Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
We're taking a trip through the 1980s and picking our favorite video game from every single year of the decade. From Atari classics and arcade legends to the rise of the NES, we're revisiting the games that left the biggest impression on us.
Now, before the comment section points it out... yes, we know we mess up some release dates. In fact, we decided to make a game of it. Every time we get a release year wrong, take a shot!
And for the families watching at home, we're not monsters. Don't give your kids a shot. Instead, let them stay up an extra 30 minutes for every mistake we make. By the end of the video they'll either be having the best night of their lives or you'll be sending some nasty comments.
These aren't the "best" games of each year—just our favorites. Some picks will be obvious, some might surprise you, and a few are guaranteed to start arguments.
So grab your favorite retro controller, keep track of our mistakes, and let us know: what would YOUR pick be for each year from 1980 to 1989?
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We're taking a trip through the 1980s and picking our favorite video game from every single year of the decade. From Atari classics and arcade legends to the rise of the NES, we're revisiting the games that left the biggest impression on us.
Now, before the comment section points it out... yes, we know we mess up some release dates. In fact, we decided to make a game of it. Every time we get a release year wrong, take a shot!
And for the families watching at home, we're not monsters. Don't give your kids a shot. Instead, let them stay up an extra 30 minutes for every mistake we make. By the end of the video they'll either be having the best night of their lives or you'll be sending some nasty comments.
These aren't the "best" games of each year—just our favorites. Some picks will be obvious, some might surprise you, and a few are guaranteed to start arguments.
So grab your favorite retro controller, keep track of our mistakes, and let us know: what would YOUR pick be for each year from 1980 to 1989?
Want more Rivals Rivals?
instagram.com/retrorivalsmoncton
facebook.com/gaming/retrorivals
https://x.com/RivalsRetro
Looking to contact us?
email: retrorivals@hotmail.com
#RetroGaming #NES #Atari2600 #ArcadeGames #GamingHistory #RetroRivals #ClassicGames #VideoGames #80sGaming #NintendoNES
