A Brief History of Arcade Games
If you love video games, you have probably played Pac-Man or Pong, but did you know that Gun Fight and Skee-Ball have played a part in the evolution of the arcade? First, let’s take a look at some classic games. We’ll also discuss the early days of the arcade and when the first video game was released.
Pac-Man
The original Pac-Man game was released in various versions for arcades and home computers. The original version was designed by Atari and released in arcades in the 1950s. Later versions were re-released with newer technology and made more famous by modern gamers. In addition, the original Pac-Man game has been adapted for many platforms, including the Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo GameCube, and Wii.
Initially, a Japanese company called Namco Limited released the first version of the game in 1980. The lead designer, Toru Iwatani, wanted to design a game that appealed to both …