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In 1958, Physicist William Higinbotham created the first computer game called Pong. Pong was like a tennis game where you bounced the ball back and forth while trying to get it to go into the other side of the screen Pong was later upgraded later in the years. https://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/200810/physicshistory.cfm
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In 1962, Steve (Slug) Russell invented the first video game. This game was called "Spacewar" He was a computer scientist. This game was a simulation of space flight. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Russell_(computer_scientist
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In 1972, Odysee sued Atari for violating its patent. In the end Atari ended up paying Atari under a million dollars. After that both companies called a truce. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnavox_Odyssey
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In 1975, Atari came out with Pong in a version that can be played at home. The game was sold mostly in Sear stores and was sold by the founder of Atari, Nolan Bushnell. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 1977, Atari released its first computer game system called the Atari 2600. There were many variations included in the system and made people in the U.S game players at home. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 1980, Japan comes up with a video game called Pac Man. The same year a version of Pac Man came out for Atari's game system. It later became the best selling game for 1980. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 1984, A Russian mathematician named Alexey Pajitnov created the game Tetris. Tetris was a puzzle game. In tetris, the tiles had to be matched up and the amount of tiles of matched up determined the high score. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 1986, a new program is created called "The Reader Rabbit".This program was an educational program. The program helped build reading skills in young kids. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 1990, Microsoft comes out with a software version of software. In the late 1900's the game solitaire was the best electronic game.The software game was added to the Windows 3.0. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 1991, Sega needed something to put their game "Genesis" over the top. So Sega came up with Sonic the Hedgehog. The new character helped Sega's sales. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 1994, Blizzard came up with a new game called "Warcraft: Orcs and Humans". This game used real life problems to get the player to solve with strategy . This game was popular to million of players. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 1995, Sony released its first PlayStation. The PlayStation started to give Sega a run for its money. The PlayStation later becomes the most used console used at home. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 2000, Will Wright comes out with game called Sims. Sims allowed people to come up with their own virtual world. It became the best selling computer game. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 2001, Microsoft comes out with a game system called the Xbox. A game like "Halo" was made for the new system. Tons of people loved the awesome graphics. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 2002, the U.S Army released an battle game. This battle game helped soldiers train for real life battle. The game was also available for people to play it too. Later the next year in 2003 is when video games such as the U.S Army Game get rated based on violence and other aspects of kid and adult content which was created by the ESBR. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 2004, Nintendo comes out with new technology, the Nintendo DS. The DS was hand portable for people to carry around everywhere they went. The awesome touch screen was what amused most of its audience. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 2005, Microsoft came out with its new Xbox, the Xbox 360. This game gamers a cool 360 game view. The game also featured multiplayer as an option when playing. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 2006, a new system called the Wii was created. The Wii got people moving with its active games. The Wii along with its new games made people move more when playing video games. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In 2007, A new video game called "Rock Band" was created. The game featured guitars, drums and many other instruments. The game allowed players to express their inner musician. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline
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In summer 2016, a new game called Pokemon Go comes out. This game was a new game for the original Pokemon characters. Only in this game though people could travel around in real life catching their favorite pokemon. http://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline Video Link Below https://youtu.be/O4dPSOncwVQ
