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Hmmmm....

Elevator Action, Discs of Tron, Missile Command, Lode Runner, Dig Dug, Asteroids, Galaga, Joust, Defender, Robotron, Pitfall, Choplifter, Spy Hunter, Pole Position, Star Castle, Tempest, Xevious....

...The days when public high scores in a particular arcade were a "big" deal, things like steering wheels, multiple buttons, or trackballs were previously unseen, one paid-per-play, and it was all about sharp reflexes, scores, and ability to just survive as long as possible before the fatal "Game Over" happened.

Maybe I date myself a tad, but there was nothing like holding, say, the highest Joust score known in an entire major city, and the reflexes it could take with a dozen random people watching over one's shoulder anytime one played, and making a 25 cent token last for a half-hour or so.

Sure, a lot with context. Otherwise, stuff like Serious Sam: Second Encounter is great and gets my "big-picture" vote.

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