Atari-Jess Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Atari was founded by a man who himself enjoyed video games. He hired people who loved electronics and later on hired more people who loved programming and of course games. As a result of that love for their product, the early products of the Atari company are loved by millions across the globe. When Atari was sold to a company who simply looked to make money selling product, the love that was in Atari was gone, and without it products that were questionable had all failed in the market place by about the mid 80s. But the love of the consumer tried to keep the company afloat, but it takes two in a relationship and as a result we had the Atari brand and history juggled around by numerous companies before finally settling into what we see today. When you introduced the Flashback line of products, people were very excited. Upon the release of the first Flashback device people were upset, why? To the best of my judgement and understanding, it was the desire of the new Atari to have a product ready. The key phrase here is product. The Atari community did not want a product, they wanted a good quality electronic containing picture perfect memories and interesting design. But despite the reaction to the first one, you made a brilliant decision to allow the development and release of the critically acclaimed Flashback 2. This device was what not only the community, but the consumer had in mind when news about the line first came to public attention. The success of the second flashback was due to a group of people who were not only dedicated to designing a great piece of electronic magic, but have the same "love" that helped the original Atari flourish. Thus, It is a very shared opinion and hope that not only should their be a Flashback 3, but that it be designed by the same individuals behind the Flashback 2. To have a product designed by another possibly "cheaper" team would no doubt create a product to become infamous, even compared to the "rush-job" the Atari Flashback 1 was. Same team, new product. This is what we the community, and we the consumer, want. Sincerely, Jesse LaFleur Consumer, Purchaser, and Community member. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Curt Vendel was part of the first Flashback team as he had a contract to do 3 systems! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Jess Posted November 4, 2006 Author Share Posted November 4, 2006 Curt Vendel was part of the first Flashback team as he had a contract to do 3 systems! Yes, I know. I'm just saying that Atari forced him to rush the first one, which is why it wasn't appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrekkiELO Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 (edited) Curt Vendel was part of the first Flashback team as he had a contract to do 3 systems! Yes, I know. I'm just saying that Atari forced him to rush the first one, which is why it wasn't appreciated. Indeed, although I still do enjoy it! Edited November 4, 2006 by TrekkiELO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Student Driver Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Atari was founded by a man who himself enjoyed video games. He hired people who loved electronics and later on hired more people who loved programming and of course games. As a result of that love for their product, the early products of the Atari company are loved by millions across the globe. When Atari was sold to a company who simply looked to make money selling product, the love that was in Atari was gone, and without it products that were questionable had all failed in the market place by about the mid 80s. Didn't the majority of classic Atari properties come out during the Warner Bros. years, after Bushnell was forced out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesD Posted November 4, 2006 Share Posted November 4, 2006 Didn't the majority of classic Atari properties come out during the Warner Bros. years, after Bushnell was forced out? Shhhh... don't let reality interfere with nostalgia. BTW, I don't think that was all that was wrong with his letter but he's entitled to his opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcrowe Posted November 6, 2006 Share Posted November 6, 2006 Gotta have one of us making it...Curt is the man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atari-Jess Posted November 6, 2006 Author Share Posted November 6, 2006 Didn't the majority of classic Atari properties come out during the Warner Bros. years, after Bushnell was forced out? Perhaps, but many of the programmers were probably from pre-warner Atari or at least hired by people who were. It's only when we get into Tramiel Atari that the original Atari was removed entirely from the company. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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