Over the years gaming is something that has become increasingly popular. Video games have been around for some time now, but they just keep changing and advancing. Gaming took off in the 90s and has been growing ever since, gaming first came around in the 70s, though. It's kind of amazing and kind of unbelievable to realize just how much gaming has changed in a short amount of time. The games and consoles available now would have been unimaginable in the past. Between the graphics and the complexity, it is pretty astounding.

Everyone remembers their first gaming experience. Tons of adults remember their first gaming systems and the first games they played. There was and still is nothing more exciting than opening up a new console or bringing home a new game. There are so many fond memories of playing video games that everyone shares, and it's fun to learn about other people's memories.

Take a look back at some of the moments and moods that made gaming in the past so much fun and so cool. Retro gaming is just classic and it is worth being remembered. Enjoy gaming in the past in 24 images.