 The Evolution Of Video Games: From Pong To VR

The Birth of Video Games (1970s)

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The Golden Age of Arcades (1980s)

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Home Console Revolution (1980s)

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Rise of Handheld Gaming (1989)

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Music and Sleep

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Music Therapy

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