Most of these were before my time :p
http://www.gunaxin.com/a-dozen-video-game-firsts/23987Video games, of sorts, have been around since the 50’s when inventor and Physicist Willy Higinbotham created the very first table-top game in Brookhaven National Laboratory played on an oscilloscope. Since then, once parties far more interested in marketing and consumerism got their hands on them, arcades and home consoles have exploded in popularity. Of course, the industry, like everything else, had its ups and downs and with the invention of the home console marked the imminent demise of the arcade. Here’s a really cool Video Game Timeline that illustrates some of the bigger achievements in the market, though not as concise with actual gaming moments. That’s where this breakdown comes in. If you’re a video gamer or just interested in origins of stuff, check out this dozen of sweet video game firsts.
