Mabel Addis
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23 February, 2023
Mabel Addis was posthumously awarded the Pioneer Award during the 2023 edition of the Game Developers Conference, recognizing her significant contribution to the video game industry as the first video game writer and designer.
13 August, 2004
Mabel Addis Mergardt passed away at the age of 92 in Purdys, New York. She is remembered for her pioneering work in creating the first narrative video game, 'The Sumerian Game'.
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Birth of Mabel Addis
May 21, 1912
Mabel Addis was born on this day, marking the beginning of a life that would eventually intersect with the nascent field of computer gaming. Her early life and education laid the foundation for her future role as a teacher and, unexpectedly, as a game writer.
Teaching Career Begins
Early Career: Teaching
Mabel Addis dedicated a significant portion of her career to teaching, specifically in the North Castle school district in Armonk, New York. This role honed her communication skills and understanding of how to engage and educate an audience, qualities that would prove valuable when crafting the narrative for 'The Sumerian Game'.
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Known For
First video game writer (The Sumerian Game/Hamurabi), writer, teacher.