In 1981, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos banned video games nationwide — arcades, consoles, handhelds, even pinball. Parents and teachers said games were corrupting the youth. Owners had two weeks to destroy their machines or face prison.
The ban lasted 5 years, until the 1986 People Power Revolution ousted Marcos and brought gaming back.
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