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First educational video game
The first educational video game in the world was The Sumerian game. It was designed by Mabel Addis. Now video games are commonly used in educational instruction. -
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Video gaming reached mainstream popularity
Video gaming reached mainstream popularity in the 1970s and 1980s. This is when arcade games, gaming consoles and home computer games were introduced to the general public. Video gaming has become very popular. It was one of the top forms of entertainment in 2022. -
Computer Space Arcade Game
Computer Space was the first arcade video game. It was also the first video game to be available commercially. -
Magnavox odyssey
Magnavox Odyssey was the first commercial home video game console. It made it possible for people to play video games in their own homes where before, they would have to go to an arcade. -
Scholars started research and practice of integrating games into instruction
Video games were gaining more popularity in the 1980’s and developing education concepts. people began to explore how games could be used as learning tools in education. -
Atari releases Pac-Man
Durin the time that Atari released Pac-Man, people in positions of authority had growing concers about the harmful effects of video games. Some thought that video games needed to be regulated or even banned because they claimed they would harm childrens eyes, and could cause other physical problems. They also said video games could be addictive, cause violence and aggression, and cause children to do poorly in school. However, others saw video games as powerful educational tools. -
ESRB rating system
The video game industry did research with parents and consulted with experts in child development and academics. This led them to established the Entertainment Software Rating System. This can be useful to parents when choosing which video games their children can play. -
Columbine School Shooting
The columbine school shooting was a significant event in solidifiying the belief that violent video games and school shootings were linked. It brought about more research validating that violent video games cause aggression and violent behavior. However, there are a lot of researchers are challenging this belief. -
The Sims video game was released
The Sims is an in interactive life-simulation video game where your Sims character can create families, build homes, work, do different day to day activities and other things. Proffessionals in education and psychology and people with ASD have noticed that some of the benefits of life simulator games like The Sims are helpful for delveloping/ practicing problem solving skills, learning about emotions, observing how people interact, practicing social skills and relationships, etc. -
Project EVO pilot study
Project EVO is a game that is played on a smartphone or tablet. It was developed to help children with ADHD and high functioning Autism improve attention, workin memory, and inhibition. -
WHO included gaming disorder in the International Classification of Diseases
People with ASD spend more time playing video games than typically developing people and are more likely to develop addictive disorders like gaming disorder, watching t.v. and internet use. -
The Insight project is announced
The insight Project believes that there is the potential for video games to help treat mental suffering and promote mental wellbeing. -
Endeavor Rx
The FDA permits marketing for the first ever prescription video game that aims to treat ADHD and possibly help people with Autism. Endeavor RX was formerly known as Project EVO.