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Bookmark or Share- History of video games - WikipediaThe history of video games began in the 1950s and 1960s as computer scientists began designing simple games and simulations on minicomputers and mainframes. Spacewar! was developed by Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) student hobbyists in 1962 as one of the first such games on a video display .
- Early history of video games - WikipediaThe 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 1970s and 1980s, when arcade video games, gaming consoles and home computer games were introduced to the general public.
- Home | Video Game History FoundationWe’re changing the future of video gaming’s past! We’ve built the first dedicated video game history research library, collected rare behind-the-scenes materials, built pop-up museum exhibits, and even recovered lost art for video game companies! A trusted historical resource around the world!
- Video Game History Timeline - The Strong National Museum of PlayExplore the history of video games. Many artifacts illustrated in the timeline reside in The Strong’s collections.
- Video Game History ‑ Timeline & FactsThough video games are found today in homes worldwide, they actually got their start in the research labs of scientists early 1950s.
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