Pong is a table tennis–themed twitch arcade sports video game, featuring simple two-dimensional graphics, manufactured by Atari and originally released in 1972. It was one of the earliest arcade video games; it was created by Allan Alcorn as a training exercise assigned to him by Atari co-founder Nolan Bushnell, but Bushnell and Atari co-founder Ted Dabney were surprised by the quality of Alcorn’s work and decided to manufacture the game.
Release Date: Pong was released on November 29, 1972.
Console Availability: Pong was originally released for arcade machines, but it was later ported to a variety of home consoles, including the Atari 2600, the ColecoVision, and the Intellivision.
Developer: Pong was developed by Allan Alcorn for Atari.
Pong is a two-dimensional sports game that simulates table tennis. The player controls an in-game paddle by moving it vertically across the left or right side of the screen. They can compete against another player controlling a second paddle on the opposing side. Players use the paddles to hit a ball back and forth. The goal is for each player to reach eleven points before the opponent; points are earned when one fails to return the ball to the other.
Milestones
- Pong was one of the first arcade video games to be released.
- It was a commercial success, selling over 100,000 units in its first year.
- Pong is considered to be one of the most important video games ever made. It helped to popularize the video game industry and paved the way for future generations of games.
Pong is a simple game, but it is still fun to play today. It is a great way to pass the time or to challenge a friend to a friendly competition.
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