The History of Mobile Gaming: Part 2 touch screen - Animated Episode

By the late 2000s, touchscreens were on the rise, and mobile gaming was about to level up. The iPhone's debut [music] in 2007 didn't just change phones, it redefined how we play. Suddenly, [music] games weren't limited by buttons. You could swipe, tap, and tilt your way through entire worlds. Developers jumped at the chance to innovate. From Angry Birds to Fruit Ninja, touch screens gave us a new kind of interaction. Simple to learn, but deeply addictive. App stores became the new arcades and millions of players were downloading games right into their [music] pockets. This video is sponsored by War Thunder. War Thunder is the most comprehensive vehicle combat game you can play, and it's free on PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile. You can command more than 2,500 tanks, [music] planes, helicopters, and ships from 10 major nations from the 1920s to modern jets and main battle tanks. Every vehicle is modeled and detailed down to the engine, fuel tanks, and crew. And the X-ray [music] view shows exactly what your shot hit. That X-ray is my favorite feature because it makes every kill feel earned. There is a mode for every style. Arcade gives you quick, high energy fights with simplified physics. Realistic mode strikes a balance with authentic handling and pacing. Simulator mode removes the training wheels for the full challenge. You can even take the fight on the go with the mobile version. Use my links in the pin comment or video description to play War Thunder for free. New returning players on PC and consoles who have not played in the last six months get a bonus pack with multiple premium vehicles. The Eagle of Valor decorator, [music] 100,000 Silver Lions, and 7 days of premium account. It is available for a limited time, so do not miss it. Mobile gaming was no longer a side hobby. It had [music] become a global phenomenon. Fun fact, the first version of Angry Birds was made by a team of just four people [music] and it went on to earn over 200 million downloads in its first year. The early 2010s saw his momentum explode. Indie developers thrived. [music] Free-to-play models took over and suddenly everyone was a gamer. But just as the touchscreen era reached its peak, [music] a new frontier was already emerging. One that would reshape mobile gaming all over again. Again, thank you to War Thunder for sponsoring this video. Don't forget to play it for free on PC, [music] PlayStation, Xbox, or mobile by using my links below. New or returning players on PC and consoles who haven't played in 6 months will receive a massive bonus pack with multiple premium vehicles. [music] This exclusive Eagle of Valor decorator and more. It's available for a limited time [music] only, so don't miss it. >> [music]