What did you find interesting and/or surprising about the history of video gaming?

1. Play at least one of the following games for at least five minutes. As you play, consider how even these primitive/simple games contain elements that make video gaming a fun/popular activity.

https://freeinvaders.org/

https://www.ponggame.org/

2. Read/watch the following resources that discuss the history of video gaming. As you read/watch, identify aspects that you find interesting and/or surprising about how video games came to be.

https://www.si.edu/spotlight/the-father-of-the-video-game-the-ralph-baer-prototypes-and-electronic-games/video-game-history

https://www.museumofplay.org/about/icheg/video-game-history/timeline

For a top score, be sure to include the 3 E’s of good writing: Explanation & Evidence/Examples.

Use I statement even thought is not your opinion but is need to sound like a personal opinion not a restating the fact please and thank you.

1. Did you enjoy playing Pong/Space Invaders? While these games are rather simple/primitive, what elements do they contain that are the fundamental appeal of all video gaming?

2. What did you find interesting and/or surprising about the history of video gaming?

3. Share your personal history of video gaming. (For example, Who introduced you to video gaming? What consoles/systems have you predominantly used? What games/types of games have been your favorite? Have your gaming habits changed as you have gotten older–if so how?)

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