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Atari Australia/NZ is interested in ensuring that all members are receiving relevant information to their gaming preferences and according to what hardware system you own and use. By providing information that is relevant to what you play and like it ensures you have a better experience using the Atari website and also get relevant offers and updates on games that you are interested in.

Atari receives many enquires ranging from people trying to track down a particular game to people wishing to submit a game idea or wanting to know how to get a job in the games industry. Whilst we make every effort to answer people's e-mails, sometimes the limitations of time and resources will make this impossible. We do however, value your comments and appreciate the effort you have invested to make them.

The 'interactive' nature of gaming products enables that the storyline is not a forgone conclusion, as it is in movies.

No, multiplay gaming is a social activity (usually in internet cafes, or LAN groups which are not unlike other hobby/interest groups). Individual gaming should be done in moderation, same as one would hope television is watched within reason (not to extremes).

There is no evidence to show that video gaming is a major specific cause of obesity.

No, we are not. It is not an 'either-or' situation. Computer games are just another entertainment option, and IEAA Members encourage all computer game owners and users to also engage in regular physical exercise. Hundreds of thousands do. There is time to do everything, in moderation, and to enjoy a balanced lifestyle. IEAA Members encourage people to play computer games in moderation and to have regular physical exercise as well.

No direct or systemic correlation between the playing of computer games and violence has ever been established. IEAA Members vest a lot of time and money to ensure that their interactive entertainment products are submitted for classification in accordance with classification guidelines as set by the Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC). That classification system is a great way of informing parents that certain games are not appropriate for their children to play, and we leave it up to the OFLC to determine what games should or should not be given particular classifications. The system means there is proper publishing of classifications on games for retailers, parents and children to clearly see, and make purchases accordingly. The vast majority of games available for purchase are not classified as containing violence and are suitable for children to play.

Please note there is a difference between Unsubscribing from e-mail and Removing your Membership. When you remove your Atari Membership, you will no longer be able to login into the site and access any of the member services such as cheats, some downloads, game ratings and competitions. If you wish to remain an Atari Member, but simply do not want to receive e-mail from Atari, then you should login to 'My Profile' and uncheck the e-mail options on the 'Subscriptions' tab. By signing up as a member to the Atari Australia and NZ website you have an option upon joining as to whether you receive email and/or SMS communication from us. If you have not opted in then you will only receive information upon request such as lost password details or any information Atari deem pertinent to the management of your membership account. Click the 'LOG IN' link from the site header or click the link below 2. Enter your Screen Name or e-mail address 3. Enter your Password 4. Click the Modify button 5. Click the "Subscriptions/ Preferences (Check)" tab (if not already on this tab) 6. Uncheck the boxes relating to the type of e-mail you no longer wish to receive UNSUBSCRIBE Alternatively you can unsubscribe directly from an email and /or SMS communication from Atari

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Some newer videos are encoded in new video CODECs. CODECs are used to decompress video and audio so it works normally on your PC when playing. Because of this, you may need to update to the latest version of the following players to get some videos to work if they are not already doing so.
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We try to encode all our movies so they work in Windows Media Player so that you will not have difficulties seeing the best image and sound quality.
If you download a movie that doesn't work and have updated the players listed above, please contact support.australia@atari.com

Much of the information on the Atari Homepage can be filtered to your favourite Platform.

Simply select your preferred Platform to view how the information is filtered.

If you would like to set this Platform as your default homepage, check the box labelled "My Default Platform Page". This will remember your preferred Platform Homepage next time you visit the site. eg. If you are only interested in Xbox games then choose the Xbox platform option.

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You can sign up to the forums at any time and it's absolutely free. We value your thoughts on games so be sure to drop by and register post if you like!

User's game ratings are used to calculate the Top Ten Games chart displayed on the Homepage. These games represent the highest rated games on the site at any given time. A custom algorithm is used to depreciate ratings over time, so that more recent ratings carry more weight that older user ratings.

Your ratings are also used to display your Favourite games on the homepage. These appear once you have logged in, next to the main game banners toward the top right of the homepage.

Games are rated via the Game Product pages. Simply adjust the rating slider to your desired score. To use the rating slider you must be a site member and logged in and have the Macromedia Flash 6 plug-in or higher installed in your browser.

Overview:- Atari Australia is one of the leading publishers and distributors of interactive entertainment software in Australia and New Zealand, publishing titles across all current gaming platforms. The Australian office for Atari is responsible for sales, marketing/public relations, customer service/support and distribution of Atari and associated third party titles throughout the region.

Atari Australia has a wide and diverse catalogue of titles and has published some of the interactive industries' most high profile titles including Alone in the Dark, Civilization, Driver, Unreal Tournament, Test Drive, Neverwinter Nights, Transformers, Enter The Matrix and V-Rally.

In addition to publishing and distributing internally developed titles, Atari Australia distributes titles in Australia and New Zealand for Codemasters, SCi, Konami, and Eidos Interactive. This has included high profile games such as:
- Metal Gear Solid
- Silent Hill
- Tomb Raider
- Deus Ex
- Thief
- V8 Supercars
- Colin McRae Rally
- Time Splitters
Through innovation, creativity and the talent of its team, Atari continues to uphold its legacy in the electronic entertainment industry today. Together with Atari Melbourne House, Atari Australia is bringing a local focus on a global market. The Australian gaming industry is evolving at a fast pace, and Atari Australia are proud to be at the forefront of the industry's progress.

The History of Atari Australia:-
6 May 1992 Sega Ozisoft Pty Ltd established
31 March 1998 Name changed to Ozisoft Pty Limited
15 December 1998 - Infogrames Entertainment SA acquired majority shareholding in OziSoft Pty Ltd OziSoft becomes Infogrames Australia Pty Ltd
15 April 2002 Infogrames Entertainment SA acquires 100% ownership of Infogrames Australia Pty Ltd
8 May 2003 Infogrames Australia Pty Ltd changes its name to Atari Australia Pty Ltd

A Brief History of Atari:-
June 27, 1972 - Atari is officially incorporated
November 1972 - Atari ships PONG.
1976 - Warner Communications buys Atari for $28 million.
1979 - Atari releases ASTEROIDS for the arcade.
1980 - Atari releases a home version of SPACE INVADERS.
1981 - Atari releases a home version of ASTEROIDS.
1982 - Atari licenses PAC MAN and positions it to be Atari's mascot and central sales image.
1984 - Warner Communications sells its Atari Home Computer and Consumer Electronics divisions to Tramiel Technologies, Ltd. Atari retains a 25% stake in Tramiel Technologies' newly purchased Atari assets. Warner Communications retains the Atari Coin-op Division.
1996 - Atari announces a reverse merger into JTS, a small hard disk maker.
1998 - JTS sells its Atari assets to Hasbro Interactive for $5 million.
1999 - Hasbro Interactive releases a new line of revamped Atari titles: MISSILE COMMAND, PONG, CENTIPEDE, ATARI ARCADE HITS, as well as others.
2000 - Hasbro Interactive is acquired by French video game company Infogrames Entertainment SA (IESA).
2001 - Hasbro Interactive becomes part of and is rebranded Infogrames, Inc., the U.S. arm of IESA.
2002 - Infogrames, Inc., which continues to release and celebrate the classic Atari titles, begins to reintroduce the Atari brand with the release of a new Atari line up, including SPLASHDOWN, TEST DRIVE, and STUNTMAN.
2003 - Infogrames officially rebrands its global operations as Atari. All titles published by the company are now under the Atari brand name. Atari releases the much anticipated ENTER THE MATRIX which sells through more than 3 million units worldwide in less than four months.