Atari is a pioneering company in the electronic game industry. Founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, Atari was the first company to produce a commercially successful video game console, the Atari 2600. The company was also responsible for the development of some of the earliest arcade games, such as Pong and Breakout. Atari's influence on the gaming industry has been immense, with its products inspiring generations of gamers and developers.