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The Lost Laserdisc Arcade Game of 1983

History • Preservation • Media

Atomic Castle was an ambitious, unreleased early-1980s LaserDisc arcade game developed by Laser Games, a subsidiary of Laserdisc Computer Systems. This is a historical archive and library dedicated to preserving all the details of this lost game.


Thom Kidrin

In Memoriam: Thom Kidrin (2025)

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Laserdisc Computer Systems co-Founder and visionary, Thom Kidrin.

Rest in Peace: 1953-2025


Thom Kidrin at Legacy.com

THE PEOPLE

THE PEOPLE

The People of Laserdisc Computer Systems and Laser Games

Timeline

1981

Early interactive videodisc projects lay the groundwork for Laserdisc Computer Systems.

1982

Eon and the Time Tunnel enters development as Laserdisc Computer Systems pursues interactive video entertainment.

1983-1984

Stern Electronics and Game Plan pursue commercial arrangements, but Atomic Castle never reaches widespread release.

1985

Arcade development winds down as LDCS concentrates on Laser Jukebox and other video and music applications.

2014

AtomicCastle.com domain is registered as a repository for early Laserdisc Computer Systems research.

2026

AtomicCasttle.com is resurrected. Its purpose is to function as a historical archive.