The term 'Video Pinball Maker' refers to the company Atari, which was founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney. Atari is best known for its pioneering work in the video game industry, particularly its development of the first commercially successful video game console, the Atari 2600. The company also developed a number of popular arcade games, including Pong, Asteroids, and Missile Command. In addition to these titles, Atari also produced a series of video pinball machines, which were released in the late 1970s and early 1980s. These machines combined the traditional elements of pinball with the emerging technology of video games, creating a unique gaming experience.