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social science:continuity&change (((Past)), Achievement objective L4…
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So far, the industry is thriving, and the foreseeable future of video games is as bright as it has ever been. However, change is imminent, and the gaming world is bound to continue changing in order to keep up with the expectation of brilliance that many people have in relation to the upcoming games.
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A big reason why we love video games so much, I feel, is because they are an escape from our sometimes boring and monotonous lives. ... Another reason I believe we love video games is because they give us a sense of accomplishment. The feeling you get when you complete a good game is a feeling that's hard to compete with.
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In October 1958, Physicist William Higinbotham created what is thought to be the first video game. It was a very simple tennis game, similar to the classic 1970s video game Pong, and it was quite a hit at a Brookhaven National Laboratory open house.
Overview. The computer and video-game industry has grown from focused markets to mainstream. They took in about US$9.5 billion in the US in 2007, 11.7 billion in 2008, and 25.1 billion in 2010 (ESA annual report).
