Meet Ralph Baer, the Father of Video Games

[@epacsenur575]

"Life is 10% Success, 90% of trying" -Ralph Baer (8:20)

[@codeoptimizationware2803]

@MESH MIESTER: "'[...] 90% of trying' -Ralph Baer" OR, as he said, _90% of trial and error_

[@ChristopherGray00]

The man who started it all.

[@foxygaming6110]

He is alot better than henery fishel

[@WorkoutTipps1]

a german !!

[@davidware9549]

@@WorkoutTipps1but remember Hitler wasn’t German he brainwashed them but not all was able to be brainwashed cause they wasn’t weak

[@davidware9549]

There was other people involved cause the person who invented the tv and how we use electricity which tv is British invented and also 70% of the worlds power is generated by a invention by the British 😊

[@Charbii]

without him im nothing

[@Charbii]

RIP The true legend who invented video game

[@indigenoustruthspeaker3129]

Absolutely what a legend🎮🕹💚💚💚💚💚

[@Liting06]

Cant belive I just found out the father of video game after 13 YEARS OF MY LIFE!

[@davidware9549]

And the person who invented the tv to even make this even possible

[@playlist42010]

hes like the vincent van goh of gaming needs way more credit and recognition

[@javidaderson]

this man is a living embodiment of Awesome,may he rest in peace.

[@djonin91]

oh wow that sentence

[@TacoLimade]

He's dead ._.

[@SkraPow]

@@TacoLimade no shit

[@Zachsnotboard]

I really wish we got to hear his opinion on modern video games

[@Aaronnoraator]

He didn't really seem to care about video games all that much. He sounds much more business oriented.

[@Sumokijo]

Aaronnoraator Yeah it seemed as if he was more into electronic toys than video games. Even the Odyssey was just sheets of thin plastic with 2 specially coded white squares on the screen. At least now they don't try to market video game consoles as "Learning Machines" though there is leapfrog and plenty of "learning" games in the marketplace.

[@atarian345]

Aaronnoraator He was an engineer. Solving problems was a game to him.

[@kylem1112]

Aaronnoraator I dont think that he "didn't care about videogames".... he was an innovator. not a game developer.. he was just telling us his accomplishments. and one of those developing one the first game consoles the magnovox oddesy.

[@kylem1112]

Aaronnoraator dude looked like he was in his late 70s. you think he pays attention to all that shit? he has lived in a completely different generation than us.

[@Motherboard]

The father of home video games has passed away at age 92. Read more here: bit.ly/12ZMen8

[@derrickforeal]

I wonder if he regrets it looking around and seeing all these fat miserable depressed suicidal children I wish many times a year video games were not made for home use ever since the American population got home access they have become extremely overweight extremely emotional extremely angry sad sad world we live in and video games are quite evident a heavy influence to some of these problems don't get me wrong I'm not blaming video games whatsoever 100% but they are a large contributing factor to obesity laziness that we have a current wave a very on educated and uncreative children forgive me for the improper spelling my auto text is all messed up and my fingers are to big for the virtual keyboard

[@NoMastersNoMistress]

tennismediadynamics Correlation doesn't equal causation.

[@MonkeyspankO]

I think i may be related to this guy. Similar background and my dad looked exactly like him.

[@spitfire1x3]

tennismediadynamics and wheres your evidence? to the fact that video games cause depression and suicidal behavior?

[@williamfranklinjohnson6454]

+Tezuni only some of them.

[@luxsword4968]

This man saves lives from boredom and real life issues R.I.P Ralph Baer

[@twinbee13monsterhunter]

Thank you ! Rest in Peace !

[@SirBopALot]

As a researcher on electronic gaming history and culture, a man of science, and as a man of electronic gaming who has been playing electronic games for almost 25 years, (it’ll officially be 25 years this November) this is just an awesome piece of reference material for anyone who is interested in learning about the man who literally created the world’s first electronic game in history. While I unfortunately never met this man, that doesn’t mean I’ll ignore his outstanding legacy. He invented the most important and iconic part of electronic gaming history, the classic game of Simon, which is still going on today, to the point where there’s a retro version of the game that came out last year. Going strong for almost HALF A CENTURY, Simon will be remembered by millions of people forever, as will Ralph Baer himself. This is a literal documentary of the most important part of electronic gaming history. He may be gone, but he will never be forgotten. He had so many great ideas, if the multitudes of Simon games he invented are any indication. I’m currently working on a little project dedicated to Simon’s history, starting from the original, to where it is now. All I can say is, thank you Ralph for leaving behind such an awesome legacy, and for inventing arguably the most recognizable game in existence. You are very much missed, not just by me, but by my fellow electronic gamers, as well as the millions of people who grew up with Simon. Thank you for everything. 🟩🟥 🟨🟦

[@davidchang5862]

Hard to imagine that the world’s first video game console was actually so brilliantly designed and developed from the ground up. It really lays down the foundation for all entertainment systems today.

[@MyWillyboi]

From what I have gathered from his wiki, is this guy pretty much birthed the Idea of Video Gaming. Mr. Baer could in a way forsee online gaming and online shopping @6:15 he mentions this as well what turned into online activities! Although he saw these as a "TV" activity, a moniter for online shopping and gaming is close enough! RIP MR. BAER

[@sammymemes2800]

Howd did you know he dies

[@davidware9549]

And thanks to us British for inventing the tv for him to be able to give us gaming

[@Pixelkip]

Wow.. i love how these extraordinary people just live out their lives in solitude, RIP to the man Ralph Baer, I've been gaming since i was just a kid thank you sir

[@DozaCraft]

RIP Ralph, you have no idea how big of an effect your concept had on my life! You will be missed

[@nitemareman1]

Great video. Amazing human being. America was built in the minds of guys like this. Love it.

[@davidware9549]

Yeah and most was British we invented most stuff we use today the tv the internet the under water cables that carry the internet and 70% of the worlds power is generated by a British invention

[@HarishBhagat]

A man who lived life because he did what he loved and loved what he did, only knew of this man's name before this video and today I study a course for which he helped lay the foundations for. Nothing but respect for people who follow their dreams and see them through in the hopes of benefiting the world in some way, even if the contribution is minor.

[@shadow.banned]

Thanks for everything, Ralph! RIP.

[@ReplayRetro]

Absolutely fantastic video, just stumbled across this now as a recommendation but very glad i did, i've always loved Ralph Baers Lab, it looks like something that's grown organically along with him, great to see he was still tinkering right up to the end

[@raniellangote2451]

A Massive Respect to this Person! I Salute You Sir :'(

[@The_Daily_Tomato]

My job and my favorite hobby is because of that man. Talking about changing the world :)

[@Patonator1337]

RIP Such a kind and amazing person :)

[@Wolfytototito]

Thank you for being curios, creative and for not giving up.

[@aftabansari9723]

RIP. you will be rememberd as a amazing legend. :(

[@Moonsabie]

My dad will love this guy He was making automotive digital diagnostic equipment in the 70s and 80s Engineering costs where 40k to 80k on some products Also American production factories where "assholes" they wouldn't deal with small production runs of $100k So he built everything in China he said they where the only ones who wanted to work. He sold most of his product to the french & the military HIs equipment basically did what other diagnostic equipment would do but much much cheaper & more portable as they where hand devices.

[@holdmybeer]

His name will be in the history books for ages.

[@pwnt39]

I really wish I could've met this guy I have massive respect for the makers of the first few video games and what they had to go through

[@slhines7]

I loved the Simon Says game growing up, in addition to many others. May he R.I.P. and he sure did live a long time, wow!

[@iwanttocomplain]

What a glorious video. Thank you Motherboard!

[@IBlackE]

RIP good sir. I and many others say "Thank You!!" for you wonderful inventions.

[@sebastianrichards5527]

Our games wouldn't be the same with out him. He really was the the father of all games. It's such a tragedy that he died. We innovated of his games and ended up where we are now. R.I.P king

[@Daniel_Fjäll]

I was about to say it's definitely one of the better Motherboard videos I've seen so far but I read in the comments he passed. I would've love to meet him and learn stuff.

[@bubblesthebugeye8906]

The fact that he invented the idea of convenient, online shopping is just pure genius. I wish more companies considered his ideas because I think we'd be much farther ahead in online technology. A Legend indeed.

[@tonys9377]

Rest In Peace king. Keep your head up in heaven, keep creating you absolute legend. 😢

[@CrystVybz]

Rest In Peace you absolute legend, there wouldn’t be Saturday’s without you🤛🏻

[@phil2768]

LEGEND!!

[@clasher101]

Great insightful stuff! One of gamings pioneers right there, a trailblazer ahead of his time.

[@themoon3381]

Thank you for making video games

[@altfarthwind]

What a remarkable person, i'm jealous of everyone who had the chance of meeting him in person.

[@thefrosty1925]

NO! He died?! :'( I just watched this and read the description, I'm a mature man but even I nearly shed a tear :"( I just wanted to go and give him a hug, such a greay guy. Pong in peace man

[@Fro_ozo]

He was like a cave painting artist who lived to see the modern times of so many masterpieces to come. Without him we wouldn’t have an entire new form of art. Video games

[@indigenoustruthspeaker3129]

The man who brought us childhood in video game history and brought more jobs for video game developers then ever before💚🕹🎮😎🇺🇲👍💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚💚

[@shitloadgaming3568]

Rest in peace, legend. You will be missed. ;-;

[@MrKratoscastro]

Respect! Rest in peace sir! Thank you for helping develop video games.

[@rooipanda2372]

What a legend. RIP

[@FrostySweg]

Rest in peace man, you changed my life.

[@luxsword4968]

I would like to thank this man for being my tru father

[@edgardoamado7008]

My 80s generation salutes you mr Baer !

[@xiaoquan95311]

Ralph H. Baer is our father of the video games also u make the world proud with you. Well done! Our legend. Rest In Peace . We will not forget the day u make the concept of games for all of the world. RESPECT FOR OUR LEGEND.

[@shizyninjarocks]

Damn, what an inspiration!

[@xiaochicash]

Look at his workshop and all his creations he had proudly displayed, if he lived another 92 years he'd still be making gadgets. Thanks Ralph, you left this planet better than you found it.

[@ronaldhenson3379]

Thank you Mr Ralph h Baer I bought a 1978 Simon and 1979 super simon

[@Glimps3]

Thank you your a legend

[@frozeneternity93]

What a great inventor! And he was working on stuff at such on old age still. That is the way to do it

[@135Badger]

I love this guy!

[@haljordan6042]

Respect this man

[@Darren.G]

Great history lesson for all ages. RIP

[@HackingVision]

R.i.p baer thanks for the video Motherboard.

[@depletable]

Simon was awesome asf. I have love for this man for his impact on the world.

[@nox4000]

A great man indeed.

[@natevirtual]

I wish this had been my grandpa. RIP Ralph Baer

[@OscarScheepstra_Artemis_]

Thank you, Mr. Ralph.

[@erictoombs4842]

Magnavox Odyssey?! WOW! Memories.

[@jvalenzuela199]

The joy that one man can bring

[@baconweave5159]

All of us who enjoy his invention should know the name of this legend.

[@ramen7761]

Very nice, thank you.

[@Bfr3shBrian]

Thank you and RIP Mr. Baer

[@Junglewarfare]

RIP you legend and thank you

[@megaflux7144]

thank you ralph!

[@lolzore]

what an awesome dude

[@halaldunya918]

Would give this guy a brand new PlayStation 5, with a 4k tv and all the library of Ps4 and PS5, if he was still alive. RIP.

[@MrJetFormation]

R.I.P man, you made awesomeness

[@segua]

Great work motherboard. Never knew.

[@migeeel9158]

Man really changed my life and the rest of the world

[@josiahct]

Oh god he's the most amazing man I've ever seen...

[@powerequal]

thank you

[@dothesenate2745]

True legend!!

[@michaelhaguet4316]

THANK YOU FOR ALL MR BEAR !

[@johnt84]

I salute you sir. r.i.p.

[@IBRXH1M786]

Respect 🙌

[@skysharma7100]

Today i built my 2k gaming setup, after playing few minutes of game(Stray) i feel so amazing then this legend comes in my mind, Thankyou sir Ralph H. Baer you gave us most amazing thing experience

[@ronaldhenson3379]

Rest in peace Mr Ralph h Baer

[@Forgottentwice]

Rip Legend u made us happy

[@presidentlemonked2800]

I salute to you Ralph

[@gewoonlewon3953]

RIP legend you are always in our hart

[@beingatliberty]

Thanks Ralph Baer RIP

[@Obliterated248]

This is the reason of my happiness

[@Shockwave1985]

A visionary!

[@bilalbeyg3612]

Ralph Baer Level Infinite~

[@NOKUT0]

rest in peace my friend

[@Souldreamsglobal]

this man saved my life

[@TpherGpherPeck]

He didn't start it he just boosted that gaming community

[@elitenicon1106]

LEGENDS NEVER DIES

[@moistthatmeat9887]

RIP salute to you sir

[@leadrevolver]

A true visionary

[@nafcom]

RIP! One of the best videos of him! Great to see many of his inventions!

[@user-sr3sf]

This guy is a genius and legend.

[@sketcherman4177]

Started crying while watching this idk why

[@worldofsin5203]

Rip man youll be missed

[@MrPhr3dd]

***** I love this channel!

[@sliced_bread9674]

Rest in peace