If you're listening to this episode the day I put it up here on Patreon, it marks 50 years to the day when the world first met Atari.This is a look back on the company that changed video games forever and showed people that what was considered a niche activity—video games—could actually be a billion-dollar industry.We look back on the origins of the company, how the industry exploded, and a deep dive into some of the classic games. And if you haven't seen it, Atari has released Atari 50: the Anniversary Celebration which is a re-release of over 100 classic Atari games but for modern systems like PlayStation and Xbox.I also got a quick interview with one of the people behind the re-release of these classic games and how their goal is to preserve these classics for future generations.And for being a part of Patreon, you get first look at this episode before anyone and it's presented ad-free.Hope you enjoy it!-Jamie
