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A brief history of video games (Part I) - Safwat Saleem

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Video games are everywhere these days, but where did they actually come from? The history of video games is a complicated story that involves giant computers in science labs, the founder of Chuck E. Cheese and billions of dollars in quarters. Safwat Saleem examines the evolution of the beloved world of gaming.

What kind of a person was most likely to develop an interest in video games in the 50s, 60s and 70s? Why?

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