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Question 1

Nolan Bushnell (Creator) A-1

Answer 1

In 1972, Nolan Bushnell invented the game Pong, known as “the first popular video game.”

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Question 2

Nolan Bushnell (Creator) A-2

Answer 2

Bushnell also founded Atari Co. in 1972, and used the company to create and market Pong and the computer it was played on.

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Question 3

Nolan Bushnell (Creator) A-3

Answer 3

Atari Co. was sold to Warner Communications in 1976.

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Question 4

Nolan Bushnell (Creator) A-4

Answer 4

After selling Atari Co. to Warner communications, Bushnell founded Pizza Time Theaters which became Chuck E. Cheese later on.

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Question 5

Warner Communications B-5

Answer 5

Steven Jay Ross founded Time Warner Inc. which merged with Warner Bros. - Seven Arts in 1969.

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Question 6

Warner Communications B-6

Answer 6

This merged super power changed its name to Warner Communication in 1972.

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Question 7

Warner Communications B-7

Answer 7

In 1982, a mere six years after buying Atari Co, the videogames division of Warner Communications collapsed and they lost one-billion dollars.

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Question 8

Evolution of Video Games C-8

Answer 8

Atari needed its own computer to operate, now there are thousands of video games in numerous genres.

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Question 9

Evolution of Video Games C-9

Answer 9

“Electronic games are played on personal computers, home video consoles connected to television sets, arcade consoles, handheld devices, and even cell phones.”

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Question 10

Evolution of Video Games C-10

Answer 10

The first arcade game was Computer Space which was a resounding failure. Nolan Bushnell followed Spacewar! with the creation of Atari Co. and the release of Pong which was an instant success. Atari Co. began the very competitive, fast paced development of new video games.

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Question 11

Evolution of Video Games C-11

Answer 11

“The arcade industry exploded in 1978.”

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Question 12

Evolution of Video Games C-12

Answer 12

Atari Co. launched an enduring legacy and competitive market with its creation of the video game Pong.

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Question 13

Evolution of Video Games C-13

Answer 13

Atari launched a video game race which had the industry competing for the next best thing. Video games went from large arcade units to early home consoles to early computer games to advanced home consoles to network based internet games.

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