Gaming history traces its roots back to the early 1950s with simple computer games like Tennis for Two and OXO. The 1970s saw the rise of arcade games, with Pong becoming a cultural phenomenon. Home consoles emerged in the late 1970s, leading to the popularization of gaming in households. The 1980s and 1990s introduced iconic franchises such as Super Mario and The Legend of Zelda, shaping the industry. The advent of 3D graphics in the mid-1990s revolutionized gaming, paving the way for modern consoles like the PlayStation and Xbox. Today, gaming encompasses a vast array of genres and platforms, including mobile and online gaming.