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==Events==
==Events==
*Agnes Kim opens the first [[Electronics Boutique]], a [[kiosk]] at the [[King of Prussia Mall]] in [[King of Prussia, Pennsylvania]] selling [[transistor radio]]s and [[calculator]]s.<ref name="eb">{{
*Agnes Kim opens the first [[Electronics Boutique]], a [[kiosk]] at the [[King of Prussia Mall]] in [[King of Prussia, Pennsylvania]] selling [[transistor radio]]s and [[calculator]]s.<ref name="eb">{{
cite web
cite web
| author=Fischer, John
|author=Fischer, John
| year=2002
|year=2002
| title=Famous Philadelphians &ndash; Nine Richest Philadelphians
|title=Famous Philadelphians &ndash; Nine Richest Philadelphians
| url=http://philadelphia.about.com/cs/neighborhoods/a/rich_in_philly_2.htm
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*[[Atari]] opens the first [[Chuck E. Cheese's|Pizza Time Theater]] (later Chuck E. Cheese's), a combination [[video arcade]]/[[Pizza|pizzeria]] conceived by Atari co-founder [[Nolan Bushnell]]. In June, Bushnell purchases the rights to Pizza Time Theater back from Atari for $500,000 [[USD]].<ref name="icwhen">{{
*[[Atari]] opens the first [[Chuck E. Cheese's|Pizza Time Theater]] (later Chuck E. Cheese's), a combination [[video arcade]]/[[Pizza|pizzeria]] conceived by Atari co-founder [[Nolan Bushnell]]. In June, Bushnell purchases the rights to Pizza Time Theater back from Atari for $500,000 [[USD]].<ref name="icwhen">{{
cite web
cite web
| author=Thomas, Donald A. Jr
|author=Thomas, Donald A. Jr
| year=2005
|year=2005
| title=&ndash;1977&ndash;
|title=&ndash;1977&ndash;
| url=http://www.icwhen.com/book/the_1970s/1977.shtml
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*Nakamura Manufacturing Ltd. formally changes its name to [[Namco]] (which it has employed as a [[brand name]] since 1971), and establishes Namco Enterprises Asia Ltd. in [[Hong Kong]], its first [[subsidiary]] based outside [[Japan]].<ref name="namco">{{
*Nakamura Manufacturing Ltd. formally changes its name to [[Namco]] (which it has employed as a [[brand name]] since 1971), and establishes Namco Enterprises Asia Ltd. in [[Hong Kong]], its first [[subsidiary]] based outside [[Japan]].<ref name="namco">{{
cite web
cite web
| title=Namco History (English summary)
|title=Namco History (English summary)
| year=2001
|year=2001
| url=http://www.namco.co.jp/eg/history.html
|url=http://www.namco.co.jp/eg/history.html
| work=NAMCO WonderPage
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| accessdate=February 18, 2006
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==Notable releases==
==Notable releases==
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===Video game consoles===
===Video game consoles===
*In January, [[RCA|RCA Corporation]] releases the [[RCA Studio II|Studio II]] [[video game console]].<ref name="studioII">{{
*In January, [[RCA|RCA Corporation]] releases the [[RCA Studio II|Studio II]] [[video game console]].<ref name="studioII">{{
cite web
cite web
| author=Miller, Michael
|author=Miller, Michael
| year=2005
|year=2005
| title=A History of Home Video Game Consoles &gt; First Generation: 1972&ndash;1977
|title=A History of Home Video Game Consoles &gt; First Generation: 1972&ndash;1977
| url=http://www.informit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=378141
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*In October, Atari releases the [[Atari 2600|Video Computer System]] (later known as the VCS or Atari 2600) video game console alongside nine [[launch title]]s.<ref name="avcs">{{
*In October, Atari releases the [[Atari 2600|Video Computer System]] (later known as the VCS or Atari 2600) video game console alongside nine [[launch title]]s.<ref name="avcs">{{
cite web
cite web
| year=2006
|year=2006
| title=Atari 2600 History
|title=Atari 2600 History
| url=http://www.atariage.com/2600/history.html
|url=http://www.atariage.com/2600/history.html
| work=AtariAge
|work=AtariAge
| accessdate=February 18, 2006
|accessdate=February 18, 2006
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*[[Coleco]] releases a number of new models of the [[Coleco Telstar|Telstar]] console: the Telstar Alpha, the Telstar Colormatic, the Telstar Regent, the Telstar Ranger, the Telstar Galaxy, and the Telstar Combat. Most of these systems feature only minor variations on the original Telstar model, such as new [[Game controller|controller]] types (for example, the Ranger featured a [[light gun]], while the Galaxy included [[joystick]]s).<ref name="mhvg">{{
*[[Coleco]] releases a number of new models of the [[Coleco Telstar|Telstar]] console: the Telstar Alpha, the Telstar Colormatic, the Telstar Regent, the Telstar Ranger, the Telstar Galaxy, and the Telstar Combat. Most of these systems feature only minor variations on the original Telstar model, such as new [[Game controller|controller]] types (for example, the Ranger featured a [[light gun]], while the Galaxy included [[joystick]]s).<ref name="mhvg">{{
cite web
cite web
| author=Goldberg, Martin
|author=Goldberg, Martin
| year=2003
|year=2003
| title=Museum of Home Video Gaming
|title=Museum of Home Video Gaming
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*[[Nintendo]] releases the [[Color TV Game|Color TV Game 6]] dedicated console, featuring six variations of ''Light Tennis'' (a ''[[Pong]]'' [[clone (computer science)|clone]]). Nintendo's partner, [[Mitsubishi]], produces most of the system's hardware components.<ref name="colortvgame">{{
*[[Nintendo]] releases the [[Color TV Game|Color TV Game 6]] dedicated console, featuring six variations of ''Light Tennis'' (a ''[[Pong]]'' [[clone (computer science)|clone]]). Nintendo's partner, [[Mitsubishi]], produces most of the system's hardware components.<ref name="colortvgame">{{
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cite web
| title=Color TV Game 6
|title=Color TV Game 6
| url=http://www.nindb.net/game/color-tv-game-6.html
|url=http://www.nindb.net/game/color-tv-game-6.html
| work=NinDB
|work=NinDB
| accessdate=February 18, 2006
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*[[Bally Technologies|Bally]] releases the [[Bally Astrocade|Bally Home Library Computer]] (Astrocade) video game console through [[mail order]] retailer JS&amp;A National Sales Group. Delays in production of the system, however, mean that none of the units will actually ship until [[1978 in video gaming|the following year]].<ref name="bally">{{
*[[Bally Technologies|Bally]] releases the [[Bally Astrocade|Bally Home Library Computer]] (Astrocade) video game console through [[mail order]] retailer JS&amp;A National Sales Group. Delays in production of the system, however, mean that none of the units will actually ship until [[1978 in video gaming|the following year]].<ref name="bally">{{
cite web
cite web
| author=Squire, Lance F.
|author=Squire, Lance F.
| year=2005
|year=2005
| title=The Bally/Astrocade FAQ version h2.8
|title=The Bally/Astrocade FAQ version h2.8
| url=http://www.alteeve.com/~lance/Ballyfaq.html
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| work=Lance F. Squire Homepage
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| accessdate=February 19, 2006
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===Home computers===
===Home computers===
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===Games===
===Games===
*[[Cinematronics]] releases [[Larry Rosenthal]]'s ''[[Space Wars]]'', the first [[vector graphics]] [[arcade game]].<ref name="spacewars">{{
*[[Cinematronics]] releases [[Larry Rosenthal]]'s ''[[Space Wars]]'', the first [[vector graphics]] [[arcade game]].<ref name="spacewars">{{
cite web
cite web
| author=Hunter, William
|author=Hunter, William
| year=2005
|year=2005
| title=Player 2 Stage 1: The Coin Eaters
|title=Player 2 Stage 1: The Coin Eaters
| url=http://www.thedoteaters.com/p2_stage1.php
|url=http://www.thedoteaters.com/p2_stage1.php
| work=The Dot Eaters
|work=The Dot Eaters
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|accessdate=February 18, 2006
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*While studying for a [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] at the [[University of Virginia]], [[Kelton Flinn]] begins developing a text-based aerial combat game called ''[[Air (1977 video game)|Air]]'', an early precursor to [[1987 in video gaming|1987's]] ''[[Air Warrior]]'', the first [[massively multiplayer online game]].<ref name="air">{{
*While studying for a [[Doctor of Philosophy|Ph.D.]] at the [[University of Virginia]], [[Kelton Flinn]] begins developing a text-based aerial combat game called ''[[Air (1977 video game)|Air]]'', an early precursor to [[1987 in video gaming|1987's]] ''[[Air Warrior]]'', the first [[massively multiplayer online game]].<ref name="air">{{
cite web
cite web
| author=Koster, Raph
|author=Koster, Raph
| year=2002
|year=2002
| title=Online World Timeline
|title=Online World Timeline
| url=http://www.raphkoster.com/gaming/mudtimeline.shtml
|url=http://www.raphkoster.com/gaming/mudtimeline.shtml
| work=Raph Koster's Website
|work=Raph Koster's Website
| accessdate=February 18, 2006
|accessdate=February 18, 2006
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==References==
==References==

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Events

Notable releases

The Atari Video Computer System was the most successful video game console of the second-generation era.

Video game consoles

  • In October, Atari releases the Video Computer System (later known as the VCS or Atari 2600) video game console alongside nine launch titles.[5]
  • Coleco releases a number of new models of the Telstar console: the Telstar Alpha, the Telstar Colormatic, the Telstar Regent, the Telstar Ranger, the Telstar Galaxy, and the Telstar Combat. Most of these systems feature only minor variations on the original Telstar model, such as new controller types (for example, the Ranger featured a light gun, while the Galaxy included joysticks).[6]

Home computers

Games

References

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  2. ^ Thomas, Donald A. Jr (2005). "–1977–". ICWhen.com. Archived from the original on March 12, 2006. Retrieved February 18, 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ "Namco History (English summary)". NAMCO WonderPage. 2001. Archived from the original on January 10, 2006. Retrieved February 18, 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Miller, Michael (2005). "A History of Home Video Game Consoles > First Generation: 1972–1977". InformIT. Archived from the original on October 12, 2007. Retrieved February 18, 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Atari 2600 History". AtariAge. 2006. Archived from the original on February 19, 2006. Retrieved February 18, 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  6. ^ Goldberg, Martin (2003). "Museum of Home Video Gaming". Archived from the original on February 11, 2006. Retrieved February 18, 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  7. ^ "Color TV Game 6". NinDB. Archived from the original on August 17, 2009. Retrieved February 18, 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  8. ^ Squire, Lance F. (2005). "The Bally/Astrocade FAQ version h2.8". Lance F. Squire Homepage. Archived from the original on February 7, 2006. Retrieved February 19, 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  9. ^ Hunter, William (2005). "Player 2 Stage 1: The Coin Eaters". The Dot Eaters. Archived from the original on December 31, 2007. Retrieved February 18, 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  10. ^ "History of Infocom". Infocom – The Master Storytellers. Retrieved February 18, 2006.
  11. ^ Koster, Raph (2002). "Online World Timeline". Raph Koster's Website. Archived from the original on February 14, 2006. Retrieved February 18, 2006. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
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