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Creator Of Video Game Cartridge Has Died

Jerry Lawson, the engineer that lead the Fairchild Channel F development team, has died, reports Vintage Computing and Gaming. The Fairchild Channel F became the first cartridge-based video game console when it was released in 1976 and Lawson was instrumental in its design.

VG&C conducted an extensive interview with Lawson on his career and the creation of the Channel F from 2009, worth a read to learn more about the man and his contribution to the video game medium. Lawson was recently honored by the Independent Game Developers Association for his pioneering work.

Lawson passed away this weekend at the age of 70.

Jerry Lawson (1940-2011) [VC&G][Photo credit: Peter Lawson]

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    Effluvium Boy

    Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    I think it would be cool if everyone at the funeral blew on his coffin before they lowered it into the ground.

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      No inner monologue

      Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 6:14 PM

      Pun intended?

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    Mr Adam Smolkowicz

    Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    Smolkowicz R.I.P sad to see him pass away

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