Background of the history of video games wanted

In summary, the conversation discussed the history of video game consoles, starting with Atari and its popular games like Pong and Frogger. Nintendo and its well-known games Super Mario and Duck Hunt were then mentioned, followed by Sega and its game Sonic the Hedgehog. Game Boy brought Tetris to the scene, and Super Nintendo had games like Contra and Xenobi. Other consoles like Sega Genesis, X Box, and Wii were also mentioned, and the conversation noted that there are many more games and systems than those listed. The conversation also mentioned the documentary on the history of video games by CNBC and the Neogeo console from Japan. It was also mentioned that before consoles, there were computer and text-based games.
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This was just a guess? How does the history of these games and systems really go, first there was Atari, for that system the most popular games were Pong, and Frogger. (Lesser popular games were Paper Boy, and E.T.)
Then there was Nintendo correct? , for Nintendo the most well known games were Super Mario and Duck Hunt.
Then there was Sega, Sega games were games such as Sonic the Hedge Hog.
Then Game Boy came out, for Game Boy, there was Tetris.
Then Super Nintendo was invented, for Super Nintendo there was Contra, Super Mario, and Xenobi amongst others.
Then there was Sega Genises.
Then, maybe X Box was the next gaming system, and then WI ?
Any other games and systems not listed here ?
 
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CNBC TV has a great documentary on the history of video games. Not only do they play it often but I believe you can now get instant online viewing of their documentaries from www.cnbc.com.
 
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Japan had a rather expensive console back in the early 90's called Neogeo.
 
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Before there were game consoles, there were computer games, and before that text based "adventure" games. Back in the mid to late 1970s both Apple and TRS-80 had games.
 

1. What is the origin of video games?

The first video game was created in 1958 by physicist William Higinbotham. It was a simple tennis game called "Tennis for Two" and was played on an oscilloscope. However, the first commercial video game was created in 1972 by Atari and was called "Pong".

2. When did video games become popular?

The popularity of video games began in the late 1970s and early 1980s with the release of home consoles such as the Atari 2600 and the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES). This was also the time when arcade games like Pac-Man and Space Invaders became highly popular.

3. What were the major advancements in video game technology?

One of the major advancements in video game technology was the introduction of 3D graphics in the 1990s. This allowed for more realistic and immersive gaming experiences. Another significant advancement was the introduction of online gaming, which allowed players to connect and play with others from around the world.

4. How did video games impact society?

Video games have had a significant impact on society in many ways. They have become a popular form of entertainment, with the video game industry generating billions of dollars in revenue each year. They have also been used as educational tools and have helped to advance technology in areas such as virtual reality and motion-sensing technology.

5. What is the future of video games?

The future of video games is constantly evolving. With the advancement of technology, we can expect to see more immersive and realistic gaming experiences. Virtual and augmented reality are also expected to become more prevalent in the gaming industry. Additionally, the rise of mobile gaming and the use of smartphones and tablets as gaming devices will continue to shape the future of video games.

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