The second episode of the OCG History series seeks to answer a very simple question that most people should be able to answer, but can't. What was the first video game?

Special thanks to Jimmy Bogardus for creating the show's artwork.

Check out his work at @JimmyCertified

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Video Game Timeline - National Museum of Play

What Was the First Video Game?

Nimatron

Nim Machine

NIMROD

CRT Amusement Device

Bertie the Brain

Tennis For Two

Noughts and Crosses

Profiles of Early Games

Turing's Chess Program

Kasparov vs Turbochamp

Shannon's Chess Program

1950s Computer Games

Checkers and Chess

Background on MIT

The MIT Computer Club

Blackjack on IBM 700

Spacewar!

Cultural Impact of Spacewar!

Profile of Spacewar!

Video - The Bouncing Ball Demo

Video - Tennis For Two

Video - The First Video Game