When MTV debuted in 1981, it ushered in a golden era of music videos. The network’s launch was groundbreaking for artists everywhere. Suddenly, music was no longer a purely audible medium. Visuals ...

Music videos came of age in the 1980s – where promotional clips had usually been perfunctory mimed performances, the advent of MTV led to an explosion of ideas, ambition and – most importantly – ...

Between the arcade scene hitting its heyday and home consoles becoming increasingly prominent, the gaming industry cemented its placement in worldwide entertainment in the '80s. Rebounding after the ...

MTV didn’t invent the music video, but once the cable channel mushroomed in popularity in the early ‘80s, it was expected artists would make videos to promote new songs. Plenty of artists opted for ...

Video game soundtracks have come a long way since the medium's earliest days in the '70s and '80s. From more ambient and atmospheric melodies to jubilant jingles at the end of every level, music has ...

The '80s was the last full decade where the arcade scene prominently drove the video game industry forward. Many '90s arcade games almost vanished overnight compared to the enduring success of titles ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Mike Stubbs covers esports, competitive games and the creator economy. Considering the rise of home consoles that we saw within ...