The Evolution of Arcade Games in the Modern Internet Environment
When arcade games first came out, they were restricted to coin-op machines. A few years later, with the invention of video game consoles, gamers were able to enjoy Pacman Pong and other arcade games from the comfort of their own home. Now, in addition to coin-ops and video game consoles, there is the Internet. Coffee Break, Games Serpent and Arcade Street are just a few of the games available through the modern Internet.
However, the evolution of arcade games in the modern Internet environment was not an easy venture. This was mainly because the “modern Internet” didn’t become that way until the 90s, when graphics could be integrated into the surfing experience. Before then arcade didn’t exist because the Internet wasn’t advanced enough to handle their programming. Instead, there were several text-based role-playing or adventure games, genres which are a far cry from todays arcade games online.
It was until the launching of the Sierra Network that there was some hope of playing games in a more modern Internet environment. Here, there were online arcade games with great graphics and even animation. Of course, the games still weren’t as they are on today’s Internet, but it did let programmers know that it could be done.
