Key Events: Video Games

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  • First Arcade Machine

    In 1971, Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney created the first recorded arcade game, called Computer Space. They would later go on to co-found Atari

  • Trail To Oregon

    Three college students create The Oregon Trail, a game which was first played on a teletype

  • Atari Pong Gets Released

    Released in 1972, Nolan Bushnell's Pong defined the video game industry. It also marked the beginning of Atari's legacy.

  • Mario

    After the success of the game Donkey Kong, Shigeru Miyamoto made a spinoff game about one of the characters, Jumpman.

  • The Gameboy

    Nintendo creates the Gameboy, which in turn popularizes the handheld gaming industry.

  • The Sims

    Will Wright creates the Sims, a game that is meant to model real life. Though not first, it is one of the most popular of its kind.

  • DSI

    Nintendo keeps its firm grip on the handheld gaming industry by coming out with the Nintendo DSI

  • The Wii

    The Wii becomes a console that employs motion sensors in gaming, like Wii Sports and Just Dance

  • Minecraft

    The indie game Minecraft, created by Swedish developer Markus Persson, starts gaining traction. This game so far has evolved with the ages.

  • Skylanders

    The Skylanders introduces a new concept to the gaming industry. Putting character figures on a portal and having them appear within the game.