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Video Games Magazine January 1983 Year of the Ape King Kong Atari Vectrex

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This is the January 1983 issue of Video Games magazine Vol. 1 #4, prominently featuring "YEAR OF THE APE" with a King Kong-like character on the Empire State Building on its vibrant cover. This vintage gaming periodical is a fascinating look into the early 1980s video game scene, making it a valuable piece for collectors of retro gaming memorabilia and pop culture enthusiasts. The cover highlights reviews for popular systems and games of the era, including "ColecoVision, Vectrex, Donkey Kong Jr. & 5200 Pac-Man get rave reviews!"Inside, readers will find a "SPECIAL 10-PAGE HOLIDAY GIFT SECTION" and articles such as "Parker Brothers' Video Risk," "Ken Uston's Top 20 Games," and "Pinball's Last Angry Man." The magazine offers an in-depth look at new game releases and industry trends, including a prominent advertisement for the Vectrex Arcade System and Bally Midway's "Satan's Hollow." This issue provides a rich historical record of the burgeoning video game industry, offering insights into early gaming culture and technology. This listing includes one (1) individual magazine.Publication: Video GamesItem Type: MagazineIssue Date: January 1983Subject: Video Games, Retro Gaming, Pop CultureEra/Date: 1980sVolume: 4Issue Number: 1Features: Special 10-Page Holiday Gift Section, Early Console Reviews, Arcade Game AdsIncluded Components: 1x MagazineUPC: 0718964896401

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