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video games between 1989 and 2010
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videogames in 1990
•Nintendo releases Super Famicom 16 bit console
and Creative Labs introduces Soundblaster Pro -
video games in 1991
Super NES is released in the U.S. by Nintendo for $249.95. -
video games in 1992
2 more hits are realeased Super Mario Kart and Super Mario Land 2: 6 Golden Coins -
video games in 1993
Atari releases the Jaguar, attempting to be the first 64-bit console on the market. The product actually runs two 32-bit processors. -
1994 video gaming
Resulting from the Senate investigation, the Entertainment Software Rating Board is created. Rating are now given to video games and are marked on the games' packaging to indicate the suggested age of players and violent content -
videogames in 1995
Sony brings the PlayStation to the U.S. and sells the console for $299.Nintendo releases the Nintendo 64 in Japan (it's released in the U.S. in 1996). -
video games in 1996
Nintendo releases the Nintendo 64 in to the U.S.AArcades focus on bringing in more "ride-and-video" games like skiing, snowboarding, and Jet Skiing, as their popularity has surpassed the popularity of shooting and fighting games.
Atari's founder, Nolan Bushnell, reenters the industry making Internet stations for arcades and bars.The Tamagotchi virtual pet becomes an instant sensation in Japan. It is released in the U.S. in May of that year selling all of its 30,000-unit supply in 3 days. -
video games in 1997
PlayStation is considered by many in the industry as most popular game console as the 20 millionth unit is sold.Tiger introduces a multipurpose handheld console to compete with the Game Boy. Called game.com, it features games, an address book, calculator, and stylus for touchscreen capability. It also connects to a PC modem for access to email.Arizona attempts to restrict the distribution of violent video games by making it illegal to display or distribute violent material to minors. The -
video games in 1998
Sega introduces the Dreamcast in Japan. This console operates on Microsoft Windows CE which will allow for easier conversions between Dreamcast and PC games.The Wal-Mart retail chain decides to ban over 50 video games that it deems inappropriate for minors. -
video games in 1999
Billy Mitchell attains a score of 3,333,360 in the game Pac-Man. This is the highest possible score a player can get.
And As a result of the shootings that occurred at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado, Sega announces that it will not release a light gun with the Dreamcast in the U.S. In addition, it prevents use of imported guns with American consoles, which forces the Americans to use standard controllers to play the popular House of the Dead 2. -
video games in 2000
' In 2000 Sony's PlayStation 2 launches in the U.S. for $299.99 and is sold out by early morning. Since the demand is so high and only 500,000 units are available, it is very difficult to buy a unit during this first shipment.The Sims is released, and quickly becomes a hit. It eventually (in 2002) surpasses Myst as the best-selling PC game ever. -
video games in 2001
Microsoft and Nintendo introduce their next-generation systems within days of each other. Microsoft claims its Xbox offers "the most powerful game experiences ever." The product (estimated retail price of $299.99) comes with a built-in hard drive and Ethernet port. Nintendo's GameCube delivers new forms of interactive gaming for players and an easier development environment for game creators.Sega announces that it will no longer manufacture hardware.And Nintentendo realeases the game boy. -
video games in 2002
Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences hosts the 5th Annual Interactive Achievement Awards; inducts Will Wright of Maxis to the AIAS Hall of Fame and BAFTA (British Academy of Film and Television Arts) holds 5th annual BAFTA Interactive Entertainment Awards for multimedia technologies; 10 of 21 awards go to video games; awards Ian Livingstone the BAFTA Interactive Special Award -
video games in 2003
Buffy the vampire slayer and call of duty was confermed a #1 hit -
video games in 2004
Nintendo releases the Nintendo DS, a portable system with two screens, one of which can be used as a touch screen. -
video games in 2005
Sony releases the PSP, a portable system with a large, high-resolution display. Microsoft unveils the XBox 360, a console system to be released in November 2005. -
video games in 2006
Nintendo releases the Wii, a gaming system that lets gamers use the controller in revolutionary ways, such as swinging it like a tennis racket, holding and tilting it like a steering wheel, and more.Sony also debuts the Playstation 3, a very sophisticated and expensive game system -
video games in 2007
Nintendo releases Super Mario Galaxy for the Wii. It continues the adventures of Mario, Luigi, and Princess Peach as they face their old foe Bowser. -
video games in 2008
Grand Theft Auto 4 breaks sales records its first week after gamers bought more than 6 million copies. The Wii Fit is launched, adding even more incentive for gamers of all ages to get up and move! -
video games in 2009
With over 40 million units sold, Nintendo's Wii Sports becomes the best-selling video game of all time. The previous record holder was another Nintendo game: Super Mario Bros. -
video games continue
During the last 25 years video gaming has increased greatly and high populated companies like nintendo or playstation attend for video games to get better they have already brought out more video game hits like Army of Two: The 40th birth day or God of War III and they plan to keep bringing us #1 hits until they cant anymore
