was the era of disco, polyester, and space invaders—both the literal kind and the ones lighting up arcade Pac-Man was the first video game to truly transcend the arcade  and invade everyday life . The very idea of arcades as the pinnacle of gaming culture has faded into memory . "Pac-Man Turns 40: A Look Back at the Arcade Classic." Kotaku, 2020. a generation.  🎮✨ #RetroGaming #ArcadeLegends