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From Quarters to Cartridges: The Games We Grew Up With — And Why They Still Matter

Two eras of gaming side by side — teens in a neon arcade and a grandparent playing a retro console game with a child at home.

Before downloads and updates, there were quarters and cartridges — and gaming meant sharing the moment. A look back at the arcade era and early home consoles, and why those experiences still matter today.