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Back in 1982, Atari is looking to repeat the formula set by Nintendo and Donkey Kong. Thus, Kangaroo was born, but from Sun Electronics, with a four screen game design, and simple enough game play, plus it was cute looking game. However, some employees at Atari were not to thrilled about this game being picked up for distribution by Atari and they let their voice be heard. How so? Well just listen and find out, enjoy the episode!

Atari's Kangaroo commercial featured in this episode is sole property of Atari and was used as an educational piece. No copyright infringement was intended in its use.

Read the article from Arcade Heroes & Amusement Expo 2021

https://arcadeheroes.com/2021/07/09/amusement-expo-2021-round-up/

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