Video Games Released in 1976

1976 in Review:

1976 was an important year for the video game industry as it marked the release of several significant games and gaming technologies. Here are a few notable events that took place in the video game industry in 1976:

1. The release of “Blockade”: “Blockade” was an early arcade game that was developed by Gremlin Industries and released in 1976. It is considered to be one of the earliest examples of a multiplayer video game.
2. The release of “Breakout”: “Breakout” was developed by Atari and released in 1976. It was a single-player game that involved using a paddle to bounce a ball against a wall of bricks. “Breakout” was one of the earliest examples of a “brick breaker” game.
3. The founding of Apple: While not directly related to video games, the founding of Apple in 1976 would have a significant impact on the video game industry in the years to come. Apple would go on to release several important gaming devices, such as the Apple II, which helped to popularize computer gaming.
4. The development of the first video game console: In 1976, Fairchild Semiconductor released the Fairchild Video Entertainment System (VES), which was the first video game console to use interchangeable game cartridges. The VES was not a commercial success, but it paved the way for future video game consoles like the Atari 2600.

Overall, 1976 was an important year for the video game industry, as it saw the release of several important games and technologies that would shape the industry for years to come.

Video Games Released in 1976:

Here is our enormous collection of video games released in 1976 and detailed information on each. As always, new games are added to this collection regularly.

Click on a game listing to find out much more about it.