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At the beginning of the 1970s, video games existed almost entirely as novelties passed around by programmers and technicians with access to computers, primarily at research institutions and large companies. The history of video games transitioned into a new era early in the decade, however, with the rise of the commercial video game industry.
At the beginning of the 1970s, video games existed almost entirely as novelties passed around by programmers and technicians with access to computers, primarily at research institutions and large companies. The history of video games transitioned into a new era early in the decade, however, with the rise of the commercial video game industry.
November
*'' Computer Space'' is released in North America. *''Galaxy Game
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December
*December 3 – '' The Oregon Trail'' is first demonstrated to students at Carleton College inNorthfield, Minnesota
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See also
*Early history of video games
The history of video games spans a period of time between the invention of the first electronic games and today, covering many inventions and developments. Video gaming reached mainstream popularity in the 1970s and 1980s, when arcade video gam ...
*1971 in games
This page lists board and card games, wargames, and miniatures games published in 1971. For video and console games, see 1971 in video gaming.
Games released or invented in 1971
See also
* 1971 in video gaming
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