Not only did Konami’s foot-stomping rhythm game inspire the creation of cash-prize tournaments, it was also adopted by public school systems as part of their Phys. Ed. curriculums. More than that, the beat-matching game mechanic and body-controlled input served as precursors to games like Rock Band and the current rising trend of motion-controlled gaming.
Top 10 Arcade Games
Before there were motion-controlled sensors, online gameplay and the whatnot, we saved up quarters and headed down to the local arcade. In a fit of nostalgia, TIME named its top 10 favorite arcade titles.