Pong

History Of Electronic Games

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  • Pong- Pong was the first video arcade game created by Al Alcorn

    Pong- Pong was the first video arcade game created by Al Alcorn
    Pong was the first video arcade game created by Al Alcorn

  • Gran Track 10- First single player racing game

    Gran Track 10- First single player racing game

  • Coleco Telstar- a Pong clone based on General Instrument's AY-3-8500 chip.

    Coleco Telstar- a Pong clone based on General Instrument's AY-3-8500 chip.

  • Space Invaders- Shooting game where the players defeat waves of aliens with a laser cannon to earn as many points as possible.

    Space Invaders- Shooting game where the players defeat waves of aliens with a laser cannon to earn as many points as possible.

  • Asteroids- Player controls a spaceship in an asteroid field which is periodically traversed by flying saucers

    Asteroids- Player controls a spaceship in an asteroid field which is periodically traversed by flying saucers

  • Pac Man- Became a social phenomenon that sold related merchandise and inspired, an animated television series and a top-ten hit single

    Pac Man- Became a social phenomenon that sold related merchandise and inspired, an animated television series and a top-ten hit single

  • Donkey Kong- Players moved the main character across a series of platforms while dodging and jumping over obstacles who must rescue a damsel in distress, Lady, from a giant ape named Donkey Kong.

    Donkey Kong- Players moved the main character across a series of platforms while dodging and jumping over obstacles who must rescue a damsel in distress, Lady, from a giant ape named Donkey Kong.

  • Frogger- Player directs frogs to their homes by crossing a busy road and navigate a river full of hazards. Skillful players obtain bonuses.

    Frogger- Player directs frogs to their homes by crossing a busy road and navigate a river full of hazards. Skillful players obtain bonuses.

  • Galaga- The player controls a space ship at the bottom of the screen.

    Galaga- The player controls a space ship at the bottom of the screen.

  • Tetris- A tile-matching game originally designed and programmed in the Soviet Union.

    Tetris- A tile-matching game originally designed and programmed in the Soviet Union.

  • Video Game Crash- The crash lasted 2 years. The market was revitalized due to the success of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with its landmark title Super Mario Bros.

    Video Game Crash- The crash lasted 2 years. The market was revitalized due to the success of the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) with its landmark title Super Mario Bros.

  • Legend Of Zelda- A high fantasy action-adventure video game series created in Japan and published by Nintendo.

    Legend Of Zelda- A high fantasy action-adventure video game series created in Japan and published by Nintendo.

  • Final Fantasy- The franchise centers on a series of fantasy and science fantasy role-playing video games (RPGs), but includes motion pictures, anime, printed media, and other merchandise.

    Final Fantasy- The franchise centers on a series of fantasy and science fantasy role-playing video games (RPGs), but includes motion pictures, anime, printed media, and other merchandise.
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    Sega Genesis- It was sold under the name Sega Genesis in North America, as Sega was unable to secure legal rights to the Mega Drive name in that region.

  • Sonic The Hedgehog- A platform video game developed by Sega.

    Sonic The Hedgehog- A platform video game developed by Sega.
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    Super Nintendo

  • Sony Playstation- The original PlayStation was the first of a series of consoles and hand-held game devices, which included successor consoles

    Sony Playstation- The original PlayStation was the first of a series of consoles and hand-held game devices, which included successor consoles

  • Sega Saturn- A powerful machine for the time, but its design, with two CPUs and 6 other processors, made harnessing power difficult.

    Sega Saturn- A powerful machine for the time, but its design, with two CPUs and 6 other processors, made harnessing power difficult.

  • Nintendo 64- N64, was Nintendo's third home video game console for the international market.

    Nintendo 64- N64, was Nintendo's third home video game console for the international market.

  • Sega Dreamcast- Sega's final video game console and the successor to the Sega Saturn.

    Sega Dreamcast- Sega's final video game console and the successor to the Sega Saturn.