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RetroGamer1971

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Mon Jan 21, 2013, 01:07 PM Jan 2013

Atari Files For Bankruptcy, Company Hopes to Remain Intact [View all]

"Classic video game maker Atari filed for bankruptcy late Sunday night in an attempt to break away from its financially troubled French parent company.

According to a press release from Atari, its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing is a move to distance itself from Atari S.A., formerly called Infogrames, which it has been affiliated with since 2003. Atari seeks to find a new buyer for its classic video game franchises, including Pong, Breakout, and Centipede, and its logo, one of the most recognizable video game logos to consumers.
Atari has recently switched its focus into the mobile space, releasing remakes and collections of its franchises on iOS and Android. "

Shout Out If you remember playing Atari games back in the day. How old were you? What was your favorite game!

http://mashable.com/2013/01/21/atari-bankruptcy/

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Asteroids, my place, 3:30? Morning Dew Jan 2013 #1
Twinkie the Kid feels Atari's pain ... zbdent Jan 2013 #2
NOES Fire Walk With Me Jan 2013 #3
For Atari, it was Asteroids. kentauros Jan 2013 #4
Asteroids. Shade7M Jan 2013 #5
Oh, man. MyshkinCommaPrince Jan 2013 #6
I LOVED my Atari 2600! Skip Intro Jan 2013 #7
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