Gamers paradise: Atari branded hotel coming to Seattle

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Soon, gamers visiting eight U.S. cities will be able to turn their vacation into a one-of-a-kind virtual experience.

Gaming giant Atari announced Monday it has plans to build eight branded hotels across the country with a retro-meets-modern feel, including one in Seattle.

The hotels will feature gaming experiences suited for "every age and gaming ability," according to a news release, including virtual and augmented reality experiences. Some of the hotels were expected to have venues for esports events, though it was not clear if Seattle would be one.

"Atari is an iconic global brand that resonates with people of all ages, countries, cultures and ethnic backgrounds and we cannot wait for our fans and their families to enjoy this new hotel concept," Atari CEO Fred Chesnais said in the release.

Hotel development and design will be headed up by GSD Group and Napoleon Smith III, producer of the rebooted Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles films.

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“Atari Hotels will be the first of their kind in the U.S., offering gamers of all ages the ultimate in immersive entertainment and in every aspect of gaming," Shelly Murphy of GSD Group said.

The Seattle area, known for a high tech presence, is also a hotspot for gaming, which makes it an ideal home for an Atari hotel. Microsoft, 343 Industries, Nintendo and Pokémon, for example, all have headquarters or a large presence on the Eastside, and that's just the tip of the iceberg.

However, when the Seattle location will open was not announced -- and Seattle won't be home to the first Atari hotel. That honor goes to Phoenix, Arizona, which will break ground later this year.

The other six cities to get Atari hotels include Las Vegas, Denver, Chicago, Austin, San Francisco and San Jose.