Atari Coin Connection
Issue: Vol 7 Num 11 - 1983 December - Page 1
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DECEMBER 1983 VOLUME 7 NUMBER 11
id you miss FIREFOX in New Or-
leans? Well , so did we! Disappoint-
edly so. No, the rumors that the
Russians had stolen it back were unsub-
stantiated but not squelched, since they
provided a bit of comic relief needed by
all. In truth, even the "A" Team can be
plagued by "one of those things" from
time to time.
Don Osborne, Vice President of Market-
ing, explains: "Technical difficulties
prevented us from previewing the new
LASERVIDEO™ product at the AMOA
Show. The FIREFOX project team has
been on an incredibly tight schedule
with no margin for error. Unfortu-
nately, technical difficulties arose
unexpectedly. And, as has always been
our policy, we are staunchly committed to
maintaining the discipline of not introdu-
cing a game until it is right."
Well, not to worry. Plan B goes into effect.
The FIREFOX coin video game will be
launched in a four-city promotional
tour for special previewing by opera-
tors in early January. Details of where
and when the events will be held are
available from your Atari distributor.
So, it's onward and upward for the ad-
vent of 1984. Operators everywhere, bet-
ter ask Santa for a new crash helmet, be-
cause in January you will be flying the
fastest, most sophisticated video game on
the face of this earth!
-
•FIREFOX is a trademark of Warner Bros. Inc. © 1983 Warner
Bros. Inc. © 1983 Atari, Inc.
Meet Me in St. Louis at the
All New Atari AdventureSM
Grab Mom, Dad, Sis, and Brother, too! Ata-
ri Adventure, a dynamic new concept in
family entertainment centers, enjoyed a
rousing grand opening on November 19 at
the Northwest Plaza shopping mall in St.
Louis. The feature that puts the specially
designed center in a class by itself is the in-
corporation of fun in both computer learn-
ing and video game playing. The facility
combines a computer learning center, new
technology display area, and a "high tech"
game room all under one roof. That ac-
cessibility to a wide range of entertainment
choices makes it a natural "hot spot" for
family-oriented leisure.
'We feel Atari Adventure is unique be-
cause it fuses fun and learning, streng-
thening the link between play and compu-
ter literacy," commented Barry Sullivan,
Vice President of Atari Adventure. 'We feel
uniquely qualified to bring the traditional
game room to an innovatively higher level
as an entertainment and educational form."
The learning center uses the ATARI XL
computer line in a classroom setting. Stu-
dents, homemakers, businesspeople, and
senior citizens all have the opportunity to
interact with user-friendly ATARI computers.
They are able to purchase time segments
at the computer work stations, whether it
be to do homework, balance a checkbook,
compose music, print a letter on a word
processor, or any number of other applica-
tions, including the variety of available
game software from which to choose.
Special classes are offered for those wan-
ting to become computer literate or ad-
vance skill levels. An instructor is stationed
in the area to provide help and advice.
The new technology center is a show-
case for the latest in technological ad-
vancements. Guests are welcomed to liter-
ally 'touch tomorrow" as they are among
the first to get "hands-on" experience with
video game prototypes and other experi-
mental electronic equipment.
continued on last page
DECEMBER 1983 VOLUME 7 NUMBER 11
id you miss FIREFOX in New Or-
leans? Well , so did we! Disappoint-
edly so. No, the rumors that the
Russians had stolen it back were unsub-
stantiated but not squelched, since they
provided a bit of comic relief needed by
all. In truth, even the "A" Team can be
plagued by "one of those things" from
time to time.
Don Osborne, Vice President of Market-
ing, explains: "Technical difficulties
prevented us from previewing the new
LASERVIDEO™ product at the AMOA
Show. The FIREFOX project team has
been on an incredibly tight schedule
with no margin for error. Unfortu-
nately, technical difficulties arose
unexpectedly. And, as has always been
our policy, we are staunchly committed to
maintaining the discipline of not introdu-
cing a game until it is right."
Well, not to worry. Plan B goes into effect.
The FIREFOX coin video game will be
launched in a four-city promotional
tour for special previewing by opera-
tors in early January. Details of where
and when the events will be held are
available from your Atari distributor.
So, it's onward and upward for the ad-
vent of 1984. Operators everywhere, bet-
ter ask Santa for a new crash helmet, be-
cause in January you will be flying the
fastest, most sophisticated video game on
the face of this earth!
-
•FIREFOX is a trademark of Warner Bros. Inc. © 1983 Warner
Bros. Inc. © 1983 Atari, Inc.
Meet Me in St. Louis at the
All New Atari AdventureSM
Grab Mom, Dad, Sis, and Brother, too! Ata-
ri Adventure, a dynamic new concept in
family entertainment centers, enjoyed a
rousing grand opening on November 19 at
the Northwest Plaza shopping mall in St.
Louis. The feature that puts the specially
designed center in a class by itself is the in-
corporation of fun in both computer learn-
ing and video game playing. The facility
combines a computer learning center, new
technology display area, and a "high tech"
game room all under one roof. That ac-
cessibility to a wide range of entertainment
choices makes it a natural "hot spot" for
family-oriented leisure.
'We feel Atari Adventure is unique be-
cause it fuses fun and learning, streng-
thening the link between play and compu-
ter literacy," commented Barry Sullivan,
Vice President of Atari Adventure. 'We feel
uniquely qualified to bring the traditional
game room to an innovatively higher level
as an entertainment and educational form."
The learning center uses the ATARI XL
computer line in a classroom setting. Stu-
dents, homemakers, businesspeople, and
senior citizens all have the opportunity to
interact with user-friendly ATARI computers.
They are able to purchase time segments
at the computer work stations, whether it
be to do homework, balance a checkbook,
compose music, print a letter on a word
processor, or any number of other applica-
tions, including the variety of available
game software from which to choose.
Special classes are offered for those wan-
ting to become computer literate or ad-
vance skill levels. An instructor is stationed
in the area to provide help and advice.
The new technology center is a show-
case for the latest in technological ad-
vancements. Guests are welcomed to liter-
ally 'touch tomorrow" as they are among
the first to get "hands-on" experience with
video game prototypes and other experi-
mental electronic equipment.
continued on last page
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