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SH&TNS - Throwback Thursday: 1980 Rewind: Pac-Man, Prime Time & the Birth of Modern Media
For Throwback Thursday, technologist Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt to celebrate the 1980 release of Pac-Man—the iconic arcade game that became a cultural phenomenon and helped launch video gaming into the mainstream. Carmi reflects on Pac-Man's groundbreaking design, its global impact, and how it paved the way for the modern gaming industry. From the simplicity of joystick controls to today's immersive virtual worlds, they explore how gaming has evolved over the decades and why Pac-Man still holds a special place in the hearts of players worldwide.
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