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Ok, so Japanese comedian Tomonori Jinnai decides to take a quick break (on-air) to relax and play a few quick rounds of Tetris. But, this ain’t the game I remember … Green soybean?

[via Japan Probe]

Part one talked about the early history of games. Visiting such systems as the Game Boy, the TurboExpress and Game Gear.

Also, a look at single-game systems such as Game & Watch. In part two, a look at the more recent history, indeed right up to modern game systems.

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I know we all have fond memories of playing Game Boy growing up. I know I did. Tetris matches in the school yard; Super Mario Worlds keeping me occupied, much to my parents delight, while on a long car-ride. Machines that can entertain us have been around a long time. Electronic games, too. Portable games, pocket electronic toys, well, they’re a more recent development. But I sure am glad they’re here.

In this 2 part [part 2] series, I’d like to make a brief trip through the history of portable games. From the Game & Watch to the DS and PSP, we’ve lived with these so-called toys for quite awhile. For some, an entire lifetime …

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