Day: September 10, 1981

The Day Of The Triffids: Episode 1

The Day Of The TriffidsThe first episode of BBC1’s adaptation of The Day Of The Triffids premieres, based on John Wyndham’s novel. W. Morgan Sheppard (Max Headroom) guest stars. Read more

Frogger

FroggerCreated by Japanese video game manufacturer Konami (which has yet to establish a corporate foothold in North America), Frogger is introduced to the United States by Sega, and becomes an instant arcade hit whose cute graphics make it a natural for Pac-Man fans. In time, Frogger inspires a rock song, a cartoon, and numerous home video game cartridges.

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Make Trax

Make TraxNot wanting to miss a piece of the Pac-Man pie, American pinball & video game manufacturer Williams Electronics releases Make Trax in Stateside arcades, one of the few Japanese-made games licensed by Williams for American release. Yet another maze chase game, Make Trax at least has the novelty of turning the player into a paintbrush trying to coat the entire maze with color.

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