1. History of Video Games
FLEX FINALE
March 13th 2017
Adapted from Slideshare Presentation

2. Table of Contents Introduction The “First” Video Games (1962-1971)
Arcades
Video Games Become Popular
Arcade Games
Console Timeline ( )
Conclusion

3. Introduction
Video games have been an important concept in the advancement of technology for over 40 years now.
Since 1975, they have not only become one of the most popular sources of entertainment, they have also played a major role in globalization, allowing people from all over the world to communicate amongst each other.

4. The “First” Video Game
In 1962 Steve Russell invents SpaceWar!, a game that was developed at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
It wasn’t the first actual video game developed, however it was the first intended to be played on computers
Game was developed for a computer that cost over $150,000 making it unmarketable and unknown to the general public.

5. Arcades
In 1971, Nolan Bushnell along with Ted Dabney (whom later founded Atari together in 1975) programmed the SpaceWars! game to play on a television screen
Together they created the first Arcade Machine, Computer Space, which operated at 25 cents per 90 seconds.

6. The Golden Age of Arcade Games
Space Invaders!
1978
Pac-Man
1980
Donkey Kong
1982
Video games began to become increasingly popular
Space Invaders was the #1 game for years
Soon replaced by Pac-Man, which became the most popular game

7. Video Games Become Popular
In 1975, Atari released Pong as a home video game on their first console
Pong becomes a huge success among a teenage market
The sales of video game entertainment systems also begin to skyrocket

8. Arcade Games
From 1977 to the late 1980’s, video games became extremely popular as coin-operated machines in arcades.
Games such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, and Space Invaders became extremely successful.

9. Early Consoles
In 1972, Ralph Baer created the Magnavox Odyssey. It was the first video game console playable on home televisions
Magnavox mass-produced these consoles which featured 5 diskettes that generated different code already located in the machine and 2 huge controllers that used 6-C batteries apiece
HAL (A.I.) first introduced
Atari releases 2600 in 1975, these entertainment systems are referred to as the 1st generation of consoles

10. The Golden Age of Arcade Games
Space Invaders!
1978
Pac-Man
1980
Donkey Kong
1982
Video games began to become increasingly popular
Space Invaders was the #1 game for years
Soon replaced by Pac-Man, which became the most popular game

11. The Pinball Era Evolved from shuffleboard and bocce ball
Were originally used as gambling devices
Two bumpers, one ball, and a crazy playing field
Play for the highest score

12. Home Computers Home PC’s were new wave of gaming
Pole Position was very popular
Dungeons of Daggorath featured in the movie Big

13. Early Online Gaming Many popular bulletin boards
Players would play gambling games
Played for points rather than money

14. The Home Market
Magnavox Odyssey
Atari
Home Computers

15. ALL THE SYSTEMS…
Console: Intellivision. Manufacturer: Mattel Electronics. ...
Console: Game & Watch - Japan. Manufacturer: Nintendo. ...
Console: VIC-20. Manufacturer: Commodore. ...
Console: IBM PC (model 5150) ...
Console: Sinclair ZX81 - UK. ...
Console: Cassette Vision - Japan. ...
Console: PhilipsVideopac G UK. ...
Console: Atari 5200 Super System.
AND MORE!

16. Atari
In 1976 Atari 2600 was the first game console and one of the most successful consoles in the history.

17. The Dawning of a New Era
Nintendo revitalizes an almost dead video game industry
Becomes most popular console ever, and paves the way for Xbox, Playstation, and the Nintendo’s other hardware…
Super Mario

18. 2nd & 3rd Generation Consoles (8-Bit)
Atari 2600
Nintendo Entertainment System(NES )

19. Nintendo is a Japanese multinational corporation
Nintendo is a Japanese multinational corporation. In 1983 NES a 8-bit video game console,was realesed. It helped revitalize the video game industry and set the standard for subsequent consoles in everything from game to business practices.

20. 4th Generation (16-Bit) Super Nintendo (SNES) Sega Genesis
Turbografx-16

21. 5th Generation (32-64 bit)
This era began what would later be known as “the Console Wars”. Both 64 Bit machines ended up being mainstream machines that would later be the downfall for both the Sega and Atari companies as console developers due to cost efficiency and playability With the release of the 64-Bit console, video games became playable in 3-Dimensional worlds
Atari Jaguar(32 Bit)
Sega CD(32 Bit)
Playstation(64 Bit)
Nintendo 64(64 Bit)

22. Conclusion Technology continues to grow and improve on a daily basis
The consoles we use today (XbOne, PS4, Nintendo Switch, etc.)contain processors so much more powerful than as little as 5 years ago that the measurement of bits is no longer appropriate
Video games are now in a stage of voice recognition, motion detection, among other things that will continue to bring technology to further developments

23. Inquiry and Discussion
Why do we play video games? Why do you think this is such a large part of our western culture?
As future coders/game players, what do you think comes next in the timeline?
In the 80s, people didn’t have cell phones or nearly the same access to technology as we do now. Do you think instant communication is a good thing or bad thing?
Couch Co-op/Vs or Online Co-op/Vs? Discuss.
What is the most important? Graphics or experience?

24. Design a Video Game You are Indie developers working for a company
What are some Indie games? Shovel Knight Rocket League (Mr. Rino’s Fave Indie Game) Has Been Heroes Snipperclips And more… that I would love to discuss… but they are rated M… okay fine you convinced me! BINDING OF ISAAC, SUPER MEAT BOY!!!!!
Anyway…

25. Design a Video Game
Your task is to come up with a concept for a video game
You do NOT have the hugest budget ever.
You must specify if it is 8 bit or 16 bit
You must provide ONE design sketch: Landscape, characters, cover art, etc.
You will then pitch your game at the end of the class! Hopefully we can hear from everyone!
Go!

26. Enjoyed This Class?
Next year stay tuned about a history of video games/game design class.
Do we have the technology to build a real game?
NO! Not yet…
But can we come up with concept art and storylines?
YES!
Am I open to your suggestions?
SO MUCH YES!
Will be play games in the flex?
Hopefully!
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27. Sources
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