Atari, Inc.
defunct American video game and home computer company (1972–1984) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
defunct American video game and home computer company (1972–1984) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Atari, Inc. is an American video game and home computer company. It was founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney.[1] Atari was the first company to make a video arcade game in a cabinet.[2] The company made famous games, such as Pong. Atari helped define the gaming entertainment industry and home computers from the 1970s to the mid-1980s.[2] They made home computers until 1993.[2]
The Atari logo, also known as the "Fuji" | |
| Industry | Video games |
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| Founded | June 27, 1972 |
| Founders | |
| Defunct | June 26, 1992 |
| Fate | Consumer products sold to Jack Tramiel as Atari Corporation in 1984. Arcade business renamed to Atari Games in 1985. |
| Successor | Atari Corporation Atari Games  |
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| Parent | Warner Communications (1976–1984) |
Atari filed for bankruptcy in 2013[3]
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