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One of the first video games that come to mind is [[Pong]], however this was not the first patent filed detailing what would later be described as a video game. U.S. Patent #2,455,992, titled "CATHODE-RAY TUBE AMUSEMENT DEVICE," is arguably the first video game patent ever filed in the [[United States]]. | One of the first video games that come to mind is [[Pong]], however this was not the first patent filed detailing what would later be described as a video game. U.S. Patent #2,455,992, titled "CATHODE-RAY TUBE AMUSEMENT DEVICE," is arguably the first video game patent ever filed in the [[United States]].<ref name="First Patent">{{cite web | ||
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| url=http://www.jmargolin.com/patents/vgame.htm | | url=http://www.jmargolin.com/patents/vgame.htm | ||
| title="Jed Margolin's Video Game Patents" | | title="Jed Margolin's Video Game Patents" | ||
| date=08-April-2007 | | date=08-April-2007 | ||
}}</ref> | }}</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 12:47, 8 April 2007
A video game is typically user controlled, interactive software that generates visual feedback on a monitor based on a user's input, that is played for entertainment. Various different types of games exist, some where two or more people can also play, either cooperating, or in competition with each other.
Platforms
Video games can appear on many different platforms including console video games, computer video games, arcade video games, and hand held devices including hand held gaming systems, PDAs, and cellular phones.
Video games are typically manipulated via an input device. This input device varies from platform to platform but may include a joystick, a mouse, a keyboard, pedals, a phone number pad, or a console specific controller. Video game controllers have evolved over the years, and now some even simulate movement, such as when fishing or bowling.
History
One of the first video games that come to mind is Pong, however this was not the first patent filed detailing what would later be described as a video game. U.S. Patent #2,455,992, titled "CATHODE-RAY TUBE AMUSEMENT DEVICE," is arguably the first video game patent ever filed in the United States.[1]
References
- ↑ "Jed Margolin's Video Game Patents" (08-April-2007).