"The rise of the games industry in the 1980s and 90s coincided with the explosion of the home-video business, and the two crossed paths in lots of interesting ways."
"I want to get hold of: VHS copies of Street Fighter: The Movie and the 1993 Super Mario Bros. movie, naturally, as well as early games-inspired hits such as The Last Starfighter, The Wizard and WarGames."
"There are VHS tapes collecting episodes of the terrible Pac-Man and Pole Position cartoons from the early 1980s, and, from later in the decade, The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, a TV series from the US that mixed animated and live-action elements."
The rise of the games industry in the 1980s and 90s coincided with the home-video boom, leading to a unique crossover of entertainment formats. Collecting VHS tapes of iconic films and cartoons from this era, such as Street Fighter: The Movie and The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!, reflects a nostalgic connection to childhood experiences. The appeal of these media is enhanced by their historical significance and the fond memories associated with them, as well as the desire to relive past entertainment experiences.
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