History of Video Games and the Current Status Video games have been around since the 1970s but they have only become mainstream entertainment in recent years. The 4th generation of gaming is when video games became mainstream entertainment. This was due to the introduction of new consoles, such as PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. The history of video games is not just limited to console gaming – there are also handheld, PC, and mobile games. Read also: Games for the Nintendo Entertainment System that were much Advanced The Future of Video Gaming and How it Will Stay Alive There are …