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In 2009, a group of colorful, furious birds took the gaming world by storm. Angry Birds — developed by Finnish studio Rovio — became one of the most recognizable and addictive games of the modern era. What started as a simple mobile app quickly exploded into a cultural phenomenon, spawning sequels, merchandise, cartoons, and even a movie.

If you grew up playing Flash games in the 2000s, there's a good chance you've faced the ultimate test of patience and wit: The Impossible Quiz. Created by British developer Splapp-Me-Do and released in 2007, this internet phenomenon redefined what a "quiz" could be — turning a simple trivia game into a chaotic blend of trick questions, absurd humor, and pure mental torture.

Long before fast-paced shooters and sprawling adventures, the Atari 2600 proved that great games didn't always need complex graphics or elaborate worlds. Hangman (Atari 2600), released in 1978, was one of the first console adaptations of the classic pen-and-paper word game — simple, slow-burning, and strangely suspenseful.

In 1982, Activision released a game that would forever change home gaming: Pitfall!. Designed by David Crane, one of Atari's most celebrated developers, this jungle adventure transformed the humble Atari 2600 into a platform for exploration, discovery, and pure excitement. It wasn't just another action game — it was the birth of the platformer as we know it today.

By 1986, the Atari 2600 was nearing the end of its life — yet out of nowhere came Solaris, a game that pushed the console beyond what anyone thought possible. Designed by Doug Neubauer, the creator of the legendary Star Raiders, Solaris wasn't just another space shooter — it was a full-scale interstellar adventure packed into a single cartridge.