Archive for the tag "Nolan Bushnell"

“47-button controllers” stifling games growth, says Bushnell

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008 Posted in Stuff, Trade | 14 Comments »

Nolan Bushnell knows what's what. The games industry only has itself to blame for the fact it's not truly mass market. And it's all down to buttons. “I think the Wii ... Read more..

Atari founder “thrilled” to be played by Leonardo DiCaprio

Tuesday, June 10th, 2008 Posted in Atari, Movies | No Comments »

Speaking to MTV, Nolan Bushnell's admitted hes pleased as punch to be played by Leo DiCaprio in the upcoming movie, Atari. “I’m very, very thrilled and honored that would be the ... Read more..

Leo DiCaprio to star in Bushnell biopic

Saturday, June 7th, 2008 Posted in Atari, Movies | No Comments »

According to this Variety report, Leonardo DiCaprio is to play Nolan Bushnell in a film titled "Atari". "Although Bushnell's life rights had long been pursued by various suitors, Hecker and Craig ... Read more..

Encryption chip will end games piracy, says Bushnell

Saturday, May 24th, 2008 Posted in Development, Piracy | 4 Comments »

Speaking at yesterday's Wedbush Morgan Securities annual Management Access Conference, Atari founder Nolan Bushnell said that games piracy will soon be a thing of the past thanks to a new ... Read more..

The history of Atari: 1972 - present

Tuesday, March 4th, 2008 Posted in Atari, Trade | No Comments »

Here. A very worthwhile GI piece that tells you everything you need to know about what future-creating BFFs Phil and David have to look back on as history in the ... Read more..