History of video games/Platforms/LJN Video Art

Development
On October 30th, 1986 LJN filed a patent with the US Patent office concerning technology used in the device.

Launch
The LJN Video Art was launched in 1987. The system cost around $100. A rap jingle was used to promote the device.

Legacy
The LJN Video Art was discontinued in either 1988 or 1989. The discontinuation was spurred in part due to difficulties faced by LJN during that time.

Unlike most platforms, the LJN Video Art is perhaps better know for events following discontinuation. In 1990 patents concerning the Video Art were transferred from LJN to an individual. From 1993 to 1995 a court battle ensued over LJN Video Art patents and the popular SNES software Mario Paint, though this usage was ultimately ruled as non-infringing.

Much later, the system gained notoriety online for it's poor design.

Technology
There does not appear to be any reliable information on technology used by the LJN Video Art.

The system supported drawing with 16 colors.

New York Magazine suggested saving art drawn on the LJN Video Art by recording to videotape.

Notable games
About 8 cartridges were released for the LJN Video Art, with Marvel, Disney, and Loony Toons licensed releases.
 * A Trip To The Zoo
 * Disney Coloring Book
 * Disney Story Book
 * Looney Tunes
 * Marvel Super-Heroes
 * My Dream Day
 * My Favorite Doll
 * On the Move
 * Video Art Activity Cartridge