It&#x27;s a fun article, but:<p>&quot;Though it has never been substantiated by historians, the anecdote goes that on a trip to the United States, Khrushchev was so smitten with the arcade games he saw that, upon his return, he invited all the game makers to come to Russia and showcase their best games. &quot;<p>Khrushchev was kicked out of power in 1964, and died in 1971.