10 Most Significant Video Games in History

Released in 1971, Computer Space was inspired by the earlier game Spacewar! and is considered the first commercially available arcade video game. Housed in a unique, futuristic fiberglass cabinet, it even made a cameo in the 1973 film Soylent Green due to its advanced appearance. Although not a massive hit, Computer Space demonstrated that video games could be a profitable business, paving the way for the modern gaming industry.








