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Early history of video games

The history of video games spans a period of time between the invention of the first electronic games and today, covering many inventions and developments. Video gaming reached mainstream popularity in the early 1970s, when arcade video games, gaming consoles and personal computer games were introduced to the general public. Since then, video gaming has…

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Defining the video game

Initial games

Interactive visual games

The spread of games

A new industry

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Early history of video games

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