Retro arcade machines that defined the early days of gaming
From Arcades to Online Worlds
The history of video games began in the early 1970s with the arrival of arcade hits like Pong, which introduced millions to the idea of interactive entertainment. During the 1980s, home consoles such as the Atari 2600 and the Nintendo Entertainment System brought gaming into the living room, establishing characters like Mario and Pac-Man as cultural icons. The 1990s ushered in 16-bit graphics and competitive console wars between Sega and Nintendo, which pushed innovation and creativity in design.
With the introduction of 3D graphics in the late 1990s and the growth of the internet, gaming entered a new era. Titles like Doom, Final Fantasy VII, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time set new standards for gameplay and storytelling. By the 2000s, online gaming connected players globally through platforms like Xbox Live and PlayStation Network. Today, with the rise of mobile gaming, virtual reality, and streaming, gaming has become a global phenomenon enjoyed by millions of people every day.