Tennis for Two: America's First Video Game

The video explores the history of America's first video game, Tennis for Two, created by William Higinbotham in the 1950s. It highlights the technological context of the time, the development process of the game, and its revolutionary impact on entertainment. The video also discusses Higinbotham's background, including his work on the Manhattan Project, and the legacy of Tennis for Two in modern gaming culture.

What was the primary technology available to American teens in the 1950s?

• Smartphones

• Personal computers

• Black and white TV

• Color TV

Who created the game OXO, a simple knots and crosses simulation?

• A.S. Douglas

• William Higinbotham

• Ralph Baer

• Nolan Bushnell

What was William Higinbotham's role during the Second World War?

• He was a college professor

• He was a television producer

• He worked on the Manhattan Project

• He was a video game developer

Where did William Higinbotham create Tennis for Two?

• Brookhaven National Laboratory

• Stanford University

• Harvard University

• Massachusetts Institute of Technology

What was one of the improvements made to Tennis for Two in the following year?

• It was given a bigger display screen

• It was made into a 3D game

• It was adapted for mobile phones

• It was turned into a board game