Rise of video games years after Pong era
An overview of early video game history noting Pong created in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell of Atari, home versions in 1975, early arcade popularity, and later 3-D and voice controlled concepts. It explains development costs up to $3 million, testing by diverse players, and distribution to arcades and convenience venues.
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Nolan Bushnell
Atari Company
Elephant Trunk Noted For Strength And Scent
A rodentess description of an elephant highlights its strong trunk used for eating drinking and bathing. The trunk can hold about two gallons of water and acts as a powerful olfactory organ capable of sensing distant scents.
Video arcade craze grows in the United States
The Mini Page visits a Pizza Time Theater to explore the boom in kid arcades. Nolan Bushnell, founder of Atari, left the game firm to start the restaurant chain. Arcades aim to be family friendly, allowing only under 18 entry with an adult to keep teens out.
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Nolan Bushnell
Atari Game Company
Atari
Grumble Over Video Games Draws Parent and Child Clash
A parent and child debate video games with the child defending playtime and money spend, while the parent argues gaming harms reading and risks hooking kids. The exchange highlights concerns about time and resource use in youth entertainment.
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