The Atari 7800 is a fascinating blend of innovation, corporate upheaval, and the harsh realities of timing in the tech industry. Released in 1986, three years behind schedule, it serves as a case study in what happens when potential meets delay. Let’s dive deeper into this intriguing chapter of video game history. The Delayed Arrival […]
In the mid-1980s, the video game industry witnessed the birth of a console that, while not as commercially successful as its main competitor, would leave a lasting legacy in the gaming world. In 1986, three months after the release of the NES (Nintendo Entertainment System), Sega introduced the Sega Master System. This post delves into
Epoch Cassette Vision: Japan’s First Programmable Console The Epoch Cassette Vision was a video game console that was released in Japan in 1981. It was the first successful programmable console in Japan, and it used cartridges to play games. However, it is not very well known outside Japan, and its name is misleading, as it
Introduction The Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) revolutionized the video game industry in a time of uncertainty. As a trailblazer, it revived the market and set new standards in gaming. 1. The Bold Launch in a Shaky Market (1983-1985) In a daring move, Nintendo introduced the NES during the 1980s gaming market crash. This strategy not
