Table Of Contents3 – The Early Years7 – The Golden Age8 – The Modern Age13 – Games Of Today21 – Conclusion22 – Thank You!23 – References
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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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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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.
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http://www.virginmedia.com/games/inpictures/gaming-through-the-decades-the-80s.php
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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
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