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Over the years gaming is something that has become increasingly popular. Gaming took off around the 90s but has been around for a whole lot longer than that. It's crazy how much gaming has evolved in such a short time. Some games and consoles now would have been unimaginable in the past. Between the graphics, technology, and storylines, games are so advanced.

It's pretty interesting to look back on how gaming started. Tons of adults remember their first gaming systems and the first games they played. There was nothing quite like getting together with friends to play a new game. There was nothing more exciting than opening a new system on a special day. There are so many memories from gaming in the past to be remembered.

Take a look back at some of the moments and games that made gaming in the past so cool and classic. These 23 images showcase the roots of gaming and accurately describe how far it has come.