Video game pioneer Ralph H Baer dies at 92 December 8, 2014 - 12:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Video game pioneer Ralph H Baer has died, aged 92, according to Digital Spy. The inventor passed away in his New Hampshire home on Saturday (December 6). Baer is credited with the development of the first home light gun game Shooting Gallery. His other contributions to the gaming world include Simon, a handheld game still available today. He received the National Medal of Technology from President George W Bush in 2006 for inventing the home console for video games. Unreal Tournament and Gears of War game designer Cliff Bleszinki tweeted his tribute to Baer, saying: "Thank you for birthing the lovely medium that has done so much for me personally and professionally." Baer is survived by his three children, James, Mark and Nancy.  Top stories Yerevan will host the 2024 edition of the World Congress On Information Technology (WCIT). Rustam Badasyan said due to the lack of such regulation, the state budget is deprived of VAT revenues. Krisp’s smart noise suppression tech silences ambient sounds and isolates your voice for calls. Gurgen Khachatryan claimed that the "illegalities have been taking place in 2020."   Partner news Most popular in the section |  Latest news Surveying works underway in Armenia’s Kirants  Surveying works are underway in the Armenian village of Kirants in the northern Tavush province.Armenia calls for prohibiting threats of attacks on nuclear facilities Armenia has raised the need for a treaty prohibiting attacks on nuclear facilities devoted to peaceful purposes.Armenia says ready to extend nuclear plant’s lifetime by 10 years Armenia has taken necessary measures to extend the lifetime of its nuclear power plant until 2036.Ameriabank's Trade Finance portfolio enriched with four prestigious awards from EBRD and IFC Ameriabank received the awards from international financial institutions in recognition of its trade finance operations. |
