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Arcade Games
General

The Earliest Forms of Retro Video Games and the Nostalgia They Created

Mickey Yarber

The earliest video games may look simple today, but they sparked a cultural revolution. From Pong to Pac‑Man, these classics shaped arcades, friendships, and the future of play—leaving a nostalgic legacy that still resonates with every generation raised on pixels.

General Pop Culture

Ben Cooper Halloween Costumes from the ’80s (and late ’70s)

OldSchool80s

Most of us who grew up during the ’70s and ’80s very likely have had the experience of wearing a Ben Cooper Halloween costume. You might not necessarily know them by the brand name, but

Halloween specials
Television

10 Great Halloween TV Specials You Need to Watch

OldSchool80s

Back in the day, before we had instant access at our fingertips to so much entertainment, holiday specials were appointment television. In most cases, a holiday special was only shown one time each year on

Video Games

Pac-Man in Print! Some of His Best Adverts From the ’80s

Jason Gross

Pac-Man has been a constant part of our pop culture lives since 1980. Take a look back at some memorable ads featuring the yellow hero we all love.

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