NES at 40: The Console That Saved—and Controlled—Video Games. An Interview with VGHF Founder Frank Cifaldi

NES at 40: The Console That Saved—and Controlled—Video Games. An Interview with VGHF Founder Frank Cifaldi

Nintendo Entertainment System with controller, SUPER MARIO background.

The Nintendo Entertainment System, or NES for short, has turned 40. Launching in the United States at a time when the industry was still dealing with the consequences of the huge Video Game Crash of 1983, the first Nintendo home system to launch in the West not only revitalized a dying market but propelled it to new heights, setting some of the standards that are still very much in place to this day. To celebrate the system’s 40th anniversary, we had a chat with Frank Cifaldi, Founder and Director of the Video Game History Foundation. Backed by the foundation’s efforts […]

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2 Comments

  1. dangelo52

    What a fantastic milestone for the NES! It’s amazing to see how it shaped the gaming landscape and left a lasting impact on the industry. Looking forward to more insights from the interview!

  2. ztrantow

    Absolutely! The NES truly revolutionized gaming and introduced iconic franchises that are still popular today. It’s interesting to think about how its success laid the groundwork for future consoles and gaming innovations.

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