On this day September 28, 1981 the iconic arcade shooter Galaga was released in Japan. Developed and published by Namco, Galaga became one of the most beloved and influential arcade games of the 1980s, building upon the foundation set by its predecessor, Galaxian, and taking
On this day September 20 1985, the board game Pictionary went on sale. Created by Robert Angel and first published by Angel Games, the game challenged players to draw clues for their teammates to guess, blending quick sketches with fast paced competition. The game quickly
On this day September 13 1985, Nintendo released Super Mario Bros in Japan for the Famicom. This groundbreaking video game became one of the most influential titles in history, setting the standard for platform gaming and revitalizing the home video game market after the crash
On this day April 8, 1989, Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde was released in North America for the Nintendo Entertainment System. Loosely based on the classic novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, the game followed the dual lives of the mild mannered Dr. Jekyll and his
On this day April 7, 1989, Garfield no Isshukan, also known as A Week of Garfield, was released in Japan for the Famicom. Based on Jim Davis’s iconic comic strip character, the game followed everyone’s favorite lazy orange cat as he searched for his missing
On this day March 29 1983 Erno Rubik was officially granted a patent for the Rubik’s Cube in the United States. Although the colorful 3D puzzle was invented in 1974 and originally called the Magic Cube it wouldn’t take long after the patent for it
On this day, February 3, 1984, the Space Shuttle Challenger was launched on mission STS-41-B. This mission was significant for deploying two communications satellites and marking a major milestone in spaceflight history. During STS-41-B, astronauts Bruce McCandless and Robert L. Stewart became the first humans
On this day, February 3, 1982, the arcade classic Ms. Pac-Man was released in America. As a follow-up to the hugely successful Pac-Man, this game introduced new mazes, improved AI, and a female protagonist, making it a standout in arcade history. Ms. Pac-Man quickly became
On this day, February 19, 1986, Ikari Warriors was released in Japan by SNK. The arcade run and gun shooter became one of the most popular action games of the 80s, later making its way to the NES and other home consoles. Inspired by the