Evolution of video games

By dudeman34

  • Computer Space, the first mass produced video game

    Computer Space, the first mass produced video game
    Nolan bushnel designed computer space to be mass produced. It was the first coin operated electronic attraction at arcades. Despite being innovative and new, the product failed greatly commercially. "Electronic Game." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015.

  • Pong, the first successful video game

    Pong, the first successful video game
    Nolan bushnell returned to video games with a few friends to create Pong. Pong was created to be easy and also addictive. The game quickly became a hit amongst consumers. This sparked an interest in coin operated electronic machines as an industry. "Electronic Game." Encyclopedia Britannica Online. Encyclopedia Britannica, n.d. Web. 02 Oct. 2015.

  • Maze war, The first first person perspective game

    Maze war, The first first person perspective game
    Steve Colleywas the creator of Maze War. The game is how it sounds: you wander around a maze until you find other players to attack.Maze run was very restricted by technology, but was still innovative because of it's idea of a first perso perspective. "Maze War." (Game). N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Oct. 2015. http://www.giantbomb.com/maze-war/3030-23137/.

  • 3D Monster Maze, The first 3D video gsme

    3D Monster Maze, The first 3D video gsme
    Malcolm Evans created 3D moster Maze. The game a 3D labyrinth maze that the player traversed in first person view as they fled from a dinosaur.Although simple by today's idea of 3D, the game was a forerunner to many games that take a First person perspective in a 3D environment. "A Review of Malcolm Evans' "3D Monster Maze" (1981) | Armchair Arcade." A Review of Malcolm Evans' "3D Monster Maze" (1981) | Armchair Arcade. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Oct. 2015. http://www.armchairarcade.com/neo/node/977.

  • Space Spartans, First game to use voice acting

    Space Spartans, First game to use voice acting
    Released by mattel on an unknow date, Space Spartans was the first game to use voice acting. Using the Intellevision's Intellivoice, the game used a male and female voice to narrate the player's situation. "Space Spartans." <i>(Game)</i>. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Oct. 2015. http://www.giantbomb.com/space-spartans/3030-16083/.

  • Snipes, the first online video game

    Snipes, the first online video game
    Super Set software creates Snipes, the first network based video game. Snipes was a text based game where players connected through their IBM computers. The game was unpolished and only served to show off the IBM computer's abilities, but was the start of online gaming as we know it. "15 Firsts In Video Game History - Listverse." Listverse. N.p., 10 May 2010. Web. 02 Oct. 2015. http://listverse.com/2010/05/11/15-firsts-in-video-game-history/.

  • Mortal Kombat, the first controversy

    Mortal Kombat, the first controversy
    Midway created Mortal kombat, the first video game glorify violence.The game allowed for players to beat others players in bloody fashion and to top all of that off if you won the match the game encouraged you to kill the opposing avatar with the now popular phrase " Finish Him!" Because of these factors, Mortal kombat single handly created the age rating system.
    "Mortal Kombat: Violent Game That Changed Video Games Industry - BBC News." BBC News. N.p., n.d. Web. 04 Oct. 2015. <http://www.bbc.co