Video Game Timeline

  • Bernie the Brain

    Bernie the Brain
    "Bernie the Brain" was made as an early computer game. It was developed as a game of tic-tac-toe against an artificial intelligence. This served as the earliest video game to be documented
  • Tennis for Two

    Tennis for Two
    "Tennis for Two" was another game made in the 50's by William Higinbotham. This game was a simple tennis game. "Tennis for Two" laid the foundation for popular early game "Pong"
  • Space War

    Space War
    "Space War" was another early video game that helped how video games would be created in the future. It features two space ships fighting each other. it truly helped make other space ship related games as well.
  • Space Travel

    Space Travel
    This game was created to simulate real space travel. The player could move the ship and adjust the speed of the game. This game could be seen as an early way for young people to design games
  • Pong

    Pong
    "Pong" was created off the backbone of the game "Tennis for Two" created in 1958. It allowed you to move a bar to deflect a white dot in the form of tennis. It also is considered the earliest video game ever.
  • Asteroids

    Asteroids
    "Asteroids" was an early space shooter game released in arcades. It features a spaceship shooting asteroids to earn points. This is one of the earliest arcade games ever made
  • Pac-Man

    Pac-Man
    "Pac-Man" is one of the earliest arcade games ever made. It features Pac-Man trying to collect all the dots on the screen while avoiding four ghosts. This is now one of the most popular video game franchises.
  • Donkey Kong

    Donkey Kong
    "Donkey Kong" was created by Nintendo as an early arcade game. This was Nintendo's first big breakthrough and set their foundation. This served along with "Pac Man" as an arcade classic
  • Sonic the Hedgehog

    Sonic the Hedgehog
    "Sonic the Hedgehog" was created as Sega's mascot. This game helped pull Sega to the lead in the video game race of the 80's. Now "Sonic the Hedgehog" is an ongoing game series that is very popular
  • Super Smash Bros

    Super Smash Bros
    "Super Smash Bros" was created as the first in the platform fighter genre. it features fighter from various Nintendo franchises such as "Mario" and "Metroid." It is now one of Nintendo's most popular franchises.
  • Nintendo Wii

    Nintendo Wii
    The Nintendo Wii is a game console made in the 2000's by Nintendo. It was the first game console to feature motion controls. This console also features many classics such as " Super Smash Bros Brawl" and " The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess."
  • Wii Sports

    Wii Sports
    "Wii Sports" is a game that was included with every Nintendo Wii. It introduced the capabilities of a new type of Nintendo character the "Miis." Also It's opening theme is quite the dank meme
  • Nintendo Switch

    Nintendo Switch
    The Nintendo Switch is the latest console released by Nintendo. It has sold about 19.67 million units in it's lifetime so far. It combines the high power of a console with the portability of a handheld to create a truly luxurious experience. It is also the home of many popular games such as "Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild," and "Super Mario Odyssey."
  • The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

    The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
    "The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild" is the latest in the " Legend of Zelda" series and was released the same day as it's home console, the Nintendo Switch. It has won numerous game of the year awards for it's wide open world and engaging gameplay. It has also shown the capabilities of the Nintendo Switch and leads a path toward the future of gaming