Video Game Timeline

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  • Tennis for two

    Tennis for two was first video game ever created. It set the tone for another popular classic game called Pong which would be released in the 70s. It was a huge hit in the Brookhaven open house.

  • Periscope

    Periscope is a electromechanical shooting gallery arcade game. Made by Masaya Nakamura the director claims it to be the first arcade game he builtin 1965. This was Segas first arcade game and they would release it in the United States the year after Japan.

  • Space Invaders atari 2600

    Space invaders was released in Japan in 1977 but released in the United States the following year. This was the first fixed shooter and set the template for the shoot 'em up genre.

  • The first Pac-Man Arcade game

    Pac-Man is a arcade game made by Toru Iwatani. The original name was Puck Man but was later changed for international reasons. This game was one of if not the most popular This is probably one of the only arcade games I'd play in a heartbeat.

  • Samus Aran's Gender reveal

    In the early days of Metroid, it was always assumed that the main character, Samus Aran was a male but in a ending to one of the games Samus takes off the helmet of the suit and it would be revealed that she was woman. Making her the first ever female protagonist in gaming history.

  • Tecmo Bowl

    Tecmo bowl was an popular arcade game and it was the first football video game ever made. The game had it's own charm to it and introduced many people who aren't fans of football to the sport.

  • Battletoads

    Battletoads. Oh boy where do I even start with this one. First off It's without a question THE hardest game to beat in console history. The Speedbike sections are almost impossible to beat and if you mess up once in that sction of the game you have to dothe entire section all over again.

  • Sonic The Hedgehog

    This is the first Sonic game released and introduced the world to the fast paced. This game might still be the most popular sonic game as of now I don't know but it still is regarded as one of if not the best in the franchise.

  • Nintendo Wii release

    The Nintendo Wii was released and it would a huge success. it was the first console to use human hand motion correctly. this drew attention to a lot of people.

  • The Last Of Us

    The Last Of Us is regarded to have the best video game story of all time. Also it has the best ending in all of Gaming history many people will say.