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In 1972 the Atari was built and started being distributed and sold. It was the 2nd video game console ever built.
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Pong is created and it is a huge success. It is one of the most popular video games at the time.
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Enraged factory worker begin stealing key game components and selling them to Atari's competitors because they aren't getting paid well.
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Atari game sales reach $40,000,000, but only have a $3,000,000 profit.
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Atari Inc. starts making and distributing pinball machines.
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Atari creates a home game console that sells for $200.
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Atari debuts the Atari 400 and 800 and creates new games such as the classics Space Invaders and Asteroids. It made 219 million dollars.
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Atari gets the rights to use Pac-Man from Namco and it is a huge hit.
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Atari moves most of its operations overseas after restructuring its bussiness.
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Atar sued Nintendo after an ani-monopoly plea but the courts favored Nintendo.
