Defining Moments In The Evolution Of Online Gaming
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Online gaming has come a long way in a short amount of time. Here is a look at some of the most defining moments in the evolution of online games.
The first significant moment in the evolution of online gaming comes from the early days of packet-based computer networking during the 1970s. MUD1 was created by Richard Bartle and Roy Trubshaw at the University of Essex in 1978. In 1980, Mud1 connected to ARPANET, which was one of the first networks to implement the TCP/IP protocol suite. Commercial online games followed in 1980s, with the likes of Kesami, the very first commercial online RPG, and the 1987 flight simulator game Air Warrior.
The launch of early Internet games in the early 1990s was a defining moment in online gaming. Notable games include 1996’s Nexus: The Kingdom of the Winds, 1998's Starcraft, and 1999”s EverQuest.
Antigua and Barbuda gave online casino licenses for the first time in 1994. The first online gambling platform was launched in 1996 by InterCasino. The Free Trade and Processing Act of 1994 was the most significant moment in the evolution of online gaming.
The internet became more widely available in the early 2000s. This led to the creation of new game genres. World of Warcraft and Defense of the Ancients are examples of these genres from this era.
Candy Crush changed the way people play online games forever. Smartphones allowed people to play games on their phones for the first time.
The evolution of online games is still in its infancy. Battle royale emerged as one of the newest and most popular online game formats.
