¿Cómo surgieron los videojuegos? 12 datos curiosos

The video explores the history of electronic and video games, starting with a 1947 analog game using an oscilloscope. Alan Turing's 1948 chess simulator was too complex for computers of the time. By 1962, video games like Space World were developed at MIT. The first arcade game, Computer Space, appeared in 1971, followed by the Magnavox Odyssey console in 1972. Pong's success led to Atari's rise, but market saturation caused a crash in 1983. Nintendo revitalized the industry with the NES. Donkey Kong introduced Mario, originally named Jumpman. Tetris was the first game played in space in 1993.

Which of the following was NOT a characteristic of the first electronic game invented in 1947?

• It involved launching missiles.

• It was an oscilloscope.

• It was digital.

• It used cathode ray tubes.

What was the first arcade machine called, released in 1971?

• Space Invaders

• Asteroids

• Computer Space

• Pong

Which company released the first home video game console, the Magnavox Odyssey, in 1972?

• Sony

• Magnavox

• Atari

• Nintendo

What was the original inspiration for the characters in Donkey Kong?

• Mickey Mouse

• Popeye

• Batman

• Superman

Which video game was the first to be played in space?

• Super Mario Bros.

• Pac-Man

• Space Invaders

• Tetris