galaxian we may not have had the NES. We may not have had pixel art as we recognize it. What so special about this shoot 'em up?

historyofhowweplay Game History 1 Comment August 21, 2021 5 Minutes

Who Created Periscope?

Who can be credited most with changing the history of the arcade in the late 1960s? It's a showdown for the ages: Namco vs Sega.

historyofhowweplay Game History 13 Comments June 16, 2017October 14, 2021 14 Minutes

A Tribute to Masaya Nakamura

One of the most influential men in Japan, one of coin-op's greatest executives. Let's celebrate the life of Masaya Nakamura.

historyofhowweplay Game History 3 Comments February 23, 2017October 14, 2021 3 Minutes

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