Atari Reviews

I worked at Atari

Pros – As an intern I had a lot of exposure to people very high up in the company. I always felt that I got sufficient praise for the work I did, and I had plenty of valuable work experiences to discuss when I was recruiting for a full time job. Additionally, my bosses were extraordinarily nice, and there were plenty of opportunities for socializing.

Cons – Occasionally, the hours could be fairly long, although that is to be expected when you're working New York City. Sometimes I felt that it really took a lot of initiative in order to get assigned enough tasks to fill my work day.

Advice to Senior Management – Create a more structured internship program.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at Atari full-time for more than 8 years

Pros – Work atmosphere, casual dress code, fun atmosphere

Cons – Constantly restructuring, shouldn't be a public company

Advice to Senior Management – Take pay cuts.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at Atari full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Amazing Brands and Franchises
Great People

Cons – Dysfunctional
Bad business model
Senior management that doesn't know what they are doing

Advice to Senior Management – Replace the CEO and Senior Management and perhaps this company can finally do well. Management has ruined the company that once so many people loved.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm not optimistic about the outlook for this company

I have been working at Atari

Pros – Old school fun, great people.

Cons – A little too old school thinking.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the good work and push forward.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Atari

Pros – Atari continues to be one of the most recognizable brands in the world and resonates with a broad demographic. It's just cool to say you work(ed) there.

Cons – The parent company was always a leach on this company and there is a lot to the urban legend the Atari Brand is cursed…everyone that takes over this brand believes they will be the ones to turn it around…but the results are always the same…

Advice to Senior Management – Take a disciplined approach to development and where you spend your money. Content drives game sales not the brand. If you think the brand will sell your games then you have already failed…

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at Atari

Pros – Good benefits, vacation accrual better than most companies. Very laid back atmosphere and fun environment to work in. The excitement of midtown NYC.

Cons – Declining staff due to lay-offs, downsizing. People did not know whether or not the company would continue to exist or if they were next on the chopping block.

I have been working at Atari

Pros – Gaming-centric company culture and fast moving. You'll never want for projects and work to be done, and updates/changes are implemented quickly and quietly. Its intense work, but immensely satisfying and you learn fast.

Cons – During crunch, support can be life-consuming. You have to learn to do a lot with less, and you adapt quickly to finding cheap/easy solutions to last minute problems.

Advice to Senior Management – Plan ahead ! Last minute emergencies should not be commonplace. If you plan accordingly, folks will put in the time to make things happen. If you drop things on their lap at the last second, they become less and less inclined to rush for a resolution.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend