1990s video game history and technological evolution

The 1990s represented a transformative era for the video game industry, characterized by massive technological leaps and the establishment of foundational gaming concepts. This decade saw the rise of 3D gaming and the emergence of major hardware players such as Nintendo, Sega, and PlayStation.

During this period, games were primarily distributed via physical media, such as 5.25-inch and 3.5-inch floppy disks, rather than digital downloads. This era also saw the popularity of point-and-click adventure titles from developers like Lucasfilm Games, including classics such as ‘Maniac Mansion’ and ‘Leisure Suit Larry’. The limitations of storage capacity and the prevalence of physical copying challenges defined the consumer experience of the time.