Pong

History of Arcade games

By ChuckNorris17

  • the first arcade game

    the first arcade game
    1971 The Galaxy Game, the earliest known coin-operated arcade video game, Starts out in Stanford University.

  • pong

    pong
    The pong video game was released on this date. The game was a success.

  • The first arcade

    The first arcade
    The first fully operational arcade opens for public use.

  • Arcade games spread.

    Arcade games spread.
    Arcade games spread aqnd become more popular.

  • Better graphics.

    Better graphics.
    Arcade games have better graphics.

  • Space raiders

    Space raiders
    Space raiders is the first block buster video game.

  • Pacman

    Pacman
    Pacman is released and is the biggest hit in arcade history.

  • Donkey Kong

    Donkey Kong
    Donkey Kong is released in Japan and was also released in the US the same year.

  • Super Mario Bros

    Super Mario Bros
    Super Mario Bros is the biggest hit of its time. It was such a good game people are still making copies and remakes.

  • Street Fighter 2

    Street Fighter 2
    Capcom releases Street fighter 2

  • Mortal Kombat

    Mortal Kombat
    Mortal Kombat is released on this date. This game is still played to this day.

  • More Mortal Kombat

    More Mortal Kombat
    The popular “Mortal Kombat” game releases the 2nd and 3rd game.