EVOLUTION OF THE COMPUTER GAME

20091970 1990created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009

Origin

Tennis for Two SpaceWar Pong

1958 1961 1970

created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009

First Generation Games

PacMan

1980 1983 1984 1986

Kings Quest Legend of ZeldaConsole Market Collapse

created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009

Second Generation Games

SimCity

1990 1992 1996

Wolfenstein 3D Tomb Raider

created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009

New Generation Games

The Sims

2000 2009 Future2006

created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009

GeneralControversy

Game Addiction (Health & Social Interaction)

Violence & Increased Aggression

Interesting Gaming FactsAverage Gamer is 35 yrs old and has been playing for 13 years

40% are Women

26% are aged over 50 (1999 this was 9%)

Most Sold PC Game: the Sims 16million copies

Strategy34%

FamEntertainment14%Action

20%

Role Play19%

Kids4%

Other9%

Game Genres

The Endcreated by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009