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Arriving in Oct. 2016 from comic book house Dynamite Publishing, The Art of Atari gathers together images from game packaging and ads -- and more.
The Atari 2600 (previously known as the Atari VCS) was the most successful home system of its generation, and it was home to many popular games that sold millions of copies (a figure unheard of before). The best-selling video game on the console is Pac-Man, a port of the arcade game of the same name programmed by Tod Frye. [1]
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The Atari computer system version of Astro Chase was reviewed by Video magazine in its "Arcade Alley" column where it was described as "a state-of-the-art space shoot-out" and as "a revolutionary game with graphic achievements of stunning virtuosity". Reviewers specifically praised the game's innovative "single thrust propulsion" mechanic. [9]: 28
Ghostbusters (1984 video game) Gnome Ranger; Golden Oldies: Volume 1 - Computer Software Classics; Golf Challenge; The Goonies (1985 video game) Gorf; Gossip; Grand Prix Simulator; The Great American Cross-Country Road Race; Gridrunner; Guderian; The Guild of Thieves; Gulf Strike; Gumball; Gun Fight; Guns of Fort Defiance; Gyruss
It was one of three cartridges to accompany the introduction of the Atari keyboard controller, an add-on launched in response to claims of false advertising that the VCS is a "computer" (the other two were Hunt & Score and Brain Games). [2] The cover art for the game is by Chris Spohn, who created the cover art for many early Atari games. [3] [4]
As part of a promotion involving the Chuck Wagon line of dog food, Purina contracted video game distributor Spectravision [6] to create a game themed around dogs and dog food. Customers could redeem proofs of purchase from bags of dog food in exchange for the game, [ 7 ] an example of a new marketing technique that emerged during the popularity ...