The Evolution Of Video Games

Video games are a fast growing form of technology. This issue has to be discussed because of the two confronting sides that embark it. Because of the issue video games have to either continue growing as they are or they have to be stopped completely or a settlement between the two parties has to be

Video games are an ever-growing franchise that is constantly undergoing change. Ever since the dawn of video games, new consoles, games, developers, and teams have come together, fallen apart, triumphed, and failed. What is it that has allowed some to thrive where others failed? Several different factors have changed and influenced the world of gaming, including the history that is continuously being written, the people who have built the games behind the scenes, and, of course, the actual video games themselves. Numerous video games have been more successful than others, but identifying what components set the successful apart from the unsuccessful is something definitely worth observing.

There are many people play video game, pc game, massively multiplayer online game and mobile game, the game industry is increasing. Because of technology, the game industry can develop more game which have high quality, and develop more generation of console.

When video games were first being introduced to the general public, they weren’t all that exciting. Most gaming took place in arcades and most arcades didn’t have many game cabinets due to their being very few games to begin with. However, all of this changed when the Atari 2600 was released. At the time, Atari was known for their home computers and their hit arcade game “Pong”. Though the Atari 2600 might not have been the first video game system, it was definitely the most successful at that time and a great success for Atari’s first attempt at a home video game console. Thanks to the success of the 2600, video games began to take off and arcades started popping up all over the world with hits like “Pac-Man” and “Donkey Kong”. These would be the

Video games are a big part of life in modernized countries. It is one of the biggest entertainment money makers and of the things people enjoy doing. They are now mostly played inside the comfort of your home, with a console or computer. But things weren 't always like this. About 40 years ago you would most likely go to the arcade to play. The consoles they had out were either expensive or not good enough to compete with the arcade ones. Classic video games were made with 4-bit pixels and in very low resolution than modern day games. Over the decades, game machines continuously evolved and become more and more powerful, capable of stunning visuals and graphics. In the 21st century, social media, smart phone and tablet technology entered the gaming scene. Casual games become the norm attracting previously non-gamers into the market. However, if those low-quality games were never made, the games would not have evolved into the games they are today. In this article, I will cover main game a platform from the 1970’s to present day explaining what they are, their key development dates, features and limitations.

In the world of video games there’s more vast stories, better graphics, more controls etc. Back when digital games started simple games such as Pong existed. Since then games have became more sophisticated. When you normally refer to game it’s usually games such as modern warfare, Grand theft Auto, or Halo, we often don’t think of games such as Sorry, Shoots and Ladders, or even Yatzi anymore.

very first video game called Tennis for Two. In 1963, MIT student Steve Russell programmed the game Spacewar. In 1972, Magnavox released the very first home

“In books, everything is laid before you,” he says. “There is nothing left for you to discover. Video games are the only forms of artistic expression that allow the authoritative voice of the author to remain true while allowing the observer to explore and experiment.” This is especially true when looking at older creations, when the graphics and narratives were limited by the current technology, forcing players to draw heavily from their imaginations, becoming what Melissinos calls the game’s “third voice,” the first voice being the designer of the game, and the second voice being the mechanics of the game itself (Tucker).

Video games in today’s society have become very popular. Every new game that comes out to be played and conquered by the average gamer has its own category. There are several other types of genres of games that people play but because of big hit titles and the new popular game systems like the Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, people become more interested in a game that is well known than a game they have never even heard of before. Every game has its own storyline and own way of how it unfolds and where the game ends according to game play. Some of the biggest reasons people sway to certain genres of games is because of the game titles released under them and the demand of people who want a good game under that category. The top three most

Video games have been around since 1972, and since then have increased in quality immensely. Game consoles have gone from 4-bit to 128-bit, which is a huge increase in processing power. In this paper, I will cover all consoles from the 1970’s to present day.

One may assume that playing video games is a waste of time and “rots your brain,” but to me, video games are one of my lifestyles. My dad used to tell stories of the three-year-old me sitting on his lap playing a racing game with him. I would immerse myself in the game and giggle whenever I had won. Video games are an integral part of my childhood and is one of the components that have definitely shaped me into who I am today. Growing up playing all types of games, I always wondered about the process behind the creation of games. I remember being amazed at the moving images and flashy visual effects, wondering about

* Instead of focusing on one particular target segment (18 to 35 year-old male gamers with above average-education and high degree of comfort with new technology) further target segments should also be focused (e.g. women, children, occasional gamers and non-gamers). Some of the further customers require games which are easy to play because they have a low degree of comfort with new technologies. Furthermore some of them don’t want to invest a significant amount of their time to learn and play these games because of their busy lives.

Herman et all (2002) points out that history of video games begins from 1971 year, when Nutting association released 1500 machines with Spacewar video game. At the beginning it was too difficult to control the game process and playing machines had huge dimensions. But by the time with new technologies they become more compact and easier to play. According to the information given by Herman et all (2002), the period between the years of 1978-1981 is called ‘golden age’ of video game industry. In this period the arcade games ‘Football’ and ‘Space Invaders’ were released. All previously known sale records were broken by these two games with nearly equal wages. In this time interval great breakthroughs in the field of graphics were achieved,

D'Angelo, W. (2013, May 2013). 2013 year on year sales and market share update to May 18th. Retrieved January 27, 2014, from VGChartz: www.vgcartz.com

Video games have been around for decades, and have made revolutionary strides.William Higinbotham an American physicist who created the “first nuclear bomb and also invented the very first video game Tennis for Two in 1958” (Tretkoff). Video games back then were at a basic start to see what game developers can do next.