Atari, publicly owned and headquartered in the US, was founded in 1972 and employs approximately 650 individuals. The company operates as a multi-platform, global interactive entertainment and licensing company specializing in computer games. It manages a portfolio of more than 200 games and franchises, including brands such as Asteroids®, Centipede®, Missile Command®, Pong®, Test Drive®, Backyard Sports®, Ghostbusters®, and Rollercoaster Tycoon®. Atari delivers games online via browser, Facebook®, and digital download, as well as on smartphones, tablets, and other connected devices. The company also develops and distributes interactive entertainment for video game consoles from Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony. As a licensor, Atari extends its brand and franchises into other media, merchandising, and publishing categories. In 2018, the company relaunched its hardware business with the Atari VCS game system. Atari is listed on the NYSE Euronext Paris stock exchange.