History of video games
This book will explore the history of a groundbreaking kind of media: video games.

History of video games
A thorough history of a medium.
This book explores major games and their characteristics, as well as the technological and social history that drove their development.
Everyone is welcome to contribute to this book!
Table of Contents Edit
Introduction Edit
Timeline Edit
- Early games - 1950's and earlier
- 1960-1969 - Early development
- 1970-1979 - Gaming enters the public view.
- 1980-1989 - Crash and revival
- 1990-1999 - 2D to 3D transition.
- 2000-2009 - Refined 3D and online gaming.
- 2010-2019 - Online refines, rise of esports.
- 2020-2029 - Present day.
Platform History Edit
Standardized platforms Edit
- Platforms
- Consoles
- Computer Games
- Web Gaming
- Mobile Gaming
- Fantasy Computers and Consoles
- Calculator Gaming
Extended Reality History Edit
Arcade Gaming History Edit
Landmark Games Edit
Specialty Gaming History Edit
Topics of special interest in gaming history.
Specialty Platforms & Genres Edit
Gaming Culture History Edit
End Edit
Meta Edit
- The History of Trench Wars - Another gaming history Wikibook focusing on a single game (Subspace).
- How to Contribute
- Book Development
- Print version