History of CyberPunk

By emilydoyle123

  • Blade Runner was Released

    An American science-fiction movie depicting a dystopian Los Angeles in November 2019 where genetically engineered robots are created.

  • Tron was Released

    An American science fiction movie about a computer programmer who is transported into a mainframe computer, where he interacts with various programs in his attempt to get back out.

  • The term "CyberPunk" was named

    The short story "Cyberpunk" by Bruce Bethke published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories; this is, allegedly, the first use of the term 'cyberpunk' anywhere

  • In Japan, robots kill four humans in separate incidents

    First recorded death at the arm of a robot

  • Time Magazine "Cyberpunk" cover story; real cyberpunks outraged