Y2K Diary [ 23.02.00 ] 54. Atari Baby The mega hit video game, "Pong" launched the electronic game industry in 1972.  Atari, a new enterprise led by the legendary Nolan Bushnell, was the company that created and launched the "Pong" game. In the 80's Atari expanded into the home market with the Atari 2600 video console, selling tens of millions of games to home players. As part of its strategy to deliver the best in electronic games, Hasbro Interactive acquired Atari and its games in 1998.  Now Hasbro is reinventing Atari games for PC, video and Internet platforms, adding the latest graphics, audio and technology. Atari was an altogether different breed.   They were the first computer to display Cubase, the music software machine enabling the user to fit their sampling arrangement into a floppy.  Hardly believable these days. NP related links: Review the history of the Atari.  Peruse a fan's site. [ submit entry ]      [ contents ]      [ previous ]  [ next ]