Atari is a classic video game company that was founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. It is credited with creating the first commercially successful video game, Pong, and is one of the most iconic names in the gaming industry. Atari has released numerous classic titles such as Asteroids, Centipede, Missile Command, and Breakout. The company has also been involved in the development of home consoles, such as the Atari 2600, and continues to produce games for modern platforms.