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First Videogame
The first video game, Tennis for Two, is invented by William Higinbotham.(Wirtz 2023) It inspired Pong. (Smithsonian, n.d.)
References in this slide:
Smithsonian Institution. (n.d.). Video game history. https://www.si.edu/spotlight/the-father-of-the-video-game-the-ralph-baer-prototypes-and-electronic-games/video-game-history
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Computer Space
First commercial arcade game, Computer Space, is invented (How video games began and evolved, n.d.)
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Pong is created
In 1972 Pong, the first widely recognized video game is released. (Smithsonian Institute, n.d.) (Image found on https://www.gamedesigning.org/gaming/history/)
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The Magnavox Odyssey
The first gaming console, The Magnavox Odyssey was created. (Smithsonian Institution, n.d.) (Image found on https://www.gamedesigning.org/gaming/history/)
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Game crash
In 1983 there was a "Gaming Crash" due to an influx of poor quality games. (Smithsonian n.d.) (Wirtz, 2023)
References:
Smithsonian Institution. (n.d.). Video game history. https://www.si.edu/spotlight/the-father-of-the-video-game-the-ralph-baer-prototypes-and-electronic-games/video-game-history
Wirtz, B. (2023, September 22). The evolution and history of video games. Video Game Design and Development. https://www.gamedesigning.org/gaming/history/ -
Legend of Zelda
In 1987 the first of around 19 games in the Legend of Zelda franchise by Nintendo is released in America. (Reference for this slide: How video games began and evolved. How Video Games Began and Evolved. (n.d.). https://www.conceptventures.vc/news/the-history-evolution-of-video-games) -
SNES
The SNES or Super Nintendo Entertainment System, was released in 1990 and had updated graphics, audio and more. (Wirtz 2023)
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Nintendo Wii
In 2006 the Nintendo Wii is released, which introduced motion control. (Wirtz 2023)
Reference:
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Playstation 2
In 2000 Sony released the most bestselling console of all time, the Playstation 2. (Wirtz 2023)
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Mobile games are created
In 2008 Apple's App Store was released, along with games that were sold at 99 cents. (How video games began and evolved n.d)
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References/Bibliography
How video games began and evolved. How Video Games Began and Evolved. (n.d.). https://www.conceptventures.vc/news/the-history-evolution-of-video-games Smithsonian Institution. (n.d.). Video game history. https://www.si.edu/spotlight/the-father-of-the-video-game-the-ralph-baer-prototypes-and-electronic-games/video-game-history Wirtz, B. (2023, September 22). The evolution and history of video games. Video Game Design and Development. https://www.gamedesigning.org/gaming/history/