The Fake Cheat Codes That Fooled a Generation | Retro Gaming History

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Did you ever spend hours furiously tapping your controller trying to unlock a secret that didn’t exist? Before the internet, retro gaming magazines were our bibles—but sometimes, they flat-out lied to us.

Join us as we explore the most infamous video game hoaxes, playground rumours, and fake cheat codes that tormented gamers in the 80s and 90s. From legendary April Fools’ pranks printed in CVG and EGM to cut beta content that sparked wild urban legends, we’re exposing the lies that wasted our childhoods. Whether you were booting up the PS1, Sega Mega Drive, ZX Spectrum, or pumping coins into arcade cabinets, you almost certainly fell for one of these classic myths.

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⏱️ Video Chapters:
0:00 – Intro
01:46 – The PS1 Cheat Code That Was Pure Fiction
08:11 – The 16-Bit Legend They Eventually Made Real
12:52 – The Classic 8-Bit Microcomputer Hoax
15:53 – The Secret Arcade Fighter That Trolled Everyone

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