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Welcome to my another blog of Invention Series. So, without wasting time lets start!
Playing video games is so much fun. I can do this all day long. So today, I am going to tell you the fascinating story behind the invention of video games!

Did you know? The Video Game Era started as early as 1950's. But, because of the high costs back then, these video games only for boring research purposes.

But soon, in 1958, a video was created for entertainment. It was a tennis game for two. The game look something like an huge computer! at that time. But again, it was discontinued in a year because of its high cost.

As the decade progressed, many game designing enthusiast, came up with different kinds of computer games. Like sports, puzzles, cards, logic and even board games. However, these too didn't make it to the common public. 

But, one man, decided to take the road less traveled. And today, we know this man as the 'Father of Video Games'. Ralph Baer, was an engineer, who saw an opportunity in the falling prices of TV sets. To bring down costs, Ralph began to explore an idea, of playing video games on TV Screens. But his early attempts were not fruitful.

However, in 1966, Ralph decided to present brain child to one of his supervisors.A smart move, indeed. As he was given a sum of 2500 dollars immediately. Along with the time and help of two engineers, and then began the days and night of hard work. 

Soon, Ralph and the 2 men, developed the world's first Video Game Console. And to play the exiciting games, all you had to do was connect the console to your TV set.

So, Ralph took his invention to apply for a patent. Intrestingly, within 15 minutes, every examiner on the floor, was around it, wanting to play the game. All the examiners fighting over a video game? And they say "kids are addicted to it". 

Soon, Ralph seeking a buyer for his invention. But, no one took him, or his invention seriously. Luckily, there was one electronics company, who saw his potential. And in 1972, the world's first video game system was rolled out to the public. And as you know, how entertaining video games are..

In just one year 100,000 consoles were sold. And, 300,000 consoles were sold by the end of 1975. Through the years as the cost of computers fell, the coin based Arcade video games came and ruled the gaming industry.

Technology progressed by leaps and bounds. And so did the home gaming systems. And today, we even have motion sensing video games. Exciting, right? Hey umm.. Why am I telling this to an expert like you? But I am sure I can tell you some facts, that you probably don't know. 

Fun Facts

You must have heard things like,"Video games are bad for you, kid" or "Video games harm your brain". Well the good news is , this isn't quite true. Studies have shown that playing action games help us make the right decisions faster.

You know what's more? The International Video Game Industry generated whopping 99.6 Billion Dollars in 2016! Which was more than double the revenue of the International Film Industry. Isn't it amazing to know, that characters in games are bigger stars than our movie stars.

Hey guys, I hope in the next time you are in a game world, you know where it all started. Until next time this is me, signing out!

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