Online gaming becomes very popular. Players can connect and play with others around the world.

Better graphics, sound, and more complex games.

Sony becomes an important company in video games.

Games started to change depending on culture and language.

This shows the importance of localization, not only translation but adapting content for different countries.

Nintendo vs Sega

Sonic the Hedgehog Sonic became the symbol of Sega.

Nintendo lost its monopoly and competition increased.

Mega Drive Very popular in the United States.

Pac-Man Defender Missile Command

Many new games appeared and created different genres.

Pong Nolan Bushnell

Two important systems appeared:

• Arcade machines (coin-operated)
• Home consoles

Space Race, Asteroids, Space Invaders

Consoles:

• Magnavox Odyssey
• Atari 2600

Atari was more successful because it was cheaper and easier to use.

Spacewar! Steve Russell Considered the first real video game. It was only available in universities.

Alan Turing and Claude Shannon They created the foundations of computer science.

Early experiments like chess programs appeared on the first computers.

Entertainment was based on live shows like theater, magic, and pantomime. People enjoyed visual experiences, similar to what video games offer today.