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Quote by Trip Hawkins

“Polygons are fashionable at the moment - particularly in the arcades.”

Quote by Trip Hawkins

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Trip Hawkins is an American entrepreneur renowned for his pioneering contributions to the video game industry. Born on December 28, 1953, he co-founded Electronic Arts, one of the world's largest video game companies. Hawkins played a crucial role in transforming video games from a hobby to mainstream entertainment. more

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