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Video Games: A Tale of Two Pongs

Forever Ago

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The Space Race Inspired Video Game

The first modern computer game came along in 19 62. It was inspired by real world events, such as the space race. The guy who programmed it was named steve russell. He wanted to teach people how to fly actual spaceships.

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