Over the last 20 years video games have been a huge part of are everyday life for both adults and for children, from the first ATARI to the next generation PS2 video games have made for a lot of enjoyment. In my essay I will discuss the evolution of the video game and the evolution of the console. From 1984 to 2002 games have changed the way we live for example in 1984 when the NES was put on market it sold about 250,000 consoles in its first year a great accomplishment it its day completely crushing its early competitor the ATARI by over 100,000 copies, today the PS2 on its first day sold over 250,000 copies a amazing feat which had the system in extreme demand for over a year and a half with the power of the PS2 and now the construction of the PS3 will the world change to fit the game or will the game become a way of life rather then a hobby.
1981 gaming begins with the invention of the Atari the first console to ever be distributed to the public; a huge skepticism about the product came about New York Times 1981. "With the recent release of the ATARI I can't help but to believe that the system will fall, I mean why buy an expensive system that can only play games when u can buy a commodore that does both word processing and video games". (Kenny Dilbert, NY Times). In 1981 on September 3rd pong was released on the ATARI 800 a simple game involving 1 paddle on each side with a ball, scoring would occur by getting the ball passed your paddle. Within about 2 weeks pong became a huge hit selling over 6,000 copies. Atari started to gain national attention besides Japan and America, much of Europe introduced the system and it thrived selling tons of consoles and pong becoming a huge hit there as well. After the year of 1984 Atari starts to fade out of the top spot and a new console grabs the attention of the world right off the bat the NES, Nintendo entertainment system. "The NES will change the future of gaming this 9 bit system will include a gun for the new upcoming release Duck Hunt, and a Glove for the upcoming release streets of rage, and also a running pad for the new Olympics game".
It's the Olympic Games. ... The first Games were held in the year 776 B.C. ... The Games became very important to the people. ... When the Games were revived, they were brought back as the modern Olympic Games in 1896. ... The Games are held every four years. ...
Due to video games impact on our culture and the rise of their popularity, controversy about whether or not the nature of some games is appropriate for its intended audience, children, has arose. ... Violence in video games has been present since the first video game was created. ... The desensitization to violence is not only apparent in games that portray acts of killing and fighting, but has been noticed as a part of some traditional sports games. ... They tested fifty-five of these games based on their genre. Of the fifty-five tested games, thirty-five of the games had scenes that demo...
It's a game, called Grand Theft Auto: Vice City made by Rockstar Games. ... But is all the uproar justified, is it really the video games fault? ... Today's games however come remarkably close to the real world. ... What must be considered is games are just that, games. ... Instead of blaming the games programmers, rally together to try and make the rules for buying the games that are rated mature enforced. ...
The official report was published after the games, in a book written by Pierre de Coubertin, and titled "The Olympic Games 1896". ... In 1900, the Games would move from Athens and be played in Paris, France. ... The Games in Athens lasted for a span of ten days, April 6th through the 15th. ... The 1900 games did not let up when it came to the difficulty of the events. ... The games spanned four and a half months long and ran from June until November. ...
Explain the benefits for a country hosting the Olympic Games Many countries may want to hold the Olympic Games, because there are a great amount of benefits hosting the Olympic Games. The Olympic Games can be defined as the competitors being the best players going to country, which will host the Olympic Games. ... The Olympic games change the citizens' life. ... The Olympic Games also can increase a country's economy. ... Many countries want to increase its own economy depending on the Olympic Games, so the Olympic Games may bring a great amount of benefits for a country, which wi...
Over 2,700 years ago the Olympic games began in Olympia (Olympic). ... The Olympic games of Greece hold a great deal amount of importance in history as their influence led to the Olympic games that are still held today. ... History indicates that 776 BC held the first Olympic games (Olympic). ... The time period of the games marked a national recognized time for peace. ... Culturally the games were an enormous attraction for the people of Greece. ...
Firstly, I would like to refer to the terrorism that the Olympic Games brings to the host-city. ... A bright example is the bombing that took in Atlanta at 1996 the games were marred when a pipe bomb exploded in Centennial Olympic Park, which had become a popular gathering place for tourists during the games. ... Also, the tragic deaths of 11 Israeli athletes clouded the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, Germany. ... Despite the speculation in this article that the Olympics would be cancelled, the Games continued after a day of mourning. ... So as we can see after the Olympic Games we will have po...
The biggest difference between the ancient and modern games is that the ancient games originally flourished in the context of a highly sacred religious festival. Olympia, a religious center devoted to Zeus, over time became the most important site for the ancient games. ... This was followed by the stade race, which was the original and only event in the early Olympic Games. ... The Olympic Games however went on without interruption. ... The Olympic Games went on every fourth year for another few centu...
The symbolic power of the Games lived on after their demise, and came to life again as the modern Olympic Games being revived in the last century. ... The first Olympic games at Olympia were held in 776 BC. ... The ancient Olympic Games lasted for 1170 years. ... The Athens Games of 1896 were a great success. ... Thirteen countries competed at the Athens Games in 1896. ...
By hosting the 2008 Olympic Games, Toronto and indeed all of Canada will benefit. Other cities that are in the bid for the games are Beijing, Istanbul and Paris. ... The affect on the economy would be profitable because of the games. ... People world wide take notice when Olympic Games are well run. ... Let the Games begin!...