Games Industry Remembers Ralph Baer

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Ralph Baer, creator of the first home console, has died at 92. His life and work profoundly sculpted our industry, and so it's no surprise that prominent game developers and studios spoke out to remember the gaming pioneer following his death over the weekend. Below are some messages from studios, developers, and critics. Feel free to chime in with your own thoughts in the comments below.

RIP the legendary Ralph Baer
— Rockstar Games (@RockstarGames) December 8, 2014

We're sad to hear of the passing of the man who's the reason we're all doing this- Ralph Baer. He's already missed. pic.twitter.com/KHutOobcpa
— Fire Hose Games (@FireHoseGames) December 8, 2014

Really beautiful piece about Ralph Baer. Particularly love his incredulity over the idea of retiring. A true artist https://t.co/jGXcHHg2hQ
— Austin Wintory (@awintory) December 8, 2014

#RIP Ralph Baer. Thank you for helping to create an awesome industry. http://t.co/xRNmyKCSAB
— Larry Hryb (@majornelson) December 7, 2014

I was proud to know Ralph Baer & write about him for my book. I considered him a friend. There was no one like Ralph. & there won't be again
— harold goldberg (@haroldgoldberg) December 8, 2014

RIP Ralph Baer. Thanks for EVERYTHING!
— Tim Schafer (@TimOfLegend) December 8, 2014

So sad to hear of Ralph Baer's passing. I had reached out to him via email to narrate our opening film at Game Awards last week
— Geoff Keighley (@geoffkeighley) December 8, 2014

I met Ralph Baer once at a Video Games Live. He seemed very proud of what he had wrought. I'm glad that he saw how huge it became.
— Ken Levine (@IGLevine) December 8, 2014

Ralph Baer is trending, as it god damned should.
— Cliff Bleszinski (@therealcliffyb) December 7, 2014

Next PAX East let's all roll up to Nashua, New Hampshire and play some Magnavox Odyssey games in Ralph Baer's memory.
— Rich Gallup (@rich_gallup) December 7, 2014

RIP Ralph Baer, without people like him none of us would be so fortunate to do what we do http://t.co/2M2K1gFrBM
— Aaron Greenberg (@aarongreenberg) December 7, 2014

Sad to hear the "father of video games" Ralph Baer passed away yesterday at 92. Truly grateful for his contributions pic.twitter.com/c802PVL9VB
— Sam Kennedy (@capnsmak) December 7, 2014

Sad to hear that Video game pioneer Ralph Baer has passed away. http://t.co/eRfZTsNqcq
— David Perry (@dperry) December 8, 2014

Ralph Baer's contribution can't be overstated. He basically invented the paint and canvas of the video game industry. Think about that.
— Josh Hamrick (@Josh_Hamrick) December 8, 2014

Sad to lose #RalphBaer today, though his work continues to inspire. #originalgamedev
— CA Careers (@CareersAtCA) December 7, 2014

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