The original casual game. Pong launched in 1972 as the first blockbuster of the gaming world. The simple, black-and-white digital version of table tennis became an addiction in arcades and home consoles. Atari launched its popular home console so families could enjoy Pong in their own home, expanding the video game market from the coin-dominated arcades. Pong remains an addictive classic even today, where two players move their paddle up and down, bouncing a pixilated ball between them in pure casual gaming awesomeness.