Comment even earlier (Score 2, Informative) 28
It's nice to see Mr. Higinbotham get some recognition now and again. It is old news and yes, his work didn't set the world on fire or even influence others that came after him. But his work is there and it's interesting.
Video games go back even further. Patent 2,455,992 (i.e. the Goldsmith patent) is called _Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device_. It was filed on Jan 25, 1947 and granted on Dec 14, 1948. From it:
"This invention relates to a device with which a game can be played. The game is of such a character that it requires care and skill in playing it or operating the device with which the game is played. Skill can be increased with practice and the exercize of care contributes to success."
Video games go back even further. Patent 2,455,992 (i.e. the Goldsmith patent) is called _Cathode Ray Tube Amusement Device_. It was filed on Jan 25, 1947 and granted on Dec 14, 1948. From it:
"This invention relates to a device with which a game can be played. The game is of such a character that it requires care and skill in playing it or operating the device with which the game is played. Skill can be increased with practice and the exercize of care contributes to success."
