High Score

Space Invaders and Pac-Man lead an arcade craze, while Ataris cartridge system dominates home gaming until a high-profile failure sparks a downfall.

Inspired by Dungeons & Dragons, adventure and role-playing computer games introduce unprecedented levels of choice and complexity to players.

Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat give rise to the head-to-head fighting genre, but the increasing graphic violence in games brings controversy.