World of Atari '98
©1998 Donald A. Thomas, Jr.
may be reprinted in its entirety including copyright and byline.

What promises to be one of the most exciting events for die-hard gamers will take place in Las Vegas on Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23. The World of Atari '98 will reunite many of the industry's most seasoned gaming fanatics and promise to fulfill the tasks to entertain and educate visitors young and old.

The show itself is hosted by a group of people who consider classic videogaming as one of life's basic rites of passage. To them, a special focus has always been dedicated to Atari. They favor Atari not just for an appreciation of an endless stream of exceptional products over the years, but moreover for the role Atari has played in the industry. Unlike any other company in the home computer and video game industries, Atari is often named the hub to the industry's true roots. Atari has directly spawned or inspired virtually every major name related to sprites, pixels, RAM and ROM. But the show is not just about Atari. The promoters promise activities of interest to all gaming aficionados who consider classic gaming more appealing than a vat of ripened grapes in a Napa Valley winery.

The show will take place directly on the Vegas strip in the Holiday Inn Boardwalk Hotel and Casino. A special reception will be held on Friday evening for the venders and guests. On Saturday and Sunday, World of Atari '98 will host the first-ever, licensed, bonded game collectors auction conducted by U.S.A.Auctions. Visitors are encouraged to bring collectibles for an ongoing swap meet. Demonstrations and displays will offer attendees a rare look at prototypes and hard-to-find vintage products in rare mint condition. Gaming celebrities will mingle with the crowd and offer an autograph, a handshake or an answer to that question you always wanted to ask.

Las Vegas offers an atmosphere of celebration that will blend perfectly with the excitement of the World of Atari '98 show. Night and day, there will be something to do for all those who attend. For more information, e-mail woa98@jps.net or call (916) 422-7424 Tell them ICWHEN.COM sent you!

I'll see you there,

Donald A. Thomas, Jr., Curator
curator@icwhen.com
http://www.icwhen.com