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Starcade is a popular game show that was broadcast on television from the year 1982 to 1984. The show was created and produced by James Caruso and Mimi O'Connor, and it was initially broadcast on TBS before moving on to several other networks in the following years.

The show was hosted by Geoff Edwards, who was later replaced by Mark Richards. Kevin McMahon was the announcer for the show. It featured contestants competing against each other in a variety of arcade video games.

The show's set was designed like a futuristic spaceship, and the contestants were made to sit in pods that looked like they were part of the ship. The contestants had to answer questions about video games to gain the opportunity to play them.

The gameplay of Starcade was divided into two rounds, and it was a single-elimination format. The first round consisted of three contestants playing a game for a minute, and the highest scorer advancing to the second round. The second round consisted of two contestants playing against each other in a best-of-three format, with the winner advancing to the semifinals.

The semifinals consisted of two players competing against each other in a best-of-five match, while the finals were played in a best-of-seven format.

The show had a number of arcade games for the contestants to choose from. They included games such as Pac-Man, Space Invaders, Donkey Kong, Frogger, Galaxian, Q*bert, Defender, and many others.

The contestants had to answer questions about the games they were playing, and they were allowed to use cheat codes, such as infinite lives or power-ups, to help them score higher. The show also featured interviews with game developers and celebrities who talked about their love for video games.

Starcade was a significant milestone for the gaming industry as it was the first ever show that focused purely on video games. It helped popularize arcade games and served as a platform for introducing new games to the wider audience.

The show was highly popular during its run, and it became a cult favorite that has since gained a massive following. Fans of the show still discuss the episodes and games played on various online communities and forums.

Starcade was a pioneering show that paved the way for future game shows and transformed the gaming industry while providing entertainment and fun for its viewers. It is an excellent nostalgia trip for anyone who grew up in the 80s and the golden age of arcade gaming.