Kent, “What got everyone upset about Death Race was that you heard this little 'ahhhk' when the person got hit, and a little gravestone came up.” Due to public outcry, Death Race’s manufacturer takes the game off the market. According to video game historian Steve L. The objective of the lo-fi black and white game that looks like a slightly more advanced version of Pong is to earn points by running over as many "gremlins" as possible within a given time frame. Many people buy it because it is the closest thing to a home version of Pong.įirst Controversial Video Game, "Death Race," Pulled Off Store Shelves The following year, Pong, a simple tennis video game, is released in a local bar to great success.įirst Home Video Game, Magnavox’s “Odyssey,” is Releasedġ00,000 units are sold. The first arcade video game is released, but the public finds it too difficult to play. The components are packaged with a 13-inch black-and-white TV set in a futuristic-looking cabinet. Nutting, an early arcade game manufacturer, produces 1,500 Computer Space machines. for Teachers, Parents, and School Officials.
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