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Business History, Entertainment, Gaming, Gaming History

The Evolution of Pac-Man: From Puck-Man to Gaming Icon

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10
Aug

The Birth of Pac-Man: Inspiration and Concept The inception of Pac-Man is rooted in a unique blend of creativity and cultural awareness. Created by Toru Iwatani, a video game designer at Namco, the idea emerged in 1980 as a response to the lack of appealing video games for female audiences. The original name, ‘Puck-Man’, derived […]

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Gaming, Health and Gaming, Weird History

The Nintendo Thumb Epidemic: A Look Back at a 1980s Health Phenomenon

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09
Aug

Understanding Nintendo Thumb: Definition and Symptoms Nintendo Thumb, a term that emerged in the late 1980s, refers to a repetitive strain injury attributed to the extensive use of video game controllers, particularly in the context of legacy gaming systems such as the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). The condition is characterized by pain and discomfort primarily […]

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