How gaming went from a science fair to virtual reality

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Today, the video game industry is worth more than 100 BILLION dollars worldwide. And just about half of all American adults play video games. But although gaming is ubiquitous now – on our televisions and even our phones ; it had a humble start: as a little curiosity at a science fair.