EVOLUTION OF THE

COMPUTER GAME
2009 1970 1990
created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009
Origin
Tennis for Two SpaceWar Pong
1958 1961 1970
created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009
First Generation Games
PacMan
1980 1983 1984 1986
Kings Quest Legend of Zelda
Console Market Collapse
created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009
Second Generation Games
SimCity
1990 1992 1996
Wolfenstein 3D
Tomb Raider
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New Generation Games
The Sims
2000 2009 Future 2006
created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009
General
Controversy
Game Addiction !Health & Social Interaction"
Violence & Increased Aggression
Interesting Gaming Facts
Average Gamer is 35 yrs old and has been playing for 13 years
40# are Women
26# are aged over 50 !1999 this was 9#"
Most Sold PC Game: the Sims 16million copies
Strategy
34#
FamEntertainment
14#
Action
20#
Role Play
19#
Kids
4#
Other
9#
Game Genres
The End
created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009