History of video games
This book will explore the history of a groundbreaking kind of media: video games.
History of video games
A thorough history of a medium.
This book explores major games and their characteristics, as well as the technological and social history that drove their development.
Everyone is welcome to contribute to this book!
Table of Contents
editIntroduction
editTimeline
edit- Early games - 1950's and earlier
- 1960-1969 - Early development
- 1970-1979 - Gaming enters the public view.
- 1980-1989 - Crash and revival
- 1990-1999 - 2D to 3D transition.
- 2000-2009 - Refined 3D and online gaming.
- 2010-2019 - Online refines, rise of esports.
- 2020-2029 - Present day.
Platform History
editStandardized platforms
edit- Platforms
- Consoles
- Computer Games
- Web Gaming
- Mobile Gaming
- Fantasy Computers and Consoles
- Calculator Gaming
Extended Reality History
editArcade Gaming History
editLandmark Games
editSpecialty Gaming History
editTopics of special interest in gaming history.
Specialty Platforms & Genres
editGaming Culture History
editEnd
editMeta
edit- The History of Trench Wars - Another gaming history Wikibook focusing on a single game (Subspace).
- How to Contribute
- Book Development
- Print version