A brief history of videogames: blog task

 1) What were the first videogames like?  the first videogames made were 2d and they  made  by  Nintendo


2) How have videogames changed over time? games  have introduced new mechanics and have improved graphics

3) What do the most successful games have in common? Answer this in as much detail as you can. Think about audience pleasures - what do people like about playing videogames? the most successful games manage to create a strong base and are very basic.

4) What criticisms have been made towards videogames? its not  has popular as films

Read this Guardian feature from when Fortnite first became sensationally popular and watch the original trailer below.

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