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The Best Episodes of The Video Game Years

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The Best Episodes of The Video Game Years

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Video Game Years Season 2 Episode 3 - 1981 Pt. 1 - Galaga, Frogger, Lady Bug, Entex
    7.9/10(9 votes)

    #1 - 1981 Pt. 1 - Galaga, Frogger, Lady Bug, Entex

    S2:E3

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  2. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 5 - 1984
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #2 - 1984

    S1:E5

    Topics in this episode include Marble Madness, Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy, Tag Team Wrestling, Warner Bros Sells Atari, Star Force, Karateka, Pac-Land, Paperboy, Cloak & Dagger, Circus Charlie, Babbage's, Kung-Fu Master, Summer Games, H.E.R.O., Space Ace, Lode Runner, Nintendo Vs System, Elite, Karate Champ, Punch-Out!, The Last Starfighter, Return of The Jedi, King's Quest, Cobra Command.

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  3. The Video Game Years Season 3 Episode 11 - 1985 Pt 1 - Nintendo NES, Commando, Ring King, Ultima IV, Duck Hunt
    7.8/10(8 votes)

    #3 - 1985 Pt 1 - Nintendo NES, Commando, Ring King, Ultima IV, Duck Hunt

    S3:E11

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  4. The Video Game Years Season 4 Episode 12 - 1988 Pt 6 - Super Mario Bros 2, RBI Baseball, Chase HQ, Adventure Island
    7.8/10(7 votes)

    #4 - 1988 Pt 6 - Super Mario Bros 2, RBI Baseball, Chase HQ, Adventure Island

    S4:E12

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  5. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 8 - 1987
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #5 - 1987

    S1:E8

    Topics include Legend of Zelda, Castlevania, Metroid, Mega Man, Double Dragon, Mike Tyson's Punch-Out, After Burner, Rad Racer, PacMania, Leisure Suit Larry, Wizards & Warriors, Shinobi, Top Gun, Maniac Mansion, Goonies II, 1943, Atari XE, Rygar, Earl Weaver Baseball, Alien Syndrome, Kid Icarus, Operation Wolf, LJN Games, Police Quest, Roadblasters, Pro Wrestling.

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  6. The Video Game Years Season 2 Episode 5 - 1981 Pt. 3 - Donkey Kong, Atari vs. Intellivision, Kaboom, Venture, Qix More
    7.7/10(8 votes)

    #6 - 1981 Pt. 3 - Donkey Kong, Atari vs. Intellivision, Kaboom, Venture, Qix More

    S2:E5

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  7. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 4 - 1983
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #7 - 1983

    S1:E4

    Topics in this episode include Elevator Action, Starcade, Tapper, Jumpman, Congo Bongo, Famicom/SG1000/MSX, Dragon's Lair, Keystone Capers, Crystal Castles, Electronic Arts, Donkey Kong 3, Mappy, Spy Hunter, Star Wars: The Arcade Game, Kangaroo, Mario Bros, Track & Field, Ultima III, WarGames, Discs of Tron, Game Piracy, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, Journey, Joy Sticks, Krull.

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  8. The Video Game Years Season 2 Episode 1 - 1980 Pt 3 - Missile Command, Tempest, Rogue, Broderbund
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #8 - 1980 Pt 3 - Missile Command, Tempest, Rogue, Broderbund

    S2:E1

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  9. The Video Game Years Season 2 Episode 2 - 1980 Pt 4 - 80's Arcades, Zork, Game Watch, Warlords Rally X
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #9 - 1980 Pt 4 - 80's Arcades, Zork, Game Watch, Warlords Rally X

    S2:E2

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  10. The Video Game Years Season 3 Episode 3 - 1983 Pt 1 - Famicom, Elevator Action, Starcade, Tapper, Congo Bongo
    7.6/10(9 votes)

    #10 - 1983 Pt 1 - Famicom, Elevator Action, Starcade, Tapper, Congo Bongo

    S3:E3

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  11. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 3 - 1982
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #11 - 1982

    S1:E3

    Topics in this episode include Atari 5200, Burgertime, Q*Bert, Pole Position, Commodore 64, Joust, PacMan & E.T. on Atari 2600, Jungle King, Tron, MS Flight Simulator, Popeye, Colecovision, Donkey Kong Jr, Choplifter, Sinistar, Gaming Magazines, Mr Do, Adventurevision & Arcadia, Robotron 2084, Pitfall & Activision.

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  12. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 6 - 1985
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #12 - 1985

    S1:E6

    Topics in this episode include Commando, Ultima IV, Ring King, Nintendo Entertainment System, Hang-On, Amiga, Carmen Sandiego, Super Mario Bros., Space Harrier, Clu Clu Land, Twin Bee, Silent Service, Ghosts & Goblins, Gauntlet, The Bard's Tale, Section Z, Excitebike, The Oregon Trail, Gradius, F-15 Strike Eagle, City Connection, Temple of Doom, Gun.Smoke, Hogan's Alley, Yie Ar Kung-Fu.

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  13. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 7 - 1986
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #13 - 1986

    S1:E7

    Topics in this episode include Sega Master System, Arkanoid, Gumshoe, Jackal (Top Gunner), Out Run, Starflight, PlayChoice 10, Alex Kidd, Atari 7800, Gunship, Chiller, Rampage, Fantasy Zone, Mighty Bomb Jack, Rolling Thunder, Legendary Wings, Urban Champion, 720 Degrees, Double Dribble, Life Force, Side Pocket, Super Sprint, Balloon Fight, Space Quest, Defender of the Crown.

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  14. The Video Game Years Season 2 Episode 6 - 1981 Pt. 4 - Ms Pac Man, Ultima Wizardly, Turbo, Yars Revenge, Pinball More
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #14 - 1981 Pt. 4 - Ms Pac Man, Ultima Wizardly, Turbo, Yars Revenge, Pinball More

    S2:E6

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  15. The Video Game Years Season 3 Episode 12 - 1985 Pt 2 - Super Mario Bros, Carmen Sandiego, Hang-On & Amiga
    7.5/10(8 votes)

    #15 - 1985 Pt 2 - Super Mario Bros, Carmen Sandiego, Hang-On & Amiga

    S3:E12

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  16. The Video Game Years Season 1 Episode 2 - 1981
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #16 - 1981

    S1:E2

    Topics in this episode include Frogger, Lady Bug, Entex, Galaga, IBM PC, Intellivision Games, Defender, Atari vs KC Munchkin, Donkey Kong, Qix, Kaboom, Venture, Atari Intellivision War, Ultima & Wizardry, Turbo, Tabletop Games, Yars' Revenge, Ms PacMan.

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  17. The Video Game Years Season 3 Episode 1 - 1982 Pt 3 - Vetrex, Donkey Kong Jr, Dig Dug, Pac-Man, Choplifter
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #17 - 1982 Pt 3 - Vetrex, Donkey Kong Jr, Dig Dug, Pac-Man, Choplifter

    S3:E1

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  18. The Video Game Years Season 3 Episode 2 - 1982 Pt 4 - Robotron, Sinistar, Pitfall, Mr Do, Arcadia, Game Magazines
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #18 - 1982 Pt 4 - Robotron, Sinistar, Pitfall, Mr Do, Arcadia, Game Magazines

    S3:E2

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  19. The Video Game Years Season 3 Episode 4 - 1983 Pt 2 - Dragon's Lair, Spy Hunter, Donkey Kong 3 & MORE
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #19 - 1983 Pt 2 - Dragon's Lair, Spy Hunter, Donkey Kong 3 & MORE

    S3:E4

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  20. The Video Game Years Season 3 Episode 5 - 1983 Pt 3 - Star Wars Arcade, Mario Bros, Ultima III, War Games
    7.4/10(9 votes)

    #20 - 1983 Pt 3 - Star Wars Arcade, Mario Bros, Ultima III, War Games

    S3:E5

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  21. The Video Game Years Season 3 Episode 16 - 1985 Pt 6 - Indiana Jones, Hogan's Alley, Yie Ay Kung Fu, Gun Smoke
    7.4/10(7 votes)

    #21 - 1985 Pt 6 - Indiana Jones, Hogan's Alley, Yie Ay Kung Fu, Gun Smoke

    S3:E16

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  22. The Video Game Years Season 2 Episode 4 - 1981 Pt. 2 - IBM PC, Intellivision Games, Defender & Atari vs. KC Munchkin
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #22 - 1981 Pt. 2 - IBM PC, Intellivision Games, Defender & Atari vs. KC Munchkin

    S2:E4

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  23. The Video Game Years Season 3 Episode 6 - 1983 Pt 4 - The Crash, Discs of Tron, Krull, Piracy, & MORE
    7.3/10(9 votes)

    #23 - 1983 Pt 4 - The Crash, Discs of Tron, Krull, Piracy, & MORE

    S3:E6

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  24. The Video Game Years Season 3 Episode 7 - 1984 Pt 1 - Marble Madness, Pac-Land, Karateka, Star Force & MORE
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #24 - 1984 Pt 1 - Marble Madness, Pac-Land, Karateka, Star Force & MORE

    S3:E7

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  25. The Video Game Years Season 3 Episode 8 - 1984 Pt 2 - Paperboy, Kung Fu Master, Cloak & Dagger, Babbage's, Summer Games
    7.3/10(8 votes)

    #25 - 1984 Pt 2 - Paperboy, Kung Fu Master, Cloak & Dagger, Babbage's, Summer Games

    S3:E8

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Best Episodes Summary

"1981 Pt. 1 - Galaga, Frogger, Lady Bug, Entex" is the best rated episode of "The Video Game Years". It scored 7.9/10 based on 9 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 4/22/2013. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "1984".