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1971 is the first year of the commercial video game industry with the release of Computer Space by Nutting Associates and Galaxy Game by Mini-Computer Applications. The majority of digital games remained on mainframe computers and time-sharing networks, while an increasing number were demonstrated outside of computing audiences.
Nov 21, 2012 · They just posted a new timeline that attempts to boil down the history of video games in a series of single slides, beginning at a date they peg as the start of the whole industry. Can you...
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- Magnavox Odyssey - September 1972. The Magnavox Odyssey was a Ralph Baer creation and the first attempt at a home console video game. It was released in September 1972.
- Arcade Pong - November 1972. Pong was developed by Al Alcorn and Nolan Bushnell and would be the first game to really begin the video game industry. Although this is a console timeline, Pong deserves mention because of its immense popularity and eventual port.
- Atari 2600 - September 1977. The Magnavox Odyssey was a pioneer, but the Atari 2600 made the home console a common fixture in the house during the 1980s.
- Intellivision - 1979. This is another console that was released before I was born, and it would be something that would give the Atari 2600 a one-two punch.
1971 is the first year of the commercial video game industry with the release of Computer Space by Nutting Associates and Galaxy Game by Mini-Computer Applications.
May 17, 2024 · A comprehensive timeline and evolution of video game history. See who invented the first game, the first game console, and the golden age of arcades.
Years are annotated with significant events in the history of video games. 1970s. 1970 – Initial development begins on the first commercial video game, Computer Space. The first North American Computer Chess Championship is held. 1971 – Computer Space and Galaxy Game are released. The Oregon Trail is first demonstrated. [ 1][ 2]
Jan 5, 2024 · Explore the fascinating history of video games and the key milestones that have shaped the industry. From Pong to VR, this article takes you on a journey through time.
