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'''Atari, Inc.''' was a pioneering company in the video game industry, founded in 1972 by [[Nolan Bushnell]] and [[Ted Dabney]]. It played a crucial role in the development of arcade games, home video game consoles, and personal computers.<br />
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== History ==<br />
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=== Founding and Early Success ===<br />
Atari, Inc. was established on June 27, 1972, in Sunnyvale, California. The company was originally named Syzygy Engineering, but the name was changed to Atari, a term from the Japanese game [[Go (game)|Go]], meaning "check" or "checkmate".<br />
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The company's first major success was the arcade game ''[[Pong]]'', released in 1972. ''Pong'' was one of the first video games to achieve widespread popularity and is often credited with launching the video game industry.<br />
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=== Growth and Expansion ===<br />
Following the success of ''Pong'', Atari continued to develop and release a series of successful arcade games, including ''[[Breakout (video game)|Breakout]]'' and ''[[Asteroids (video game)|Asteroids]]''. In 1977, Atari released the [[Atari 2600]], a home video game console that became one of the most popular gaming systems of its time.<br />
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=== Acquisition by Warner Communications ===<br />
In 1976, Atari was acquired by [[Warner Communications]] for approximately $28 million. This acquisition provided Atari with the resources to expand its operations and marketing efforts. Under Warner's ownership, Atari became a dominant force in the video game industry.<br />
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=== The Video Game Crash ===<br />
In the early 1980s, the video game industry experienced a significant downturn, known as the [[video game crash of 1983]]. Atari was heavily affected by this crash, leading to financial difficulties and a decline in market share.<br />
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=== Division and Sale ===<br />
In 1984, Warner Communications divided Atari into two separate entities: Atari Corporation, which focused on home computers and consoles, and Atari Games, which continued to develop arcade games. The home division was sold to [[Jack Tramiel]], the founder of [[Commodore International]].<br />
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== Legacy ==<br />
Atari, Inc. is remembered as a pioneer in the video game industry, responsible for many innovations and iconic games. The company's influence can still be seen in modern gaming, and its legacy is celebrated by enthusiasts and historians alike.<br />
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== Notable Games ==<br />
* ''Pong'' (1972)<br />
* ''Breakout'' (1976)<br />
* ''Asteroids'' (1979)<br />
* ''Centipede'' (1980)<br />
* ''Missile Command'' (1980)<br />
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== See Also ==<br />
* [[Atari 2600]]<br />
* [[Nolan Bushnell]]<br />
* [[Video game crash of 1983]]<br />
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== References ==<br />
* Kent, Steven L. ''The Ultimate History of Video Games: From Pong to Pokémon and Beyond''. Three Rivers Press, 2001.<br />
* Herman, Leonard. ''Phoenix: The Fall & Rise of Videogames''. Rolenta Press, 1997.<br />
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== External Links ==<br />
* [https://www.atari.com/ Official Atari Website]<br />
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