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David Crane (born in Nappanee, Indiana, United States) is an American video game designer and programmer. Crane grew up fascinated by technology and went to DeVry Institute of Technology. Following college, he went to Silicon Valley and got his first job at National Semiconductor.
David Crane is one of the most successful designers of entertainment software in the world. His award winning video games, led by Pitfall!, Ghostbusters, A Boy and His Blob, and Amazing Tennis are acknowledged as some of the most innovative and popular in the interactive entertainment industry.
“ David Crane is one of the most successful designers of entertainment software in the world. His award winning video games, led by Pitfall!™, Ghostbusters™, A Boy and His Blob™, and Amazing Tennis™ are acknowledged as some of the most innovative and popular in the interactive entertainment industry.“
Jan 26, 2010 · (L-R) David Crane created games like Pitfall!, Ghostbusters and A Boy and His Blob single-handedly, doing all the programming, design and even bug-fixing himself. Images: Ian Bogost, VG Museum
Jan 3, 2011 · In the latest in our series of interviews conducted by Tristan Donovan for his book Replay: The History of Video Games, the author catches up with Activision co-founder David Crane. Crane's career dates back to 1977 and the list of the games he has made is just as long.
Products designed and programmed by David Crane, or adapted from original Crane designs
David Crane (born in Nappanee, Indiana, United States) is an American video game designer and programmer. Crane grew up fascinated by technology and went to DeVry Institute of Technology. Following college, he went to Silicon Valley and got his first job at National Semiconductor.
Mar 6, 2021 · David Crane is the co-founder of Activision and has created many games in his career. He was around at the dawn of the industry, and is still involved today. We discuss his contributions to...
This interview was taken as part of my research for PC Gaming Chronicles - my new documentary series about the early days of computer gaming. First episode i...
Dec 6, 2005 · Today's Playing Catch-Up, a weekly column that dares to speak to notable video game industry figures about their celebrated pasts and promising futures, speaks to Activision co-founder and legendary game designer David Crane.
