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Donkey Kong: The 1981 Arcade Game That Saved Nintendo and Created Mario
Arcade

Donkey Kong: The 1981 Arcade Game That Saved Nintendo and Created Mario

Donkey Kong (1981) saved Nintendo with $280M revenue. Shigeru Miyamoto's first game introduced Mario (then Jumpman) and invented the platformer genre.

Space Invaders: The 1978 Arcade Revolution That Conquered the World
Arcade

Space Invaders: The 1978 Arcade Revolution That Conquered the World

Space Invaders (1978) by Tomohiro Nishikado became the highest-grossing video game ever at $14 billion adjusted. Created arcade golden age and first esports tournament.