In this episode of 'It Started Somewhere,' host Shaimond explores the fascinating history of video games. The journey begins in the 1940s with Alan Turing's AI-informed chess game, moves through the groundbreaking creation of 'Spacewar!' at MIT, and heads into the explosive era of arcade games in the 1970s with hits like Pong. It delves into the home gaming market's rise, the crash of 1983, and discusses Nintendo's NES in 1985. The episode also covers the 1990s console wars, the impact of 3D graphics, and the advent of online gaming with Microsoft's Xbox. Finally, it highlights the enduring influence of video games and the resurgence of retro gaming, emphasizing the medium's incredible evolution from simple diversions to complex art forms.

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