Ralph Baer, the person that is hailed as the father of video games, has passed away at the age of 92.
Baer is credited with creating the very first video game console. It was originally called the Brown Box but was later licensed and sold by Magnavox in 1972 as the Magnavox Odyssey. The success of the Odyssey paved the road for competition from other companies, such as Atari. Baer's invention led to arcade machines, Pong, and eventually the consoles and games we have today.
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The Father of Video Games, Ralph Baer, Passed Away at the Age of 92
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The Father of Video Games, Ralph Baer, Passed Away at the Age of 92
Ralph Baer, the person that is hailed as the father of video games, has passed away at the age of 92.
Baer is credited with creating...