Did You Know: "Pong," one of the earliest arcade video games released in 1972, was so simple in design that the creator, Nolan Bushnell, had to add a hidden code to slow down the ball because it was too fast for players to track?

"Pong" is often credited as the game that launched the video game industry as we know it today. It simulates table tennis, with players controlling paddles to hit a ball back and forth. The game's simplicity was intentional, but it almost backfired during early playtesting.

The ball's speed in the original version was incredibly fast, making it nearly impossible for players to keep up. To address this issue, Nolan Bushnell, the founder of Atari and the creator of "Pong," added a simple line of code that slowed down the ball's movement. This adjustment made the game more enjoyable and accessible for players.

Little did Bushnell know that "Pong" would become a sensation, leading to the birth of the video game industry. It paved the way for the development of more complex and diverse video games, shaping the entertainment landscape for decades to come.