History of Video Games 1988

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    Electronic Arts publishes John Madden Football, beginning a 35-year partnership with Coach Madden on the storied football video game franchise which becomes known as EA SPORTS Madden NFL.

    Photo of Coach John Madden
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    Pool of Radiance, the first computer game officially based on Dungeons and Dragons, is released by SSI under the “Gold Box” series.

    Cover art of Pool of Radiance, the first computer game officially based on Dungeons and Dragons

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