Happy birthday to the NES, companion to millions of Nintendo childhoods
The article celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), a video game console that was released in the United States on October 18, 1985. The NES was a game-changer, captivating a generation of children who grew up with it. The article describes how the NES became synonymous with video games, with children often asking if their friends had "Nintendo" at home, much like asking about Coca-Cola. The author, who was born a year before the NES release, reflects on how the console felt like it had always been a part of their life, as they were part of the generation that was "sucked into video games for life" because of the NES. The article highlights the lasting impact the NES had on a generation of gamers and the nostalgia it evokes.
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