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1958
William Higinbotham creates "Tennis for Two," an early interactive electronic game. -
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1972
Pong, developed by Atari, becomes the first widely successful arcade video game. -
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1977
Atari releases the Atari 2600, the first widely successful home video game console. -
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1980
Pac-Man is released, becoming a cultural phenomenon. -
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1983
Video game industry crash due to oversaturation and low-quality games. -
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1985
Nintendo releases the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES), revitalizing the industry. -
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1989
Sega Genesis is released, starting the Sega vs. Nintendo console wars. -
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1991
Sonic the Hedgehog is released, marking the beginning of the Sonic franchise -
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1994
Sony introduces the PlayStation, sparking the beginning of the console wars. -
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1996
Nintendo releases the Nintendo 64, featuring 3D graphics. -
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2000
Sony releases the PlayStation 2, becoming one of the best-selling consoles. -
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2001
Microsoft enters the console market with the release of the Xbox. -
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2004
World of Warcraft is released, popularizing MMORPGs. -
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2011
Minecraft becomes a cultural phenomenon, showcasing the popularity of indie games. -
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2020
PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S are released, showcasing the latest generation of gaming consoles.