Video games have revolutionized the way we play games. The coming of age in the now famous Silicone Valley, random dots, smarter terminals, cycle time, and lower cost, has made many people millions of dollars. It all started from other games, such as arcade games and board games. From one computer, to the technology of video game consoles, many companies have thrived in the gaming industry, while others have failed. Magnavox, Atari, Sega, Nintendo, PlayStation, and X-box are some of the successes and failures. This is the history of such gaming consoles that have brought bankruptcy and billions in revenue. First was the Magnavox Odyssey. It was the first home computer that had games you could play on your television.” Ralph Baer, from German, first suggested home video games to his boss back in 1951 (Klooster).” But he was laughed at. “History of video gaming starts in 1972 with the birth of the Magnavox Odyssey” (Klooster). It was the first game system that was available for the consumer market. With the high cost of hardware and the improvement of technology, this company’s home computer system did not survive past the 1970’s. Atari was also a pioneer in gaming. Second was Atari. Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari, said “I came up with the idea at the University of Utah. People were playing games on multiple video screens. Computer systems were easier to in information for the formation of video games (YouTube Interview 2011).” “Atari is a Japanese word for ‘game of go.’ The first computer game available was Flying Saucer and Rocket Ship (A History of Video Game Consoles-Time)". Nolan’s defining moment was when he realized that video games were generating enough revenue that everyone was buying cars. He said, “The early 70’s was ... ... middle of paper ... ...10/14/2011, interview by Evgeny Z, YouTube A History of Video Game Consoles-Time, Atari is a Japanese word for ‘game of go.’ The first computer game available was Flying Saucer and Rocket Ship, when it was released; it became the best-selling console in video game history content.time.com/time/interactive/0/31813,2029221,00.html. Web Nintendo-Corporate Information /Company History, originally a Japanese playing card, When it was released, it became the best-selling console in video game history company, https://www.nintendo.com/corp/history.jsp. Web History of Sega Genesis-Dawn of the 16-bit Era, It was the very first 16-bit console system, classicgames.about.com/…/console and handheldgames/…/History of Sega. Web History of the Sony PlayStation—kick starting the Disc Revolution, classic gamesabout.com/…/consoleand handheldgames/…/History of the Sony PlayStation. Web
Atari was the first commercial video game company with hits like ‘break out” and “pong”. For many people pong was the first video game they have ever played. The idea of pong is that there is two rectangles that only move up and down and a little square that bounces around the screen until one of the rectangles miss, once the rectangle miss’ the game is over. This game may seem simple now but it sold 19,000 units so you can say what you want but back then this was the greatest game ever.
An examination of videogames in popular culture is a complicated one. There is a large debate as to what is the very first video game. The supposed earliest known video game was created by Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. and Estle Ray Mann on a cathode ray tube in 1947. The game was a missile simulator similar to radar displays from World War II, and overlaid sheets of paper were used for targets since graphics were unknown at this time. On May 5, 1951, the NIMROD computer was presented in Britain. It used a panel of lights for its display and was used to play a game called “NIM”. Later, in 1952, Alexander S. Douglas made the first compu...
In this Paper I will be talking to you about the Next Generation Consoles and about all of their specifics. Next Generation Consoles are the newest and the best consoles and computers out there at this point in time. The consoles that will be my main focus in this paper are the, Xbox One and the PS4. The reason I picked these consoles instead of other consoles or computers is because I wanted to explain to you that these console were just not any other console, but a work of art instead.
Atari, a name synonymous with video games. The makers of such hits as Pitfall!, Adventure, Centipede, and Asteroids. Atari’s name and moniker will forever be written down as one of the first, successful video games companies in America. But, how successful? It’s regarded among the gaming community as one the most scandalous and ludicrous actions in gaming history and, in recent years, has taken on a title of urban legend.
In the console-gaming world people know Sony and Nintendo. Microsoft may be the largest and richest software company in the world, but it’s unknown when it comes to console gaming. Microsoft is counting on the Xbox to change that perception. Gamers may not be willing to take a chance with the Microsoft Xbox, even if it is far superior to any console ever made. Nintendo Gamecube is nothing if charismatic. Nintendo’s new machine is half the size of any other console and looks like a toy with its brightly colored plastic shell and handle. It’s destined to be home of such popular games as Mario, Donkey Kong, Pikachu, and Kirby. Nintendo Gamecube seems mismatched as it goes up against the Microsoft Xbox and the Sony Playstation 2 (a multimedia mayhem that Sony says it’s supposed to be “The Future Of Entertainment”). All this makes you think; what makes Nintendo believe it can possibly go up against the ultra-sophisticated Xbox.
Video games can be seen in both a positive and negative light. Video gaming has become a popular activity for people of all ages, yet many fear the aftermath they can ensue. Many children and adolescents expend large amounts of time playing them. Video gaming is a multibillion-dollar industry – bringing in more money than movies and DVDs. In fact, the PlayStation 2 was the first video game system to integrate DVD mechanics. It was originally intended to exist as a CD add-on to complement the Super Nintendo, but due to licensing difficulties Sony chose to develop the PlayStation as its own distinctive system. Video games have become very sophisticated. Some games connect to the internet, which can allow children and adolescents to play online with unknown adults and peers. The
Video games started as arcade machines with simple graphics and even simpler stories, soon evolving into home gaming with The Magnavox Odyssey, the world’s first home-gaming console. It invaded living rooms in 1972, selling 300,000 units. Since then there has been many consoles and games released, some have been huge commercial successes which
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Video games, specifically home consoles, came to the US on October 18th 1985. The NES. Most games around that time were all bright and cheerful looking games such as Mario, Kirby, Legend Of Zelda, and Pokemon a few years later on the Gameboy. But as other game developers appeared, new types of games were made. The shooter genre and fighting genre of games came mostly on the Xbox and PS systems with a couple exceptions being on a Nintendo console(Doom, Goldeneye, Smash bros). Now shooter games
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Video games have come a long way. They have evolved from the simple game of Pong into a complex, multi-platform, multi-genre, multi-billion dollar industry.
Owning a gaming computer is one of the best investments a person can make in their life. Having a gaming computer can greatly influence one’s entertainment ranges and personal hobbies. Every gamer or anyone who occasionally games should have a gaming computer instead of a gaming console. A gaming console only provides people with basic programs and simple user interface while a gaming computer can be used for any needs one need. A gaming computer is one’s own cable box but better. Having a gaming computer you can have it fully customized to fit whatever theme you would like it to fit, can run many programs and other applications faster than a console, and can be loaded with a plethora of multiple useful programs one can use.
Video games first appeared in the early 1970's. It all started with a simple white ball bouncing back and forth on the screen. In 1986, Nintendo introduced its first line of home video game consoles. With the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) on the market, the home video gaming industry surged and immediately became popular among children. Since then, not only have video games increased in popularity, but there have been vast improvements in graphics, game play, and forms of gaming.
One of the very first video games to have been developed was a simple graphical computer application used to resemble virtual Tic-Tac-Toe (Bellis). Although the game was simple in nature and basic in control, it was one of the first few innovative designs that would eventually lead to establishment of other well known video games (Bellis).... ... middle of paper ... ...