He is the father of video games, the man who created the first home console that would set forth a billion dollar industry into the mainstream. And today, true gamers, developers and publishers mourn the death of Ralph Baer. I know I certainly am as I embark on my journey towards creating my first game. I remember reading about him and Nolan Bushell (co-founder of Atari) in my Introduction to Game Design textbook back in 2010 as I was going for my Game Art and Design degree (which by the way I feel was a waste). I read how he created the Magnovox Odyssey back in 1972 and continued to pump out innovative and creative ideas. There are a million articles on the internet about Mr. Baer that detail the career that he had made for himself. As an inspiring game designer, my heart wears a bit heavy today as I think of all that history made and now gone but not forgotten. I respect my past and the doors opened for me to even get to this small point because before you get to where you are going in a career such as this, you have to know and understand where it came from and how it got to this point.
You are a legend and a pioneer with the respect of so many who have come after you. R.I.P Mr. Ralph Baer.
Nacia
You are a legend and a pioneer with the respect of so many who have come after you. R.I.P Mr. Ralph Baer.
Nacia