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Bob Bates

Robert Bates (born December 11, 1953) is an American video game designer. One of the early designers of interactive fiction games, he was co-founder of Challenge, Inc., which created games in the 1980s for the pioneering company Infocom. After Infocom's dissolution in 1989, Bates co-founded Legend Entertainment to continue publishing games in the Infocom…

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Known for
Co-founder of Challenge, Inc. and Legend Entertainment
Notable work
Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels · Arthur: The Quest for Excalibur · Timequest · Eric the Unready · Unreal II: The Awakening
Occupation
Video game designer
Alma mater
Georgetown University (AB)
Born
Robert Bates (1953-12-11) December 11, 1953 (age 72) Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S.
Children
2

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Bob Bates

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Notable work · 5
Bob Bates → Arthur: The Quest for Excalibur, Eric the Unready, Sherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels, Timequest, Unreal II: The Awakening
related to External links · 2
Bob Bates → Bob Bates' Rap Sheet, MobyGamesInterview
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Bob Bates → Georgetown University (AB)
Born · 1
Bob Bates → Robert Bates (1953-12-11) December 11, 1953 (age 72) Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S.
Children · 1
Bob Bates → 2
Employer(s) · 1
Bob Bates → Challenge, Inc., Infocom (publisher), Legend Entertainment, Zynga
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Bob Bates → Co-founder of Challenge, Inc. and Legend Entertainment
Occupation · 1
Bob Bates → Video game designer
Spouse · 1
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Bob BatesAlma materGeorgetown University (AB)1.00infobox
Bob BatesBornRobert Bates (1953-12-11) December 11, 1953 (age 72) Greenbelt, Maryland, U.S.1.00infobox
Bob BatesChildren21.00infobox
Bob BatesEmployer(s)Challenge, Inc., Infocom (publisher), Legend Entertainment, Zynga1.00infobox
Bob BatesKnown forCo-founder of Challenge, Inc. and Legend Entertainment1.00infobox
Bob BatesNotable workSherlock: The Riddle of the Crown Jewels1.00infobox
Bob BatesNotable workArthur: The Quest for Excalibur1.00infobox
Bob BatesNotable workTimequest1.00infobox
Bob BatesNotable workEric the Unready1.00infobox
Bob BatesNotable workUnreal II: The Awakening1.00infobox
Bob BatesOccupationVideo game designer1.00infobox
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