Word: pac-man
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Dates: during 1982-1982
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...Just consider for a moment the cosmic significance of propelling a disembodied mouth through a maze in search of sustenance, the primal terror of being pursued by monsters through empty, winding tunnels. Consider the psychological implications of the game like its innumerable lesser relatives, like its venerable ancestor, pinball, Pac-Man providers the clearest example you'll ever see of the theory of positive reinforcement, negative feedback Do something smart and you keep playing Do something dumb and wham' you have to stop. Buy this shiny little booklet-which looks like the manual they give you with...
...this handy packet has a fault, it's the masterminds' regrettable tendency to gloss over the larger issues, preferring to plump for the stock phrases of money-making hype. No true follower is about to waste time reading now the tips within will help "understand the intimate nature of Pac-Man "and" use your own individual talents to design your personal Pac-Man strategy for maximum point potential." If you needed to be told about the "magnificent video game...one of the most ingenious thoroughly enjoyable games ever introduced to any public anywhere. "you probably wouldn't have gotten this...