ZETA GAMES: MEMORIES OF A VIDEO GAME RENTAL STORE IN THE 90s
- Dean Guadagno
- May 13
- 1 min read
Marcus Vinicius Garrett Chiado
Once upon a time, there was a world without modern conveniences like Netflix, YouTube, or even the internet as we know it. In Brazil, this was everyday life until the mid-1990s. Things moved slowly and required time and patience.
Back then, a very different kind of business reigned supreme—video game rental stores. Emerging in the early '80s, these shops served not only as places to rent games but as social hubs—meeting points where kids shared rumors, chatted about game news they'd only seen in magazines, and got to try the newest releases at a fraction of the cost. With brand-new games priced beyond most budgets, renting was the way to play: it meant access, variety, and endless fun.
This book recounts the story of Zeta Games, the author's own rental store, while also reflecting on the broader rental culture that shaped a generation. Packed with photos and illustrations, its 66 richly visual pages offer a nostalgic journey into the golden age of gaming—long before downloads and streams took over.
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Zeta Games: Memories of a Video Game Rental Store in the '90s
Zeta Games: Memórias de uma Locadora nos Anos 90
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