Video game history is a really interesting and rocky road that is worth documenting.
Fortunately, National Geographic and NowSourcing have joined forces to produced this infographic charting the major milestones in video game history. From Pong to Angry Birds and many events in between, it's fascinating to learn more about how we went from two white lines bouncing a ball between them to massive immersive online realms in World of Warcraft, and back to the simple joys of a round of Angry Birds. What I think is most surprising about this infographic is the fact that it's produced by National Geographic, the same magazine that is world renowned for exploring every corner of the world and publishing pictures and stories of exotic places and peoples. You know, the opposite of the average gamer.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Video Game Evolution
- Exploring the major milestones in video game history through infographics allows businesses to identify opportunities for groundbreaking changes.
- Growth of Online Realms
- The evolution from simple online games like Pong to immersive online realms in World of Warcraft presents disruptive innovation opportunities for the gaming industry.
- Return to Casual Gaming
- The resurgence of simple joys in gaming, as seen in the popularity of games like Angry Birds, highlights potential disruptive innovation opportunities for developers.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Gaming
- The study of video game evolution can open doors for disruptive innovation in the gaming industry.
- Virtual Reality
- Analyzing the growth of online realms in video games can inspire disruptive innovation in the virtual reality industry.
- Mobile Gaming
- The return to casual gaming exemplified by Angry Birds offers unique disruptive innovation opportunities for the mobile gaming industry.
