Games that defined each console generation part 1

Pong was Developed by Atari. Engineer Alan Alcorn Designed the game as a training exercise.

Pong-1972

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First console Gen (1972-1980)

Zaxxon is an isometric 2-d shooter released by Sega in which players guide a ship through heavily defended fortresses.

zaxxon-1982

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second console Gen (1976-1992)

Players take on the role of Mario, or his brother Luigi in the multiplayer mode, as they journey through the Mushroom Kingdom to save Princess Toadstool from the clutches of King Koopa.

super mario bros-1985

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third console Gen (1983-2003)

Sonic 2 firmly established Sonic as a prominent franchise and played a pivotal role in maintaining Sega's competitiveness during the console wars of the early 1990s in the 16-bit era.

Sonic the Hedgehog 2-1992

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Fourth console Gen (1987-2004)

Final Fantasy VII achieved broad commercial and critical acclaim, retaining its reputation as a seminal title and one of the most exceptional video games in history.

Final fantasy vii-1997

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Fifth console Gen (1993-2006)