What was the first computer game ever created?

The first widely recognized computer game is "Spacewar!" developed in 1962 by Steve Russell and others at MIT.

When did home video game consoles become popular?

Home consoles became popular in the late 1970s, starting with the Atari 2600 released in 1977.

Arcade games in the 1980s, like Pac-Man and Donkey Kong, helped make video gaming a global phenomenon.

Computer games have evolved from simple 2D graphics to immersive 3D worlds with complex storytelling and multiplayer features.

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