Exploring the arcade games that shaped Nintendo’s early success.

Beyond Donkey Kong A History of Nintendo Arcade Games explores Nintendo’s arcade legacy before the success of the NES reshaped the video game industry in the 1980s. Long before becoming a household name in home consoles, Nintendo earned its reputation through influential arcade machines such as Donkey Kong and Mario Bros.

Drawing on original interviews, contemporary news reports, and archival documents, the book traces Nintendo’s evolution from a small playing card company into one of the most important names in the arcade business. Twenty eight arcade titles are examined in depth, alongside the people, decisions, and historical moments that shaped Nintendo’s arcade output over more than four decades.

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