Before Silicon Valley was a tech mecca and before gaming was a billion-dollar industry, there was Atari — a scrappy startup that unleashed Pong on the world and forever changed how we play. In this episode of Curious Cat, we dive into the chaotic, genius-fueled rise of Atari: the invention of the home console, the unlikely teenage developers, the hot tubs and wild parties, and the culture clash that came when corporate America tried to tame a tech revolution. It's a story of innovation, implosion, and the pixelated legacy that still shapes gaming today. Plug in — you’re about to press start.