Nobody made games for it in the 1980s, which is part of why it failed.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. David Jagneaux is a writer and analyst, covering MMOs and retro games. Atari, one of the most storied brands in video game history ...

We all know at least one gamer who thinks things were better 20, 30, or even 40 years ago. Retro game fans aren't put off by low-res graphics or archaic controls. They love pixel art, chiptunes, and ...

The Atari 2600 was one of the first commercially successful home consoles in video game history. It helped revolutionize home gaming, turning it into a huge market in the 1970s. Sure, some of its ...

In the late '70s and early '80s, Atari was the king of the video game industry, both in terms of arcade and home platform titles. The latter was led by the Atari 2600, an early home console that ...