Video Games
Pixels and Progress
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1999
GuitarFreaks and DrumMania – The Foundation of Rhythm Gaming
21-Nov-1998
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time Released
09-Sep-1998
Overview of the Dreamcast Console
18-Dec-1997
Nokia Installs Snake on Mobile Phones
23-Aug-1997
Nintendo's GoldenEye 007 Revolutionizes FPS Genre
1997
First Consumer Dedicated 3D Graphics Cards Released
31-Jan-1997
Transitioning Fantasy VII to a New Era
06-Dec-1996
PaRappa the Rapper Introduces Music Video Games
30-Sep-1995
Blocking Programmatic Access to Devices
21-Jul-1995
Nintendo's Virtual Boy and Its Initial Attempts
1995
Creation of iDoom (later Kali.net)
03-Dec-1994
Sony Introduces the First PlayStation
22-Nov-1994
Sega Releases 32-bit Sega Saturn
1994
Sony Disrupts Nintendo and Sega Dominance
Apr-1994
Evolution of ESRB Ratings and 3D Gaming
10-Dec-1993
Doom Adds Lighting Effects and Game Engine Licensing
23-Nov-1993
Atari Attempts Re-entry with Atari Jaguar
Oct-1993
Virtua Fighter Inspires PlayStation's 3D Graphics
04-Oct-1993
3DO Company Releases 3DO Interactive Multiplayer
30-Sep-1993
Impact of Myst on Game Distribution
Apr-1993
Popularity of NBA Jam in Arcades
21-Feb-1993
Nintendo Releases Star Fox with Super FX Chip
Aug-1992
Virtua Racing Popularizes Real-Time 3D Rendering
05-May-1992
Wolfenstein 3D: The Original First-Person Shooter
1991
Genesis Gains Edge Over NES
07-Mar-1991
Release of Street Fighter II
1990
Introduction of Shareware Distribution Model
1990
Introduction of 4X Strategy Games
1990
Philips CD-i Launch and Optical Media Use
26-Apr-1990
Neo-Geo: The Most Expensive Console Ever
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