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Circuit of Culture
Data Visualisation
Regulation
The atari company stopped all
production of the arcade machines
within two years of the console being
released, making all games
console exclusive
Representation
Consumption
The atari games moved from the The atari 2800 showcased exciting
public setting to gaming at home, gameplay, graphics, and its
games could be played on the home multiplayer capabilities, creating
tv and could be played multiplayer buzz and anticipation amoung its
with friends or family players.
Production Identity
The atari 2800 was designed in japan The atari 2800 is advertised to a family
by japanese designers. The development orientated customer base. The
of the games took place in californa advertisements show familys gathered
and the majourity of the consoles were around the consoles playing games together
produces in china