Since their rise with the release of the 1978 game Space Invaders, video arcades have evolved alongside home gaming systems.
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- Andrew Bales
Since their rise with the release of the 1978 game Space Invaders, video arcades have evolved alongside home gaming systems.
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Aired March 27, 2012 on 89.1 KMUW
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