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Exploring Ralph Baer's Impact on Gaming Innovation and Design

This article delves into the legacy of Ralph Baer, the pioneer of video games, analyzing his substantial influence on gaming innovation. It discusses his creation of game consoles, controllers, and how his philosophies shaped modern gaming. The text critiques the current gaming landscape, questioning whether we are making real progress or merely repeating the same ideas. With insights into design principles, it also touches upon gaming's cultural implications, including violence, addiction, and the role of technology in entertainment.

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Exploring Ralph Baer's Impact on Gaming Innovation and Design

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  1. NLGD UTRECHT JUNE 2008 MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  2. A GAMING ODYSSEY MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  3. RALPH BAER CHANGED MY LIFE MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  4. GAMING IS TOO... MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  5. GAMING IS TOO... • violent MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  6. GAMING IS TOO... • violent • addictive MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  7. GAMING IS TOO... • violent • addictive • male MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  8. GAMING IS TOO... • violent • addictive • male • expensive MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  9. GAMING IS TOO... • violent • addictive • male • expensive • shallow MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  10. GAMING IS TOO... • violent • addictive • male • expensive • shallow • childish MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  11. WE'RE ONLY LITTLE! MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  12. 40 YEARS MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  13. 40 YEARS MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  14. 40 MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  15. Jonathan Swift 1704

  16. Samuel Richardson 1740

  17. Nicéphore Niépce 1826

  18. H. H. Bennett 1868

  19. Roundhay Garden Scene 1888

  20. Lights Of New York 1928

  21. John Logie Baird 1926

  22. Batman (TV series)‏ 1966

  23. Table Tennis 1972 (Odyssey)‏

  24. Rockstar Presents Table Tennis 2006 (360)‏

  25. H. H. Bennett 1868

  26. H. H. Bennett 1869

  27. Batman (TV series)‏ 1966

  28. Lights Of New York 1928

  29. Rockstar Presents Table Tennis 2006 (360)‏

  30. ARE WE STILL JUST PLAYING THE SAME GAME? MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  31. IS THERE A PROGRESS GAP? Was Baer ahead of his time? OR Are we dragging our heels? MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  32. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  33. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  34. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles • game carts MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  35. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles • game carts • controllers MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  36. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles • game carts • controllers • sports sims MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  37. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles • game carts • controllers • sports sims • parlour games MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  38. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles • game carts • controllers • sports sims • parlour games • racing games MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  39. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles • game carts • controllers • sports sims • parlour games • racing games • gun games MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  40. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles • game carts • controllers • sports sims • parlour games • racing games • gun games • peripherals MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  41. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles • game carts • controllers • sports sims • parlour games • racing games • gun games • peripherals • serious games MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  42. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles • game carts • controllers • sports sims • parlour games • racing games • gun games • peripherals • serious games • art games MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  43. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles • game carts • controllers • sports sims • parlour games • racing games • gun games • peripherals • serious games • art games • celebrity avatars MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  44. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF INNOVATION • consoles • game carts • controllers • sports sims • parlour games • racing games • gun games • peripherals • serious games • art games • celebrity avatars • and on and on MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  45. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF GAME DESIGN MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  46. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF GAME DESIGN • design around the hardware MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  47. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF GAME DESIGN • design around the hardware • iterate MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  48. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF GAME DESIGN • design around the hardware • iterate • find the fun MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  49. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF GAME DESIGN • design around the hardware • iterate • find the fun • think for yourself MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

  50. THE RALPH BAER SCHOOL OF GAME DESIGN • design around the hardware • iterate • find the fun • think for yourself • think big MARGARET ROBERTSON www.lookspring.co.uk

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