# Atari and Artovision Launch New Line of Desktop Art and Shadowboxes

**Source:** Knapp Arcade  
**Type:** article  
**Published:** 2023-05-11  
**Beat:** Pinball

**URL:** https://www.knapparcade.org/atari-and-artovision-launch-new-line-of-desktop-art-and-shadowboxes

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## Analysis

Atari has partnered with Artovision to launch a new line of desktop art and shadowbox products featuring classic arcade and console games like Asteroids and Adventure. Products are printed on optical-grade acrylic with UV-cured inks; desktop art costs $39 and shadowboxes cost $149. The article positions this as a positive strategic move for Atari.

### Key Claims

- [HIGH] Atari partnered with Artovision to create a new line of desktop art and shadowboxes — _Opening paragraph confirms partnership and product launch_
- [HIGH] Desktop art is printed on 3/4" thick optical-grade acrylic with UV cured inks and measures 4 1/2" x 6" — _Technical specifications provided in second paragraph_
- [HIGH] Shadowboxes measure 12" x 15 1/2" x 2 1/2" and are printed on 1/8" thick optical-grade acrylic with UV cured inks in MDF wood frames — _Detailed product specifications in second paragraph_
- [HIGH] Desktop art costs $39 and shadowboxes cost $149 — _Explicit pricing stated in third paragraph_
- [HIGH] The first two games featured are the arcade version of Asteroids and the console game Adventure — _Stated in opening of product description section_

### Notable Quotes

> "After years of questionable moves, Atari definitely seems to be getting back on the right track."
> — **Article author (Knapp Arcade)**
> _Frames the partnership as a positive strategic direction for Atari_

> "They look really neat and would make cool arcade decorations."
> — **Article author (Knapp Arcade)**
> _Personal positive assessment of the product appeal_

### Entities

| Name | Type | Context |
|------|------|---------|
| Atari | company | Video game/arcade company launching new merchandise line |
| Artovision | company | Manufacturing partner creating desktop art and shadowbox products with licensed artwork |
| Asteroids | game | Classic Atari arcade game featured in the new art line |
| Adventure | game | Classic Atari 2600 console game featured in the new art line |
| Knapp Arcade | organization | Source publication reviewing the new Atari/Artovision partnership |

### Topics

- **Primary:** Atari merchandise and licensing, Arcade collectibles and memorabilia, Licensed artwork partnerships
- **Secondary:** Atari corporate strategy and brand positioning

### Sentiment

**Positive** (0.75) — Author frames the partnership positively as evidence of Atari getting back on track. Personal interest is expressed in the products themselves, though tempered by personal collecting constraints. Tone is upbeat about the product quality and design.

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## Transcript

After years of questionable moves, Atari definitely seems to be getting back on the right track. This morning the Company launched a new line of desktop art and shadowboxes in conjunction with a company called Artovision. The first two games featured in the art are the arcade version of Asteroids and the console favorite Adventure. The desktop art is printed on 3/4” thick optical-grade acrylic with UV cured inks and measures 4 1/2" x 6". The shadowboxes measure 12" x 15 1/2" x 2 1/2" and are printed on 1/8” set in a high quality finished MDF wood frame ready to hang. Atari is charging $39 for the desktop art and $149 for the shadowboxes. They look really neat and would make cool arcade decorations. Back in the day, I would have been all over the desktop art. It looks really neat. These days, I'm trying to collect less stuff though because A) I already have so much of it and B) I want to move in the next couple of years. The manufacturer of these, Artovision, has a whole bunch of licensed art for other companies on its website as well. https://atari.com/collections/artovision-dimensional-artworks https://artovision3d.com/ "Carefully pilot your spaceship through deadly asteroid fields as you dodge flying saucers and destroy giant interstellar landmines as they hurl toward you in this 1980s arcade classic from Atari." "An Evil Magician has stolen the Enchanted Chalice and has hidden it somewhere in the Kingdom. Fight ferocious dragons, traverse catacombs and labyrinths and avoid Bad Magic in your quest to return the Chalice to the Golden Castle in this 1980s Atari 2600 classic."

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