Freeway Release type: Official Release Publisher: Activision Developer: David Crane Platform: Atari 2600 North America Genre: Classic Release Date: 1981 Box Text: This game is not as "simple" as it looks! Select any one of eight traffic patterns inspired by the most treacherous traffic you'll ever encounter on the nation's highways. Traffic flow varies form a few slow-moving autos to frantic rush hour intensity, complete with blaring horns and roaring engines- everything except exhaust.