History
We needed to see so Edison invented the light bulb; we needed to speak so Bell invented the telephone, and room sized super computers needed fun tech demos, so programmers invented the video game. From their humble beginnings in the lab, to the arcade and console revolution, to the industry crash and rebirth just a few years later - this the History of Classic Video Games!
The History of Nintendo Part 3 - Video Game World Domination
After the launch of the NES, Nintendo not only reignited the video game market in the United States, but went on to become the most dominating force in the industry, making themselves a household name by the end of the 1980s.
After the launch of the NES, Nintendo not only reignited the video game market in the United States, but went on to become the most dominating force in the industry, making themselves a household name by the end of the 1980s.
The History of Nintendo Part 2 - Goodbye Playing Cards - Hello Video Games
When Hiroshi Yamauchi, the Great-Great Grandson of Nintendo's founder Fusajiro Yamauchi, took over the family Business, he cleaned house of those who opposed him and took the company into new directions. When the bottom dropped out of the playing card market, Nintendo risked bankruptcy, until Hiroshi met low level engineer Gunpei Yokoi, and the two teamed up to make video game history.
When Hiroshi Yamauchi, the Great-Great Grandson of Nintendo's founder Fusajiro Yamauchi, took over the family Business, he cleaned house of those who opposed him and took the company into new directions. When the bottom dropped out of the playing card market, Nintendo risked bankruptcy, until Hiroshi met low level engineer Gunpei Yokoi, and the two teamed up to make video game history.
The History of Nintendo Part 1 - From Playing Cards to Electronic Toys
With such a rich history it's impossible to try and encapsulate Nintendo's lineage in just one go, so this is the first in a series of three articles outlining the history of the biggest video game company in the biz which started over 117 years before they became a next-gen giant, and almost 70 years before the advent of the video game.
With such a rich history it's impossible to try and encapsulate Nintendo's lineage in just one go, so this is the first in a series of three articles outlining the history of the biggest video game company in the biz which started over 117 years before they became a next-gen giant, and almost 70 years before the advent of the video game.
The Atari 2600 - The Console That Created and Destroyed an Empire
The Atari 2600 took the industry by storm and dominated the market during it's 15 year run. But the success of the console left in it's wake the exodus of Atari's founder as well as their top programmers, and inevitably brought forth the crash the same market it created.
The Atari 2600 took the industry by storm and dominated the market during it's 15 year run. But the success of the console left in it's wake the exodus of Atari's founder as well as their top programmers, and inevitably brought forth the crash the same market it created.
A History of Classic Indiana Jones Games - 1982 to 1999
Indiana Jones might have been the inspiration for two of the most successful video game franchises in history, Pitfall and Tomb Raider, but Indy has also starred if quite a few games himself. This is a breakdown of every Indiana Jones game released between 1982 and 1999.
Indiana Jones might have been the inspiration for two of the most successful video game franchises in history, Pitfall and Tomb Raider, but Indy has also starred if quite a few games himself. This is a breakdown of every Indiana Jones game released between 1982 and 1999.
The History of Classic Video Games Part 1 - The Age of Discovery
The very first electronic games didn’t begin in arcades or even home consoles; they got their start in early super computer labs and as top secret military training programs. These are the events that set into place the groundwork for upcoming video game revolution dating all the way back to 1889.
The very first electronic games didn’t begin in arcades or even home consoles; they got their start in early super computer labs and as top secret military training programs. These are the events that set into place the groundwork for upcoming video game revolution dating all the way back to 1889.
The History of Classic Video Games Part 2 - The Golden Age
Jumping from the super computers and into the first coin-op arcade and home console video games, this is The Golden Age and First Generation of Classic Video Games.
Jumping from the super computers and into the first coin-op arcade and home console video games, this is The Golden Age and First Generation of Classic Video Games.
The History of Classic Video Games Part 3 - The Second Generation
With a hit like Pong the home console market is proven to be a success. Soon the console advancements and knock-offs start rushing to market faster than consumers can keep up.
With a hit like Pong the home console market is proven to be a success. Soon the console advancements and knock-offs start rushing to market faster than consumers can keep up.
The History of Classic Video Games Part 4 - The Crash and Rebirth
With too many console choices and not enough good games, the video game industry crashes in 1983. Much like when the dot-com bubble burst, the market was reborn just a few years later with a whole new set of players.
With too many console choices and not enough good games, the video game industry crashes in 1983. Much like when the dot-com bubble burst, the market was reborn just a few years later with a whole new set of players.
The History of Classic Video Games Part 5 - The CD-ROM Revolution
The Fifth Generation of Console Gaming takes a page from home computers that are starting to invade their turf. With the adoption of CD-ROM based games, video game makers are now able to deliver higher quality game experiences and start to introduce 3D graphics and gameplay.
The Fifth Generation of Console Gaming takes a page from home computers that are starting to invade their turf. With the adoption of CD-ROM based games, video game makers are now able to deliver higher quality game experiences and start to introduce 3D graphics and gameplay.