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First ever digital computer
The first ever electrical digital computer is created. It was a blueprint for all future computer, and video games. It was called the Atanasoff-Berry Computer. -
Westinghouse computer display
Edward U. Condon creates and displays a computer at the world fair. The computer plays a traditional game of Nim, where it tries to avoid picking up the last matchstick. Many people play it, but the game wins 90% of the time. -
Los Alamos Chess is created
It was the first ever chess program on a computer. It was made so the computer could play against an opponent, and it did just that. On its 3rd game, it beat someone, marking it as the first time a computer has beaten a human in chess. -
Spacewar! is created
Spacewar is known as the first ever computer-based video game. It was a combat-based game, where it follows two spaceships that have doge their way through the game. It was very popular in the video game scene in the 1960s. -
Space invaders drops in Japan
Space invaders was released in Japan, and people loved it. It was the first fixed shooter game, and it was so popular it caused a coin shortage in Japan. Within a year it was all over the US as well. -
Tetris is created
A Russian mathematician creates Tetris. The game becomes popular for its simplicity, and people of all ages enjoy it. The goal is the stack as many shapes to fill the space, and it was eventually clear. -
Sega creates Sonic the Hedgehog
Sega made the game Sonic the Hedgehog.Many people bought Sega systems just because of this game, so Sega consoles spiked in popularity. The game follows a fast Hedgehog that has to get through puzzles and collect plenty of coins. -
The Nintendo DS was created
The Nintendo DS was a hit in the video game world. It was a portable game console that was fun and easy to use anywhere. It stood out for its double screen, and that one of the screens was touch-screen. -
the release of the playstation 4
The release of the Playstation 4 was a hit in the 2010s. The console had faced backlash before, because it was pricey for how much game it held. People were excited to see the new version and get ready to play. -
Animal New horizons was released
Animal crossing releases their new game at the beginning of the pandemic. People were already excited before, but now they're more excited to play the new game at home. Many people bough a Nintendo Switch just to play this game.