Right around this time 50 years ago, the world of gaming was forever changed.

Spacewar! was launched in mid-February 1962 (the exact date is a matter of debate, though most people agree it was between the 13^th and the 15^th). And while it wasn’t the first video game ever created, it was the first to strike a chord with people, effectively kicking off the era of video games.

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