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Nolan Bushnell and the Creation of Atari
04:43 - 10:56 (06:12)
Nolan Bushnell's middle-class upbringing led him to understanding the importance of affordable entertainment, which he applied to his creation of video game company Atari. He had an economic understanding of what it cost to build a game, which was key to the success of Atari in its early years.
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The hosts of the podcast previously discussed the video game crash of 1983 and pinball, which was a precursor to the video game arcade.
04:43 - 05:05 (00:21)
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The hosts of the podcast previously discussed the video game crash of 1983 and pinball, which was a precursor to the video game arcade.
ChapterNolan Bushnell and the Creation of Atari
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
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Nolan Bushnell's unique combination of electrical engineering knowledge and love for computer and arcade games were the perfect storm for the creation of Atari, as he understood the economic impact of building a game and a game cabinet.
05:05 - 08:29 (03:24)
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Nolan Bushnell's unique combination of electrical engineering knowledge and love for computer and arcade games were the perfect storm for the creation of Atari, as he understood the economic impact of building a game and a game cabinet.
ChapterNolan Bushnell and the Creation of Atari
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
PodcastStuff You Should Know
In 1971, Nolan Bushnell, Ted Dabney, and Alan Alcorn founded Atari and created their first game, Computer Space.
08:29 - 09:41 (01:12)
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In 1971, Nolan Bushnell, Ted Dabney, and Alan Alcorn founded Atari and created their first game, Computer Space. Although it was considered a commercial failure, it sold enough units to fund the creation of Pong the following year.
ChapterNolan Bushnell and the Creation of Atari
EpisodeArcades: Nostalgia Abounds
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The origins of the game Pong can be traced back to a 1958 video game called "Tennis for Two" that was played on a radar oscillator screen.
09:42 - 10:56 (01:13)
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The origins of the game Pong can be traced back to a 1958 video game called "Tennis for Two" that was played on a radar oscillator screen. Pong was the more popular version of the game and became a sensation when it was introduced by Atari in 1972.