Key Takeaways
Long before theNintendo Switchor thePlayStation 5, video games took a much simpler form.
Atari was a pioneer in American gaming that shaped childhood memories and future gaming consoles alike.
The people behind these games were always trying to experiment with new ideas and new concepts.
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“We would put games out on a field test to watch players react to gaming.”
“Someone described [the game] as head-to-headQ*bert.”
Ultimately, Ataris field tests didnt work out with the game.
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“It always felt like they wanted the sure thing.”
“It was a cool ride,” he said.
Even today, the Atari ways of gaming are still very much alive for some.
Id definitely say that the Atari days kicked it off.
“Everyones golden age of gaming was when they were approximately 14-18 years old,” Albaugh said.
“Theres a lot of nostalgia from when you were younger and when the opportunities were endless.”
