Legendary video game pioneer Ralph Baer has passed away at age 92. Ralph Baer is widely regarded as "The Father of Video Games" for his many contributions to the video game industry.
In the 1960s, Baer envisioned being able to play games on television screens. By 1968, he had developed a working prototype he called "The Brown Box", which would go on to become the world's first home video game console, The Magnavox Odyssey.
In 2006, Baer was awarded the National Medal of Technology by President George W. Bush for his work that helped shape what the video game industry has become today.
A renowned inventor and engineer, Baer was the holder of over 150 patents over his lifespan.
This man is the reason we have consoles to begin with. RIP True Legend
