Stern Electronics
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| Stern Electronics | |
| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1932 (Chicago Coin) 1977 (Stern Electronics) (ceased operations in 1985) |
| Headquarters | Chicago, Illinois, USA |
| Key people | Sam Gensburg (Chicago Coin) Sam Wolberg (Chicago Coin) Lou Koren (Chicago Coin) Sam Stern (Stern Electronics) |
| Industry | Video games |
| Products | Video games |
| Number of people | Not disclosed |
| Website | N/A |
Stern Electronics was a video game developer and publisher.
Chicago Coin
Chicago Coin was founded by Sam Gensburg, Sam Wolberg, Lou Koren.
Acquisition of Chicago Coin and formation of Stern Electronics
Chicago Coin was purchased by Sam Stern in 1977, which was used to form Stern Electronics.
Closure
Stern Electronics closed in 1985.
Acquisition of assets by Atari, S.A.
Atari, S.A. acquired the intellectual property rights to twelve Stern Electronics games on March 16, 2023.
Video games by Stern Electronics
| Title | System | Released | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Astro Invader | Arcade | 1980 | Developed by Konami. |
| Berzerk | Arcade, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Vectrex | 1980 | |
| The End | Arcade | 1980 | Developed by Konami. |
| Jungler | Arcade | 1981 | Developed by Konami. |
| Moon War | Arcade | 1981 | |
| Strategy X | Arcade | 1981 | Developed by Konami. |
| Super Cobra | Arcade | 1981 | Developed by Konami. |
| Turtles | Arcade | 1981 | Developed by Konami. |
| Anteater | Arcade | 1982 | |
| Bagman | Arcade | 1982 | Developed by Valadon Automation. |
| Calipso | Arcade | 1982 | |
| Dark Planet | Arcade | 1982 | |
| Frenzy | Arcade | 1982 | |
| Lost Tomb | Arcade | 1982 | |
| Mazer Blazer | Arcade | 1982 | |
| Pooyan | Arcade | 1982 | Developed by Konami. |
| Pop Flamer | Arcade | 1982 | Developed by Jaleco. |
| Rescue | Arcade | 1982 | |
| Tazz-Mania | Arcade | 1982 | |
| Tutankham | Arcade | 1982 | Developed by Konami. |
| Cliff Hanger | Arcade | 1983 | |
| Minefield | Arcade | 1983 | |
| Star Jacker | Arcade | 1983 | Developed by Sega. |
| Goal to Go | Arcade | 1984 | |
| Great Guns | Arcade | 1984 | |
| Super Bagman | Arcade | 1984 | Developed by Valadon Automation |
