Atari is reviving its brand with an ambitious plan to build a neon-soaked, esports-ready “gaming hotel” in Phoenix, Arizona, inviting fans to invest from as little as $500 as part of a community-focused funding model. With $14 million raised toward a $124 million budget, the project aims to open in 2028, promising high-tech rooms, creator suites, and large-scale entertainment venues while still facing a steep capital gap.
After kick-starting the 1972 home gaming era, Atari is back in the limelight with a futuristic vision no one expected. Atari is now launching a chain of themed hotels. The company spent years planning, delaying, and redesigning its Atari hotels.
After years of planning, the company has launched a crowdfunding-style initiative to raise funds for its flagship hotel, slated to open in Phoenix, Arizona. The company is inviting gamers and investors worldwide to become a part of what they’re calling the future of hospitality…