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First Computer Game
The first video has been created by William Higinbotham. It was invented in October of 1958. William never got the credit he deserved because he never trademarked his work. https://www.aps.org/publications/apsnews/200810/physicshistory.com -
First Video Game
The first video game was created by Steve Russell. It was created in 1962. Space War became really popular for being credited as the first actual video game. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=197713661 -
First Arcade Game
The first arcade game ever made was Pong. It was also the first ever arcade machine created. Finally, it was made before the computer version was.
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First Gaming Console
The first gaming console was the Magnavox Odyssey Video Game Unit. It was created in 1972. It was the first of its time to be played in a house.
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Atari vs Magnavox
Magnavox sued Atari for copying their came, Pong. Atari settled the case by paying Magnavox under a million dollars. The case took place in 1972, around the time of the Odysee.
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Apple Inc.
Apple was created in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Ronald Wayne, and Steve Wozniak. They all originally worked for a gaming company, but decided to make their own company. They were originally called Apple Computer Company.
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Atari's Gaming Console
Atari was created in 1972, but released their first console in 1977. It was successfully received by the community. It had high processing powers and a ROM card.
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Pacman, The First Video Game Character
Pacman was the first video game character. He was created by Namco on May 22, 1980. Toru Iwatani, a Japanese game designer.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pac-Man
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Nintendo's First Console
Nintendo's first console was the Nintendo Entertainment System. It was called the NES for short. One of the games for the NES was Donkey Kong.
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Mario
Mario is Nintendo's most famous character. He was also their first. Mario was first seen in Donkey Kong, but is now apart of his own franchise.
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Sega Genesis
In 1989 the Sega Genesis came to America and was widely accepted. It also introduced a new rival for Nintendo's very own Mario. With the Sega Genesis came Sonic the Hedgehog.
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Sonic the Hedgehog
Sonic was created due to the popularity of the Sega Genesis. He is viewed as Mario's rival. Also, he leaves fans wanting more and coming back for the fun.
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Wolfenstein 3D
Wolfenstein 3D was made a year before Doom, but was still loved by fans. It helped create a basis for first person shooters. It also helped create more shooters for fans to love.
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Doom
Doom was the very first-first person shooter. Its gore filled action left people wanting more. It was full of action and blood that left people shocked, but also wanting more. doom.wikia.com/wiki/Doom -
Video Game Ratings
Video game ratings were created following the controversy with Doom. Parents demanded their be a legal age limit to buy a violent game. The Government finally created video game rating.
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First Playstation Console
The first Playstation came out on December 3, 1994. It was planned to come out so people would buy them for Christmas. However, it was bought before and after the holiday season.
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Original Xbox
The Xbox was Microsoft's very first console. Multiple people thought it would never compare to the Playstation. However, it's still going head to head with Sony and their consoles.
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Halo
With the original Xbox came out it was followed by a new video game series. The new game introduced a new experience. It had some of the best graphics for its time.
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Introduction Of Call Of Duty
Call of Duty is still popular today in 2018, so that means it is successful. Call of Duty was a new view on shooters. It offered a strong story and unique multiplayer experience.
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EA vs NCAA
EA was being sued for not giving any money to the college players. EA was making games involving the exact stats of the college players in their game. NCAA won the case and all of the players are being paid for the old football games.
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Fortnite
Fortnite is the best game out there. It has gained millions of fans in months. It has little to no competition out there. It is the best feeling to get a #1 Victory Royale.
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Cuphead
Cuphead is a fun, run and gun game. It has challenging bosses and a very entertaining story. It is only available on the Xbox One and PC, but is still a fan favorite.
https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2017-06-11-cuphead-finally-has-a-release-date
