Did the CIA create a video game that gave people seizures and night terrors? What happened to "The Hobbit's" missing hero? And why does Mario have that mustache? Join us as we explore the bizarre histories behind your favorite video games in Great Big Story's Emmy® nominated series, 8 Bit Legacy. Dust off that Atari and get ready to play.

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