A brief history of videogames

 1) What were the first videogames like?

The first video game was Tennis for two. it was a single 2 player simulation built for an analog machine. the it was a blue ball going to another side on a straight blue line in the middle.

2) How have videogames changed over time?
Video games changed over time from a single 2 player simulation in the 1958 which was built for an analog machine. Then in the 1962 spacewar came out which was the first ever game to came out on the computer.Then in the 1970s the computer games became the form of arcade games which was mass produce which suspense coin operated entertainment, 1972's pong was most popular video in the era which was a 2D ping pong game. In the 1985 Super mario bros came out a hugely influencial side scrolling platform what go on to set sales record for decades. The legend of Zelda introduce of mixture of action and adventure that is set in a fantasy land.In the early 1990s sonic the hedgehog came out that still popular today as same as super mario.In the late 1990s videogames became 3D but on consoles but the graphic was good at the period but not realistic. In the 2000s the wii came out and it was the most popular console during that period. Now the games are more realistic such as the new PS5 games such as the new Spider-Man games.

3) What do the most successful games have in common? Answer this in as much detail as you can. Think about audience pleasures - what do people like about playing videogames?

What most successful games have in common is that they have some criticism. Also there could be some people who are against successful games is because it could be the story of the game and some people want to play with good mechanics or the graphics of the game is bad.

4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames?

One criticism toward video games is that it disctracts kids from their school work. This is because some children will want to play video games than school work. Another criticism towards video games is that it makes them violent. This is because some violent games would make young people to do try these thing from violent games in real life and would change their behaviour. Last criticism towards video games is that it could be addictive. This is because some people would go crazy if they do not play a game or their behaviour changed.