1. Introduction Setting the Scene: Life in the 1980s The 1980s were a decade of bold colors, booming pop culture, and a unique economic atmosphere that shaped the lives of millions. Think shoulder pads, neon leg warmers, cassette tapes, and the birth of the personal computer revolution. But beyond the flashy trends and iconic music,…

Introduction: The Golden Age of Gaming The 1980s are widely remembered as a time of bold styles, booming pop culture, and technological leaps that shaped the modern world. Among the era’s most transformative phenomena was the rise of video gaming—a medium that, in just a few short years, evolved from a niche hobby into a…