Pong

History of Arcade games

By ChuckNorris17
  • the first arcade game

    the first arcade game

    1971 The Galaxy Game, the earliest known coin-operated arcade video game, Starts out in Stanford University.
  • pong

    pong

    The pong video game was released on this date. The game was a success.
  • The first arcade

    The first arcade

    The first fully operational arcade opens for public use.
  • Arcade games spread.

    Arcade games spread.

    Arcade games spread aqnd become more popular.
  • Better graphics.

    Better graphics.

    Arcade games have better graphics.
  • Space raiders

    Space raiders

    Space raiders is the first block buster video game.
  • Pacman

    Pacman

    Pacman is released and is the biggest hit in arcade history.
  • Donkey Kong

    Donkey Kong

    Donkey Kong is released in Japan and was also released in the US the same year.
  • Super Mario Bros

    Super Mario Bros

    Super Mario Bros is the biggest hit of its time. It was such a good game people are still making copies and remakes.
  • Street Fighter 2

    Street Fighter 2

    Capcom releases Street fighter 2
  • Mortal Kombat

    Mortal Kombat

    Mortal Kombat is released on this date. This game is still played to this day.
  • More Mortal Kombat

    More Mortal Kombat

    The popular “Mortal Kombat” game releases the 2nd and 3rd game.