EVOLUTION OF THE
COMPUTER GAME
1970 1990 2009
created 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
Console Market Collapse
PacMan Kings Quest Legend of Zelda
1980 1983 1984 1986
created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009

Second Generation Games
Wolfenstein 3D
SimCity Tomb Raider
1990 1992 1996
created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009

New Generation Games
The Sims
2006
2000 2009 Future
created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009

General
Controversy Game Genres
Other
Game Addiction (Health & Social Interaction) Kids 9% Strategy
4% 34%
Role Play
Violence & Increased Aggression 19%
FamEntertainment
Action 14%
20%
Interesting Gaming Facts
Average 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
The End
created by Regina Forsythe, 13.01.2009