A strange little side quest
A quick detour while Stomacc and Friends waits for your next move: Donkey Kong arrived in 1981 with a character called Jumpman, who would later become one of gaming's most recognizable figures: Mario. That old idea kept changing rather than disappearing. The first crossword puzzle book appeared in 1924 in a cautious initial printing of 3,600 copies, complete with a free pencil. Not bad for a few facts hiding behind a Play button.