Steve Bristow, Atari Engineer Dies Aged 65

[Foxi4]

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Steve Bristow, an Atari engineer, has died past Sunday, aged 65. Bristow was the mind behind Atari's groundbreaking hit Tank and the Indy 800 arcade machine, he was also one of the engineers who designed the VCS, later known as the Atari 2600. Steve was one of those people who made our everyday hobby a reality, he will be missed.


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[DinohScene]

R.I.P.
You've made the console that still receives games to date.

 

[Frederik]

Rest in Peace, and thank you for your great work to make your and our dreams come true.

 

[AceWarhead]

RIP, and thanks for all the video games we have today.

 

[tbb043]

Can I just give a shout out to dem mutton chops. I wish I could grow facial hair that awesome. RIP

 

[Foxchild]

I remember some great times playing Space Invaders and other 2600 games with my Dad as a kid. Thanks, Steve... RIP.

 

[WiiCube_2013]

Only 65? Still so much to live for.

RIP Mr. Bristow.

 

[RevPokemon]

rip
modern gaming would be a lot different without you

 

[Amadren]

Rest in peace and thanks for all your work.

 

[Pepois]

RIP, sure have enjoyed your work for all these years! Thank you

 

[Vengenceonu]

He looks like an aged Phil Fish... I hate Phil Fish... but I love atari... conflicted.

 

[kimotori]

Rest in Peace, and thank you for your great work

 

[zeello]

How did he die? At 65 I would've thought he had a little longer.

 

[OncRN]

RIP, my friend. Thank you for your contribution to our lives.

Think he ever believed the work he was doing on "games" would make such an impact on so many people? Something to ponder in our own lives.

 

[retrofan_k]

I remember Xmas 1987 when I first got my Atari 2600. Never left the house for weeks

RIP Steve.

 

[Seroczynski]

I'll be honest, I didn't know the man or his name, but who doesn't know the 2600?

Thanks for everything, and rest in peace.

 

[migles]

that awkward moment you first know about someone from a "rip" post

 

[TeamScriptKiddies]

RIP

 

[Mushkin]

RIP, and thank you for your contribution to us all. we salute you

 

[Drak0rex]

I'm sure he was an awesome guy, and he did alot of great things for the gaming community, But what's with that beard cut?