An Atari-themed hotel is coming to Las Vegas! The famed corporation, founded in 1972 by Nolan Bushnell and Ted Dabney, is one of the original leaders of the video game industry. The company owns and manages over 200 games and franchises and is responsible for bringing us some of the most influential games from our childhood, including Pong, Asteroids, and Space Invaders. And who could forget Pac-Man?
In January 2020, Atari announced a licensing agreement had been signed with GSD Group and True North Studio to build eight branded hotels across the U.S. But, because of the pandemic, construction on the project ceased. Now, they’re looking to ramp up again in 2024. The first two hotels will open in Phoenix and Las Vegas and will be followed by locations in Austin, Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, San Jose, and Seattle.
Hotels are set to feature the latest in video games and cutting-edge immersive technology, including virtual and augmented reality. Guests will also be able to enjoy retro-style arcades, themed restaurants, and bars, and some locations will even have venues for esports events. Plans for the Las Vegas hotel also include, of course, a casino.
No official dates have been released, but if everything goes according to plan, developers hope to open the Las Vegas hotel by the end of this year!
[Featured image: Atari Hotels]