1. Arcade beginnings
The golden age of arcades popularized games like Space Invaders and Pac-Man, establishing fundamental gameplay loops and cultural impact.
2. Home console rise
From Atari and NES to modern consoles, living room gaming standardized controllers, franchises, and the developer ecosystem.
3. 3D revolution
Hardware advances enabled 3D worlds, redefining genres and immersion through camera control, physics, and level design.
