Arcade game(1970-1980)
Golden age of gaming
Iconic coin_operated machine
Popular games
Pong,space invarters,pac-man,donkey kong
Gameplay
simple,skill-based challenges with high score
Rise of console gaming(1980-1990)
Home console
First home gaming system like Atari 2600,NES,and sega genesis
Game development
Improve graphics,sound and gameplay complexity
Iconic title
Super Mario bros,the legend of Zelda,sonic the headghog
The pc gaming(1990-present)
Powerful hardware
Gaming pc offering better graphics and online play
Key games
DOOM,warcraft,world of warcraft
Online multiplayer
Popularized compatative play and online gaming communication
Modern console and pc gaming(2000-present)
Next –gen console
Playstation,xbox and Nintendo switch with immersive graphics
Pc gaming
High-performance hardware for advanced graphics and vr gaming
Rise of Mobile & Cloud Gaming
Mobile Gaming Boom
• Simple games (Snake, Angry Birds) → AAA mobile games (PUBG Mobile,
Genshin Impact).
• Free-to-play model with microtransactions (Clash of Clans, Call of Duty
Mobile).
• Mobile Esports – Free Fire, Mobile Legends tournaments worldwide.
☁ Cloud Gaming Revolution
• No need for expensive hardware – stream games via Xbox
Cloud Gaming, GeForce Now.
• Play anywhere – PC, phone, smart TV.
• Faster access, but internet speed is crucial!
Virtual Reality (VR) & Augmented Reality (AR)
🕶 VR (Virtual Reality)
• Fully immersive experience (Oculus Quest, PlayStation VR).
• Explore realistic 3D worlds (Half-Life: Alyx, Beat Saber).