Ed Smith, computer and video games pioneer, with his Imagination Machine in 1981
Jerry Lawson led the invention of cartridges, Ed Smith made a hybrid console/PC, and designer Muriel Tramis won Franceâs highest honour for bringing history into play. How many more names are forgotten?
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In the 1970s, in the fledgling days of the video games industry, an engineer named Gerald âJerryâ Lawson designed one of the earliest game consoles, the Channel F, and also led the team that invented the game cartridge, a defining innovation in how games were made and sold. His son, Andersen Lawson, recalls that he was often working on gaming projects in the garage of their family home in Santa Clara, California. âThere have been conversations recently about the struggles he might have had that were related to his colour,â he says. âWas it difficult [for him]? Yes, Iâm quite certain. But I never hear
Yoshinori Ono announces new status as Delightworks Inc. President and looks forward to spending time with the FGC when he gets the chance Posted by Justin AdaptiveTrigger Gordon • 3 hours, 26 minutes ago • Comments: 28
Earlier this morning, Yoshinori Ono announced that he s been appointed to President and COO of DelightWorks Inc. Dear FGC, World Warriors. On May 1st, I will be moving from Capcom to another company, said Ono in a released Tweet. I m going to be working at a studio that is a little different from the one I m used to. I m also going to be looking at development from a different perspective than in the past.
Strong Museum of Play
The Strong Museum of Play broke ground on a 90,000-sq.-ft. expansion Wedn.esday. CEO and President Steve Dubnik said the new wing will feature the museum’s biggest exhibit yet: ESL Federal Credit Union Digital Worlds.
Dubnik said it s expected to be home to the World Video Game Hall of Fame, an outdoor play exhibit, a new atrium, and admissions area. All told, he said the museum will eventually be 375,000 sq. ft. The museum is expected to stay open while under construction.
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“This will be an exhibit that tracks the history of those games, talks about how those games work, how those games are designed and put together and celebrate both the games and the individuals that help make the games,” said Dubnik.
Safe Travels: 10 great places to go kayaking in Upstate New York
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Kayakers enjoy a beautiful, hot summer day at Green Lakes State Park Thursday, June 16, 2016, during a beginner kayaking course. Here, they listen to an instructor on how to navigate the kayaks. Left to right are Brian Usobiaga, of Oswego, Theresa Neddo, of Syracuse, and Preethi Moorthy, of Oswego. Lauren Long | llong@syracuse.com
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Editor’s Note: This is part of an ongoing series that features things to do in Upstate New York while we still experience the Covid-19 pandemic. Before venturing out, please take proper precautions and check for any changed business hours, park hours or availability. Safe travels!
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