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First Arcade Machine
In 1971, Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney created the first recorded arcade game, called Computer Space. They would later go on to co-found Atari -
Trail To Oregon
Three college students create The Oregon Trail, a game which was first played on a teletype -
Atari Pong Gets Released
Released in 1972, Nolan Bushnell's Pong defined the video game industry. It also marked the beginning of Atari's legacy. -
Mario
After the success of the game Donkey Kong, Shigeru Miyamoto made a spinoff game about one of the characters, Jumpman. -
The Gameboy
Nintendo creates the Gameboy, which in turn popularizes the handheld gaming industry. -
The Sims
Will Wright creates the Sims, a game that is meant to model real life. Though not first, it is one of the most popular of its kind. -
DSI
Nintendo keeps its firm grip on the handheld gaming industry by coming out with the Nintendo DSI -
The Wii
The Wii becomes a console that employs motion sensors in gaming, like Wii Sports and Just Dance -
Minecraft
The indie game Minecraft, created by Swedish developer Markus Persson, starts gaining traction. This game so far has evolved with the ages. -
Skylanders
The Skylanders introduces a new concept to the gaming industry. Putting character figures on a portal and having them appear within the game.