Gene Park

Washington Post reporter who covers video games and video game culture

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Sony’s PlayStation launched in Japan in 1994, and revolutionized gaming by pursuing an older audience and using film-like graphics.

PlayStation at 30: Sony’s console became a victim of its own success

Sony’s PlayStation launched in Japan in 1994, and revolutionized gaming by pursuing an older audience and using film-like graphics.

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Thirty-five years have passed since “Super Mario” jumped into the world of gaming.

'Super Mario' stays in demand, even after 35 years

Thirty-five years have passed since “Super Mario” jumped into the world of gaming.

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