Video games past present future

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    1958

    William Higinbotham creates "Tennis for Two," an early interactive electronic game.
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    1972

    Pong, developed by Atari, becomes the first widely successful arcade video game.
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    1977

    Atari releases the Atari 2600, the first widely successful home video game console.
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    1980

    Pac-Man is released, becoming a cultural phenomenon.
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    1983

    Video game industry crash due to oversaturation and low-quality games.
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    1985

    Nintendo releases the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), revitalizing the industry.
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    1989

    Sega Genesis is released, starting the Sega vs. Nintendo console wars.
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    1991

    Sonic the Hedgehog is released, marking the beginning of the Sonic franchise
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    1994

    Sony introduces the PlayStation, sparking the beginning of the console wars.
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    1996

    Nintendo releases the Nintendo 64, featuring 3D graphics.
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    2000

    Sony releases the PlayStation 2, becoming one of the best-selling consoles.
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    2001

    Microsoft enters the console market with the release of the Xbox.
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    2004

    World of Warcraft is released, popularizing MMORPGs.
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    2011

    Minecraft becomes a cultural phenomenon, showcasing the popularity of indie games.
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    2020

    PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S are released, showcasing the latest generation of gaming consoles.