For Console Video Games, the evolution of the industry is defined by the system the game was produced for. Each set of platforms is referred to as a Generation.
 
 First Generation: The Magnavox Odyssey was the first console system developed. It took 6 years to develop and sell. First sold in 1972, few today would be willing to play games as simple as these. Still, they sold over 2 million copies.
 
 Second Generation: The Video Entertainment System (1977) brought the advent of the programmable cartridge, so each game was sold separately. Later renamed the Atari, this was generally considered to be the first true Console.
 
 Third Generation: The Nintendo Entertainment System (1983) was the first system developed in Japan rather than America. The system was bundled with Super Mario Bros, a masterful marketing move.
 
 Fourth Generation: Sega really enters the market in 1987, with the Genesis. They faced a prompt response from Nintendo with the Super NES. The primary innovation this generation is 3D rendering, in games like Star Fox.
 
 Fifth Generation: The first Playstation is developed and brought into production, and quickly rises to popularity, primarily because they used CD’s rather than cartridges. Nintendo responded with the N64, which made First Person Shooters a major hit.
 
 Sixth Generation: Driven by the Playstation 2 and the Xbox, these platforms brought the advent of online, interactive, multiplayer technology.
 
 Seventh Generation: With the Playstation 3, the Wii, and the Xbox 360 all competing for market leadership, this generation has been one of the most competitive. Two major changes are the introduction of Motion Controls and the significant increase of alternate controllers, with games such as Rock Band and Guitar Hero.
 
 Throughout these generations, consoles grew in graphics capacity and total memory available, making each generation of games look better than the last.

When examining the world of gaming, it is important to recognize that many kinds of games exist, so there are many kinds of gamers. Most gamers play multiple types, although most tend to favor a specific genre. The following types are broad categories:
 
 Casual Games: These are the games that are played casually, for a short time here and there. They are technically board games, card games, or computer games, but are created with non-gamers in mind. Examples include Uno, Clue, or Tetris.
 
 Card Games: These are games which primarily include cards, without a board. Game mechanics tend to focus on the randomness of the deck. Examples include gambling games, like poker or blackjack, and more technical games such as Bohnanza or Guillotine.
 
 Board Games: These games are those played with a board. From classics like Monopoly and Risk to European games like Ticket to Ride, these games have grown significantly in popularity in the last few years, particularly with a few best sellers which reignited interest in the genre.
 
 Live Games: These are games that are played in person, by the individual. Some of these are also classified as sports, such as bowling, while others are not, like live action role playing or paintball tournaments.
 
 Video/Computer Games: Although many console gamers and computer gamers disagree with this, as a broad category these fit together. These are the games that are played on a screen, whether it is World of Warcraft or Left for Dead. There are several subcategories here, including First Person Shooters, Real Time Strategy, Simulation, and Role-playing Games, just to name a few.
 
 Table Top Games: These are a specific kind of role-playing game, most famous for Dungeons and Dragons, although there are now dozens of other games. The focus here is usually teamwork, creativity, and role-playing.

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 by: Steve Hall

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