Computer history

Brief timeline of graphics and games

By Bernoid
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    Timeline of games and graphics

  • Atari VCS(Video Computer System)

    Atari VCS(Video Computer System)
    Entertainment purposes(video game)
  • Mario bros.

    Mario bros.
    Arcade game(and first Mario game). The plot is that you play as an italian plumber and go to investigate the sewage because of rumours of strange creatures dwelling in there. To defeat them, you must jump and hit where they're standing then kick them or throw them off.
  • Legible City

    Legible City
    One of the earliest virtual reality games.
  • Video Toaster

    Video Toaster
    For editing videos, Rather cheap compared to other technology and affordable.
  • Doom

    Doom
    The first “first person shooter game”
  • Pokemon Red and Green versions(Japanese)

    Pokemon Red and Green versions(Japanese)
    First ever pokemon games ever released, 1st generation out of 5 generations so far. Later a version called Blue with better graphics came out, then Pokemon Yellow, a game like the previous ones but based on the anime. Despite having far inferior graphics than many other games, it still became a big hit. Here's a picture of what the graphics were like: http://image.absoluteastronomy.com/images/encyclopediaimages/b/bu/bulbasaur_pokemon_red.png
    NOTE-The image is only the box-art for Pokemon Red.
  • Mario Kart 64

    Mario Kart 64
    First Mario Kart game in the Mario Kart sequel
  • Yoshi's Story

    Yoshi's Story
    A Mario game based on Yoshi(another character) rather than Mario
  • Pokemon Gold and silver versions

    Pokemon Gold and silver versions
    A sequel to the first generation of pokemon games, and the second generation out of 5 generations. The graphics have improved very much, although still inferior to many other games. A third game was later added called "Pokemon Crystal" and sprite animations were added. Additionally, many more characters and "pokemon" were added. Here's a picture of a scene in pokemon gold: http://image.gamespotcdn.net/gamespot/images/screenshots/1999_3/99_0319_vg_t
    NOTE: This is only the box-art for Pokemon Gold
  • Angry Birds

    Angry Birds
    First Angry Bird games released.