Monday, March 12, 2012

Ralph Baer, video game mastermind, sits down for inventor portrait video

Ralph Baer is a name synonymous with gaming lore, credited with the invention of the Magnavox Odyssey and thinking that digital table tennis was a good idea long before Pong proved him right. These days, he's 90 years young, and still inventing as if his best days are ahead of him. Photographer David Friedman has embarked on quite the interesting side project, lining up a number of interviews that profile some of the world's most quietly influential folk; in the effort of concealing spoilers, we'll simply encourage you to tap the play button below after you're settled in. It's a solid watch, regardless of whether you're familiar with the man, the myth or the legend.

Continue reading Ralph Baer, video game mastermind, sits down for inventor portrait video

Ralph Baer, video game mastermind, sits down for inventor portrait video originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

Permalink MAKE, Joystiq  |  sourceDavid Friedman Photography, Vimeo  | Email this | Comments


shop insurance online sell gold jewelry new york tirisi jewellery

No comments:

Post a Comment