Atari Makes a Comeback

[JonECat]

In Blast from the Past, Atari Video games plan a return (http://www.nypost.com/technology/75243.htm)

By LAUREN BARACK
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May 8, 2003 -- Brush off those joysticks - Atari's back.
The French-American gaming company Infogrames changed its name, and ticker symbol, to Atari yesterday to help revive its video game business.

"Atari is the brand that means videogames," said the new Atari's CEO and Chairman Bruno Bonnell.

[Rhino]

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JonECat2002 said:
The French-American gaming company Infogrames changed its name, and ticker symbol, to Atari........

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Sounds like it's not a comeback or return at all. Just some other company trying to capitalize on the name. French, huh? I sure hope they hedge their bets and look at other markets too. French stuff hasn't been faring too well here lately.

[JonECat]

Kinda makes me wonder if they'll bring all the old games back (in newer versions of course) or if they are just using the name. I guess we'll see.

[Rhino]

Long live Pong!!!!

[littlejay]

back on playstation one some of the old games came back in 3d form such as frogger, pong, and space invaders

[Rink]

LOL I wonder if Vivendi is behind this Atari comeback? LOL

[BEST45CAL]

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Rhino said:
Long live Pong!!!!

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Does anyone remember the Magnavox Odyssey video game system?

[DoctorDoom]

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Does anyone remember the Magnavox Odyssey video game system?

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Yep. I have a fully functional Odyssey² with a bunch of games. The graphics were crude and the sound was the usual boops and beeps, but the damn thing was addictive. <br clear="all" />

[Peachdiane]

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Rhino said:
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JonECat2002 said:French stuff hasn't been faring too well here lately.

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Oh yuk!!!!

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I sure remember Magnavox Odyssey. I was too young to remember but the fam snapped up one for about $100 back in '72. Loved the table tennis and shooting gallery add on.

Di

[BEST45CAL]

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DoctorDoom said:
Yep. I have a fully functional Odyssey² with a bunch of games. The graphics were crude and the sound was the usual boops and beeps, but the damn thing was addictive.

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I am very impressed, Doc. Very nice. I always wanted one of those. They are prolly worth a mint today.