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A Brief History of Games and Game Audio
1940–1970: The Silent Era of Video Games •
1970–1980: Early Arcade Games and Consoles •
The Golden Age of the Arcade •
1990s •
2000s •
Learning Outcomes:
Understand the evolution of key audio systems and essential developments •
Distinguish between different platforms, genres, and technological stages •
Comprehend technical limitations and how they shape audio development •
Let’s take a brief look at a few of the more notable achievements in gaming during this period.
The First Video Games
In 1948 ...
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