The Fourth Curtain Nolan Bushnell's Happy Accidents
Nov 30, 2023
Nolan Bushnell, creator of Pong, Atari, and Chuck E. Cheese, discusses the happy accidents that set the video game industry in motion. They delve into the origins of Chuck E. Cheese and its mascot, the birth of Atari, licensing challenges, and the involvement of Steve Jobs. They also touch on their focus on education and game-based learning.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Origins and Influence of Chuck E. Cheese
01:34 • 5min
Fonts, Season Finale, and IGDA Membership
06:57 • 2min
Nolan Bushnell's Accomplishments and Importance of Finding the Right Partners
08:53 • 6min
The Birth of Atari
15:01 • 26min
The Origins of Chuck E. Cheese and Its Mascot
41:02 • 13min
Fixing Education and Game-Based Learning
54:21 • 18min