The modern video game industry grew out of the concurrent development of the first arcade video game and the first home video game console in the early 1970s in the United States.

Sep 1, 2017 · Though video games are found today in homes worldwide, they actually got their start in the research labs of scientis...

Video Game History Timeline Explore the free, interactive timeline that showcases the history of video games, complete with artifacts from The Strong’s renowned collections.

From the earliest days of computers, people have found ways to play games on them. These early computer programmers weren’t just wasting time or looking for new ways to goof off. They had …

Mar 28, 2025 · Dive into the rich history and evolution of gaming — from arcade classics to modern virtual experiences — and discover how this global phenomenon became a cultural and …

Apr 11, 2020 · A comprehensive timeline and evolution of video game history. See who invented the first game, the first game console, and the golden age of arcades

Nov 27, 2025 · Explore the history of video games, from arcade origins to mobile games, streaming, and esports, plus key milestones from the 1950s to today.