A Brief History on Video Games
1980s American Gaming Boom
The Great Video Game Crash of 1983
Arrival of the NES and Revolutionization of the Gaming Industry
Games Enter Public Scrutiny
Mortal Kombat and Doom prompt creation of the ESRB
Games like Leisure Suit Larry and Lara Croft prompt discussions of sexism
New Business Models
Free-to-Play and Micro-Transactions
Downloadable Content
Connecting Gaming to Media
Changes in Gaming Culture