The Legends of Arcade History: From Pong to Super Mario Bros | FOX on Games – Video Game News & Industry Analysis

Aug 8, 2026

We take a retrospective journey through the historical milestones that built the video game industry. From Atari’s Pong accidentally launching the arcade boom to Nintendo saving its American division with Shigeru Miyamoto’s Donkey Kong, we explore how these foundational hits changed entertainment forever. We also examine Toru Iwatani’s pizza-inspired Pac-Man, Alexey Pajitnov crossing the Iron Curtain with Tetris, and how Super Mario Bros. defined the home console experience.

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