Ep.203 – Nintendo Saves The World: How Nintendo Revived Gaming After the 1983 Crash

In 1983, Nintendo changed the course of gaming history with the launch of the Family Computer, later known as the Nintendo Entertainment System. In this episode, we explore how Masayuki Uemura and his R&D2 team built the Famicom from the ground up, transforming Nintendo from a toy company into a global video game powerhouse. We trace its journey from arcade failures like Radar Scope to international success with Donkey Kong, and how the NES revived the industry after the 1983 crash. Our conversation covers the design choices, the infamous New York test market launch, and the cultural impact that followed. Join us as we plug in, power on, and relive the story of how Nintendo saved the world on today’s trip down Memory Card Lane.