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The first idea of a game played on the computer came from Claude Shannon when she wanted to enjoy chess on a computer. Although many people thought of this idea at first, Shannon was the first quoted and recognizable innovator.
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The game was called "Tennis for Two" and that was made by William A. Higinbotham.
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Spacewar! was arguably the first video game made. The creators of this instant hit were by three men from MIT.
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The Magnavox Odyssey was the first console created in 1972. The Magnavox Odyssey was like a gaming package because it also came with dice and playing cards with the purchase.
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Hunt the Wumpus was one of the first games which were enjoyed by the populations due to the depth of the game. Like most arcade games made at the time, this one was not a one-fuction game like many
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Nolan Bushnell, Dabney, and Al Alcorn founded the most classic company known to video games, Atari Corporations. This business started many original games and has been the center of attention in the 70's.
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Atari has gone from video game console makers to coin-operated games which you can find in local arcades. The first Atari game has come out called Pong which was adored by everybody.
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Pong was a classic game which included two vertical lines, one ball, and 1 goal, the goal was to get the ball behind the other opponent, hence scoring a goal. This is like tennis combined with air hockey.
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Sorry for the cheesy pun, but Baer thinks of video games, but played on the television. This changed the future when most games are on television now.
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Pong was a success and it just kept expanding throughout its generation. Pong was now able to play on the Atari 2600 and the Fairchild Channel F
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Game cartridges are tiny chips with a small coded game inside which you stick in a slot whether it be on the front or in the side of the console and it plays a game
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The most classical games of all time were created around late 70's to mid-80's. Atari's Breakout was released on April 13, 1976, Space Invaders was released in 1978, and lastly, Pac-man which was released May 22, 1980
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The games started showing up on television sets and helped the companies grew quickly. This expanded the production of video games
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The first software producer, Activision, has been founded by former Atari workers. This company is still around today
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The Nintendo Entertainment System(NES) was the most famous console ever to come. This was a dream console that is recognisable for its wonder and talents.
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The Game Boy was a classical miniature type game which you can fit in your pocket! This masterpiece was made from Nintendo.
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The three consoles coming out near the beginning of the second millennium were amazing. Sony Corporations created PlayStation 2 in 2000. Nintendo Game Cube in 2001. Microsoft's Xbox 2001,
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The Nintendo DSi was a smash from 2004 which was one of the most bought handheld devices at the time. The DSi was a two-screened, foldable, standard controlled, handheld video game which exceeded the competition.
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Motion Controllers were the significance of the Nintendo Wii and also the Xbox Kinect, each remote senses motion whether it be shaken or rolled.
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Xbox wins its Game Credits in 2007. Xbox won the most awards from Game Critics Awards.
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This one many of you have, the iPhone. The iPhone 3g was the first of many phones to come in 2007 and more. The App Store was a store within the iPhone which you are able to play mobile
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The Wii U was an addition to the original Nintendo Wii. This added to a controller which has a screen which you look at when you play and it is projected to the television while you play. This idea was a complete failure and did not sell well at all.
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Xbox One and PlayStation 4 were two main rivals in console sales in the 2010's and they keep adding things on to top the other. The Xbox One X was an add-on to the original, and PlayStation Pro, which is another PlayStation 4 add-on
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The Nintendo Switch tries to revive the death of the Wii U and attempts to get its sales back up and running like it used to. This console includes two motion-sensors remotes and another handheld game with the television again.
