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Pop Culture - Classic Video Games Impact on the World

In the early 80s classic video games became a pop culture phenomenon, spanning beyond gaming and into toys, clothes, cartoons, movies, music and more. Today these impacts have become a major part of our culture, with art shows, museums, and even rock bands using classic consoles are their musical instruments. This section covers the classic video game invasion into our society and culture.
The King of Kong - A Fistful of Quarters – DVD Review
A warm, funny and nostalgic documentary following the exploits of Steve Wiebe as he enters the world of competitive gaming to take on reigning Donkey Kong world champion Billy Mitchell.
Pac-Man Fever
Website dedicated to the 1981 hit single Pac-Man Fever.
Saturday Supercade Tribute Site
Tribute to the classic 80s animated series starring some of arcades greatest characters: Frogger, Donkey Kong, Q-Bert and more.
I Am 8-Bit Official Website
Official website to the annual gallery art show featuring fine art inspired by classic video games.
Dear Friends - music from FINAL FANTASY Concert
The concert tour of the first stateside performances of composer Nobuo Uematsu's award-winning music from the Final Fantasy games.
Pro-Wresteling Tag-Team Inspired by Classic Video Games
Website for Hybrid Pro Wresteling. Download Episode 17 to watch a match starrng Popular Electronics, the tag-team duo who's characters, costumes and moves are inspired by classic video games and systems.

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