Atari, Inc. is an American video game company founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. It is best known for creating the iconic arcade game Pong, which helped popularize video gaming in the 1970s. Atari also played a significant role in the development of home video game consoles, particularly with the release of the Atari 2600 in 1977. Throughout the years, Atari has experienced various successes and challenges, including the video game crash of 1983. Despite these ups and downs, the brand remains influential in the gaming industry, known for classic titles like Asteroids and Centipede. Today, Atari continues to develop games and explore new technologies.