Video game

A video game is a form of electronic entertainment that involves a player using some sort of device (see controller) to give the desired feedback on the intended video device. Video games are an extremely popular form of recreational entertanment, testing the players' logical thinking, reflexes, and problem solving skills in order to accomplish objectives relative to the game they are playing.

First Video Game
The idea of a video game was conceived and patented by Thomas T. Goldsmith Jr. and Estle Ray Mann. Tennis for Two was developed by William Higinbotham in 1958, followed by "spacewar!!" in 1962, the first true video game. The first video game console was 1972's Magnavox Odyssey, based on Ralph Baer's "Brown Box", it's prototype.

Platforms
Platforms are the systems video games are played on. They range from PC's to Cell Phones to the Nintendo Wii.

Notable Video Games
Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Super Mario Bros., Space Invaders, Asteroids, Defender, PONG, The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time, Super Mario 64, Goldeneye 007, Metroid Prime, Resident Evil 4, Super Smash Bros. Melee.