08 February 2012

Black History- A Tech game changer

Gerald A. Lawson
Anyone who owns a Playstation, Wii or Xbox should know Lawson's name. He created the first home video game system that used interchangeable cartridges, offering gamers a chance to play a variety of games and giving video game makers a way to earn profits by selling individual games, a business model that exists today. Lawson, who died last year at age 70, is just beginning to be recognized by the gaming industry for his pioneering work.

4 comments:

25champ said...

Wow ...thanks 4 sharing...we never do get enuf cred

Don said...

Genius. I had no idea. I am amazed at how far the gaming industry has evolved since the black & white figures bouncing the ball, back and forth in the mid-70s.

Daij said...

Thanks...I love knowing about our accomplishments, knowing that certain things exist because a black man or woman created or invented it. You're right 25champ. We don't get enough cred

Daij said...

Thanks...I love knowing about our accomplishments, knowing that certain things exist because a black man or woman created or invented it. You're right 25champ. We don't get enough cred