How Donkey Kong toppled Atari

· David Farquhar · July 8, 2026, 11:37 a.m.
Retro gaming Gaming History arcade games nintendo atari
Summary
The blog post discusses how Nintendo's Donkey Kong, released in July 1981, overtook Atari as the most popular arcade game of the time, highlighting its significant impact on the gaming industry.
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