Pong is one of the earliest arcade video games, released in 1972 by Atari. It simulates table tennis, where players control paddles to hit a ball back and forth. The objective is to score points by getting the ball past the opponent's paddle. The game features simple graphics, consisting of two paddles and a dot representing the ball. Players can compete against each other or against the computer. Pong became a cultural phenomenon, helping to establish the video game industry. Its straightforward gameplay and competitive nature contributed to its lasting popularity, influencing many future games in the sports genre.