(Archive) Atari Inc.
“Pioneers in the Gaming Culture Since 1972”
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Atari, Inc. was a groundbreaking American video game and home computer company established in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. The company played a pivotal role in shaping the early video arcade and home video game industries, introducing iconic titles like Pong and the revolutionary Atari 2600 console.
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1972년June 27: Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney founded Atari, Inc.
1972Released Pong, their first successful arcade game.
1973George Opperman designed the iconic 'Fuji' logo.
1973Co-founder Ted Dabney left the company.
1976Sold to Warner Communications.
1977Introduced the Atari Video Computer System (Atari VCS/2600).
1978Nolan Bushnell was fired.
1979-1983Ushered in the golden age of arcade games with titles like Asteroids, Missile Command, Centipede, and Tempest.
1983Faced the video game crash.
1984The home console and computer divisions were sold to Jack Tramiel, forming Atari Corporation, while the original Atari, Inc. was renamed Atari Games, Inc.
1992Merged into its parent company (Time Warner).
