720 – 1986 – Atari Games

29/05/2025 28 min
720 – 1986 – Atari Games

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Episode Synopsis

720 (720° in the arcade), Atari Games' innovative skateboarding arcade game from 1986, was built on open-ended level design, distinctive joystick controls, and a high-energy soundtrack. This episode covers how it was developed, the custom hardware that powered it, the techniques top players used to master the challenges, and how it became a cult favorite that helped define extreme sports gaming.