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Pong was a 1972 arcade game developed by Atari, Inc., initially created as a training exercise by Allan Alcorn under Nolan Bushnell’s supervision. The game drew inspiration from the Magnavox Odyssey and featured two paddles batting a ball across a screen. Atari subsequently manufactured the game after recognizing its quality, leading to a patent infringement lawsuit with Magnavox.
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| Country | United States |
| Year | 1972 |
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Pong was a 1972 arcade game developed by Atari, Inc., initially created as a training exercise by Allan Alcorn under Nolan Bushnell’s supervision. The game drew inspiration from the Magnavox Odyssey and featured two paddles batting a ball across a screen. Atari subsequently manufactured the game after recognizing its quality, leading to a patent infringement lawsuit with Magnavox.
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