Adam Jensen Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Ralph Baer, the creator of first video game console dies at 92 http://www.gamasutra.com/view/news/231730/Obituary_Ralph_Baer_father_of_video_games_passes_away.php For the lazy bums Ralph Baer, a true pioneer of video games, has passed away at the age of 92, Gamasutra can confirm via independent sources close to Baer.Baer developed the very first console video game system, originally known as the Brown Box, but later licensed and sold as 1972's Magnavox Odyssey, which laid the foundation for video games as we know them today.Baer, an engineer and inventor through and through, also developed the light gun, recognized as the very first peripheral for video game consoles, the interactive memory game, Simon, and other inventions.He'd been widely recognized for his achievements throughout the course of his life, such as receiving the National Medal of Technology from President George W. Bush, and an induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame.He also received a 2008 Game Developers Choice Pioneer Award (video above). "Thank you very much," he said at the time. "I appreciate the honor, and I'm still cranking out stuff. Goodbye." Let's take a moment to appreciate this man's contribution to the world. LightningLord, Abel., Peregrin Brandytook and 15 others 18 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeyBelic Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Rest in peace. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066620280 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ai®a©ob®a Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 I remember my dad talking about those consoles and i remember he still had it while i was a kid but i never played with it. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066620485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzzknuckles Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Without Baer, none of us would be here right now, talking about video games. R.I.P. Ralph, a true legend. Detective Phelps, ClaudeSpeed1911, Niobium and 1 other 4 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066620708 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coin Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 R.I.P. Baer. Revenge of the Donut 1 Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066620719 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Billy Russo Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 RIP Baer. Video Games are legit what get me through a day's work. So thanks for starting that off! Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066620806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payne Killer Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 RIP Baer. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066621021 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eurotrash Posted December 8, 2014 Share Posted December 8, 2014 Yeah rip. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066621227 Share on other sites More sharing options...
roinnku47905 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 RIP sir. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066623775 Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Dildo Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 you scared me for a moment. when I saw 'father of video games' I thought Shigeru Miyamoto Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066624110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe grizzly Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 you scared me for a moment. when I saw 'father of video games' I thought Shigeru Miyamoto OP said 'said father of video games' the pioneer! he didnt say 'father of MODERN video games' he wasnt even old enough to drink when the first video game was invented. with that said tho.. NINTENDO! lol Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066624209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morbid One Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Thanks for Simon. You lived a full life. Catch ya on other side Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066624611 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peregrin Brandytook Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 requiescat in pace sir. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066625268 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaudeSpeed1911 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 RIP Baer. What this man invented was one of the greatest things ever, Glad he had a lengthy life. Link to comment https://gtaforums.com/topic/753325-father-of-video-games-passes-away/#findComment-1066626795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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