|
'''''Pong''''' (marketed as '''''PONG''''') is one of the earliest [[Arcade game|arcade]] [[video game]]s; it is a tennis [[sports game]] featuring simple [[2D computer graphics|two-dimensional graphics]]. While other arcade video games such as ''[[Computer Space]]'' came before it, ''Pong'' was one of the first video games to reach mainstream popularity. The aim is to defeat an opponent in a simulated table-tennis game by earning a higher score. The game was originally manufactured by [[Atari, Inc|Atari Incorporated]] (Atari), who released it in 1972. [[Allan Alcorn]] created ''Pong'' as a training exercise assigned to him by Atari co-founder [[Nolan Bushnell]]. Bushnell based the idea on an electronic ping-pong game included in the [[Magnavox Odyssey]], which later resulted in a lawsuit against Atari. Surprised by the quality of Alcorn's work, Bushnell and Dabney decided to manufacture the game. |
|
'''''Pong''''' (marketed as '''''PONG''''') is one of the earliest [[Arcade game|arcade]] [[video game]]s; it is a tennis [[sports game]] featuring simple [[2D computer graphics|two-dimensional graphics]]. While other arcade video games such as ''[[Computer Space]]'' came before it, ''Pong'' was one of the first video games to reach mainstream popularity. The aim is to defeat an opponent in a simulated table-tennis game by earning a higher score. The game was originally manufactured by [[Atari, Inc|Atari Incorporated]] (Atari), who released it in 1972. [[Allan Alcorn]] created ''Pong'' as a training exercise assigned to him by Atari co-founder [[Nolan Bushnell]]. Bushnell based the idea on an electronic ping-pong game included in the [[Magnavox Odyssey]], which later resulted in a lawsuit against Atari. Surprised by the quality of Alcorn's work, Bushnell and Dabney decided to manufacture the game. |
|
''Pong'' quickly became a success and is the first commercially successful arcade video game machine, which helped to establish the [[video game industry]] along with the first home console, the [[Magnavox Odyssey]]. Soon after its release, several companies began producing games that copied ''Pong''{{'}}s gameplay, and eventually released new types of games. As a result, Atari encouraged its staff to produce more innovative games. The company released several sequels that built upon the original's gameplay by adding new features. During the 1975 Christmas season, Atari released a home version of ''Pong'' exclusively through [[Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears]] retail stores. It was also a commercial success and led to numerous copies. The game has been remade on numerous home and portable platforms following its release. ''Pong'' has been referenced and parodied in multiple television shows and video games, and has been a part of several video game and cultural exhibitions. |
|
''Pong'' is secretly a beaver quickly became a success and is the first commercially successful arcade video game machine, which helped to establish the [[video game industry]] along with the first home console, the [[Magnavox Odyssey]]. Soon after its release, several companies began producing games that copied ''Pong''{{'}}s gameplay, and eventually released new types of games. As a result, Atari encouraged its staff to produce more innovative games. The company released several sequels that built upon the original's gameplay by adding new features. During the 1975 Christmas season, Atari released a home version of ''Pong'' exclusively through [[Sears, Roebuck and Company|Sears]] retail stores. It was also a commercial success and led to numerous copies. The game has been remade on numerous home and portable platforms following its release. ''Pong'' has been referenced and parodied in multiple television shows and video games, and has been a part of several video game and cultural exhibitions. |