A Very Brief History of Video Game UX

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The document discusses the history and evolution of user experience (UX) in video games from early games like Pong in 1975 to more modern games like Grand Theft Auto IV in 2008. It notes key elements of good UX in video games are being intuitive, immersive, consistent, and delightful. The document analyzes common UX patterns across many classic games like animation, color usage, labels, and consistent placement of elements.

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A Very Brief History of
Video Game UX
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Author’s Note:
This is subjective.
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What makes good UX
in a video game?
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GOOD VIDEO GAME UX
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1. Intuitive
2. Immersive
3. Consistent
4. Delightful

PONG
Atari(1975)
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PAC-MAN
Midway (1980)
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E.T.
The Extra-
Terrestrial
Atari (1982)
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TRON
Bally Midway (1982)
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PUNCH-OUT!!
Nintendo (1982)
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DUCK HUNT
Nintendo (1985)
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STREET
FIGHTER II
CAPCOM (1991)
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SUPER
MARIO
KART
NINTENDO (1992)
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GoldenEye
007
NINTENDO (1997)
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NFL BLITZ
NINTENDO (1997)
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AGE OF
EMPIRES II
MICROSOFT (1999)
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WII
SPORTS
Nintendo (2006)
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GRAND THEFT
AUTO IV
ROCKSTAR (2008)
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What do they
have in common?
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KEY UX PATTERNS
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● Animation
● Color Usage
● Labels
● Consistent Placement

Maxx Crawford
maxxcrawford.com
@woodenwarship

GOOD UX
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1. Intuitive
2. Immersive
3. Consistent
4. Delightful

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