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Video games exploded in popularity during the 1980s, transforming from a relatively new amusement into a major part of mainstream entertainment and youth culture. The decade began with arcades packed with hit titles, while home systems brought gaming into millions of living rooms. Although the North American console market suffered a dramatic crash in 1983, the arrival of new systems decade revitalized the industry. At the same time, increasingly affordable home computers introduced another generation to gaming while encouraging players to experiment with programming and game design themselves. By the end of the ’80s, video games had grown from an arcade novelty into a multibillion-dollar industry with no signs of stopping.