Before million-dollar prize pools, Twitch streams, and packed stadiums, competitive gaming was born in a simpler age — an age of glowing arcades, local bragging rights, and handwritten high scores. In the 1970s and 1980s, competition was already at the heart of gaming culture. But it wasn’t called “esports.” It was simply the thrill of … Read more
In the 1990s, most gamers played at home on a Super Nintendo or a Sega Genesis, or crowded into arcades with quarters in hand. But for those who wanted the arcade at home — without compromise — there was one name: Neo Geo. SNK’s Neo Geo wasn’t just a console; it was a statement. It … Read more
Before sprawling RPGs, cinematic graphics, or online multiplayer, gaming began with something far simpler: two paddles, a bouncing dot, and the sound of electronic blips. Released in 1972 by Atari, Pong wasn’t the first video game, but it was the first to capture the public’s imagination and launch gaming into the mainstream. In this article, … Read more
Few companies in gaming history have soared as high—or fallen as hard—as Atari. From sparking the home console revolution to becoming a cautionary tale of corporate overreach, Atari’s journey is legendary. But what exactly caused the downfall of one of the most iconic names in gaming? To answer that, we need to trace Atari’s meteoric … Read more
Long before PlayStation and Xbox dominated living rooms, there was a humble rectangular box with two dials, no sound, and white squares flickering across a TV screen. That was the Magnavox Odyssey, the world’s first home video game console, released in 1972. Created by Ralph Baer, often called the father of video games, the Odyssey … Read more