As a domain expert in the history of video games, I can provide you with an accurate answer to your question. The oldest video game ever made is often considered to be the "Tennis for Two" game, which was created by physicist William Higinbotham in October 1958. This game was a simple tennis simulation and was played on an oscilloscope. It was designed for visitors at the Brookhaven National Laboratory open house and was quite popular among them. However, it was not widely distributed or commercialized. read more >>

October 1958: Physicist Invents First Video Game. In October 1958, Physicist William Higinbotham created what is thought to be the first video game. It was a very simple tennis game, similar to the classic 1970s video game Pong, and it was quite a hit at a Brookhaven National Laboratory open house.read more >>