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Lunar Lander - 1979 - Atari

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Lunar Lander, Atari’s gravity simulation arcade game from 1979, was built on precision vector graphics, realistic physics, and immersive analog controls. This episode covers how it was developed, the hardware behind it, the strategies expert players used, and how it became a foundational title in arcade history—even as its successor stole the spotlight.

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Lunar Lander, Atari’s gravity simulation arcade game from 1979, was built on precision vector graphics, realistic physics, and immersive analog controls. This episode covers how it was developed, the hardware behind it, the strategies expert players used, and how it became a foundational title in arcade history—even as its successor stole the spotlight.

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