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Nolan Kay Bushnell (born February 5, 1943) is an American businessman and electrical engineer. He established Atari, Inc. and the Chuck E. Cheese's Pizza Time Theatre chain.
- United States
- Video Game Hall of Fame, Consumer Electronics Association Hall of Fame
Nolan Bushnell is the father of electronic gaming and the founder of Atari. He invented Pong, a video version of ping-pong, in 1971 and sold it to Sears for $500. He also founded Atari, a video game company that became a global leader in the industry. He has also worked in other fields, such as personal computers and robotics.
Mar 26, 2018 · Atari & Chuck E. Cheese's: Nolan Bushnell. March 26, 201812:01 AM ET. 51-Minute Listen. Before he turned 40, Nolan Bushnell founded two brands that permanently shaped the way Americans...
Jun 27, 2022 · The father of the video game industry reflects on his co-founding of Atari, its branding, its challenges, and its legacy. He also shares his memories of Steve Jobs, his former employee and friend.
Feb 17, 2017 · 02-17-2017 RETROLOGY. The Untold Story of Atari Founder Nolan Bushnell’s Visionary 1980s Tech Incubator. After bringing us Pong and Chuck E. Cheese’s, the legendary entrepreneur built a...
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by history tools. March 26, 2024. Nolan Bushnell‘s innovative ideas, entrepreneurial daring, and creative passion left an unmistakable mark on modern entertainment. As the founder of Atari in the early 1970s, Bushnell spearheaded the video game revolution that soon swept the nation.