Nolan Bushnell, co-founder of Atari and “The Father of the Video Game Industry," makes his NFT debut with The Arcade OG Series. The collection was developed with Bushnell’s frequent collaborator Zai Ortiz, the celebrated creative director whose work is highlighted by cutting-edge technology in Hollywood.
As one of Newsweek’s "50 Men That Changed America", Bushnell is the quintessential technology pioneer, entrepreneur, scientist, and engineer. He is best known as the Founder of Atari Corporation and also boasts the credit as the first and only person to hire Steve Jobs. Zai Ortiz is the visionary behind the studio Dark Matter and is credited for influencing modern AI design through his work in feature films and games.
From the award-winning murder mystery board game St. Noire, Silicon Valley’s first tech incubator Catalyst Technologies, Bushnell and Ortiz have focused their careers on pushing boundaries beyond the status quo and discovering the next generation of technology can bring to gaming and entertainment. Arcade OG transcends history by revisiting a piece of our past and turning it into an asset of the future. Learn More
THE DROP
Introducing the genesis drop by Nolan Bushnell and Zai Ortiz: Arcade OG. Relive the nostalgia of the ’70s with an immersive animation, built with the original on-screen gameplay, backed with a bespoke music track, and ready to use with an integrated companion AR experience, bringing your collector experience to life. Put the original Pong in your living room, share your Computer Space console on social media, and beyond.
TWO 1/1 AUCTIONS, THREE LIMITED OPEN EDITIONS, A CLAIMABLE MONTAGE, AND A MYSTERY BOX
The winner of Pong | Red Arcade will be treated to an in-person hangout session with Nolan Bushnell in Los Angeles. Get to know Nolan while the two of you enjoy the arcade and video games at Two Bit Circus!
The winner of Computer Space | Yellow Machine will also receive a signed clay model made by Nolan Bushnell himself, which is an exact replica of the original clay model he created for Computer Space 50 years ago. The original clay model was used by a boat designer to craft the very first arcade cabinet of Computer Space.
Open Limited Editions
Collectors that purchase all three Limited Open Editions will be able to claim the bonus Arcade Montage montage for $1. All Arcade Montage owners will be entered into a raffle for a chance to win an unopened Atari 2600 signed by Nolan Bushnell.
Gameplay Mystery Box
The Gameplay Mystery Box features five gameplay loops from Computer Space and Pong. Editions will be available to purchase for 24 hours. If 100 editions are sold, a 15 minute countdown timer will start, after which minting will be closed.
A gameplay will be assigned based on a probability, purchased through the Gameplay Mystery Box