The History Of Video Games

History Of Computer Games

By: Justin FrancoisJermaine Ramsay

Table Of Contents3 – The Early Years7 – The Golden Age8 – The Modern Age13 – Games Of Today21 – Conclusion22 – Thank You!23 – References

The Early YearsIn 1952, A.S. Douglas writes a version of Tic-

Tac Toe for the EDSAC.

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In 1958, William Higinbotham creates a basic form of electronic tennis.

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The Early Years

In 1962, Steve Russell creates Spacewar!

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The Early Years

In 1970, Magnavox signs a deal with Ralph Baer to develop the Odyssey. Nolan Bushnell begins to develop Computer Space, which is a free-standing version of Spacewar! That people would pay to play.

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The Early Years

The Golden AgeIn 1971, Nolan completed his project and

sold his free-standing version of Spacewar!

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The Modern AgeIn 1980, Namco introduces Pac-Man to the

arcades.

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In 1982, Sega creates the 3D isometric shooter Zaxxon and inflicts it upon the gaming public.

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The Modern Age

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In 1989, Maxis brings Will Wright's vision of simple simulation strategy to the people in the form of SimCity.

The Modern Age

Toward the end of 1993, Cyan releases one of the most popular video games of all time – Myst.

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The Modern Age

In February of 2000 Maxis releases what is to be the best selling computer game to date. The Sims takes the throne from Myst as it sells more than 16 million copies and is translated into over 17 languages.

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The Modern Age

Games Of TodayToday we have many different games that are

categorized in genres.The main genres include: FightingThen – Heavy Weight Champ 1976Now – Mortal Combat 2011

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ShooterThen – Outlaw 1979Now – Black Ops 2010

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Games Of Today

AdventureThen – Adventure 1979Now – Journey 2010

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Games Of Today

Action-AdventureThen – Legend Of Zelda 1986Now – Dead Space 2 2010

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Games Of Today

Role PlayingThen - Dungeon Master 1987Now – Valkyria Chronicles 2 2011

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Games Of Today

StrategyThen – Stonkers 1983Now – Shogun 2: Total War 2011

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Games Of Today

Vehicle SimulationThen – Night Driver 1976Now – Gran Turismo 5 2011

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Games Of Today

SportsThen – Tennis For Two 1958Now – EA Sports MMA 2011

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Games Of Today

ConclusionIn Conclusion, video games have changed

over the years. From a simple game of bouncing a ball from side to side on a black and white screen to being able to see the sweat coming from your characters face.

Thank You!Are There Any Questions?

References1 -

http://serious.gameclassification.com/EN/games/14983-Oxo/index.html

2 - http://arstechnica.com/old/content/2005/10/gaming-evolution.ars/23 -

http://itscoolweb.blogspot.com/2008/10/important-moments-of-20th-century.html

4 – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Space 5 – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Computer_Space6 -

http://www.virginmedia.com/games/inpictures/gaming-through-the-decades-the-80s.php

7 – http://cyberpingui.free.fr/80s.htm8 – http://san-diego.siggraph.org/sigkids/Influences.html9 – http://www.colleendavidson.com/blog/2011/03/remembering-myst/10 -

http://images.amazon.com/images/G/01/videogames/detail-page/SimsTripleExpan1-6.jpg

11 - http://www.arcade-museum.com/game_detail.php?game_id=8099

References12 - http://www.filez.st/file.php?id=MzQyMzg413 - http://www.videogamecritic.net/2600mo.htm14 - http://game.wakesidevision.com/2010/11/call-of-duty-

black-ops-review/15 - http://www.videogamecritic.net/2600aa.htm16 - http://www.gamespot.com/17

-http://www.gametrailers.com/users/RetroChris15/gamepad/?action=viewreview&id=79491

18 -http://www.gamesetwatch.com/2006/11/dungeon_master_gets_some_muchw_1.php

19 - http://www.teamliquid.net/forum/viewmessage.php?topic_id=154789