Although gaming has come a long way, with a variety of excellent consoles like the PS4 and Xbox One, as well as new VR devices flooding the market, to truly appreciate the remarkable advances, we must pay respect to the ancestor of gaming. Born alongside the rise of the video game industry, Atari has become a legend in the gaming world, releasing classics like Astroids, Missile Command, Centipede, and so much more.
Art of Atari by Tim Lapetino is a collection of original artwork and behind the scenes details on how these games have come to life. It’s a celebration of cover arts that promised a whole lot more than the actual gaming experience, which made them significantly more important than what goes on the cover of most modern games. Think of it as a holy scripture for gamers that takes you back to the genesis of gaming. For those unfamiliar with the significance of Atari, you can brush up on your vintage gaming knowledge with the help of someone who truly appreciates gaming, Conan O’Brien, in the video clip below.