1: Video games were successful as they allowed people to have a "contained" challenge that was simple in concept but difficult when carrying out.Video games were also successful as they allowed for the fun of real physical games with more accessibility, replay value and convenience. A popular game is a game that can connect to a large amount of people whether it is through it's simple concept or if they heard about it from someone else. 2: In the 1980s, the video game landscape was becoming over saturated with video games and caused games and consoles to drop in price. Video games were also becoming repetitive in game-play style and were no longer original or stood out. The crash of video games was eventually sealed with the release of Atari's E.T. game , which was rushed and unplayable. 3: Video games are a form of art, they depict situations with a setting and characters made by the artist, the game designer(s). Like art, video games also can be realistic or ...