Oh the wonderful, wonderful Pong that we all used to know and love. It has come so far since then in the world of interactive gaming (video games, if you will).
Games have evolved from a simple pastime into a lifestyle. Video games have become more realistic in just about every aspect (for anyone who has ever played Grand Theft Auto), more interactive (motion sensor controllers, etc.), and yes, slightly more vulgar (ok more than slightly).
Gaming has become 10 times the experience it was in the old days, but still, one must never forgot where they came from. From sports, to Pac Man, to wicked controllers, I present to you 30 innovations from the history of gaming.
30 Gametastic Wonders
29
Video Games Gone Wild
Vagina Hero
28
37 Retro Video Game Revivals
27
Violent & Offensive Video Games
'Rapelay' Removed From Amazon After Public Objects
26
Sarah Palin Video Games
Political Gamers Rock their Vote
25
Video games get very, very naughty
24
Big Band Video Games
Guitar Hero Aerosmith (Part 2)
23
Dressing As Video Game Heroes
Slobs Of Gaming Costumes
22
Olympic Video Games
Sega Beijing 2008 Olympics
21
Street Style Video Games
Pop Cutie! Street Fashion Simulation
20
Ultra Realistic Video Games
NBA 2K7 Preview
19
Real-Life Video Games
‘Bike Hero'
18
Video Games for Boomers
Mamma Mia and SingStar ABBA for PlayStation
17
Offensive Video Games
‘Fat Princess' Outrages Feminists
16
YouTube Video Games
'Street Fighter' Takes Online Gaming to a New Viral Dimension
15
Art Inspired by Video Games
'Jab Strong Fierce' Exhibition Showcases "Street Fighter" Fandom
14
Video Games Get Real
Gran Turismo 5 HD
13
Political Video Games
Obama and Sarah Palin as Mercenaries
12
Streaming Video Games
OnLive is Poised to Make Separate Game Consoles Obsolete
11
Pimped Out Toilet Has Video Games, DVD, Beer Tap
10
Video Game Controller Belts
Nesbuckels
9
Live-Action Classic Video Games
Pac-Man The Movie
8
Video Game Board Games
Nintendo Monopoly
7
Mind Contoller for Video Games
6
Comic Book Video Games
Batman Arkham Asylum by Rocksteady
5
LEGO Video Games
Leaked Details of LEGO Rock Band Have Musical Geeks Cheering
4
Skateboard Controllers
Activision Gives Sneak Peek of ‘Tony Hawk Ride' Video Game
3
Physics-Themed Video Games
'World of Goo' Will Turn Any Engineer Into An Addict
2
Lego Video Games
Virtual Worlds Recreated With Lego
1
Magical Game Teasers
New Harry Potter Video Game Trailer Taunts Fans
Related Ideas
Gaming Console Smartphones
The Nintendo Switch Phone Concept by Ivan Llaneza Prioritizes Play
Advanced Pro-Grade Gamer Consoles
The Conceptual 'Tingting GO' Handheld Gaming Console is Powerful
Nostalgic Gaming Timepieces
The Retro Gaming Watch Brings Gameplay to the Wrist
Industrial Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Conceptual PocketMan P1 Has Exposed Components
Modular Magnet Game Controllers
The 'PhoCo' Pocket Gaming Controller by Aryan Vijay is Ultra-Thin
Aluminum Handheld Game Consoles
Anbernic's RG405M Features a Unisoc T618 in a Compact Frame
Branded Automotive Gaming Controllers
The Ferrari Nintendo Steering Wheel is Highly Detailed
Charging-Friendly Smartphone Controllers
The 'PocketPlay' iPhone Gaming Controller is Feature-Rich
Folding All-in-One Entertainment Systems
The PlayStation Capsule by Alisher Ashimov is Retro
Brand-Themed Handheld Consoles
The HyperMegaTech Super Pocket Comes in Two Special Editions
Pocket-Friendly Games Consoles
The 'PiBoy Mini' Offers Retro Gaming In a Portable Package
Gaming-Inspired Haptic Response Sneakers
The Nike PG2 PlayStation Shoes are Paul George-Approved
Ergonomic Mobile Console Concepts
This Conceptual Nintendo Switch 2 Elevates a Classic
Video Game-Inspired Vehicle Designs
The Conceptual 'MG MAZE' Celebrates Real and Virtual Worlds
Keychain-Sized Gaming Consoles
The Anbernic 'RG Nano' is the Next Retro Gaming Device for Fans
Ergonomic Minimalist Gaming Controllers
The Moenix Game Controller Concept Has a Yoke-Style Design
Stylish Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Nocturnal Vapor Special Edition is Chic
Comic-Inspired Gaming Consoles
Microsoft Unveils Exclusive X-Men ’97 Xbox and Series X
Vertical Handheld Game Consoles
The Retroid Pocket Vertical is an Upcoming GBC-Inspired Console
Accessible Nostalgic Gaming Systems
The Anbernic RG35XX H Pays Homage to the History of Gaming
Cozy Video Game Loungewear
The Super Mario Meets Gelato Pique Collection is Arriving in Japan
Building Block Gaming Consoles
The LEGO PS One by GoofySwan099 is Highly Detailed
Video Game Crochet Kits
The Woobles PAC-MAN Crochet Kit Celebrates a Familiar Arcade Game
Nostalgic Mobile Gamer Devices
The Retroid Pocket Flip Has a Throwback, Clamshell Design
Mobile-Friendly Gaming Controllers
The 'MOI3D' Concept Controller by Vadim Danilkov is Two-in-One
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Controllers
This Nintendo Switch GameCube Controller Revives a Classic
Snap-On Mobile Gaming Controllers
Zak Boardman Debuts the Compact SnapJoy Controllers
Scent-Releasing Gaming Devices
The 'Gamescent' Syncs with Gameplay to Add a Sense of Smell
Arcade-Style Gaming Controllers
The Octopus Arcade Stick Brings the Arcade to the Living Room
Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets
LEGO Super Mario is Sure to Capture the Attention of Fans
Themed Gaming Console Bundles
The Nintendo Switch Mario Choose One Bundle Comes with a Game
AI-Generated Personalized Animations
The Simulation Puts Fans into an AI South Park Episode
4K Display Arcade Games
The AtGames Legends 4KP Digital Pinball Machine Has Virtual Design
Nostalgic Gamer Smartphone Wallets
The elago Game Boy MagSafe Wallet is Nintendo-Inspired
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Phones
The Samsung Young Entertainer Nods to Earlier Eras
Drink-Shaped Gaming Devices
7-Eleven is Giving Fans the Chance to Win a Slurpee-Shaped Tetris Game
Cloud-Based Retro Gamer Apps
The Polymega App Offers Access to Nostalgic Titles
Nostalgic Handheld Gaming Systems
My Arcade Gamestation Portable Has Retro-Style Controls
First-Person Vintage-Inspired Games
Mouse is a New Shooter Game Inspired by Vintage Disney
Arcade Game Puzzle Sets
LEGO Presents its new Pac-Man Arcade Set with 2,650 Pieces
Monstrous Horror Video Games
This Game Challenges Players to Evade An AI-Fueled Monster
Crystalline Handheld Gaming Devices
The Analogue Pocket: Transparent Limited Editions are Stylish
Board Game-Themed Fashions
The Shoe Palace x Monopoly Collection Includes an Array of Styles
90s-Themed Gaming Controllers
The 8Bitdo Arcade Stick for Xbox Series Has Eight Action Buttons
Multipurpose Handheld Game Consoles
Powkiddy's RGB20SX Plays Games from Various Platforms
Nostalgic Retro Games Site
Capcom Presents Capcom Town to Celebrate its 40th Anniversary
Cartoon-Inspired Game Consoles
Microsoft Presents the Limited SpongeBob SquarePants Xbox Series X
Ultra-Miniature Gaming Handhelds
Anbernic Unveiled the RG28XX to Play Retro Games in your Pocket
Shapeshifting Game Controllers
The RODO Game Controller by Duhan Oben Kayman is a Unique Concept
Cartoon Mascot Farming Games
Sunblink Announced 'Hello Kitty Island Adventure' for Apple Arcade
Competitive Live Games
April-8 Live Game Let's Players Challenge Friends Across The Globe
Villainous Board Game Campaigns
The Monopoly All is Fair Campaign Leans into Competition
Cozy Meditative Digital Games
The Simpler Times Game Creates a Peaceful Ambiance for Players
Nugget-Inspired Video Games
McDonalds and The Sandbox Create the McNuggets Land Game
Immersive Virtual Television Experiences
Television for Apple Vision Shapes the Future of TV
Modernized Nostalgic Gaming Consoles
The Atari Gamestation Pro Features More Than 200 Games
Retro Arcade Circuit Boards
Atari Debujts a Series of Retro Circuit Boards for its Modern Audience
Modular Arcade Gaming Systems
The Polycade Sente System is an Innovative Gaming Design
Expanded-Capacity Game Cartridges
Evercade's 'Giga Carts' Enable Larger, More Ambitious Titles
Gamer-Designed Custom Controllers
Dream Controller Boasts Beautiful and Unique Designs
Portable Holographic Displays
Looking Glass Go Shares Memories as 3D Holograms, Not Photos
Pizza-Themed Arcade Games
Mike’s Hot Honey Launched an 80s-Inspired Game Called Slice Hunter
Challenging Sensory Games
Toy Mania's Quick Pops Feature Four Game Modes
Miniature Retro Consoles
The Atari 400 is Downsized for the Modern Era in 'THE 400 MINI'
Handhand Console Game Launches
Mars After Midnight will be Launching on Playdate Soon
Nostalgic Motion Games
Hungry Hungry Hippos: Move N' Munch Reimagines a Classic Game with AI Tech
Celebratory Retro Handheld Games
McDonalds Introduces a New Grimace Game Boy Color
Game Controller-Inspired Pasta Shapes
PlayStation Joins Pasta Garofalo on Play Your Pasta
Nostalgic Mobile Gaming Adapters
The Epilogue GB Operator Plays Retro Game Cartridges
Reimagined Retro Gaming Consoles
The Atari 2600+ Console Brings Back a Classic 1980 System
Remastered Fan-Favorite RPGs
Nintendo is Bringing Back the Critically-Acclaimed Paper Mario Title
Interactive Gaming Clogs
These Special Crocs Can Be Scanned for an Exclusive Gaming Experience
All-In-One Gaming Consoles
Analogue's TurboGrafx-16 Consoles Prepare for Preorders
Retro Handheld Gaming Consoles
The Fankoo Powkiddy X28 Offers Simulator Support
Gaming Ads-Inspired Video Games
D3 Publisher and Monkeycraft Present the Ironic Those Games
Gamepad-Like Game Controllers
CRKD Introduces the NES-Style Neo S Game Controller
Video Game Refreshment Campaigns
The Suntory x Super Mario Campaign is Playful
Nostalgic Shopping Ads
The Rakuten Big Game Campaign Revives Alicia Silverstone as Cher Horowitz
Feature-Rich Retro Gamer Consoles
The XGO Handheld Retro Gaming Console Supports 10 Emulators
Micro Tabletop Arcade Games
The Coleco Revival Mini Arcade Machines Pack the Latest Technologies
Mobile Retro Gaming Apps
The 'Delta' Application is Now Available on iOS Devices
Streaming Service Game Controllers
Netflix Unveils a New Game Controller App for iPhones
Retro Social App Devices
Edwar Banquet Designs the Retro Instagram Gadget with a Console Shape
Handheld Cloud-Gaming Consoles
Powkiddy Debuted the 'RK2023' 3.5-Inch Retro Handheld Console
Celebratory Automotive Gaming Consoles
The Porsche x Xbox Consoles Come in Six Styles
Iconic Game Presentation Events
Nintendo is Hosting a Dedicated 'Direct' for Super Mario Wonder
Time-Managing Joystick Chargers
Oasis is an Innovative Wellbeing-Focused Game Controller Charger
Hybrid Game Console Sequels
Nintendo is Sending Out Developer Kits for the Switch 2
Pastel Game Controllers
Nintendo Launched Four New Joy-Con Colors on its Official Store
Remastered Third-Person Games
Blaze Evercade Re-Released the PS1-Era Duke Nukem Games
Collectible Figurine Action Games
Funko! Announced 'Funko Fusion' for Modern Platforms
Adult Board Game Campaigns
Hasbro and Ageless Innovation Rebrand Childhood Games for Adults
Game-Inspired Large Scale Cabinets
The New Donkey Kong Arcade Cabinet Will Be Available to Play
Expanded Retro Game Bundles
Sonic Origins Plus Brings 12 Game Gear Games with Improvements
Modernized Retro Controllers
8BitDo Released an Officially-Licensed NeoGeo CD Controller
Color-Matched Gaming Consoles
The Analogue Classic Limited Edition Pockets Come in Eight Colors
Gaming Console Energy Supplements
The G FUEL Atari 2600+ Pays Homage to the Golden Era of Gaming
Iconic Game Thriller Films
The Tale of the Tetris Game is Being Transformed into a Movie
Digitized Board Game Consoles
This Smartphone-Controlled System Displays Board Games On Your TV
Vibrant Retro Game Cartridges
Mr. Run and Jump is the New Atari Physical Game Catridge
Retro Basketball Arcade James
Arcade1Up Presents Two New NBA Jam Cabinet Game Consoles
Handheld Cartridge-Style Consoles
The 'Super Pocket' is a Portable Game Console with Themed Skins
Cartoon-Themed Gaming Controllers
PowerA Unveils a Kirby Wireless Controller for Switch and PC
Large Group Video Games
Nintendo Everybody 1-2-Switch! Supports Up to 100 Players
Birthday-Themed QSR Games
McDonald's Celebrates Grimace's 52nd Birthday with a Game Boy Color Game
Japanese Role-Playing Games
SEGA and ATLUS Released Persona 3 Portable on Modern Platforms
Voice-Controlled Gamepads
The 'Stoga' is a Smart Game Pad with Voice-Controlled Macros
Pink Tonal Gaming Controllers
Nintendo Previews the Upcoming Pink Colorway for the Joycons
Adventure-Based Game Consoles
Nintendo Unveil 'Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' OLED Switch
Next-Gen Crime Games
Rockstar Games is Set to Launch 'Grand Theft Auto VI' in 2025
Regal Adventure Game Designs
The Princess Peach: Showtime! Game Has a Simplistic Mission
Horror Franchise-Themed Games
A Paranormal Activity Game is Currently in the Works
Virtual Table Top Games
TinyTable Combines the Joy of Table Top Games with Virtual Video Calls
Mobile TV-Compatible Controllers
Netflix Releases a Mobile Game Controller for TV-Enabled Gaming
Classic Platforming Game Sequels
Nintendo Announced 'Mario vs. Donkey Kong' Inspired by GBA Games
Online Gaming Service Updates
Nintendo Updated the SEGA Mega Drive App on its NSO Service
Holographic Video Game Characters
Proto Uses ProtoHologram to Create a Digital Mario
Captivating Debut Games
The Cocoon Game was Unveiled During Summer Game Fest 2023
Retro Virtual Consoles
Nintendo Added GameBoy Color and GameBoy Advance to Switch Online
Iconic Sidescroller Franchises
Nintendo's Mario Returns in Super Mario Bros. Wonder for Switch
Relaxed Interactive Mobile Games
Nintendo and Niantic Join Forces on the Pikmin Finder Game
Streaming Service-Backed Games
YouTube Is Testing Its Online Games Category Called 'Playables'
Vibrant Celebratory Gaming Consoles
The Nintendo Switch OLED Mario Red Edition is Sleek
Monster-Battling Tournament Games
Nintendo Annouced 'Pokemon Stadium' is Coming to Switch Online
Alien-Hunting AR Games
Google and Taito Release a Pokémon-Style AR Game with Aliens
Student-Focused Esports Deals
Generation Esports Partners with Nintendo for Middle School Esports
Ghostly Adventure Games
Capcom Announced the Return of 'Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective'
Game-Themed Browser Hidden Features
Google Unveils a Katamari Damacy Hidden Easter Egg
Modern Updated Classic Gameplays
The Upcoming Sonic Superstars Games Readies for Fall
Remastered Sci-Fi Shooters
Nintendo Shadow Dropped 'Metroid Prime Remastered' at Nintendo Direct
Platforming Game Spin-Offs
Nintendo Announced 'Princess Peach: Showtime' Focusing on the Character
Daily Gaming Mystery-Solving
Players are Tasked to Guess the Game with 'Daily Game Trivia'
Turn-Based Cartoon Games
Two GameBoy Classic Return in 'Advance Wars 1+2 Re-Boot Camp'
Retro Game Console Cartridge
Atari is Launching a New Save Mary Cartridge for a Retro Console
Indie Game-Adapted Movies
The El Paso, Elsewhere Game is Getting Turned into a Movie
Video Game-Themed Pixel Paintings
Minecraft Honors Anniversary with a Pixel Art Collection
Gilded Gradient Gaming Controllers
The Xbox Wireless Controller Gold Shadow is Chic
Cartoon-Inspired Animated Games
The Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland Game Nods to the 90s
Revamped Dual-Stick Digital Games
The Metroid Prime Remastered Game Gets a New Digital Form
Classic Adventure Title Releases
Nintendo Released Two Classic Legend of Zelda Games on NSO