26 Ways Video Games Have Changed Since You Were a Kid

Hmm, seems like a lot has changed in five decades
26 Ways Video Games Have Changed Since You Were a Kid
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Technology changes so quickly that some of these current versions might even seem a tad old by the time you get them. We’re a tad embarrassed to admit this, but we remember those 1980s arcades and seeing what Shinobi could do on that Sega Master System. Yes, there were actually two Sega consoles before your coveted Sega Genesis. 

Nostalgia aside, we found a solid batch of games and features that have changed a lot since their release all those years ago.

Doom

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Grand Theft Auto

GRAND THEFT AUTO CRACKED.COM Grand Theft Auto, originally titled Race'n'Chase, struggled to find its identity during development. The game first gave players the option to play as law enforcing police, but after realizing playing as a criminal was more fun, they decided to lean into the mayhem the series became known for.

Super Mario Bros. 2

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Donkey Kong

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Dr. Mario

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Splatoon

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Handheld Games Library

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Handheld Sound

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Link

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The Sims

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Donkey Kong

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Samus Aran

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Pac-Man

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Lara Croft

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Sonic the Hedgehog

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Super Mario

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Handheld Batteries

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Handheld Controls

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Handheld Screen

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Handheld Graphics

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Extras

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Multiplayer

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Gaming Studios

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Ease of Use

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Cheat Codes

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Game Releases

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