The legendary founder of the legendary Atari (in its initial form in the 70’s), as well as the man behind Pong, Nolan Bushnell is to receive the prestigious Fellowship award from BAFTA at this year’s British Academy Video Game Awards in March. Bushnell said:

“I am humbled to be selected for this honour from the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.

“The British people are not only great game players but have historically been some of the best game creators. The pub culture and country house drawing room environments have been instrumental in spawning games and game players through the centuries.

“I am very grateful to receive an award from the people with a history of creating and embracing this type of entertainment.”