The Unexpected Consequences of Light Gun Arcade Games

Secret Histories of Nerd Mysteries · Mar 10, 2026 · 1h

Since the dawn of time, mankind has been playing around with guns, and that drive even extended to video games. Right at the very beginning of video game history, light guns allowed players to simulate the real feeling of shooting. However, while the targets were initially simply balloons and pixelated ducks, things shifted until these fake guns were aiming at real people. Help support this show and unlock bonus content! Become a member at https://maximumfun.org/joinmysteries